Popular Culture Tour to San Telmo & Mataderos Fair
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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San Telmo and Mataderos Fairs
6-hour guided tour of San Telmo and Mataderos Fair. Operates from Mid-March to December.
What's included in Popular Culture Tour to San Telmo & Mataderos Fair
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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.
Feira 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.
Inclusions
- Professional local guide
- Lunch (2 empanadas and a soft drink)
- Transportation from/to meeting point
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Season: Mid-March to Mid-December
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meeting point: TANGOL SAN TELMO, Address: Defensa 831. Dates: Sundays Visitors must be present 15 minutes before the scheduled time at the meeting point. Pick up transfers from hotels is not included
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Meeting point: TANGOL SAN TELMO, Address: Defensa 831. Visitors must be present 15 minutes before the scheduled time at the meeting point In case of rain, the itinerary will be modified; the Mataderos Fair will be canceled and the route will be adjusted. If you have any question, do not hesitate to contact us! OFFICE NUMBER: (+54 11) 3221-8400 (Mon to Sun from 9 to 18 Hs) EMERGENCY MOBILE: (+54 911) 4991-4035 (After office hours)
