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Walking Tour San Telmo Neighborhood Small Group

About this experience

Experience this walking tour of San Telmo, the oldest and smallest neighborhood in town. Get to know the most important sights of this area, the historical cask of Buenos Aires.

This walking tour begins at the Mafalda’s statue (Defensa 700, Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires) where you will meet your guide. On this 2-hour tour, you will have included a guided tour of the famous San Telmo market and many more places of interest in this classic and beautiful neighborhood.

Additionally, you can choose to add a visit to El Zanjon de Granados, an underground treasure that reveals the city's colonial past through different tunnels.

At a glance

  • Duration: 2 hr 10 min

What is included

  • Professional Local Guide

Not included

  • Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off
  • Gratuities

Itinerary and highlights

The Starting point of the Tour is located at the Malfada Statue, one of the most iconic cartoon characters of Argentinian culture

The San Telmo Market is a large indoor market located in the San Telmo neighborhood of the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Although it preserves old shops selling vegetables and meats, it is currently a tourist place and there are plenty of antique dealers.​

Plaza Dorrego is the popular name for Plaza Coronel Manuel Dorrego. It is located in the heart of the San Telmo neighborhood, in Buenos Aires, Argentina and occupies a quarter of a block.

The Museum of Modern Art of Buenos Aires was created in 1956 at the initiative of the art critic Rafael Squirru, founder and first director of the institution. Squirru was then a young lawyer, eternal enthusiast and passionate about culture.

Lezama Park is a traditional walk in the City of Buenos Aires. It is characterized by its tree-lined avenues, its amphitheater and the ravine that falls towards Martín García and Paseo Colón avenues. The National Historical Museum is located on its land.

The tour ends in a perfect place to enjoy some of the best gastronomy in Buenos Aires, a boulevard with Ice cream, coffee, and restaurants.

Meeting and pickup information

  • The guide will be waiting for you at this meeting point to start the walking tour.

Languages and tickets

  • Portuguese — Guide
  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Signature Tours

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

Available tour options

  • Visit El Zanjon de Granados, an underground treasure that reveals the city's colonial past through different tunnels.

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