Palermo Viejo Food, Art & Culture Tour
- Breakfast of café con leche and medialunas at a local café
- Walk the same streets that inspired Borges, artists, and revolutionaries
- Street art and murals by local artists throughout the neighborhood
- The Botanical Gardens and Plaza Italia, with the history behind both
- Steak lunch at a neighborhood parrilla off the tourist trail (full-day tour)
- Choripán from one of the best spots in the neighborhood
- A sweet treat at Plaza Armenia to close the day
- Optional wine tasting or craft beer tasting add-ons
- Vegetarian and gluten-free options with advance notice
Six hours, ten stops, one neighborhood. We start with café con leche and medialunas at a local café, walk through the Botanical Gardens and Plaza Italia, pass street art and murals, and eat our way through Palermo Viejo: a steak lunch at a parrilla off the tourist trail, choripán, and a sweet treat at Plaza Armenia.
The full-day tour starts at 10:30 AM and runs 6 hours (7 with a wine or craft beer add-on). The half-day tour runs 3.5 hours and starts at 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, or 4:30 PM.
Groups are limited to 8. Vegetarian and gluten-free guests are welcome with advance notice.
Full-day tour, 10:30 AM start
10:30 AM, Coffee and medialunas. We meet at a local café for café con leche and medialunas.
11:15 AM, Botanical Gardens. A walk through the gardens, with the story behind their European design and the wildlife living there.
11:50 AM, Plaza Italia. The history of the plaza and how it once connected the city to the countryside.
12:30 PM, Steak lunch. A neighborhood parrilla away from the tourist trail.
1:45 PM, Wine tasting (optional). Argentine wines with regional cheeses at a boutique hotel cellar.
1:55 PM, Street art and craft beer (optional). Street art at Plaza Luna de Enfrente, then a neighborhood craft beer bar.
1:55 PM, Choripán. One of the best in the neighborhood, eaten on the go.
3:30 PM, Plaza Armenia. A sweet treat, such as Argentine ice cream, to close the day.
4:30 PM, Finish (5:30 PM with an add-on).
Half-day tours (3.5 hours) cover part of this route. Your guide confirms the stops in your confirmation email.
Pick-Up Service (Optional)
Our tours begin at a designated meeting point in Palermo Viejo. Most guests prefer to meet us there, but if you’d like assistance getting to the starting point, we’re happy to help.
We offer private pick-up service from your hotel with one of our trusted bilingual drivers (subject to availability and distance). This service is available for an additional fee and must be arranged in advance.
If you're staying within 1.5 km of the meeting point and you booked a private tour, we may also be able to have your guide meet you at your accommodation and walk with you to the starting location. Just let us know when booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate your request.
Please contact us in advance to request a rate quote and confirm availability.
Drop-Off Service (Optional)
Many guests choose to continue exploring on their own after the tour, so drop-off is not included as part of the experience.
Our guides are happy to help you get to your next destination—whether that means pointing you toward a great local spot, helping you hail a cab, or assisting with a ride-share app.
If you'd prefer a private driver to take you back to your hotel or another location, we can arrange that in advance with one of our trusted bilingual drivers. Just let us know when booking, and we’ll be glad to assist you.
What to Bring
Wear comfortable shoes. You'll be walking and tasting, and much of the tour is outdoors, so dress for the weather.
October to March: a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. A refillable water bottle helps.
April to September: a light jacket or an extra layer, especially for morning and evening starts.
- All food and drinks on the tour, including coffee, tea, and bottled water
- A typical Argentine breakfast on the full-day tour
- Wine tasting (three wines with cheeses) or craft beer tasting, if you book one of the add-on options
- A guided walk through the neighborhood with a local host
- Tips
- Transportation to the meeting point (pick-up can be arranged for an additional fee)
- Transportation after the tour (we can help you get a ride or book a private driver in advance)
- Groups are limited to 8
- The full-day tour is about 5 km (3 miles) of walking with frequent stops
- Tours are in English. A Spanish-speaking guide is available on request
- Vegetarian and gluten-free options with advance notice
- Children are welcome at the child prices shown. Guests 6 and under join free.
- The tour runs rain or shine
- Tell us if you're celebrating something
- The map shows the meeting point for the full-day and 10:30 AM half-day tours. Meeting points for the 12:30 PM and 4:30 PM half-day tours are in your confirmation email.
Cancellation Policy
- Full refund with 24 or more hours' notice.
- No refund within 24 hours.
If your plans change because of a flight delay or cruise ship timing, contact us as soon as possible. We'll reschedule if a guide is available, or offer a refund in exceptional cases.
