Customizable Food Tour of Palermo Viejo

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Enjoying some wine at one of our stops — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Sirloin strip steak — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Unveiling Palermo Viejo: A Taste of History & Art

Unwind on a 6-hour Palermo Viejo adventure, where food is just the beginning! Immerse yourself in history, vibrant street art, and the stories that pulse through Buenos Aires.

Enjoy a classic Porteño breakfast of medialunas as we unveil Palermo Viejo's fascinating past, once the city's gateway. Explore the birthplace of parks and boulevards, and discover a hidden gem - one of the continent's oldest monuments.

Get ready for a flavor fiesta! We'll indulge in Argentina's legendary steak, savor the iconic choripan, and delight in local favorites. Wash it down with craft beers or add a wine tasting.

Between bites, feast your eyes on captivating street art. Vibrant murals on every corner reflect the neighborhood's soul. This multi-sensory experience connects you with Palermo Viejo's unique character. Capture every moment with photo stops.

Join us and unlock Palermo Viejo's secrets - a delicious adventure awaits!

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: AsadoAdventure

Ages: Infants (1–6 years) · Children (7–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Alcoholic Beverages
Included: Snacks
Included: Breakfast
Included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea
Included: Lunch: All of the food and drink consumed during the tour are included

Itinerary

Stop 1

20 min

We'll start with a typical Porteño breakfast here: coffee and medialunas. Some guests opt for a submarino (warm milk with two chocolate bars you stir in yourself) or tea.
Jardin Botanico Carlos Thays

45 min

Fantastic architecture, sculptures, and plant life. This is a true oasis in the middle of all the bustle. Inside, we walk through several art installations and hear their stories unfold: a bronze street scene from Roman-era Naples, a Mercury statue with a message about commerce and religion, the most controversial sculpture in the park (with a genuinely wild ownership history), and a recreation of the mate plantation Carlos Thays used to jumpstart Argentina's mate industry.
Plaza Italia

45 min

Originally this was the gateway into Palermo Forest and the starting point of the first trolleys in Buenos Aires. One of the oldest monuments in the country is located here: a 2,000-year-old Roman column from the Roman Forum, gifted to the city by Rome in 1955. Nearby is the Garibaldi statue, where we pause for a toast with the Garibaldi cocktail. Here we also see the first street art of the day, a mural by Martín Ron on a building that's part of the Sociedad Rural Argentina.
Stop 4

one hour

This is one of the local, non-touristy grills where we stop for a traditional steak lunch, typically bife de chorizo with puré mixto. Vegetarian, pescatarian, and chicken options are available for guests who don't eat red meat.
Plaza Inmigrantes de Armenia

20 min

Originally the site of a gasometer that dominated the neighborhood skyline. Since then it's been a park favored by locals and home to farmers markets and artisan markets on the weekends. The plaza itself carries a layered history: it was first named for a military campaign against Argentina's indigenous population, then renamed to honor Armenian immigrants who fled genocide, and today its plaques bear the names of Argentines of Armenian descent who were disappeared during the military dictatorship. From here we also talk about the Madres de Plaza de Mayo and the United States' role in the region. Around this area we visit a couple more food stops and explore side streets filled with street art, many of which don't show up separately on the map.
Stop 6

20 min

This is where we end the tour with gelato. Antiche Tentazioni is an Italian-style gelateria in Palermo Soho, made fresh in-house with no artificial colors or flavoring, and one of the better gelato spots in the city. Depending on the day we sometimes finish at a different heladería nearby instead.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

I will be waiting outside the restaurant, which sits on a corner so it will be easy to spot me.

End point

This is a beautiful gelato shop. The owners had one of the best gelato shops in Italy and they moved back to Buenos Aires where they are keeping their tradition of making fantastic artisan gelato on site.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Original Food Tour

Duration: 5 hours

Lunch: We will have breakfast, lunch, wine with lunch, snacks, craft beer, and dessert. All food and drink are included.

Original Route: This is the base route that I use. You can add additional stops that include a wine tasting and other craft beer stops.
Wine Tasting Option

Wine Tasting: We can add a specific stop that would focus on wine tasting.
Craft Beer Options

Additional Craft Beer Stop: We can add a specific Craft Beer location to sample additional varieties of some great local brews.