Tour Features

San Telmo Market

Monument to Mafalda

Lezama Park

Dorrego Square

Chuch of San Telmo

Russian Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity

National Historical Museum

Pasaje de San Lorenzo
These are some of the features your tour might include, but please bear in mind that every guide create their unique itinerary to provide the best possible experience.
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Where does the tour start?
You will receive the full meeting point details and a map after you finalize your booking, in a confirmation email.
Do I have to book my Free Tour?
Yes, it's necessary to book your Free Tour in order to receive the full meeting point details via email on time. This helps ensure an enjoyable experience and good coordination between guides and tour guests. Booking is free, quick, and easy!
Can I contact my guide?
Yes, you will be able to message your guide with any questions that you might have after making a reservation, up until the start of the tour.
Can I make a booking for a larger group?
Maybe! In order to keep the group sizes manageable, each guide sets their own limit of guests per booking and departure. Choose the Free Tour you want to book, select the number of people in your group, and see if there are any departures available that suit your needs.
Are Free Tours really Free?
Yes, with Free Tours, there's no set price; instead, the guides rely on the tips of participants to sustain their livelihoods. By contributing a fair amount that reflects the value you receive from the tour, you not only support the guides but also express your appreciation for their expertise and dedication.
Embark on the Free San Telmo Tour to explore Buenos Aires' oldest neighborhood, home to narrow cobblestone paths and grand 19th-century residences. This tour offers an ideal first look at this untouched, charming district and is also designed for those intrigued by tango history and Argentine comic strips. You'll experience the vibrant San Telmo Market, an indoor haven for fresh produce, tempting delights, and a growing number of eateries and bars. Your guide will introduce the local Sunday tradition—the San Telmo flea market. From Lezama Square to the Modern Art Museum, you'll experience the rich cultural heritage and lore of this extraordinary neighborhood.
The San Telmo Free Tour leads you through charming streets where you'll feel transported back in time. Discover narrow streets where the old Spanish Colony's rich families lived. See the best-preserved colonial houses in town and even the city's narrowest house! As you walk, your guide will narrate the area's history and its transformation from a wealthy neighborhood to a home for poor European immigrants after cholera and yellow fever outbreaks. You'll discover how this area became the birthplace of tango and understand this dance's significance to Argentinians. You'll also hear about a maze of underground tunnels connecting historic streets.
Wandering through the neighborhood, you'll fall in love with its artistic and wonderfully bohemian vibe. Tour highlights include the stunning San Ignacio de Loyola Church and the Church of San Telmo. Visit part of the quirky comic strip walk and take photos with some of Argentina’s beloved characters, including the internationally acclaimed Mafalda, a lovely and fiercely intelligent child. Don't hesitate to ask your guide any questions; they'll happily answer. During the tour, do not hesitate to ask your guide as many questions as you wish; they will be more than happy to answer them. And, of course, you’ll come away with a host of recommendations for the best restaurants, coffee shops, souvenir shops, and traditional taverns.
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