BUENOS AIRES FOOD TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Taste and Time: A Walking, Wine-Sampled Journey Through San Telmo’s Past
A small-group, guided 3.5-hour walk through Buenos Aires’ San Telmo sampling authentic food and wine while visiting Mercado San Telmo, Casa Minima and the Museum of Modern Art.
Taste and Time: A Walking, Wine-Sampled Journey Through San Telmo’s Past.
This compact guided walk threads the cobbled streets of San Telmo, where colonial facades and market stalls form the backdrop for tastings of traditional and modern porteño cuisine led by a local expert. The tour pairs food and wine with context — the market’s seasonal offerings, a stop at a century-old neighborhood spot and a café visit — all designed to surface the neighborhood’s culinary history and its contemporary reinventions.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Culinary history in every block
Discover Buenos Aires’ history while indulging in authentic local flavours — the guide connects dishes and drinks to San Telmo’s past so each tasting reads like a short history lesson.
Mercado San Telmo: seasonal produce and street bites
Explore the bustling San Telmo market to see what’s in season and sample modern takes on traditional dishes amid the stalls and vendors.
Casa Minima and neighborhood classics
Stop by Casa Minima for traditional dishes at a local, old‑style restaurant and enjoy regional delights at a must‑visit spot for food lovers.
What the day feels like
What the walk feels like
You’ll move at an easy walking pace through San Telmo’s historic center, stopping at the Mercado San Telmo, a traditional neighborhood restaurant (Casa Minima) and a café near the Museum of Modern Art for coffee and cookies. Between tastings the guide narrates the culinary and cultural context, and the small-group format makes the tour as much social as informative.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tour runs for approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes.
The meeting location for the tour is Picsa.
Advise the operator of any dietary restrictions before the tour and be prepared for walking; contact the operator if you have mobility concerns. Vegans cannot be accommodated.
This is a small‑group, guided experience designed to combine tastings with context and social interaction.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Can I tell you about my dietary restrictions?
Yes — the operator asks you to advise them of any dietary restrictions in advance so they can plan accordingly.
Do you accommodate vegan diets?
No — the tour operator is unable to accommodate vegan dietary needs.
Is the tour suitable for people with limited mobility?
The tour includes walking; please let the operator know if you have mobility issues so they can advise on suitability.
What is the minimum age to join?
The minimum age to participate is 14 years old.
How long does the tour last?
The tour lasts approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes.
Where do we meet the guide?
The meeting point is Picsa.