San Telmo Market Tour

Visiting the famous San Telmo Market is an essential part of any trip to Buenos Aires. The stalls here have been trading for more than a century and today it is one of Argentina's most important culinary landmarks. Take our tour of this iconic landmark and taste the local products.

Market Tour Details

At the designated time, we will meet at the entrance to the Franciscan Museum of Monseñor Fray José María Bottaro, on Calle Adolfo Alsina, 380, in front of the Basilica of Saint Francis.

From here, we will head to the San Telmo Market, a popular meeting point since 1897. We'll walk down Calle de la Defensa, one of the oldest streets in the city, discussing its history and making a stop at the Manuel Belgrano mausoleum. We will also visit the famous Mafalda Statue for a photo opportunity.

Finally, we will arrive at our main destination: the San Telmo Market. Inside this historic building, you will find rows of colorful stalls selling local products, including meats, fruits, fresh vegetables, antiques, books, and vintage cameras.

Among the market stalls, we will stop at one specializing in Choripán, a chorizo sausage sandwich popular in South America. Here, you will try one of these snacks and an empanada, accompanied by a glass of wine.

Our next stop will be at a traditional stall selling 'dulce de leche', Argentina's typical confection. You will taste an authentic Argentinian alfajor and receive a surprise gift to end the tour.

After 3 hours, we will conclude the tour at the San Telmo Market.