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  • This tour will operate with a minimum of 2 guests and a maximum of 7 guests. If you have a larger group please email us.
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Version 68 – November 28, 2025 23:41
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  • Liability Waiver
  • By completing the reservation you acknowledge the following:
  • If you have food allergies, you are ultimately responsible to ensure your own health and safety. If you share information about your allergies, we can provide you with some guidance about the food purveyors on your tour, but we are not responsible for any allergic reactions that you may have. We are not responsible for any damages or losses incurred as result of acts by entities beyond our control, including but not limited to restaurants, shops, market stalls, eateries and food carts. We are not responsible for acts beyond our control, including but not limited to acts of God, act of nature, acts of war, or other unrest caused by state or non-state actors. If you are disruptive, we have the right to ask you to leave the tour without refunding you or providing you with a credit for your tour. You are aware of and responsible for all damages or losses that may arise during the course of the tour resulting from:
  • Risks associated with food, water or other drinks, including alcoholic beverages; physical accidents during the tour or at any of the locations visited; transportation failures; forces of nature; criminal activity; damage, loss or misplaced property; or accident or illness without means of rapid evacuation or availability of medical supplies or services. You agree that any claims that may arise will first go to arbitration and only if not resolved in that manner shall be heard in court. In both cases, grievances shall be heard in the jurisdiction of Washington, DC. You further agree to be responsible for your own welfare and property and accept any and all risks of delay, unanticipated events, inconvenience, illness, injury, emotional trauma or death. You further acknowledge that participation in Culinary Backstreets tours is based upon execution of this Liability Waiver. By completing the reservation process you release and discharge forever Culinary Backstreets, its employees, owners, affiliates, officers, directors, successors, agents, and assigns, from and against any liability arising from participating in this tour. You further agree that this release shall be legally binding upon you personally, all members of your family, all minors traveling with you, your heirs, successors, assigns, and legal representatives, to the maximum extent of the law.
  • I am aware that while on or traveling to or from my activity with Culinary Backstreets, I might be exposed to COVID-19 from other people, animals or objects. I assume all risk of any such contacts, including sickness, incapacity or death and agree to hold harmless Culinary Backstreets from any such developments. In addition, I recognize that the World Health Organization, U.S. Department of State as well as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may have warnings concerning same and am choosing to travel and assume all risk myself.
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Version 17 – November 28, 2025 23:07
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Know Before You Book
  • Some stops may not be suitable for individuals with mobility impairments due to stairs and uneven terrain.
  • The tour is conducted in English; proficiency is recommended.
  • The tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather conditions.
  • The tour includes visits to multiple eateries; inform the organizer of any dietary restrictions or preferences in advance.
  • The tour is conducted in English; proficiency in the language is recommended for full participation.
  • The tour operates from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Saturday; plan your schedule accordingly.
Version 16 – November 28, 2025 23:06
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Know Before You Go
  • Bring a light jacket or sweater as evenings can be cool.
  • Ensure you have a valid ID if you plan to participate in wine tasting.
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes for the cobblestone streets.
  • Bring a healthy appetite to fully enjoy the diverse culinary offerings.
  • Ensure you have a valid ID if you plan to consume alcoholic beverages during the tour.
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour involves approximately four miles of walking on mostly flat terrain with good sidewalks.
Version 15 – November 28, 2025 22:55
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Emergency Phone Number
  • 833-656-3531
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Version 14 – November 28, 2025 22:55
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Name
  • Backstreet Bites of Buenos Aires: Cafés Parrillas and Beyond
  • Buenos Aires Culinary Exploration
Version 12 – November 28, 2025 22:52
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Version 11 – November 28, 2025 22:51
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  • adult
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Version 10 – November 28, 2025 22:49
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Food Included
  • almost a dozen different edible specialties
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Beverages Included
  • Selected alcoholic drinks
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Product Location
  • Address: Av. Callao 501 C1022AAF, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina

  • Address: Av. Callao 501 C1022AAF, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Version 9 – November 28, 2025 22:48
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Timezone
  • Europe/Lisbon
  • America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Rails Timezone
  • Lisbon
  • Buenos Aires
Version 8 – November 28, 2025 22:47
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Description
  • To understand Buenos Aires, we don’t just look at monuments — we sit down at the table. The city eats the way it lives: big, loud, and with a touch of drama. Porteños, as the locals are called, stretch meals into marathons, layering courses with conversation, opinions, and plenty of laughter. Parrillas send plumes of smoke into the streets, trays of medialunas gleam in bakery windows, and award-winning ice cream shops serve some of the best gelato in the world. What ties it all together is not a single national dish, but a culinary identity shaped by migration, improvisation, and the belief that food is best when shared. 
  • Buenos Aires has never settled on a single flavor, or a single story. Italians, Spaniards, Syrians, Jews, and more recent arrivals from Bolivia, Peru, Korea, Paraguay, and Venezuela all left their mark, layering their traditions onto native flavors from the Pampas to Patagonia. The city’s food culture reflects its identity as a port city — layered with migration, memory, and reinvention. The result is a table without borders, where sizzling cuts from the parrilla, gooey fugazzetta pizza, golden empanadas, dulce de leche helado, and glasses of vermouth sit side by side in cafés, bodegones, and contemporary restaurants. 
  • On this full-day walk, we trace that story from morning through sobremesa — the Argentine ritual of lingering long after the plates are cleared, chatting as if the meal might never end. We begin in a historic café, where it’s customary to sit for hours and people-watch, before stepping into a century-old spice shop on Corrientes Avenue, the city’s cultural artery. We join the lunchtime crowd for a steaming bowl of locro stew, thick with hominy and squash, and stop for empanadas, their crimped edges and fillings carrying the flavors and migration stories of different regions. 
  • From there, it’s into one of Buenos Aires’s great pizzerias for a slice of fugazzetta, piled high with onions and mozzarella and sip vermouth in a bar that helped define the city’s aperitivo culture. Later, we visit a classic parrilla (steakhouse) to see what Argentina’s meat culture is all about. The day ends on a sweet note, with helado swirled with dulce de leche — Argentina’s most beloved flavor and a taste that lingers on nearly every menu.
  • To understand Buenos Aires, we don’t just look at monuments — we sit down at the table. The city eats the way it lives: big, loud, and with a touch of drama. Porteños, as the locals are called, stretch meals into marathons, layering courses with conversation, opinions, and plenty of laughter. Parrillas send plumes of smoke into the streets, trays of medialunas gleam in bakery windows, and award-winning ice cream shops serve some of the best gelato in the world. What ties it all together is not a single national dish, but a culinary identity shaped by migration, improvisation, and the belief that food is best when shared.
  • Buenos Aires has never settled on a single flavor, or a single story. Italians, Spaniards, Syrians, Jews, and more recent arrivals from Bolivia, Peru, Korea, Paraguay, and Venezuela all left their mark, layering their traditions onto native flavors from the Pampas to Patagonia. The city’s food culture reflects its identity as a port city — layered with migration, memory, and reinvention. The result is a table without borders, where sizzling cuts from the parrilla, gooey fugazzetta pizza, golden empanadas, dulce de leche helado, and glasses of vermouth sit side by side in cafés, bodegones, and contemporary restaurants.
  • On this full-day walk, we trace that story from morning through sobremesa — the Argentine ritual of lingering long after the plates are cleared, chatting as if the meal might never end. We begin in a historic café, where it’s customary to sit for hours and people-watch, before stepping into a century-old spice shop on Corrientes Avenue, the city’s cultural artery. We join the lunchtime crowd for a steaming bowl of locro stew, thick with hominy and squash, and stop for empanadas, their crimped edges and fillings carrying the flavors and migration stories of different regions.
  • From there, it’s into one of Buenos Aires’s great pizzerias for a slice of fugazzetta, piled high with onions and mozzarella and sip vermouth in a bar that helped define the city’s aperitivo culture. Later, we visit a classic parrilla (steakhouse) to see what Argentina’s meat culture is all about. The day ends on a sweet note, with helado swirled with dulce de leche — Argentina’s most beloved flavor and a taste that lingers on nearly every menu.
Group info
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  • This tour will operate with a minimum of 2 guests and a maximum of 7 guests. If you have a larger group please email us.
Location Object ID
  • Name: Buenos Aires
  • Search name: Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Cancellation notes
  • Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
  • 100% refund if given 1 week notice prior to walk.
  • 50% refund if given 72 hours notice or more.
  • Less than 72 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Terms and conditions
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  • Liability Waiver
  • By completing the reservation you acknowledge the following:
  • If you have food allergies, you are ultimately responsible to ensure your own health and safety. If you share information about your allergies, we can provide you with some guidance about the food purveyors on your tour, but we are not responsible for any allergic reactions that you may have. We are not responsible for any damages or losses incurred as result of acts by entities beyond our control, including but not limited to restaurants, shops, market stalls, eateries and food carts. We are not responsible for acts beyond our control, including but not limited to acts of God, act of nature, acts of war, or other unrest caused by state or non-state actors. If you are disruptive, we have the right to ask you to leave the tour without refunding you or providing you with a credit for your tour. You are aware of and responsible for all damages or losses that may arise during the course of the tour resulting from:
  • Risks associated with food, water or other drinks, including alcoholic beverages; physical accidents during the tour or at any of the locations visited; transportation failures; forces of nature; criminal activity; damage, loss or misplaced property; or accident or illness without means of rapid evacuation or availability of medical supplies or services. You agree that any claims that may arise will first go to arbitration and only if not resolved in that manner shall be heard in court. In both cases, grievances shall be heard in the jurisdiction of Washington, DC. You further agree to be responsible for your own welfare and property and accept any and all risks of delay, unanticipated events, inconvenience, illness, injury, emotional trauma or death. You further acknowledge that participation in Culinary Backstreets tours is based upon execution of this Liability Waiver. By completing the reservation process you release and discharge forever Culinary Backstreets, its employees, owners, affiliates, officers, directors, successors, agents, and assigns, from and against any liability arising from participating in this tour. You further agree that this release shall be legally binding upon you personally, all members of your family, all minors traveling with you, your heirs, successors, assigns, and legal representatives, to the maximum extent of the law.
  • I am aware that while on or traveling to or from my activity with Culinary Backstreets, I might be exposed to COVID-19 from other people, animals or objects. I assume all risk of any such contacts, including sickness, incapacity or death and agree to hold harmless Culinary Backstreets from any such developments. In addition, I recognize that the World Health Organization, U.S. Department of State as well as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may have warnings concerning same and am choosing to travel and assume all risk myself.
Cancellation Cutoff
  • 24
  • 72
Version 7 – November 28, 2025 22:46
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Group info
  • This tour will operate with a minimum of 2 guests and a maximum of 7 guests. If you have a larger group please email us.
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Version 6 – November 28, 2025 22:46
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Terms and conditions
  • Liability Waiver
  • By completing the reservation you acknowledge the following:
  • If you have food allergies, you are ultimately responsible to ensure your own health and safety. If you share information about your allergies, we can provide you with some guidance about the food purveyors on your tour, but we are not responsible for any allergic reactions that you may have. We are not responsible for any damages or losses incurred as result of acts by entities beyond our control, including but not limited to restaurants, shops, market stalls, eateries and food carts. We are not responsible for acts beyond our control, including but not limited to acts of God, act of nature, acts of war, or other unrest caused by state or non-state actors. If you are disruptive, we have the right to ask you to leave the tour without refunding you or providing you with a credit for your tour. You are aware of and responsible for all damages or losses that may arise during the course of the tour resulting from:
  • Risks associated with food, water or other drinks, including alcoholic beverages; physical accidents during the tour or at any of the locations visited; transportation failures; forces of nature; criminal activity; damage, loss or misplaced property; or accident or illness without means of rapid evacuation or availability of medical supplies or services. You agree that any claims that may arise will first go to arbitration and only if not resolved in that manner shall be heard in court. In both cases, grievances shall be heard in the jurisdiction of Washington, DC. You further agree to be responsible for your own welfare and property and accept any and all risks of delay, unanticipated events, inconvenience, illness, injury, emotional trauma or death. You further acknowledge that participation in Culinary Backstreets tours is based upon execution of this Liability Waiver. By completing the reservation process you release and discharge forever Culinary Backstreets, its employees, owners, affiliates, officers, directors, successors, agents, and assigns, from and against any liability arising from participating in this tour. You further agree that this release shall be legally binding upon you personally, all members of your family, all minors traveling with you, your heirs, successors, assigns, and legal representatives, to the maximum extent of the law.
  • I am aware that while on or traveling to or from my activity with Culinary Backstreets, I might be exposed to COVID-19 from other people, animals or objects. I assume all risk of any such contacts, including sickness, incapacity or death and agree to hold harmless Culinary Backstreets from any such developments. In addition, I recognize that the World Health Organization, U.S. Department of State as well as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may have warnings concerning same and am choosing to travel and assume all risk myself.
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Version 5 – November 28, 2025 22:46
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Cancellation notes
  • 100% refund if given 1 week notice prior to walk.
  • 50% refund if given 72 hours notice or more.
  • Less than 72 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
  • Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Cancellation Cutoff
  • 72
  • 24
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Description
  • To understand Buenos Aires, we don’t just look at monuments — we sit down at the table. The city eats the way it lives: big, loud, and with a touch of drama. Porteños, as the locals are called, stretch meals into marathons, layering courses with conversation, opinions, and plenty of laughter. Parrillas send plumes of smoke into the streets, trays of medialunas gleam in bakery windows, and award-winning ice cream shops serve some of the best gelato in the world. What ties it all together is not a single national dish, but a culinary identity shaped by migration, improvisation, and the belief that food is best when shared.
  • Buenos Aires has never settled on a single flavor, or a single story. Italians, Spaniards, Syrians, Jews, and more recent arrivals from Bolivia, Peru, Korea, Paraguay, and Venezuela all left their mark, layering their traditions onto native flavors from the Pampas to Patagonia. The city’s food culture reflects its identity as a port city — layered with migration, memory, and reinvention. The result is a table without borders, where sizzling cuts from the parrilla, gooey fugazzetta pizza, golden empanadas, dulce de leche helado, and glasses of vermouth sit side by side in cafés, bodegones, and contemporary restaurants.
  • On this full-day walk, we trace that story from morning through sobremesa — the Argentine ritual of lingering long after the plates are cleared, chatting as if the meal might never end. We begin in a historic café, where it’s customary to sit for hours and people-watch, before stepping into a century-old spice shop on Corrientes Avenue, the city’s cultural artery. We join the lunchtime crowd for a steaming bowl of locro stew, thick with hominy and squash, and stop for empanadas, their crimped edges and fillings carrying the flavors and migration stories of different regions.
  • From there, it’s into one of Buenos Aires’s great pizzerias for a slice of fugazzetta, piled high with onions and mozzarella and sip vermouth in a bar that helped define the city’s aperitivo culture. Later, we visit a classic parrilla (steakhouse) to see what Argentina’s meat culture is all about. The day ends on a sweet note, with helado swirled with dulce de leche — Argentina’s most beloved flavor and a taste that lingers on nearly every menu.
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Short Description
  • Dive into the heart of Buenos Aires' vibrant food culture with this immersive 5.5-hour walking tour. Traverse the city's historic cafés, bodegones, bakeries, and parrillas, each offering a unique taste of Argentina's culinary evolution. Savor flaky medialunas and savory empanadas, delve into hearty bowls of locro stew, and indulge in slices of fugazzetta pizza topped with onions and mozzarella. Experience the rich flavors of Argentina's meat culture at a classic parrilla, and sip on local vermouth in a bar that helped define the city's aperitivo culture. Conclude your journey with a sweet treat of dulce de leche gelato, reflecting the nation's love for this beloved flavor. This tour offers a delicious exploration of how immigrant flavors—from Italy, Spain, Syria, and beyond—have converged into a distinctly Argentine table. Join us to taste the stories that make Buenos Aires a gastronomic paradise.
  • Dive into the heart of Buenos Aires' vibrant food culture with this immersive 5.5-hour walking tour. Traverse the city's historic cafés, bodegones, bakeries, and parrillas, each offering a unique taste of Argentina's culinary evolution. Savor flaky medialunas and savory empanadas, delve into hearty bowls of locro stew, and indulge in slices of fugazzetta pizza topped with onions and mozzarella. Experience the rich flavors of Argentina's meat culture at a classic parrilla, and sip on local vermouth in a bar that helped define the city's aperitivo culture. Conclude your journey with a sweet treat of dulce de leche gelato, reflecting the nation's love for this beloved flavor. This tour offers a delicious exploration of how immigrant flavors—from Italy, Spain, Syria, and beyond—have converged into a distinctly Argentine table. Join us to taste the stories that make Buenos Aires a gastronomic paradise.
Summary
  • Embark on a 5.5-hour guided tour through Buenos Aires' culinary scene, sampling traditional dishes and exploring the city's rich food heritage.
  • Embark on a 5.5-hour guided tour through Buenos Aires' culinary scene, sampling traditional dishes and exploring the city's rich food heritage.
Cancellation notes
  • Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
  • Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
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Name
  • Buenos Aires Culinary Exploration
  • Product from https://culinarybackstreets.com/food-tours/buenos-aires/backstreet-bites-of-buenos-aires-cafes-parrillas-and-beyond
Short Description
  • Dive into the heart of Buenos Aires' vibrant food culture with this immersive 5.5-hour walking tour. Traverse the city's historic cafés, bodegones, bakeries, and parrillas, each offering a unique taste of Argentina's culinary evolution. Savor flaky medialunas and savory empanadas, delve into hearty bowls of locro stew, and indulge in slices of fugazzetta pizza topped with onions and mozzarella. Experience the rich flavors of Argentina's meat culture at a classic parrilla, and sip on local vermouth in a bar that helped define the city's aperitivo culture. Conclude your journey with a sweet treat of dulce de leche gelato, reflecting the nation's love for this beloved flavor. This tour offers a delicious exploration of how immigrant flavors—from Italy, Spain, Syria, and beyond—have converged into a distinctly Argentine table. Join us to taste the stories that make Buenos Aires a gastronomic paradise.
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Highlights
  • Exploration of immigrant culinary influences
  • Hidden culinary gems of Buenos Aires
  • Historic cafés and bodegones
  • Local wine and vermouth tasting
  • Traditional Argentine dishes
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Included
  • Beverages including local wines and vermouth
  • Guided walking tour through historic cafés, bodegones, bakeries, and parrillas
  • Sampling of traditional Argentine dishes like medialunas, empanadas, locro stew, fugazzetta pizza, and dulce de leche gelato
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Excluded
  • Transportation to and from the meeting point
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  • 0
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Category
  • Food & Drink
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Currency
  • USD
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Timezone
  • America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
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Rails Timezone
  • Buenos Aires
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Duration from
  • 5.5
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Duration to
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Summary
  • Embark on a 5.5-hour guided tour through Buenos Aires' culinary scene, sampling traditional dishes and exploring the city's rich food heritage.
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Duration unit
  • hours
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Know Before You Go
  • Bring a healthy appetite to fully enjoy the diverse culinary offerings.
  • Ensure you have a valid ID if you plan to consume alcoholic beverages during the tour.
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour involves approximately four miles of walking on mostly flat terrain with good sidewalks.
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Know Before You Book
  • The tour includes visits to multiple eateries; inform the organizer of any dietary restrictions or preferences in advance.
  • The tour is conducted in English; proficiency in the language is recommended for full participation.
  • The tour operates from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Saturday; plan your schedule accordingly.
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Trip difficulty
  • Easy
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