Private Yerba Mate and Argentine Alfajores Experience
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Experience the ritual of mate in a welcoming local environment while learning why this traditional drink plays such an important role in Argentine culture. Your host will explain the origins of yerba mate, its production process, and the etiquette surrounding mate sharing. You’ll discover how to properly prepare mate using traditional techniques, including water temperature, filling, and bombilla placement. During the tasting, compare different yerba styles and blends while enjoying classic Argentine snacks. Because this is a private experience, the pace is flexible and fully personalized according to your interests, whether you want to focus on culture, gastronomy, or everyday Argentine traditions. Community discussions about mate culture often emphasize that the true experience comes from sharing conversation and tradition together.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $110.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private Yerba Mate and Argentine Alfajores Experience lasts about 2 hours.
Prices start at $79 per person for this Buenos Aires experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $110. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Please arrive at Wine Window Argentina 10 minutes before the experience starts. If arriving by taxi or Uber, enter “Gorriti 4882, Palermo Soho” as your destination. The entrance has a blue facade with large windows and a visible “Wine Window” sign at the front. Please ring the bell upon arrival. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in PT, EN, ES.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Yerba Mate and Argentine Alfajores Experience | 2 hours | — | $79 | |
 Taste of Tradition: Yerba Mate & Alfajores Experience | 2 hours | 4.4 (7) | $35 | View |
 Private Yerba Mate and Alfajores Workshop in Buenos Aires | 2 hours | — | $75 | View |
 Yerba Mate Ceremony & Alfajores Workshop: Small-Group Experience | 2 hours | — | $39 | View |
 Tasting and experience of Yerba Mate, live the great Argentine ritual | 1h 30min | 5.0 (9) | $23 | View |
 Yerba Mate Experience - Learn to Drink Mate like a Local! | 1h 15min | 5.0 (15) | $33 | View |
 Buenos Aires: Yerba Mate Experience and Tasting in Palermo | 1h 30min | 5.0 (2) | $60 | View |
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Your own group can be up to 15 people on one booking; no other travellers join.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.