Buenos Aires · FOOD & DRINK
The 15 best food & drink tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
At Fogón Asado in Palermo, you sit around a custom grill while an asador chef prepares nine Argentine meat courses in front of you. Expect a welcome cocktail, explanations of cuts and fire cooking, still and sparkling water, and optional Argentine wine pairings. The adult-only experience lasts about two hours.
“great experience and must do when in buenos Aures.”
Spend about three and a half hours walking Palermo with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, stopping at four restaurants for eight or more Argentine dishes, wine, street food, steak, and dessert. Guides such as Paula, Lu, Claudio, and Ezequiel also share food, art, and neighborhood stories.
“Paula, our guide was outstanding. Professional, funny, a beautiful smile and a personality that enhanced the experience. The stops were carried and exceptional. The schedule was nice paced with each venue ready to serve us. I highly recommend this experience.”
Spend a relaxed day at Bodega Gamboa near Campana, about an hour from Buenos Aires. Walk the young vineyard, taste Malbec, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, and other wines, then sit down to a generous multi-course lunch. English, Spanish, and Portuguese guides are available.
“Amazing! If someone is looking for a winery that is close to Buenos Aires and cannot afford to haul yourself to Mendoza during your Argentina trip - I highly recommend it. My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I would book without transfer because it is SO much more affordable to go via uber and not take the shuttle if you are not traveling solo. We paid less than 60 USD for a Uber with 2 people whereas the tourism company charges 60 USD per person.”
Walk through Palermo Soho with a guide such as Lucy, Martin, Amalia, or Eliab, stopping for Argentine classics including empanadas, choripan, steak, mate, alfajor, gelato, and a secret dish. The three-hour tour ends near Palermo Hollywood and suits food lovers who want local context with their dinner.
“Martin was excellent!! He was a great guide. The food choices were also excellent. Just a great experience!”
Walk San Telmo with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, beginning at El Federal Bar and ending near Av. San Juan. You’ll taste Argentine street food, regional specialties, drinks, and dessert while visiting the market and historic streets. Guides include Dennis, Kate, Lucia, Kiki, Lola, Maya, Lu, and Stanko.
“Fantastic tour with our guide Kate of the San Telmo neighborhood! My husband is vegan, and after late notice to our guide, Kate went out of her way to find vegan options at all locations. Highly recommend!”
Spend about three and a half hours eating your way through central Buenos Aires with a local guide such as Lara or Adrián. Expect empanadas, milanesa, pizza, Argentine wine, coffee, and gelato, with the format sometimes centered on one main restaurant plus later stops.
“We had a great experience on this tour! Our guide, Lara, was so personal and knowledgable about each of the delicious foods we tried and the history of Buenos Aires and other areas in South America. We highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Buenos Aires!”
Join Fred or Fede for a 2 to 3-hour food and walking tour through San Telmo and Boca. Sample Argentine classics, browse the San Telmo Market, see tango around Plaza Dorrego, visit leather shops, and finish near La Bombonera with wine, dulce de leche, alfajores, and mate.
“Food portion was varied and nice - enjoyed seeing parts of BA we haven’t explored before. We’re not shoppers at all and would have preferred skipping high sell spots. Fred was lovely and very professional with the redirect back to food tour. I’d specify your interests up front or when booking to ensure your tour meets your goals.”
Meet your English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking host at Gorriti 4882 in Palermo Soho for a 90-minute tasting of Torrontés, Pinot Noir, and Malbec. Expect cheese, salami, regional wine lessons, and practical pairing tips from hosts such as Lourdes, Tomas, and Faku.
“The wine tasting experience was flawless! Our guide was extremely kind and cool, teaching us great stuff regarding some Argentinian wines. We have no words to thank our guide and all of the Argentinian people for receiving us so kindly! 🩷”
Join sommelier Santiago and a private crew for a four-hour afternoon sail from Club Náutico San Isidro. Taste Argentine wines, enjoy artisanal tapas, anchor on the Río de la Plata, and watch the sunset before returning to the marina.
“Santiago was a wonderful and charming host! We had a lovely evening spent sailing and learning about local wines. The charcuterie board was much more than we expected, especially with the addition of freshly made empanadas. Would highly recommend this experience to anyone looking to have a local adventure outside of the typical city sights. It was truly a prefect evening!”
At Al Diablo Coffee Roasters, Lyubov leads a private 2.5-hour coffee workshop with single-origin tastings, aroma training using Le Nez du Café, and clear lessons on growing, roasting, labels, and palate. Choose a morning or afternoon session, then return to the starting point.
“A million stars for this experience! If you like coffee you'll love this. Everything was hands on, touching, smelling, tasting! I didn't know 10% of anything about coffee. It's a whole lifetime of coffee education from Luba and somehow not even a little overwhelming! We had a blast and would highly recommender to any coffee lover”
In Palermo, you’ll make traditional Argentine empanadas with a Spanish, English, or Portuguese-speaking guide, then taste Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc. Guides such as Catalina, Valentin, and Fernando add food, wine, and Buenos Aires tips to this two-hour class.
“This was a great activity given we had limited time in Buenos Aires. Thomas was a great host and everyone moving around the office and table were very friendly. Our final products didnt look great but they were delicious. Thomas' chimichurri was the best we tasted in Argentina. It was exciting learning about empanadas and wine from the different areas of Argentina. Thomas was able to make very good wine and lunch recommendations too. Appreciated the enthusiasm and excitement about Argentina, wine and cooking.”
Spend 90 minutes with Tomi learning how yerba mate is grown, prepared, shared, and enjoyed in Argentina. You’ll taste several traditional and flavored blends, try Argentine sweets, learn about mate cups and bombillas, and receive a diploma at the end. The workshop runs in English and Spanish.
“Thank you Thomas for the amazing experience.😍 You get to know some very interesting historical facts about Mate & can try as much Mate as you like. The atmosphere is cozy & homelike. It was lovely.🧉”
Spend three hours with Jazmin of La Flor Artista learning mate customs, tasting facturas and alfajorcitos, then painting a wooden mate cup to take home. Small groups, clear English, and a relaxed atelier setting make this a hands-on introduction to Argentine food and culture.
“Mate is a significant part of life in Argentina, and it was wonderful to learn from Jazmin about the origins of mate and the culture of sharing and drinking mate. We really enjoyed meeting Jazmin, and she was a gracious and hospitable host. Her English is impeccable (our Spanish is minimal, so we appreciated that!). We also had a great time painting our mate cups and now have them as souvenirs to take home. The pastries were all delicious as well. We did this as a family with our two sons (ages 10 and 12), and we all enjoyed it. This was a fun, unique activity to do during our…”
Meet an English and Spanish-speaking sommelier at Miravida Soho Hotel Wine Bar in Palermo. Over about two hours, taste Argentine Malbec, Torrontés, and other boutique wines with cheese, cured meats, bread, and empanadas. The cellar is intimate, but stairs and limited accessibility matter.
“The building was fantastic. We were inside in a cellar area. The wines themselves were very good and we did learn a lot about the wines of Argentina. We ended up trying 5 wines, instead of 4. Each place had a selection of cured meats and cheese, there was bread and we got empañadas that had been freshly made which were delicious. our guide was called Faustino. He is very knowledgeable but I did find him a little difficult to understand at times. My biggest issue with him was that he wasn't consistent when pouring the samples. We were a group of 6, plus a single woman. His measures went…”
Travel 65 kilometers from Buenos Aires to Bodega Gamboa with a driver and guide, then tour six hectares of vines, taste Campana wines, visit the winery, and enjoy Casa Gamboa’s seasonal Terruño lunch. Fernando has driven some departures, with English, Spanish, and Portuguese support available.
“O motorista foi muito pontual e atencioso. A comida estava além da expectativa. Muito agradável o passeio.”
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