Argentina · Dining Experience

Taste of Tradition: Yerba Mate & Alfajores Experience

2 Hours Round trip from Buenos Aires Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Learn about the origins and traditions of yerba mate
  • 02 Discover how to prepare yerba mate correctly
  • 03 Taste different types and flavours of yerba mate
  • 04 Make alfajores using the provided ingredients and tools
  • 05 Enjoy a social and authentic Argentine cultural experience
  • 06 Led by a professional local guide in Buenos Aires

Discover one of Argentina’s most beloved traditions with a hands-on yerba mate and alfajores experience in Buenos Aires. Learn about the origins of yerba mate, how to prepare it correctly, and how different types and brands influence its flavour, all in a relaxed and social setting.

Along the way, enjoy tasting different varieties of yerba mate, take part in preparing alfajores, and share great conversation with your local guide and fellow guests. This is a warm and authentic introduction to a truly Argentine experience.

Discover one of Argentina’s most beloved traditions with a hands-on yerba mate and alfajores experience in Buenos Aires.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
City Buenos Aires
Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Buenos Aires 1 city · 2 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Yerba Mate tasting
  • Alfajores ingredients
  • Cooking tools
  • Professional and local guide

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Know before you go

  • WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Buenos Aires, AR
Tour start
Buenos Aires, AR
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 hours finish where they began, in Buenos Aires.

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