2 hours · Buenos Aires · Argentina
The same San Telmo route as our private tour, run as a shared small group at US$13 per person. Sundays only, to match the San Telmo Sunday fair along Defensa Street.
Discover the authentic soul of Buenos Aires on a guided walking tour through San Telmo, the city’s oldest and most atmospheric neighborhood. Known for its cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and artistic energy, San Telmo offers a unique window into the city’s past and present.
This experience takes you through the origins of Buenos Aires, exploring how immigration, culture, and tradition shaped the identity of the city. As you walk through its streets, you will encounter colonial architecture, lively markets, and the remnants of a time when San Telmo was home to the city’s elite before becoming a hub of working-class life and artistic expression.
The walk starts at San Ignacio Church on Bolívar Street, passes the Basílica de Santo Domingo — its walls still marked from the 1806-1807 English invasions — and the bronze comic-strip statues of La Historieta on Defensa Street, before finishing at the San Telmo Market and the Sunday antiques fair around Plaza Dorrego.
It is as much about how San Telmo works today as about its history. It’s an essential experience for travelers looking to connect with the cultural heart of Buenos Aires.
- Length
- 2 hours
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Guide
- Spanish / English
- Departs
- Sundays only
Itinerary
How the day runs
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Step 1
Meeting Point – San Ignacio Church
- Begin at this colonial church on Bolívar Street, a block from Plaza de Mayo and one of the oldest in Buenos Aires.
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Step 2
Santo Domingo & the English Invasions
- The Basílica de Santo Domingo, where the facade still carries damage from the 1806-1807 English invasions.
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Step 3
La Historieta
- Bronze statues of Mafalda and other Argentine comic-strip characters along Defensa Street.
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Step 4
Casa Mínima
- One of the narrowest houses in Buenos Aires, on Pasaje San Lorenzo.
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Step 5
Historic Conventillos (Immigrant Housing)
- Learn about the living conditions of early immigrants and how they shaped the identity of Buenos Aires.
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Step 6
San Telmo Market
- The tour ends here, where the Sunday antiques fair spills out along Defensa Street and into Plaza Dorrego.
What's included
- Shared walking tour with other travellers
- Guided tour
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
- Entrance fees (if applicable in specific areas)
- Beverage and food
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities
What to bring
- Walking shoes
- Sunscreen and sunglasses
- Water
- Cash
Know before you go
- This is a walking experience covering moderate distances
- Suitable for all ages, but basic mobility is required
- Operates in most weather conditions
- Want us to arrange your transportation? Reach out to info@latitravel.com and we'll get you a quote for the vehicle that best fits your group's needs.
Meeting point
Meeting Point in Buenos Aires San Ignacio Church, Bolívar 225
Frequently asked
How much does it cost?
US$13 per person. The price on the card is the whole price.
How long does it take?
2 hours.
What's included?
Shared walking tour with other travellers, Guided tour.
What's not included?
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected), Entrance fees (if applicable in specific areas), Beverage and food, Personal travel insurance, Gratuities.
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