Historical Sherpa Food Tour of San Telmo with Street Food, Drinks
Description
Join our San Telmo History and Culture Walking Tour to explore Buenos Aires' oldest neighborhood. As you stroll through its historic streets, you'll uncover stories and landmarks that shaped the city while enjoying a few select bites of traditional Argentine flavors, including empanadas, choripán, and alfajores. Starting at one of San Telmo's oldest bars from the 1860s, we’ll sip on a local aperitif before heading to the iconic San Telmo Market. Wander through its antique stalls as we stop to sample local treats and learn about the neighborhood's transformation over the centuries. Along the way, we’ll visit historical sites and hidden gems that reflect the soul of San Telmo, finishing the tour with a stop at a beloved ice cream shop for a taste of Argentina's famous dulce de leche flavors. This experience blends history, culture, and a taste of local life.
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Itinerary
We will start the food tour at one of the most famous "cafes notables", the most famous and traditional bars in town.
Our second stop will be a modern "bodegon". This are old style restaurants where you can find the most traditional dishes in Buenos Aires.
At the Mercado de San Telmo we will stop in the best grill in the market. We will continue walking around the market and discover all the small shops.
We visit the Museom of Modern Art of Buenos Aires, where you will enjoy a specialty coffee along with a handmade alfajo
Highlights
What's included
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that this is a walking tour. Its important that guests can easily walk an average of 5 blocks in between restaurants.
- Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate vegan dietary needs.
Reviews(1,096)
Dennis was very passionate and an incredible guide for our food tour.
Thank you for the review, Kevan! We're so glad Denis's passion and energy made your San Telmo food tour so memorable.
My husband and I love a food tour, so we took every opportunity to book one of a different area of Buenos Aires while there for our honeymoon. Sherpa's food tour of San Telmo lived up to our very high expectations. The minute we were greeted by Dennis, we knew we were in for a special treat. His smile, his energy, his positive & infectious spirit. He was like the most deliciously perfect icing on an already delicious cake. Every second of the tour was perfect, and we did not want to miss a word that he said. This tour does cover some history, and it can be a bit hard, but it was so memorable. We could have listened to him for hours. And then the food! The reason we came! Every bite was chosen so thoughtfully and each was so delicious. I am still dreaming of that provoleta. OMG. You will be, too. The market was fun & frenetic and walking around San Telmo with Dennis felt like being with a friend. It is such a small world that we went on a food tour in Portland right after we moved here, and discovered that the tour guide had also gone on this same tour AND had Dennis as her guide and of course loved him. We both had pictures of him on our phones, which was quite funny. So take this tour and if you get Dennis, you will also want a photo with him in your phone. You will be in the club:)
Happy Honeymoon, Stacy! Thank you so much for taking the time to share such an incredible, heartwarming story. We are thrilled that the San Telmo tour exceeded your high expectations and that Denis left such a lasting impression, and that you're both still dreaming of the provoleta! That coincidence with your Portland tour guide is amazing and truly shows what a small world it is. Welcome to the Denis fan club!
Lu was amazing! Her energy is unmatched and she is so knowledgeable and passionate about Argentina and its history. Best food tour we’ve done in Argentina. Highly recommend. Very lucky we had Lu as a guide.
Lu was an amazing guide - very good energy and knowledgeable. Very glad to have her walk and talk us through San Telmo today.
thank you Lu !!! we loved this half-day spent with you, it was great and we were able to discover many things about this beautiful country that is Argentina!! one of the best guides you can have to discover the country's culture! 😻
Very interesting tour. For those who doesn’t know the place around it is a good opportunity. Stan is an amazing person and made it grater.
Lu took us on an amazing tour around San Telmo. She was very informative friendly and organised, but most of all she had great energy which made the trip special!
I've never done a gastronomic tour. And it was a very good experience, I met several places, I experienced the Argentine cuisine. The guide Dennis was very requested and attentive
Denis did an amazing job. He was so friendly and helpful and shared wonderful stories which enhanced our food enjoyment. It was a great 1/2 day experience.
Dennis did a fantastic job explaining all the food items and the Argentinian history. I would recommend him to anyone else doing this tour with his friendly outgoing attitude!
