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San Telmo Essential Tour: Tango, Market & Museums

San Telmo Essential Tour: Tango, Market & Museums

4.8· 27 reviews
Walking tour

Run by a local guide · Magdalena Cruells

Refundable cancellation up to 24 h before.

Join our San Telmo tour and discover its rich history, vibrant tango spots, and lively markets. In just 2 hours, explore colonial landmarks, a stunning Jesuit church, and end at a traditional tenement house. Don’t miss out. Discover San Telmo with us

Duration
2 h 15 min
Destination
Buenos Aires
Meeting Point
Corner of Avenida Belgrano and calle Defensa
Provider
Magdalena Cruells

Description

Walk San Telmo with an English teacher and know the oldest and most fantastic neighborhood in BA.

We'll meet at Adolfo Alsina 400 (double-check apart from the app's map) at Basilica San Francisco de Asis, and we will also see the iconic Farmacia la Estrella, the oldest pharmacy in BA, then head to Convento Santo Domingo, where the English invasions occurred. We´ll see icons of Argentinean culture, such as “Mafalda” and the smallest house in Buenos Aires. The iconic tango bar "El Viejo Almacen" and talk about the history and legends of tango since it's here where this wonderful dance was born.  The mystique of tango lives in San Telmo. If you haven't decided which tango show to see, I can provide you with different options.

Next stop is the museum of tunnels and the famous San Telmo Market, where we'll try the tasty dulce de leche. Then, we'll see San Pedro Telmo Church. In Dorrego Square, we'll see handicrafts and maybe see street tango dancers. Then at "Casa Ezeiza," the famous "casa chorizo" expression of the XX century European immigration, we'll imagine the first tangos danced here, and we'll say goodbye at the door of the incredible National Historical Museum.

Includes

  • San Telmo Market
  • plaza dorrego

Meeting Point

Corner of Avenida Belgrano and calle Defensa

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Traveler reviews

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

San Telmo

The San Telmo tour was amazing and informative. The market was our highlight, very very busy. Our guide Maggie was amazing, informative and made the tour special. Will definitely recommend Maggie. Until next time.

Audrey Miggel-Jacobus · March 2026

Loved the tour

I wasn’t sure if I wanted to do a tour of San Telmo, but I’m so glad I did! The tour was fantastic and the tour guide was the best! She forgot her microphone which I think would have helped those that are hard of hearing. But accidents happen and she did her best to speak up to make up for it. I would highly recommend this tour

Emily MacKinnon · March 2026

Great tour

The tour was really great. Learnt a lot about the history of Argentina and our tour guide Maggie is very efficient and knowledgeable. We were hesitant to do the tour coz of the heat but We’re so glad we did it.

Mari O. · January 2026

Very Nice

It was really nice tour

Yael Limacher · January 2026

Great tour

This was a well organized and interesting tour by a great guide. Highly recommended.

Joshua Keshet · January 2026

Great tour, very knowledgeable

We had a very interesting tour, and she was super knowledgeable; however, her microphone broke, which was a problem for my husband since he is hearing impaired. Otherwise, a great tour.

Anonymous · January 2026

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approx. MXN $354

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4.8(27 reviews)

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EUR €17

approx. MXN $354

★ 4.8 · 27 reviews

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