Top Buenos Aires Classes & Workshops

For timid beginners wanting to learn tango basics in a low-pressure environment or advanced dancers looking to improve their moves, a private tango lesson in Buenos Aires is a great way to meet your needs. Learn tango steps from a professional instructor who meets you at whatever level you need, plus get a local perspective on the importance of tango dance to Argentinian culture as you dance.

Explore Buenos Aires’ Palermo neighborhood through your tastebuds on a small-group foodie tour. Visit several different restaurants, where you sample at least eight local dishes and drinks to fill you up—vegetarian and gluten-free options are available with prior notice. Your guide teaches you about Argentinian culinary traditions and answers any questions you may have. Choose from day or evening tours to suit your schedule.

Squeeze all of Buenos Aires’ most visited sights into one small-group city tour. Admire the Casa Rosada presidential palace on Plaza de Mayo and stroll down the grand Avenida de Mayo, then explore the cobblestone streets of historic San Telmo, the birthplace of the tango. Head to La Boca to snap photos of the brightly painted houses along Caminito, then explore the buzzing port of Puerto Madero and pay a visit to the impressive Recoleta Cemetery, home to Evita’s grave.

Learn to cook two of Argentina’s baked delicacies in this family friendly cooking class in the Palermo neighborhood of Buenos Aires. Learn about the techniques, ingredients, and cultural significance of making empanadas and alfajores, the beloved local dulce de leche-filled cookie. Enjoy a dulce de leche tasting session and mate tea as you hear stories about Argentine culture. When everything is baked, you can enjoy your creations.

First space in Latin America where Mate is the real protagonist! A must do in Argentina, taste this iconic infusion. In MATEA EXPERIENCE you are going to learn how prepare your first Mate. This masterclass will keep your five senses awake.

Immerse yourself in the culinary heritage of Argentina in this cooking class with wine tasting. Your host will teach how to prepare one of the most emblematic Argentine dishes: empanadas, delicious pastry turnovers that are filled with either meat or vegetables. Afterward, your efforts will be rewarded with a tasting of some excellent Argentine Malbec wines.

Two of Argentina’s tastiest and most beloved treats are “empanadas,” savory pastries filled with meat or cheese, and “alfajores,” a sweet biscuit ‘sandwich’ filled with dulce de leche. With this cooking class, learn how to make both specialties from scratch, then tuck into your delicious homemade snacks. No experience is necessary, and it’s a fun experience for all ages, including children.

Attending a tango show is a quintessential Buenos Aires experience, but to fully understand tango, you need to hit the dance floor. This private tango class will have you following along in no time—even if you’re a complete beginner. With a professional tango dancer as your instructor, learn the basic steps or hone your skills during a personalized lesson while gaining insight into the history and cultural roots of tango.

Get a taste of Argentina's local cuisine with this interactive dining experience in Buenos Aires, which immerses you in Argentine food. Master the art of correctly closing empanadas before sitting down to a meal of authentic Argentine cuisine, including steak, paired with unlimited wine tastings from around the country. Finish by learning how to prepare "maté" tea paired with a sweet “alfajores.”

Learn to cook one of Argentina’s best delicacies in a small-group, hands-on cooking class in the Palermo neighborhood of Buenos Aires. You’ll be taught all the techniques for making empanadas from scratch, including folding, crimping, and how to fill them. As you eat your empanadas, enjoy a wine tasting with Argentina’s best wines—including Malbec and beyond—from regions like Mendoza, Salta, and Patagonia.

Combine two Argentine delights in one experience during this tango class with wine and empanada tasting in Buenos Aires. You'll start with a 1-hour lesson in the country's national dance, learning the basic movements of tango. Then sample homemade empanadas with local wines. The class takes place inside an original *conventillo*, a tenement building where immigrants lived in the 19th century.

Learn the art of making traditional empanadas in this small group cooking class in Buenos Aires. You’ll keep costs down by booking this small group tour, yet still have an intimate group. You’ll learn all the steps, from making the dough to the filling. Then cook in a local apartment, learning about Argentine culture while enjoying what you’ve prepared.

Immerse yourself in Argentinian cooking—far beyond just eating in local restaurants—during this Buenos Aires Private Cooking Class Experience. A local chef teaches you how to make traditional Argentinian dishes like Chipa, meat empanadas with homemade dough and chimichurri, humita, and flamed dulce de leche pancakes. Afterward, sit down to eat with your group what you made paired with wine.

Yerba mate, a caffeinated herbal tea, is Argentina’s most famous drink, but it’s typically shared among friends rather than ordered at a bar. This guided tasting offers a fast track to experiencing the popular local tradition without the need to purchase your own mate (cup), bombilla (straw), and yerba mate (tea). Meet your guide at an atmospheric Gaucho-style bar to discover the beloved drink and learn the cultural rituals that surround it.

Book this Buenos Aires Small-Group Tango Class ahead of time and enjoy an intimate experience where you’ll learn to tango like a local. Learn some basic steps from your instructor so you can get comfortable with this cultural dance. After your class session, head to a nearby tango parlor to learn more about the history of tango and watch other more experienced dancers move around the dance floor.

Delve into the heart of Buenos Aires' tango scene with this private immersion class. Experience the authentic world of tango, and learn its traditions, codes, and dances firsthand. Enjoy a personalized lesson followed by a guided tour of a Milonga, where you'll witness live dancing and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of tango.

Argentina is world-renowned for its steak, but you won’t get the full asado (BBQ) experience at a steakhouse. On this tour, join a top grillmaster at their home for an authentic family-style asado. Get hands-on as you learn to grill your own steak and make chimichurri sauce, then sit down to tuck into a delicious home-cooked meal with your host and a small group of other guests.

Enjoy a memorable night out in Buenos Aires—and experience the passion of the Argentine tango—at an evening La Ventana tango show, held in the historic San Telmo neighborhood. With live tango and folk performances, you can enjoy multiple cultural experiences in one evening. To complete the evening, upgrade to include a delicious 3-course dinner and round-trip hotel transfers, and/or a tango lesson or wine tasting.

This experience is more than a meal; it’s an immersion into Argentina’s asado culture. You’ll go beyond tasting by lighting the fire, controlling the embers, understanding each cut of meat, and learning why timing is essential on the parrilla. You’ll also join a vermut workshop, crafting your own drink as locals do during the traditional asado previo, while sharing wine, stories, and customs. Guided by a local expert, this relaxed and hands-on experience combines authentic food, cultural insight, and genuine participation, revealing how Argentines truly come together to cook, connect, and celebrate.

In the heart of San Telmo, inside a historic house with a hidden courtyard beneath the trees. We make Argentine empanadas completely from scratch, everyone gets involved, and kids take the lead instead of just watching.

We are foreign dancers living in Buenos Aires for more than eight years with more than 7,000 people from all over the world who lived our experience. This culture changed our lives, and our way of giving something back to Tango is to share our passion with the desire that you fall in love and want to continue dancing in your country of origin. Our only mission and what makes us happiest is when our people tell us "Manuel... as soon as I get back I'll sign up to learn to dance Tango" MISSION ACCOMPLISHED.

There’s more to Buenos Aires cuisine than steak: The Argentine capital is a melting pot of cuisines from all over the continent. On this small-group tasting tour, sample a variety of Latin American cuisine, from Argentine empanadas (savory pastries) to Peruvian ceviche (raw fish cured in lemon) to Venezuelan tequeños (cheese-filled snacks). Along the way, explore the fashionable Palermo Soho neighborhood and pass by hidden sites and street art that many travelers miss.

Taste your way through Argentina’s best-known culinary delicacies, all in just one excursion, on this small-group tasting tour. Meet your local guide in Buenos Aires’ vibrant Palermo neighborhood, and get ready to explore: You can look forward to trying everything from empanadas and choripán sandwiches to Argentine wine, steak, and more. Along the way, learn more about the city’s rich culinary heritage.