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City Kickstart Tour: Mendoza

  • 2 hours
  • City Highlight Tours
  • Mendoza
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Choose one of 2 locals available

Experience hosted by Florencia & Julieta

  • Private Tour
  • Carbon Neutral

Welcome to Mendoza! Want to know the best places to eat? Cool events in town? Which places to go to and which to avoid? Or simply get some help to navigate the city? Book this private tour with a local and get the perfect introduction to Mendoza to start your city trip on the right foot.

Destination
Mendoza, Argentina
Category
City Highlight Tours
Duration
2 hours
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
English, Español, Português
Included
  • Private Guide
  • Local Tips & Tricks
  • City Orientation
  • All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral
Excluded
  • Entrance to attractions

6 reasons to book this tour

  • Discover the real Mendoza in a nutshell
  • Learn how to navigate the city
  • Get the latest tips & tricks from a local
  • Ask anything during this private tour
  • Can be 100% personalized to your wishes
  • The best way to kickstart your stay

What you can expect

City Kickstart Tour: Mendoza in Mendoza - AdobeStock_54024015

First time in Mendoza? Wondering where to go and what to see in this fascinating city? We got you! Kickstart your time in Mendoza with a 2-hour introduction to the city with the help of your favorite local. This tour is the city overview you were looking for that brings together sights of main highlights and attractions, plus must-have tips and tricks that will help you get acquainted with the city, its people, and culture.

So, ready to start your time in Mendoza in the best way possible? On this private tour, you’ll meet up with the local host of your choice. Each of the hosts on this tour will show you their Mendoza in their way and based on their passions and expertise. The hosts know their city like the back of their hand and can’t wait to get you acquainted with Mendoza!

And what about that unique family-owned restaurant or that amazing local hotspot? Get personal recommendations from your local host and where to find the current hot spots in the city. Get insights on the local lifestyle and find out true stories about the city’s past as you take in vibrant, full-of-life present Mendoza. Historical facts, local stories, and great tips & tricks. What can be more awesome than that?

Any questions? Go ahead and ask your host about anything that pops into your mind and get all the answers you need for the perfect Mendoza trip. Locals always know best. And don’t forget, this private tour can be personalized 100% according to your wishes!

Choose your local

Get to know these 2 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

  • Florencia - Your favorite argentines after Messi 🇦🇷

    Florencia

    Your favorite argentines after Messi 🇦🇷

    4.313 reviews
    English・Español・Português
  • Julieta - Personalized tours by passionate, local guide: wine, culture, history, outdoors

    Julieta

    Personalized tours by passionate, local guide: wine, culture, history, outdoors

    4.88 reviews
    English・Español

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

  1. Meeting point

    Meet at In front of RISTRETTO café - Mendoza to start your journey

  2. Itinerary

    This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

  3. City Highlights

    See Plaza España, Iglesia de los Jesuitas, and more landmarks and must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots of the city so you can get the perfect introduction to what makes Mendoza so special

  4. Local Hot Spots

    Along the way, your host will point out hangout spots and hidden gems that only the locals know about and will help you get acquainted with the city in the most local way possible

  5. Food Recommendations

    Receive tailored recommendations according to your taste and where to go and what to eat while visiting Mendoza. Avoid tourist traps thanks to your local host!

  6. City Orientation

    Learn how to navigate the city, and get the answers to your Mendoza questions that will help you in the following days making your time in the city much easier

  7. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

  • Feel confident booking

    Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

  • Change of plans?

    Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

  • Loved by travelers worldwide

    Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

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Lutz🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
15 February 2025
Enjoyable and informative Saturday Tour
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Chanda
(About local )
20 January 2025
We had a very enjoyable tour with Renzo today. We saw 5 lovely plazas and enjoyed his storytelling along the way. We enjoyed a bottle of wine and had a delightful conversation with him in a adorable wine shop. Thanks for the tour and your time Renzo!
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Neil🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
17 January 2025
We flew into Mendoza from Buenos Aires and looked for a guide to provide us with some orientation and background to Mendoza. OMG, we were thrilled with Renzo, Not only is he fully knowledgeable about the city of Mendoza and the area, but he's an incredible wealth of information about the wine industry, not only Argentina, but world-wide (since he's been everywhere). Thank you, Renzo, for a great afternoon and intro to Mendoza!The Best Intro to Mendoza - Renzo
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Nicole🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
28 December 2024
We did both a city tour and wine tour with Renzo. His knowledge and history of the city was a thorough and entertaining educational experience. English is our native language, Renzo is fluent in English, Italian and Spanish, so there was no problem having in depth discussions regarding wine, local history and his experiences studying abroad as a wine sommelier. Excellent wine and tour guide for Mendoza
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CRAIG🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
16 November 2024
Julieta, our tour guide, was amazing! Professional, articulate, friendly and very knowledgeable about Mendoza. We gained tremendous insight about this beautiful place and really appreciated all the historical background Julieta shared with us. Mendoza day tour
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Justin🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
7 October 2024
Although my wife and I are totally enchanted by the magical city of Mendoza and the warm and friendly people whom live here, truly we found that the “best part of Mendoza,” was the guide herself. I have been doing research on this area for years and somehow Flor’s vast knowledge of the rich history of the city, province and country was unparalleled and filled with interesting tidbits, facts historical accounts that it felt like a master class. Not only that but she was so incredibly friendly and has a great since of humor that she made the whole experience more fun for us than I ever could have imagined. Our time with Flor seemed that it flew by, but provided an experience we can remember for a lifetime. A tour with Flor is an absolute “must do” to get the best of Mendoza. La Mejor Parte de MZA/Best Part of Mendoza
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Justin🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
15 February 2024
Mendoza was a blank page for me and my wife until Florencia from Withlocals painted it with vibrant stories and local insights. This "kick-starter" tour wasn't just about landmarks, it was about understanding the city's soul. We delved into park relaxation rituals, savored hidden culinary gems, and even enjoyed a friendly "cheers" with Florencia at a local haunt. By the end, we weren't just tourists, we felt comfortable navigating the city with newfound confidence. Florencia's kindness, knowledge, and captivating storytelling brought Mendoza's history to life. More than a tour guide, she felt like a new friend. If you're looking to go beyond the surface and truly connect with Mendoza, this tour is a must! Highlights: Unique perspective: Experience Mendoza like a local, not just a tourist. Knowledgeable guide: Florencia is a passionate storyteller with deep insights. Hidden gems: Discover beyond the usual tourist trail. Comfortable & confident: Feel prepared to explore independently. Highly recommend for: First-time visitors, couples, history buffs, foodies, and anyone seeking an authentic Mendoza experience. Rating: 5 out of 5 stars!Mendoza Starter with Florencia: Local Gem!
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Thomas
(About local )
2 March 2025
We were a party of 4 friends and we met our host Renzo in the main square in Mendoza. Renzo had good English and was lovely to talk to, but he was not a proactive guide. We were expecting the guide to give us some history and background to Mendoza food, wine and culture, but unless we asked questions, he was quiet. Our first destination was a pizza bar in the market, where we had some empanadas, beer and pizza slices. We then passed a chocolate shop and had a few pieces of chocolate, finishing at a wine bar for a glass of wine each. By this time, it was just become a conversation between friends in a wine bar. Given what 300usd can get you in Argentina, just to go to a wine bar and pizza bar yourselves and chat to the servers and save yourselves a lot of money rather than paying for this experience Disappointing & very poor value for money
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Unknown
(About local )
28 February 2025
Florencia was warm, welcoming and had lots of interesting facts about the city. However it was not good value for money - nothing to do with florencia at all but a greatly overpriced experience Introduction to Mendoza
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Bryan🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
24 February 2025
So we booked last minute with Juliet; just the day before we arrived in Mendoza. And we asked for some changed in her typical plan; she came through and provided a wonderful experience. I highly recommend her tours. Also she was so helpful we are learning. Spanish and she was willing to speak in either language to help us learn. Juliet wad awesome!!!
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Val
(About local )
23 February 2025
An enjoying and informative food tour with Renzo. He adapted the route for us and to include places he thought we would like. We tried a good range of snacks and wine. A very nice relaxed pace. Thank you.Great way to explore Mendoza
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Guy🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
18 February 2025
We had a great time exploring Mendoza with Julieta. She was vibrant with good energy and good English. We enjoyed her stories about the city and recommendations. We had a great time. Beutiful tour in Mendoza
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Robert🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
12 February 2025
Julieta was wonderful. Very personable, knowledgeable, and fun. Overall a nice tour. Somewhat unique in that food and wine was picked up at locations, markets, kiosks, and enjoyed sitting among the plazas of Mendoza, hearing about the culture and history. I guess we were expecting to go around (inside) to some bars and small restaurants. But this experience was worthwhile. Julieta was great. A unique experience.
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Michael🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
23 January 2025
My wife and I recently had a great tour of Mendoza with Renzo. He led us on a comprehensive tour of downtown Mendoza and its parks explaining the history of the city and the significance of the parks. He was engaging and informative. He also included a stop at the market for a local treat and drink. He then helped us get back to our hotel. We would highly recommend this tour. Michael and CindyGreat Tour of Mendoza
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Cliff🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
16 January 2025
Florencia was too busy so she sent her friend, Lorenzo to fill in. He was friendly and knowledgeable about the area. Unfortunately, the food options that he selected were very disappointing. We expected food that was unique to the area. Instead, we got coffee, dried nuts, pizza and empanadas, which are pretty much available anywhere. In addition, Lorenzo was really focused on saving his.money. Several times he mentioned that he didn't want to order too much so we ended up with very small portions to try. The three hour tour only lasted two hours. Disappointing
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Ashley🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
31 December 2024
Julieta was a joy to have as our guide. Her knowledge of the city and its history was incredibly impressive. Not only did we get to enjoy local cuisine, we learned a ton about Mendoza and the Argentinian history. She had to get creative since we our tour was on a Sunday so the market and many restaurants were closed. We really appreciated her expertise and enthusiasm and had a wonderful time. Highly recommend.Amazing tour with an expert
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Katrina🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
27 December 2024
Our tour with Julieta was a great experience! She walked us around the sights of Mendoza while telling stories from both past and present. She’s exceptionally knowledgeable about the history of the area and more importantly, she’s passionate about it! I’d highly recommend her as your Mendoza tour guide! Julieta is wonderful
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Timothy🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
6 December 2024
Flor was the lynchpin of our visit to Mendoza. I reached out to her for this walking tour but she was our local contact and guide for our full 3-4 days in Mendoza. She helped arrange rides, wine tours and other suggestions for visiting. She was super responsive on WhatsApp and personally handled anything we asked for. This is a solid tour with some r ally local stops, but if you want more help with all of your trip planning, don't hesitate to connect with Flor.Fantastic Local Guide
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Tony🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
24 November 2024
We had an excellent tour of Mendoza, with some great stories to bring the buildings to life and tell us about the history of the city.Excellent tour
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Paul🇮🇪 Ireland
(About local )
21 March 2024
We spent 3 wonderful hours with Florencia discovering the history and food of Mendoza. Yes there was of course some wine but also local markets, squares, and strolls down leafy avenues learning about life in Mendoza Florencia is a very warm and engaging host and we recommend her highly to anyone wanting to experience the true local life of Mendoza. What a great evening with a wonderful host
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Eric🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
1 March 2024
One of the best tour guides I've ever had. Book with her and don't look back!Flor is the best

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