1 hour and 15 minutes · Buenos Aires · Argentina
The history of dulce de leche in San Telmo, with a guided tasting and making your own alfajores.
Dulce de leche is one of the most recognisable flavours of Argentina, and this experience in San Telmo goes through its history before moving into a guided tasting and a hands-on session making alfajores and bottling dulce de leche.
The visit continues with sweet and savoury pairings and a coffee served with a medialuna filled with dulce de leche, and closes with a trivia round and a small gift to take home.
- Length
- 1 hour and 15 minutes
- Departs
- Monday to Friday, at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Itinerary
How the day runs
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Step 1
Welcome at Defensa 722
- The experience starts in the heart of San Telmo.
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Step 2
The history of dulce de leche
- How Argentina’s most traditional sweet came to be.
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Step 3
Guided tasting
- A tasting guided through the different styles of dulce de leche.
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Step 4
Making alfajores
- A hands-on session making alfajores and bottling dulce de leche to take home.
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Step 5
Pairings and coffee
- Sweet and savoury pairings, and a coffee served with a medialuna filled with dulce de leche.
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Step 6
Trivia
- A trivia round with prizes, and a small gift to close the visit.
What's included
- Historical tour of dulce de leche
- Guided tasting
- Alfajor-making and bottling activity
- Coffee with a medialuna filled with dulce de leche
- Sweet and savoury pairings
- A gift to take home
- Trivia with prizes
Not included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Additional food and drinks
- Tips and gratuities
What to bring
- An appetite
- Camera or smartphone
Know before you go
- Available Monday to Friday at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
- Let us know about any food allergies or dietary restrictions when booking.
- Suitable for all ages.
Meeting point
Defensa 722, San Telmo
Frequently asked
How much does it cost?
US$76 per person. The price on the card is the whole price.
How long does it take?
1 hour and 15 minutes.
What's included?
Historical tour of dulce de leche, Guided tasting, Alfajor-making and bottling activity, Coffee with a medialuna filled with dulce de leche, Sweet and savoury pairings, A gift to take home, and more.
What's not included?
Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Additional food and drinks, Tips and gratuities.
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