
Local Foodie Adventure in Buenos Aires with Sherpa Food Tours
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 8,298 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Local Foodie Adventure in Buenos Aires with Sherpa Food Tours worth booking?
Local Foodie Adventure in Buenos Aires with Sherpa Food Tours is a 3.5-hour experience in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from $89 per person. It scores 95 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Peak Performance”, based on a 5/5 rating across 8,298 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing. It sits in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
- Outty Ranking
- 95 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (8,298)
- Duration
- 3.5 hours
- From
- $89 per person
Discover how Buenos Aires eats, lives, and celebrates through its food in Palermo, the city’s trendiest neighborhood. We offer two unique ways to explore Argentina’s vibrant culinary culture. The Premium Palermo Food Tour takes you on a 3.5-hour journey across four seated stops: a classic pizzeria, a traditional bodegón, an authentic parrilla, and an artisanal ice cream shop, featuring over ten dishes paired with wine and a refreshing cocktail. For a taste of daily life, the Local Bites Tour spans 3.5 hours of seated and standing stops across Palermo and beyond, offering 10+ sweet and savory tastings that range from a morning bakery bite to a bodegón lunch and a traditional asado. Guided by an expert Sherpa host who teaches you the story behind every bite, both experiences offer an authentic, relaxed way to connect with the spirit, traditions, and flavors of Buenos Aires. Come hungry and explore Palermo through the flavors locals know and love.
What you get
About this experience
Discover how Buenos Aires eats, lives, and celebrates through its food in Palermo, the city’s trendiest neighborhood. We offer two unique ways to explore Argentina’s vibrant culinary culture. The Premium Palermo Food Tour takes you on a 3.5-hour journey across four seated stops: a classic pizzeria, a traditional bodegón, an authentic parrilla, and an artisanal ice cream shop, featuring over ten dishes paired with wine and a refreshing cocktail. For a taste of daily life, the Local Bites Tour spans 3.5 hours of seated and standing stops across Palermo and beyond, offering 10+ sweet and savory tastings that range from a morning bakery bite to a bodegón lunch and a traditional asado. Guided by an expert Sherpa host who teaches you the story behind every bite, both experiences offer an authentic, relaxed way to connect with the spirit, traditions, and flavors of Buenos Aires. Come hungry and explore Palermo through the flavors locals know and love.
What's included
Included
- Vegetarian menu available - just let us know when you book!
- Gluten-free menu available - just let us know when you book!
- Taste 8+ amazing & authentic Argentine cuisine
- Visit 4-6 local establishments from hole in the wall to fine dining
- 3.5 hour walking tour with a local guide
Not included
- Gratuities
- Transportation
What you'll see and do
Palermo
Our guide will show you the best restaurants of this neighborhood. We will go into 4 restaurants and try over 10 different dishes/drinks to get to know the best of Argentine gastronomy!
180 minutes here · Admission included
Plaza Inmigrantes de Armenia
This beautiful park serves our tour as the inflection point between trendy Palermo Soho and traditional Palermo Viejo
Pass by without stopping
Palermo Soho
In our walking food, city & history tour, we explore all our favourite local highlights of Buenos Aires
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Buenos Aires
We will meet right outside the orange door.
Meeting point
Buenos Aires
We meet daily at the restaurant "Picsa" . Its the corner restaurant with the Argentina colors.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
At our last restaurant, we will help you with directions to go back to your hotel or continue the night around Palermo
Options you can book
PREMIUM Local Foodie Adventure
Premium Tour: Includes a stop at premium restaurant + a very famous and traditional steakhouse of Buenos Aires. Starting point: PICSA, Nicaragua 4896, C1414 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Local Foodie Adventure in Buenos Aires
5 Amazing Restaurants: Tour includes 5 stops, all drinks and dishes included! Starting point: Thames 1565, C1414DDE Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Sherpa Food Tours
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Do you have any dietary restrictions we should be aware of?
- Please note that the minimum age to participate is 10
- Please note that this is a walking tour. Its important that guests can easily walk an average of 5 blocks in between restaurants.
- Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate vegan dietary needs.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 8,298 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
10 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
8,298 verified traveler reviews for Local Foodie Adventure in Buenos Aires with Sherpa Food Tours. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Loved this food tour with Stan
Stan totally gave us an amazing night. So much interesting information and so much delicious food. Great tour and highly recommended.
via Tripadvisor
Local Food Experience in BA
Absolutely wonderful food tour with Kate in the Palermo neighborhood. Enjoyed all the stops and the variety of foods. If are looking for a local experience in a fun neighborhood, definitely book this tour!
via Tripadvisor
Great Food Experience in the Palermo area
Fantastic food experience with a very engaging and knowledgeable guide, Lou. She is very interactive with the participants, passionate about her country and foods, plus she shares a wealth of information! Loved the food experience both eating and asking questions about the food and drinks. If you like to try different local foods this is an activity I recommend you book. You will have a memorable experience.
via Viator
A Don’t Miss Adventure
We booked this tour at the last minute and it was the highlight of our time in Buenos Aires. Our guide, Maya, was delightful. She was friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and well organized. Our group consisted of two highly compatible couples which made the outing a lot more fun for us but challenging for Maya because we were so interested in getting to know each other. She was tactful in getting our attention. The food was amazing and plentiful. Learning the etiquette around Mate was good information to have. Definitely highly recommended.
via Tripadvisor
Great tour, great guide.
Great food tour and great guide. Wonderful experience. The guide Maya was great. Highly recommend tour
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 3.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $89 to $119
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 2,904
- Verdict
- Peak Performance
Who runs this experience
Operated by Sherpa Food Tours, who run 8 experiences we rank across 6 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 81.0 and 3 in the 90+ Club.
See everything Sherpa Food Tours runsWhy this scores 95
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Local Foodie Adventure in Buenos Aires with Sherpa Food Tours: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Buenos Aires.
How much does Local Foodie Adventure in Buenos Aires with Sherpa Food Tours cost?
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Prices start at $89 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Buenos Aires usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Local Foodie Adventure in Buenos Aires with Sherpa Food Tours take?
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Plan for about 3.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Buenos Aires is not rushed.
Is Local Foodie Adventure in Buenos Aires with Sherpa Food Tours worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 95 out of 100, which we label "Peak Performance". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 8,298 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Buenos Aires, and how flexible the cancellation terms are. Scoring 90 or above puts it in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
Can I cancel or reschedule Local Foodie Adventure in Buenos Aires with Sherpa Food Tours?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Local Foodie Adventure in Buenos Aires with Sherpa Food Tours suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Local Foodie Adventure in Buenos Aires with Sherpa Food Tours?
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Around 2,904 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Buenos Aires can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Buenos Aires and add a light layer if any part of the 3.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Local Foodie Adventure in Buenos Aires with Sherpa Food Tours start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Buenos Aires within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Buenos Aires?
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On Outty we rank every Buenos Aires experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Argentine Cooking, Wine & Beef Tasting at Argentine Experience, Historical Sherpa Food Tour of San Telmo with Street Food, Drinks, Cooking Class with Empanadas Steak & Flan by Argentine Experience. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Buenos Aires?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Buenos Aires?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Local Foodie Adventure in Buenos Aires with Sherpa Food Tours?
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Included: Vegetarian menu available - just let us know when you book!; Gluten-free menu available - just let us know when you book!; Taste 8+ amazing & authentic Argentine cuisine; Visit 4-6 local establishments from hole in the wall to fine dining; and 3.5 hour walking tour with a local guide. Not included: Gratuities; and Transportation. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Local Foodie Adventure in Buenos Aires with Sherpa Food Tours?
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We will meet right outside the orange door. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Local Foodie Adventure in Buenos Aires with Sherpa Food Tours offered in?
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It is offered in English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Local Foodie Adventure in Buenos Aires with Sherpa Food Tours?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Local Foodie Adventure in Buenos Aires with Sherpa Food Tours wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Local Foodie Adventure in Buenos Aires with Sherpa Food Tours if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Local Foodie Adventure in Buenos Aires with Sherpa Food Tours?
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Across 8,298 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include food and drink, the guide, knowledge and storytelling. The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
What booking options are available for Local Foodie Adventure in Buenos Aires with Sherpa Food Tours?
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There are 2 options to choose from, including PREMIUM Local Foodie Adventure, Local Foodie Adventure in Buenos Aires. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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