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El Viejo Almacen Tango Show with Optional Dinner

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
High interest
Booked 2 times today.
  • 4 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.5
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· Richard_C ·
Jan 2026
First class. Booked day before and communications excellent. The show was a r elevation. Superb dancers whose fluidity and speed of dance was exciting. As indeed were the other acts on the show. We found the food in the restaurant opposite to the show was also high quality along with the service.. well worth the price.
· Sandra_B ·
Feb 2026
Great intimate venue. We enjoyed the smaller venue. Food was delicious and plenty of it. Service was personable. They had English speaking servers. Tango show was marvelous. Good value.

Overview

Take a thrilling journey through the history of the Argentine tango with an evening tango show at the legendary El Viejo Almacen, including a 3-course dinner option. Located in San Telmo, the birthplace of tango, this historic venue offers a dazzling performance by professional dancers and live folk musicians. Optional hotel pickup and drop-off provide a seamless experience.
  • A hassle-free way to experience a tango show in Buenos Aires
  • Perfect introduction for first-time or repeat visitors
  • Upgrade to include a 3-course dinner before the show
  • Optional hotel pickup and drop-off provide a seamless experience;

Sample Menu

Starter

Empanadas criollas

Starter

Salmon Bruschetta

Salmon Bruschetta with Avocado and Chives, Green Salad and Blue Cheese Cream

Main

Our Chorizo Steak with Papas Bravas

Chateau Potatoes, Herb Butter and Criollo Sauce

Main

Braised Bondiola

With Malbec Sauce, Sweet Potato Cream and Crispy Vegetables

Main

Chicken Rolls

With Spinach, Ricotta and Nuts, Portobello Sauce and Rice Timba

Main

Pumpkin Ravioli

With Parisian Sauce

Main

Grilled Vegetable

Mille-Feuille with Broccoli Stir-Fry, Tomato Concassée and Olives

Dessert

Orange Mousse

With Citrus Marmalade and Chocolate Glaze

Dessert

Homemade Flan with Dulce de Leche

Dessert

Ice Cream Trifle

(Ice Cream, Meringue, Biscuit and Red Fruits)

What's Included

  • Tango Show
  • Three-course dinner (if option selected)
  • 2 Drinks: Soft Drinks or cup of wine (if option selected)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm you the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel.

What To Expect

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Minimum age to drink alcohol is 18 years
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Important: for New Year's Eve, the Tango House offers a special dinner and show. Please select the appropriate option when making the payment as the other options won't be available

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.5
based on 106 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Tango Show comparison

Sukanta_D, Apr 2026
Dinner was excellent and good quality. We enjoyed thoroughly the drinks and three course dinner. Food was prepared excellently and more than we can eat. Show was good but room was very small so it obstructed our view. In 2023 we saw another Tango Show which was better as far as I remember and the hall was huge and stage was lot higher so it did not obstruct anybody's view. The dance quality was better and the whole show told us a story which was missing here.

Very poor arrangement and performance and bad service

Jun_s, Apr 2026
Very bad service and performance. Slight discrimination on seat arrangement. Very bad service to ask tips. Bad experience.

Wonderful performance

Adriana_R, Apr 2026
Attending a tango show in Buenos Aires was an unforgettable highlight of our honeymoon - and even more special as it fell on my birthday. We chose the full experience at El Viejo Almacen, which included dinner before the show, champagne during the performance and pick-up and drop-off from our Airbnb. From the moment the performance began, the atmosphere was electric. The dancers were mesmerising - precise, powerful and deeply expressive. Their connection and intensity were captivating, telling stories through every movement. The musicians were exceptional, bringing richness and authenticity to the performance, and the singers added such emotional depth with their powerful and evocative voices. One particularly striking moment was a duo performance that blended tango with a dramatic, almost martial-arts-like routine - incorporating movements reminiscent of nunchaku-style choreography. It was unexpected, dynamic and completely unique, adding a thrilling edge to the traditional programme. What made the evening truly extraordinary, however, was an entirely unexpected surprise. The legendary Argentine singer Hugo Marcel made a special appearance and, to our amazement, wished us a happy honeymoon and birthday from the stage. It was such a generous and heartfelt gesture. Hearing his voice live was incredible - he is immensely talented - and in that moment my heart was racing. It was an evening filled with passion, artistry and beautiful surprises - one we will remember for the rest of our lives.

Spectacular entertainment

Kevin_D, Apr 2026
What a fabulous evening, a great 3 course dinner with wine, and across the road to watch an evening of tango and singing. Great a must do when in Buenos Aires.

Very good experience...

gregory_s, Apr 2026
Very good experience should do it a least once very good service they pick up up at your hotel and bring you to the event

Solo Experience

Dee_S, Apr 2026
This was an absolutely amazing experience for if you are a solo traveler or with a group. I really had a great time and experience.

Buenos Aires Gem!

Megan_R, Mar 2026
Here for work and our local guide recommended this spot out of all the tango places in Buenos Aires and it did not disappoint! Driver was prompt and courteous. Dinner was fantastic and service was prompt. We received our tango ticket when we sat down. Then we were kindly directed (without feeling rushed) to the tango show across the street. I would have preferred to choose my own seat since we arrived early and still had a partially obstructed view. The performance was wonderful - talented, passionate dancers and musicians. I was surprised with the variety as well - tango, singing, band-focuses performances, and the gauchos were especially amazing. Great Argentine experience overall and a great deal! Note: if you are vegetarian, make sure to mention that to the server. My pumpkin ravioli came with ham/bacon bits in the sauce.

Disappointing view, unfair change of time, huge pole obstructed my view and ruined my experience

Jennifer_W, Mar 2026
They changed the time from 8:30 to 9:30 and gave us no choice. Then it didn’t start until after 10pm. We had a very early start the next day and never would have booked this at the later time. The seats were under an overhang and I could only see 1/2 of what was going on. The piano player had no head the entire show. I missed 1/2 of every movie they played. Missed a bunch of the dances because of the overhang and a huge pole in front of me. Ridiculous to sell seats for so much money and have an obstructed view. I am honestly furious and feel ripped off.

Great show

Douglas_B, Mar 2026
The experience was first rate from the pickup from the hotel, the dinner, and to the drive back to the hotel. While the dinner was okay the show was tremendous. While we had a bottle of wine with dinner, the show included drinks.

Great show, beverages, and entertainment!

Amy_H, Mar 2026
We did the 9:30pm tango show with no dinner. We ate dinner in the area and then came for the show. The show started around 10 but we got there at 9:20 and got to enjoy beverages (included) while we waited. The show ended around 11:30 so it was a long show. The musicians were fantastic and the tango dancing was so impressive. The location was intimate and historic. You will not be disappointed!

This tango show was...

Julia_C, Mar 2026
This tango show was awesome! I had better dinners at other restaurants but the show is more than worth it!

Great tango experience

Kirsteen_M, Mar 2026
You are allocated seats and quite a few have a restricted view of the stage. There are two very large pillars and you can’t see the whole stage. You should also be aware the show doesn’t start until about 10.

Dinner was in the...

Allicia_D, Mar 2026
Dinner was in the building across the street. It was very good. After dinner you went over to show. The show was fantastic. They did only speak in Spanish but we were able to follow along. Some days were limited viewing but you could still see most of the stage.

Delightful dinner with energetic tango show

Edward_D, Mar 2026
This is an evening with a 12 punch. The restaurant had linen table clause in a very nice offering of food. The atmosphere was lovely. Then you go just across the street to the theater where the tango show is fabulous. I would recommend this to anybody young and old.

Tango show with meal and transport

David_L, Mar 2026
Meal was really good and the waiter was excellent. The Tango show was fantastic good view. The only down side was the transport to the restaurant we were late getting there because the driver waited for over ten minutes at one hotel for two people who never turned up. We were the last ones getting to the restaurant and then into the show hall.

A experience not to be missed

Robert_P, Feb 2026
A fantastic experience! In a small intimate venue with so much history that changed the music of tango forever. great dance troupe and musicians that come together to bring unforgettable memories. Not to be missed and a shout out to the hostesses & servers who were extremely attentive with a wonderful sence of hospitality

Authentic, local and friendly

AnaLuisa_C, Feb 2026
Authentic Porteño tango show with excellent local artists and wonderful service. Small and cozy, without the Hollywood-type production as other bigger establishments. If you want a genuine and local experience, this is the place.

Wonderful Tango Show

Jose_B, Feb 2026
Yesterday I attended a tango show at El Viejo Almacén in Buenos Aires, and I highly recommend it. The experience included dinner and drinks, which made the evening even more enjoyable. The show was absolutely beautiful—truly unforgettable. The dancers, music, and atmosphere captured the spirit of Argentine tango perfectly. I would also like to highlight the excellent service. Leticia, our waiter, provided outstanding and attentive service throughout the evening. Ximena at the theater was also very kind and professional. Overall, it was an amazing program, and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Buenos Aires!

Great Dinner and show

Eugene_F, Feb 2026
Didn't expect much regarding the meal, but was pleasantly surprised with a nice selection and decent food, and service. I expected a lot from the Tango, and got that in spades!! It was fantastic. Well done.

Talent Good - Seats Terrible

Phillip_P, Feb 2026
The performers and musicians were very talented. BEWARE OF SEATS. They are assigned to you by venue. We were assigned seats that were on second level but BEHIND THE STAGE. Our view was the back of the performers. The venue should warn customers that these are “limited view” at best. The owner apologized and offered us to come back again for free, but it was our last night. Also, the show doesn’t start until after 22:00 so don’t rush to get there on time. The hostess told us to arrive by 21:20 but our waiter didn’t even take our first drink order until 21:50.

Good time

Sandra_B, Feb 2026
Great intimate venue. We enjoyed the smaller venue. Food was delicious and plenty of it. Service was personable. They had English speaking servers. Tango show was marvelous. Good value.

Think before you buy

Laura_M, Feb 2026
The show was good. buyer beware... You get what you pay for in terms of seating. I bought the least expensive seats and was in the very back row (poor visibility, next to the bathroom, with the lights not dimmed). All seating is not equal in this small venue.

Energetic and Entertaining

CarlM, Feb 2026
Excellent and energetic dancers, talented singers and a superb band. Glad we booked this excursion. It was worth the money. Dinner was good but below my expectations. Pickup was smooth and on time. I would do this again and recommend to my friends.

Great

Kristofer_G, Feb 2026
Transported timely and efficient and the show n dinner were excellent The dancers were professional The solo elder man did sing too many songs

The dancing room was very...

georgina_T, Feb 2026
The dancing room was very crowded and if you are at the back you can’t see the full effects of the dancers

Wonderful show, even with obstructed view

Cory_H, Feb 2026
The show was wonderful! If you book it, I would specify that you want a table in the middle or not in the back corner because our visibility was a bit obstructed by the mezzanine ceiling. Overall great experience though.

Do not miss

Richard_C, Jan 2026
First class. Booked day before and communications excellent. The show was a r elevation. Superb dancers whose fluidity and speed of dance was exciting. As indeed were the other acts on the show. We found the food in the restaurant opposite to the show was also high quality along with the service.. well worth the price.

Excellent Tango Show and Dinner

Zachary_D, Jan 2026
Dinner was excellent and the show that followed was unforgettable - passionate singing, dancing, and music that captured the true essence of Argentine tango. Highly recommend!

This is the Best Tango...

Debra_C, Jan 2026
This is the Best Tango show that we’ve seen. This truly shows the history of Tango’s culture. I would highly recommend this as a must do in Buenos Aires.

Poor seating, unable to see the show completely.

Graeme_B, Jan 2026
Excellent show but terrible seat. Could not see well, so disappointed. Large man in front and his partner holding up phone to record everything. Torture really. It could have been magical. Nice venue. Excellent dinner with great wait staff.

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