Buenos Aires Food Tours: 15 Walks to Arrive Hungry For

1.Local Foodie Adventure with Sherpa Food Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 670 reviews · 3h 30m · from $90Our pick

Walk Palermo with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, stopping at four restaurants for eight Argentine dishes, drinks and wine. Expect empanadas, choripán, bodegón classics, steak and dessert, plus street art and local food stories. Groups are limited to 10. Guides vary, with names including Lu, Paula, Stan and Claudio.

“We really enjoyed the variety of restaurants and walking through the neighborhood, learning about food and culture. It was a great experience.”

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2.Empanadas and Alfajores Guided Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 486 reviews · 3 hours · from $37Best value

At Paseo Colón 1355 in San Telmo, cook Argentine empanadas and cornstarch alfajores with dulce de leche, then learn how to prepare mate. The three-hour class takes place in a real home and is limited to eight people. Hosts mentioned by name include Thomas, Sophie and Maria, though who leads your session may vary.

“We are a family of 3 (parents and 1 teen). This activity worked well for all of us. We loved the structure of the activity and the guide was excellent.”

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3.Empanada & Alfajor Cooking Lesson in Palermo

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 186 reviews · 2h 30m · from $49

Spend 150 minutes in Palermo learning to prepare Argentinian empanadas, with meat or vegan fillings, and dulce de leche alfajores. A local instructor guides the hands-on cooking and shares food traditions over mate tea. Classes are offered in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, and are suitable for families.

“Really fun for the entire family! The time flew and the food was great. We learned alot.”

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4.Buenos Aires Food Tour: Local Dishes, Steak, Empanada & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $93Top rated

Spend about three hours walking through Palermo and tasting Argentine favorites, from empanadas and grilled steak to mate and sweets. Your guide adds food traditions and local history along the way. Groups are limited to 12, and the menu and route can change, so contact the operator in advance about dietary needs.

“This delightful array of tastes ran from classic Argentine pizza to double dulce de leche ice cream, expertly led by Martin, knowledgeable and personable. Also, a great way to see the Palermo neighborhood.”

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5.Empanadas and Alfajores Cooking Experience in Palermo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $49

At Gorriti 4882 in Palermo, a local host guides you through preparing Argentine empanadas and dulce de leche alfajores in a group of up to 10. Choose meat or vegan fillings, learn the folds that distinguish them, and share mate tea and local food traditions. Classes have been led by hosts including Tomas, Carolina and Valentino.

“Excellent conversation and excellent experience making beef empanadas and alfajores with Tomas. Everything was delicious and clean and participants could help out as much as they liked. We found out Tomas is also an artisan aperitivo maker, specializing in vermouths and fernets. Look for his other experiences too!”

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6.San Telmo: Historical Guided Tour with Street Food & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 3h 30m · from $69

Start with an aperitif at El Federal Bar, then walk San Telmo’s market and cobbled streets with a guide such as Lu, Kiki, or Dennis. Expect Argentine appetizers, regional specialties, drinks, neighborhood history, and a traditional dessert over 3.5 hours. Groups are limited to 10; tell the operator about dietary needs.

“Kiki was a great and very knowledgeable guide. She was super fun, friendly and caring about everyone in the group. Very nice selection of food to try and great places to see.”

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7.Food Tour in Buenos Aires City in Small Groups

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Start at 5:30 pm with a local guide such as Lara or Adrián, then sample Argentine favorites in downtown Buenos Aires, with wine, coffee and gelato among the possible stops. The group is capped at 10. Expect a generous meal, but check the format: much of the food may be served at one restaurant rather than across several tasting stops.

“Our guide was very personable. He was a knowledgeable guide. We enjoyed our time with him. The food was delicious.”

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8.BA Flavors Food Tour in San Telmo and Boca With Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $65

Spend about 2 to 3 hours tasting Argentine dishes and drinks while walking through San Telmo and Boca. The route includes the San Telmo Market, Plaza Dorrego, antiques and artisan shops, a leather store, and a stop for alfajores, dulce de leche, wine and mate. Guide Fred is often mentioned by name, and groups are capped at 10.

“Fred was so hospitable. I loved the market, empanadas, choripans and the wine. I could have skipped the leather shop but that’s me. The shop for mooncakes, wine and tea in La Boca was great”

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9.“SAILING TOUR: Tango and Choripan (typical Argentine food)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $300

Join Miriam and Pepe for a two-hour private sail from Marina Punta Chica, with space for up to four people. Take in views toward Buenos Aires, sip mate with peanuts, then cook choripán on the boat’s charcoal grill. Argentine wine, tango music, and dulce de leche round out this small-group outing.

“If you are searching for a custom and personal experience, this is for you. Especially if you are traveling with your girlfriend or wife. The food, the wine, the music and the boat makes everything perfect.”

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10.Argentinian Empanadas Cooking Experience in Palermo, Bs As

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 50 reviews · 1h 30m · from $46

Spend 90 minutes in Palermo making Argentine empanadas with a local chef, then sit down to eat and talk. Ingredients, kitchen equipment, and mate are included. Guides speak Spanish, English, and Portuguese, and some sessions have included making the dough from scratch.

“Really great! Valentino was wonderful, and the event very enjoyable!”

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11.Premium Empanadas Cooking Class & Wine Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 35 reviews · 2 hours · from $49

In Palermo, learn to make traditional Argentine empanadas and taste Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc while a guide explains local wine styles and methods. The two-hour class costs $49 and is offered in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Instructors have included Catalina, Valentin, Lourdes, Fernando, and Tomás.

“The Empanadas cooking class experience was incredible! Tomás was amazing and explained everything very clearly from start to finish. Incredibly accommodating and so easy to work with!”

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12.Buenos Aires Gastronomic Immersion Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $113

Spend about 3.5 hours exploring Buenos Aires’ food culture with a guide, starting at historic El Federal Bar for a traditional picada, then trying empanadas at a market and Argentine grilled beef at a parrilla. Wine, drinks, snacks, and dinner are included. The tour ends near Caseros Avenue, where dessert is part of the experience.

“Our wonderful guide Fran picked us up at an interesting bar where we shared a meat and cheese Picata and got to know our fellow travelers. We proceeded to an historic market for tasty empanadas- I chose to split a vegetable one with my husband- then headed for an excellent dinner of various grilled meats and sides. Dessert was at a fascinating former antique store. There were minor issues when it was discovered the first bar only took cash as of that day, but they were quickly remedied. We had a fun evening!”

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13.5hs Small Group City Tour of Buenos Aires with Street Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 12 reviews · 3 - 5 hours · from $38

Start with hotel pickup in six Buenos Aires neighborhoods, then trace the city’s history with a guide in a group of no more than 16. The route takes in Plaza de Mayo, Caminito, Recoleta and El Ateneo Grand Splendid. Choose the traditional five-hour tour, and check whether the optional empanada snack suits your plans.

“would have liked to see the obelisk and the cemetery instead of just driving by at a distance. the stops were ok and informative but I felt the 25 min going up the river was a waste considering what we could have seen.”

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14.Buenos Aires Premium city tour with street food

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 5 hours · from $125

This five-hour Buenos Aires tour takes you from Plaza de Mayo through San Telmo, Caminito, Puerto Madero and Recoleta, with stops at El Ateneo Grand Splendid and Floralis Genérica. A guide leads the visits, and a van connects the neighborhoods. Groups are capped at 15, hotel pickup is included, and the tour finishes with local street food.

“Franco was very enthusiastic, knowledgeable, funny and helpful. It was easy to see and learn a lot about Buenos Aires with his guidance.”

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15.Secret Food Tour: Buenos Aires

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $95

Spend three hours walking Palermo with an English-speaking local guide and tasting Argentine classics, from fire-grilled steak and empanadas to choripán and handmade alfajores. The route crosses Palermo Soho and Old Palermo, with stories of Italian influence, Eva Perón and Argentina’s past. Groups are limited to 10, and one guide named in feedback is Iago.

“Tour guide was great and amazing food options. He gave great recommendations on what to do in the city afterwards as well.”

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