San Telmo & Mataderos Fair Cultural Tour

From$93
6 hours
Buenos Aires, Argentina

About this activity

Immerse yourself in Buenos Aires' rich culture with a guided tour of San Telmo's historic streets and a visit to the vibrant Mataderos Fair, featuring local artisans and traditional performances.

Highlights

  • Explore historic San Telmo's cobblestone streets
  • Discover local crafts at Mataderos Fair
  • Experience authentic Argentine culture
  • Enjoy tango performances in San Telmo
  • Savor traditional Argentine street food

Full description

Dive into the heart of Buenos Aires' cultural scene with this engaging tour. Wander through San Telmo's charming cobblestone streets, where colonial architecture meets lively tango performances. Then, head to the bustling Mataderos Fair, a hub for local artisans, traditional music, and authentic Argentine street food. This experience offers a unique glimpse into the city's artistic soul and culinary delights, making it a must-do for culture enthusiasts seeking an authentic Argentine adventure.

Included / Excluded

  • Guided tour of San Telmo neighborhood
  • Visit to Mataderos Fair with local artisans
  • Transportation between locations
  • Meals and beverages

Meeting point

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Important information

Know before you book

  • Tour operates on specific days; confirm availability
  • Group size may vary; inquire about maximum capacity
  • Photography may be restricted in certain areas

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes for cobblestone streets
  • Bring cash for purchases at the fair
  • Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Good to know

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Season: Mid-March to Mid-December

Traveler reviews

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San Telmo and Mataderos Fair with an excellent guide

It was a rainy Sunday when we visited San Telmo Market and Mataderos Fair. Silvia was an excellent guide. She made the market visit very interesting and showed us a lot of artists we would have overseen. She has a profound knowledge about different handcraft work, historical buildings such as the Pasaje de la Defensa or the the Mercado de San Telmo. On Mataderos Fair she recommended different specialities such as Humita, which we would have never tried without her. We enjoyed being with her and can truly recommend Silvia as a guide.

Monika_DOct 10, 2023VIATOR

Lovely day for shopping and eating and shopping and eating!

We had a great time on this tour, shopping and eating and learning so much about the local culture. Our guide did a great job and he was very thoughtful to give us space to explore and also some guided time to show us around and get the overall feel for the place.

HimateeJ_PAug 10, 2022VIATOR

We loved it!

What I enjoyed about the Mataderos Fair is, it is not touristy. This is where locals meet, sell, make music and dances. Gaby our guide was the best.

hermiena2018Jan 14, 2020TRIPADVISOR

Soooooo interesting & fun!

Our guide, Sylvia, Made this tour most fun. We thoroughly enjoyed ever aspect of it. And we felt Sylvia went out of her way to make this all happen! She is adaptable as well as knowledgeable. Jane & Paula.

Jane TJul 10, 2018VIATOR

Excellent services, thanks for making...

<p>Excellent services, thanks for making my trip so enjoyable.</p>

Pari GSep 28, 2016VIATOR

Additional information

Children must be accompanied by an adult Season: Mid-March to Mid-December