SHERPA FOOD TOUR: LUNCH IN SAN TELMO
We will discover the gastronomic and cultural essence of San Telmo, the oldest neighborhood in the city. We will taste more than 10 dishes and drinks in 3 selected restaurants plus the Market, walking through its cobblestone streets while learning about its history. Our food-loving guides will enrich the experience by sharing stories about the food, culture, and porteño customs. Availability is from Tuesday to Saturday, in both English and Spanish; the total duration is 3h 30', with no more than 40' of walking. The starting point is El Federal bar (Carlos Calvo 599) and it ends at Iceland (Defensa 1105).
It is the essential tour for anyone visiting the city whatever the reason of the trip may be. Diverse aspects of this amazing city with its strong contrasts are discovered along the way. The architectural legacy of colonial times, its modern buildings and the significant business activity combined with the traditional culture from Córdoba city provide the visitor with a vast range of options. Leaving from our hotel, in modern vehicles, with the aid of a professional guide, we get to San Martín Square, from where we start a walk to the historical and cultural center. The Cathedral, the ‘Cabildo’, the ‘Oratorio del Obispo Mercadillo’ the Santa Catalina Convent, the ‘Cripta Jesuítica del Noviciado Viejo’, the Religious Art Museum ‘Juan de Tejada’, the Montserrat School, the ‘Rectorado de la Universidad Nacional de Córdoba’, the ‘Compañía de Jesús’ and the church, among other traditional places, are visited. The tour continues towards the Neo Gothic Church of Padres Capuchinos, Nueva Córdoba neighborhood, Sarmiento Park, Caraffa Museum, the University Area, along the city center up to Córdoba Shopping center, where we can go round for a while if it is open. Later, Cerro de las Rosas neighborhood, Chateau Carrera football stadium and Complejo Ferial Córdoba are visited. Way back to hotel.
These guided tours reveal the extraordinary history of the city’s vibrant urban art culture, from its fiery political origins, to the modern context in which Buenos Aires has become one of the world’s most exciting cities for street art. You will be taken off the beaten path to visit hidden graffiti hotspots and open air galleries. The tours also give you the chance to meet the artists themselves and buy affordable artwork. These tours have been developed in close collaboration with the city’s leading artists, enabling us to share their personal stories and motivations, together with the most spectacular art the city has to offer.