San Telmo and Mataderos Fair Tour
San Telmo and Mataderos Fair Tour
Take a guided tour of two of the most famous fairs in the city of Buenos Aires: San Pedro Telmo Antique Fair and Mataderos Fair. This unique tour is a great way to become familiar with new Argentine traditions, especially thanks to our professional tour guide who will accompany you throughout. You will enjoy strolling around and discovering the various goods and stalls.
Learn about the traditions and history of these fairs and even buy some souvenirs yourself. The tour includes lunch, transport from a central meeting point and a professional guide.
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Tangol Travel Agency
At 10:30 AM, we will meet at Tangol Agency, in San Telmo neighborhood.
Plaza Dorrego
After everybody is together, we will head to the Feria de Antigüedades de San Pedro Telmo (San Pedro Telmo Antique Fair). This fair has taken place every Sunday since 1970 in the Plaza Dorrego and Calle Defensa, areas which become pedestrianized especially for this traditional event each week. More than 10,000 people, many of whom are tourists from all around the world, flock to the 270 stalls each Sunday. Orchestras playing music for tango dancers in the streets, live statues and other street performers as well as the antiques themselves and the cultural value really make this Feria worth the visit.
30 minutesFeira de San Telmo
Early in the morning, every Sunday since 1970, the San Pedro Telmo Antiques Fair begins to take shape on the pavement of Plaza Dorrego. More than 270 stalls are distributed around the square and on the Defensa street which becomes a pedestrian street only for this day. The fair receives about 10,000 visitors each Sunday and there is a high percentage of tourists from all around the world. At the fair, you can find almost anything you are looking for. From furniture and artifacts, to traditional Argentine crafts, clothing and leather goods.
1 hourMercado de San Telmo
We’ll continue on to the Mercado de San Telmo (San Telmo Market) for anyone who fancies grabbing some original and unique souvenirs.
1 hourFeria de Mataderos
Both crafts and regional foods (jams, liqueurs, cheeses and alfajores) can be bought at better prices than in the more central, touristy shops. Sometimes you’ll be able to watch horse races or even get involved in some tango classes!
2 hoursMuseo Criollo de los Corrales
After this, we will have some free time to visit the Museo Criollo de los Corrales. This rural-style museum gives us a glimpse of how the gauchos live in the pampas: their clothes, tools and other everyday objects. We’ll also see how Argentina became one of the world’s leading meat exporters: things like traditional knives, weapons, carts, animals and rural paintings are all on show.
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05:00 pm: approximately 3 hours later we’ll arrive right back where we started - at the Tangol offices in San Telmo!
30 minutesIncluded
- Lunch (2 empanadas and a soft drink)
- Professional local guide
- Transportation from/to meeting point
- Entry/Admission - Plaza Dorrego
- Entry/Admission - Feria de Mataderos
Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Good to Know
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Season: Mid-March to Mid-December
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- The capacity of tour will be temporarily reduced to ensure social distancing.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.