The 8 Best Tango Lessons in Buenos Aires

1.Private Tango Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 244 reviews · 1 hour · from $39Our pick

Spend 60 minutes in a private Buenos Aires studio learning the embrace, tango walk, basic step, ocho, and other essentials. English-speaking instructors including Martin, Joshua, Gabriela, and Luciano teach singles, couples, and private groups. Your confirmed studio location arrives by email, not at the Obelisk.

“We loved our lesson. Joshua was very good at getting us involved and got us to do the basics in one hour. As 2 complete novices we were not expecting much but it has whetted our appetite to try more.”

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2.Tango Porteño Show with Optional Dinner and Tango Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 97 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $35

At Tango Porteño, steps from the Obelisk, you can take a one-hour beginner tango lesson, enjoy a three-course Argentine meal with wine, and watch a 90-minute stage show at 10 p.m. Choose show-only, dinner, lesson, or transfer options. Smart-casual dress fits the elegant theater.

“Doing the whole experience, including the dance lesson, dinner and show was worth every penny. The dance instructors were phenomenal with the whole family having a great time and learning enough of the tango to be able to 'dance' when we get home. The show was incredible and extra fun to see our instructors performing.”

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3.Private Tango lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $39Top rated

Spend 60 private minutes learning the embrace, walking, basic steps, ochos, and simple choreography with instructors such as Martin, Joshua, Celeste, or Gabriela. Your studio is arranged near your Buenos Aires hotel, with lessons suited to complete beginners and experienced dancers alike.

“The class was wonderful. Joshua was a wonderful instructor. My Fiancée who couldn’t dance was able to dance the basic at the end of the class. Highly recommended.”

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4.Group tango class with mate and snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 44 reviews · 2 hours · from $25Best value

Spend two Saturday hours in an old-style Almagro mansion with Johana Copes and her dance team. You’ll take a relaxed beginner tango class, taste mate, enjoy sweets, and practice with teachers and international classmates. English, Portuguese, and Spanish instruction is available.

“Not enough time with a teacher. The teacher focused mainly on the regular students”

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5.Private Argentine Cooking Class and Tango Lesson in Buenos Aires

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $182

Meet Saul at El Arte de Amasar for a one-hour private tango lesson with a local instructor, then spend 3.5 hours cooking Argentine specialties, tasting wine, and eating a three-course meal. The cooking class accommodates up to eight people, with vegetarian options available.

“First, very nice man and nice tango teacher. It would have been a great experience except we had transportation issues getting there and then found out it was not actually a private class. It was our last night in Argentina and we chose this particular class because it was listed as private and we wanted the time alone with our adult kids…when we got there we found out there were two other couples. Although they were nice people and Saul was kind…it was not what was advertised. The teacher stayed extra for us since we were late which was very kind…but if you want a private class make sure and…”

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6.Private Underground Tango Immersion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $330

Start with a private tango lesson at Honduras 3700, where Rafael, Esther, or Andrea teach the basic steps and social codes. Then ride with your guide to a local milonga, sip Argentine wine, watch dancers, and possibly see a live orchestra or show.

“Wonderful experience. Might actually be the best "tour" that i’ve been on. Rafa really made us feel comfortable, put a lot of personal touches into the experience by sharing real stories and helping us understand the ins and outs of the dance. We started with a lesson where he really broke down the basics of the dance and helped us even learn some of the moves! Then we went to a melonga and it was one of the coolest experiences because we got to sit at his table and drink wine and watch the dancers and the whole event while he explained a lot of culture of tango to us.…”

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7.Intimate Tango Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 1h 30m · from $62

You’ll learn tango with a private English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking instructor in Buenos Aires. Christian, Cristian, and Belen are among the teachers available. Start with basic steps, improve existing skills, or learn both masculine and feminine roles before visiting local milongas.

“Belen was an amazing teacher who taught us a lot, made us laugh and put us at ease!10/10 recommend.”

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8.Tango Lesson in Buenos Aires with professional dancers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1 hour

Meet professional tango dancers at an old house adapted into a Buenos Aires tango school. In one private hour, you learn the embrace, walk, and basic steps, then watch a live tango exhibition. English and Spanish instruction is available, with Joana praised for her patient teaching.

“Joana is lovely, an excellent dancer, and had the patience to guide us through the basics of tango.”

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