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San Telmo Free Tour: A Journey in the Time of Buenos Aires
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San Telmo Free Tour: A Journey in the Time of Buenos Aires

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Run by a local guide · Emanuel Monchetti

Booking is free; at the end you give the guide what you think is fair. Free cancellation at any time.

join this tour of San Telmo and discover its history, tango, street art and ancient architecture! A place full of culture, bars, fairs and markets, the perfect start to your Buenos Aires adventure!

Duration
2 h 30 min
Destination
Buenos Aires
Meeting Point
Monumento a la cordialidad argentino uruguaya
Provider
Emanuel Monchetti

Description

In this tour we will make an incredible walk through the most picturesque corners of the city, in a historical journey that will transport you to Colonial Buenos Aires, its architectural styles, customs and secrets. We will start in Lezama Park, bordering the neighborhood of La Boca, exactly located in the year 1536. We will go through the fascinating history of the foundation of Buenos Aires and we will try to imagine that intercultural encounter with the native peoples.
We will be delighted with architectural gems such as the Russian Orthodox Church with its neo-Byzantine style.

We will go through the XVII and XVIII centuries, where we will visit buildings founded by the Jesuits and the Betlemites, such as the Parish of San Pedro González Telmo. We will be able to take charming pictures, such as the narrowest house in the city of Buenos Aires and a sky of colorful umbrellas.

I will show you El Viejo Almacén, a traditional Tango house, where you can enjoy a spectacular show with some of the best artists of our country! We will finish visiting MAFALDA!

On the border between San Telmo and Montserrat, area of Bars, art, history, food, beer, antiques and more.

NOT SUSPENDED DUE TO RAIN!

Includes

  • Palacio Lezama
  • Casa Mínima
  • San Telmo Market
  • Estatua de Mafalda
  • Casa Ezeiza
  • Plaza Dorrego
  • Eureka Records
  • Parque Lezama
  • Russian Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity
  • Museo de arte moderno de Buenos Aires - Subsede casa Heredia
  • Bar Britanico

Meeting Point

Monumento a la cordialidad argentino uruguaya

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Traveler reviews

61 reviews in total · Opinions from people who already lived the experience

Paraguas

Además de su conocimiento compartido, Mención especial para Emanuel, que, como la tarde se puso nublada, él acudió con varios Paraguas para proveernos y así estemos cubiertos de la mansa lluvia durante el tour.

Ever Colmán · October 2026

Tour tranquilo por San Telmo

Lindo tour, interensante.

Esther Kraselsky · October 2026

SORPRESAS

Explicación justa y agradable viendo cosas impensadas gracias a sus relaciones con ciertos negocios (PULPERÍA, VIEJO ALMACEN).

PEDRO ROBERTO ZAMERO · October 2026

Muy divertido e interesante tour

Emmanuel 10/10 como guía, muy divertido y paciente, nos llevo a lugares de interés en San Telmo e hizo muchas buenas recomendaciones. Totalmente recomendado.

Oscar Anazco · September 2026

Pablo

Muy bien guía Emanuel, sabe mucho del barrio y lo cuenta de una forma muy amena, 100% recomendable!

Pablo Rodriguez · September 2026

San Telmo

Excelente Emanuel!! Muy buena presencia, contenido historico! Muy bueno!!

María Luján Aristizabal · September 2026

Free tour

How does a free tour work?

Booking costs nothing. At the end, each person gives the guide what they think is fair for the experience: it's a voluntary tip.

Suggested in this destination: the equivalent of $5 to $10 USD per person, in local currency

  • • Pay in cash at the end of the experience.
  • • Bring small bills or change.

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Free tour

★ 4.7 · 62 reviews

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