Private Yerba Mate and Alfajores Workshop in Buenos Aires

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Portuguese and 2 more

This private experience invites you to discover Argentina through its flavors, traditions, and everyday rituals in a relaxed and personal setting. You won’t just taste yerba mate — you’ll learn how locals prepare, share, and enjoy it as part of daily life while discovering the cultural traditions behind this iconic drink.

You’ll also make authentic Argentine alfajores from scratch, filling them with dulce de leche and learning techniques you can recreate at home. Because this is a fully private experience, you’ll enjoy personalized attention, a flexible pace, and genuine interaction with your local host.

More than a cooking class or tasting, this experience allows you to connect with Buenos Aires through food, storytelling, and authentic cultural exchange in a warm and memorable way.

Example Menu

Main

Yerba Mate Tasting

Taste three types of yerba mate while learning about its preparation, customs, and cultural importance in Argentina.

Main

Handmade Alfajores

Prepare classic Argentine alfajores filled with dulce de leche and finished with coconut or powdered sugar.

What's Included

Fully private experience with a local host
Traditional snacks and sweets
Yerba mate tasting
Recipes to recreate at home
All ingredients and cooking equipment
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Head to Gorriti 4882 in Palermo Soho and look for Wine Window Argentina. The entrance is at street level, in a lively area filled with restaurants and boutiques. If you’re arriving by taxi or rideshare, simply provide the address. Please arrive a few minutes early to meet your guide comfortably.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Your private host will welcome you into a cozy local space in Buenos Aires, where your journey into Argentine flavors and traditions begins.

First, you’ll explore the fascinating world of yerba mate. Learn about its origins, cultural significance, and the social rituals surrounding mate sharing in Argentina. Your host will teach you how to prepare mate correctly, how locals drink it, and the etiquette behind this beloved tradition.

Then, continue with a hands-on alfajores workshop. Prepare the dough, assemble your alfajores with creamy dulce de leche, and decorate them using traditional Argentine styles.

Throughout the experience, you’ll enjoy a relaxed conversation, local recommendations, and the opportunity to connect with Argentine culture in a personal and authentic way.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Supplied by Tours Buenos Aires

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Dining Experiences
High Tea
Cooking Classes
Breakfast
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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