Top 13 San Telmo Tours in Buenos Aires

1.San Telmo and Market Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 102 reviews · 2 hours · from $13Our pick

Spend two hours walking San Telmo with an English-speaking local guide. See colonial-era landmarks, 19th-century facades, comic-strip figures, the San Telmo Market and, on Sunday, the street fair. Guides such as Juan, Santiago and Jorge have led the route. The tour costs $13 per person and runs rain or shine.

“Fantastic tour through the chaotic Féria! Worth it to get an insider view of the San telmo market.”

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

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

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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3.Buenos Aires Bike Tour: San Telmo and La Boca Districts

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 74 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $45

Ride a beach cruiser from San Telmo through La Boca, Puerto Madero and Plaza de Mayo, with a bilingual guide, helmet and bottled water included. Expect colonial streets, the colorful Caminito, old docks and a ride through the Ecological Reserve. The route is mostly level, but includes some traffic and cobblestones.

“Leo, the tour guide, was very entertaining and keen to give us as many facts and figures and anecdotes as possible. Great tour ! Will totally recommend it to my friends.”

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4.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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5.Experience The Essence of Buenos Aires in San Telmo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $52

Walk San Telmo with a local guide for two to three hours, visiting Plaza Dorrego, Parque Lezama, the neighborhood market, Mafalda’s statue and the El Zanjón site. Guides named in past experiences include Rafa, Ludmila and Laura. Food and craft beer are part of the pitch, but confirm what tastings are included before you book.

“Sebastian did a wonderful job of showing us around San Telmo and explaining about the area. Especially enjoyed the empanadas at the lively San Telmo Market, and seeing the streets full of people shopping on Sunday, along Calle Defensa. Sebastian made the experience comfortable, like a good friend showing us San Telmo. This area is definitely worth a visit!”

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6.Parrilla Tour San Telmo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $130

This three-hour walking lunch starts at San Telmo Market and continues through three or more local eateries for traditional dishes, parrilla meats, and drinks. Guides have included Antonella and German. Expect short walks between stops, a group capped at 12, and a 12 pm start.

“It was a very fun and enjoyable afternoon. It ended up just being my husband and I so we essentially had a private tour. We loved our tour guide - she took us to four different spots. We had lots of great food and drinks and it was fun exploring San Telmo, which we hadn’t previously seen yet. Would highly recommend to others!”

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7.San Telmo, History, Bars, and Tango!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 2h 30m · from $20

In a Spanish-language group of no more than six, guide Miguel leads a 150-minute walk through San Telmo’s comic-strip street, historic churches, antique-lined Defensa Street, market, tango landmarks and bars. The route begins near Santo Domingo Convent and ends at Nápoles. Expect plenty of walking and a short restroom pause.

“This tour was fantastic! Facts and figures about San Telmo, its history, the difference between tanguerias and milongas, the most famous comic characters, bars... Presented by a guide who truly loves this city! Miguel also did his best to explain everything in Spanish and made sure that we (as non-native speakers) understood everything! A high-quality tour in a small group!”

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8.SAN TELMO + CAMINITO THE LOCAL WALKING TOUR!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 1 day · from $35

Spend about three hours walking San Telmo and Caminito with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, in a group capped at 10. Start at the Mafalda statue, learn the mate ritual, explore San Telmo’s market and historic streets, then take a bus to Caminito. The tour includes bus tickets and ends with coffee in a historic conventillo.

“Sebastian was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable! He was very thorough with his descriptions. His English was perfect so I had no issues with that. He also sent me few tailored suggestions for attractions I would be interested in. A very pleasant experience in this magic place 😊”

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9.Small-Group Walking Tour San Telmo Neighborhood

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · 2 hours · from $79

Start at the Mafalda statue and walk through San Telmo with a live guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese. Expect the San Telmo Market, Casa Mínima, Plaza Dorrego and other neighborhood landmarks, with local history along the way. Guides on recent tours have included Facundo, Agustina and Anahi. El Zanjon de Granados is an optional addition.

“I really enjoying exploring San Telmo today. Facundo was an amazing and knowledgeable tour guide. I learned a lot about the neighborhood, and would recommend this walking tour to anyone visiting Buenos Aires.”

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10.San Telmo Private Guided amazing Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2h 30m · from $57

Explore San Telmo on a 150-minute guided walk, with stops at its famous market, Plaza Dorrego, San Pedro González Telmo Church, Casa Mínima and Paseo de la Historieta. Guides lead tours in English, Spanish or Portuguese. Juan Manuel has earned praise for sharing engaging local stories, though the guide on your date may differ.

“Juan Manuel a été un excellent guide. Nous avons appris beaucoup de choses, il a cherché à nous raconter des histoires pittoresques, on a passé un moment très agréable.”

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11.Walking Tour of San Telmo and La Boca with local food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $100

Walk from a historic San Telmo café to the market, then through Lezama Park and La Boca. Your bilingual guide, including guide Danny on some tours, shares local food and football stories. The three-hour outing includes coffee and a pastry, choripán, and a drink in a Maradona-themed bar, plus a souvenir cup.

“Danny is a fantastic knowledgeable guide with a passion for futbol and food, and that comes through in the stories he tells on the tour. This is a fun easy experience if you want the lay of the land of two great neighborhoods. Highly recommend this tour!”

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12.Buenos Aires Fairs: San Telmo & Mataderos Cultural Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 3 reviews · 5 hours · from $127

Meet at Tangol’s San Telmo office for a guided five-hour outing to two very different fairs. Browse antiques, crafts, and leather goods, then head to Mataderos for gaucho crafts, folk music, local games, and traditional food. The tour includes transport and lunch; you can also choose a Mataderos-only visit.

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13.Montserrat, San Telmo, La Boca, and Puerto …

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 4 hours · from $100

In four hours, a guide leads you from Montserrat through San Telmo and La Boca to Puerto Madero. Expect Plaza de Mayo, old city landmarks, San Telmo Market, Caminito, and Puente de la Mujer, with stories about immigrants, sailors, tango, and football. Guides speak English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Café Tortoni depends on availability, and the tour does not include meals.

“Awesome tour. Our guide Alejandra introduced us into the history and culture of Buenos Aires. Very knowledgeable and friendly and a credit to her profession. We’ve spent a wonderful time in her company. Many thanks to Sebastian for taking care of us and making sure that our tour was thoroughly enjoyable. We highly recommend them”

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