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Tango Show: "El Viejo Almacén"

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
Great choice
10+ bookings last month.
  • 1 hour 35 minutes (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.4
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· sandra_w ·
Jan 2026
Friendly staff. Food is amazing. Close to our hotel. Pick up and drop off very easy small group not busy and everyone was helpful in ordering drinks or food
· Vania_O ·
Dec 2025
El Almacén is a true gem that transports you back in time, offering visitors a chance to step into another era, even if only for a few hours. Rather than mass-producing an experience, this venue curates something intimate and authentic, allowing guests to fully enjoy the journey. The dancers are exceptionally skilled, and the musicians are remarkably talented. Don’t hesitate to book El Almacén—and leave the Vegas-style shows for…Vegas!

Overview

Enjoy an only-in-Argentina cultural experience—and make the most of a festive night out—with this traditional tango show in Buenos Aires' lively San Telmo neighborhood. Choose from an optional 3-course dinner and/or VIP seating in the venue. Whichever option you select, enjoy two drinks from the bar while you watch the dancers take to the stage, accompanied by live musicians. Round-trip transportation from nearby Buenos Aires hotels is also included.
  • Choose from several packages to suit your budget and preferences
  • Have the bucket-list chance to see a tango show in San Telmo
  • Upgrade to savor a 3-course Argentinian feast, and enjoy two drinks
  • Round-trip transit from nearby Buenos Aires hotels is included

What's Included

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off in regular van (subject to availability)
  • Dinner (if option selected)
  • 2 drinks per person
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

El traslado in/out está incluido siempre que sea en zonas cercanas al show (sujeto a disponibilidad). El traslado es regular, es decir, viajan en coche tipo van junto a otros pasajeros.

What To Expect

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El Viejo Almacen

Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Minimum age to drink alcohol is 18 years

Cancellation Policy

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

Traveler Photos

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Reviews

4.4
based on 255 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Venue Capacity was Waaaay Overfilled

JamesJeremiah_G, Apr 2026
The dancers, production, service staff, and the 90-minute performance were all excellent. Kudos to the performers and everyone working behind the scenes— they truly delivered a memorable show. However, on the night I attended, the venue felt overfilled. Seating was extremely tight, with guests packed closely together. I was seated in an upper tier corner, which already felt like a disadvantage, but it was made worse by an inconsiderate guest in front who repeatedly held their phone up, obstructing the view while trying to document the entire show. Leaning forward wasn’t an option either, as I would have blocked the view of those seated behind me. In the end, I had to stand for most of the performance just to properly appreciate the show. I understand this is a cultural experience popular with tourists, but I hope management takes a closer look at venue capacity. It significantly affects the overall guest experience and expectations. It’s a shame when such talented performers give their all, only for the atmosphere to feel cramped and, at times, like a money-driven setup. Would I recommend the show? Yes. Would I recommend watching tango at El Viejo Almacén based on this experience? Unfortunately, no.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Dear James, Thank you for your honest and detailed feedback. First of all, I want to thank you for your kind words regarding our dancers, production, and service staff; they work incredibly hard to deliver a world-class performance, and we are glad you recognized their talent. However, I am sincerely sorry that the seating arrangements and the venue's capacity overshadowed such a great show for you. We take your comments very seriously. El Viejo Almacén is a historic building from 1969, and while its intimate atmosphere is part of its charm, we understand that "intimate" should never mean "uncomfortable" or "overcrowded." Regarding the guest who obstructed your view with their phone, I apologize that our floor staff didn't intervene to ensure everyone could enjoy the show comfortably. Your feedback about the upper tier seating and the feeling of being "packed in" has been shared directly with our Sales and Operations Management to re-evaluate our capacity limits and seating charts. We want our guests to leave feeling they had a premium experience, not just a "tourist setup." I would love the opportunity to welcome you back in the future under better conditions. Please feel free to reach out to me directly if you plan to return. Warm regards, Stella Guest Experience Manager

the malambo danced by the...

Megan_H, Mar 2026
the malambo danced by the gauchos was amazing!! such a fun surprise! all the dancers were extremely talented and service was attentive. even with vip seating our views of the stage were partially obstructed but overall great experience in a historic setting

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Dear Megan, Thank you so much for sharing your feedback and for your kind words regarding our talented dancers and attentive service! We are thrilled to hear that the malambo performance was such a highlight for you—it is indeed one of the most energetic moments of our show. We sincerely appreciate your honest comment regarding the seating. As you mentioned, El Viejo Almacén is a historic venue dating back over two centuries; while this creates the intimate and authentic atmosphere our guests love, the original architecture can occasionally present challenges with sightlines in certain spots, even within the VIP section. Please be assured that we take your feedback seriously as we continuously work to optimize our guests' comfort and view. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future to provide you with an even more seamless experience in our beloved San Telmo home. Warm regards, Stella Guest Experience Manager

Tango & Dinner

Wendy_R, Feb 2026
This tour met all of our expectations. We were picked up from our hotel as communicated to us. The dinner before the show was very good and the tango performances were excellent.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Dear Wendy, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that we met all your expectations, from the hotel pick-up to the final bow of our dancers. It’s great to know you enjoyed the dinner as much as the performance of our show. We will be sure to share your kind words with our entire team. We hope to see you again in the future! Warm regards, Stella Guest Experience Manager

It was very enjoyable,...

Alfred_G, Feb 2026
It was very enjoyable, and the food was good. I would recommend this to anyone visiting Argentina. I also love the country.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Dear Alfred, We are so happy to hear that you had such an enjoyable time with us! Knowing that you enjoyed both the show and the food means a lot to our team. It warms our hearts to hear how much you love Argentina—we love it too, and we feel honored to be a part of your memories here. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back to our historic corner of San Telmo very soon! Warm regards, Stella Guest Experience Manager

Amazing tour

sandra_w, Jan 2026
Friendly staff. Food is amazing. Close to our hotel. Pick up and drop off very easy small group not busy and everyone was helpful in ordering drinks or food

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Dear Sandra, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you had an 'amazing' experience with us from start to finish. It’s great to know that the transportation was seamless and that our staff made you feel welcome and well-attended. We take a lot of pride in our culinary team, so hearing that you found the food amazing is a fantastic compliment for us! We are glad our location was convenient for you and that you enjoyed the intimate atmosphere of the evening. Thank you for choosing El Viejo Almacén for your night in Buenos Aires! Warm regards, Stella Guest Experience Manager

Good show

Niranjana_R, Dec 2025
I booked it the day of. I selected only the show. Being a solo female traveler, I picked this because they offer pick up and drop off from my hotel. But they didn’t provide me with the perk because they were already full. Its a safe-ish area and I ended up taking an uber. Don’t expect a lot of communication from their side though.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Dear Niranja, Thank you for choosing to spend your evening with us and for sharing your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed the show, but I want to sincerely apologize for the lack of communication regarding your transportation. As a solo traveler, we understand that safety and logistics are top priorities. It is truly regrettable that we couldn't accommodate your pick-up request on this occasion due to the last-minute booking being full. We strive to be as responsive as possible, and your comments about our communication serve as a vital reminder for our team to improve our coordination with same-day reservations. We are glad you found your way to San Telmo safely and hope that the magic of the performance made the extra effort worthwhile. We appreciate your honesty and hope to welcome you back in the future with a seamless experience from start to finish. Warm regards, Stella Guest Experience Manager

Tango? Say No More!

Vania_O, Dec 2025
El Almacén is a true gem that transports you back in time, offering visitors a chance to step into another era, even if only for a few hours. Rather than mass-producing an experience, this venue curates something intimate and authentic, allowing guests to fully enjoy the journey. The dancers are exceptionally skilled, and the musicians are remarkably talented. Don’t hesitate to book El Almacén—and leave the Vegas-style shows for…Vegas!

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Dear Vania, 'Tango? Say no more!' — what a wonderful way to start a review! Thank you so much for your glowing recommendation and for capturing the true soul of El Viejo Almacén. We are thrilled that you appreciated the intimate and authentic atmosphere we strive to preserve. Our goal is exactly what you described: to transport our guests back in time and offer a glimpse into the golden era of Tango, far from the 'mass-produced' shows. I will be sure to share your kind words with our dancers and musicians; they will be delighted to know their talent left such an impression on you. Thank you for choosing us for your journey into Argentine culture. We hope to welcome you back to our historic corner of San Telmo very soon! Warm regards, Stella Guest Experience Manager

Must Do!!!

Betsi_K, Dec 2025
Cannot recommend this show enough! It is a must do/must see when you are in Buenos Aires. The music, singing, dancing, talent overall was so impressive!!!

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Dear Betsi, Thank you so much for your enthusiastic recommendation! We are thrilled to hear that our show is at the top of your 'must-do' list for Buenos Aires. It is wonderful to know that the combination of our live music, the powerful voices of our singers, and the talent of our dancers left such a lasting impression on you. We take great pride in sharing the passion of Tango with visitors from all over the world, and your kind words truly inspire our entire artistic team. We hope to welcome you back to El Viejo Almacén on your next trip to Argentina! Warm regards, Stella Guest Experience Manager

Great dinner and show - poor transportation

Ted_F, Dec 2025
The tour operator was terrible. Reminders to make sure you are ready for pick up at 7:30, they cannot wait. They did not show up until 8:30. We stood outside waiting for an hour. As a result the very nice dinner was rushed. The show was great. We were given great seats. My suggestion would be to do this dinner and show and either take an uber there or find a different operator.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Dear Ted, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the show and the dinner, and that you were pleased with the excellent seats we provided for you. However, we are very sorry to hear about the frustration caused by the transportation service. We understand how an hour-long wait can impact the start of your evening and make the dinner feel rushed. Please know that we take these comments seriously and will communicate this issue to the tour operators involved to ensure our guests receive the punctual service they deserve. Your suggestion to use private transportation like Uber is a very practical tip for those who prefer more control over their schedule. We appreciate your honesty and are glad that, despite the logistics, the magic of our dancers and musicians made your night in Buenos Aires special. Warm regards, Stella Guest Experience Manager

Outstanding performances - would go again tonight!

Rhiannon_J, Nov 2025
Never seen anything quite like this. The performers were all professional, the organisation was perfect and the food was worth spending on if you haven't eaten. Was definitely worth the money.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Hola! Agradecemos mucho su comentario, nos enorgullece que hayan disfrutado del show Saludos

Nice dinner, great show

Amir_H, Nov 2025
We had a very nice evening. My wife and I went at the beginning of our honeymoon, and it was a lovely experience. We paid for front-row seats — a fantastic spot! The dancers were incredible and full of passion, and the ladies were literally swinging above us. The band seemed a little tired, but overall, it was a great evening. Definitely recommended for anyone who wants to experience authentic tango in Buenos Aires.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Muchas gracias por su comentario! Nos enorgullece que hayan disfrutado del show, un placer recibirlos! Saludos

Great Show

Dianna_P, Nov 2025
Amazing dancers, even better band! VIP tickets get you inches from the stage. Would have preferred cocktails over the beer/wine only option.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Hola! Esperamos hayan disfrutado el show, muchas gracias

VIP worth every penny

Sarah_F, Oct 2025
Fantastic musicians, relaxed candlelit atmosphere, friendly staff. VIP is worth the extra for the incredible view. Absolutely brilliant evening!

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Hola! Le agradecemos mucho su comentario, gracias por elegirnos

Tango Show

Mauricio_L, Apr 2025
Every thing was perfect fantastic show 5 Stars . The gauchos part is awesome. Definitely i recommend

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Thank you so much for your comment and recommendation! We're glad your enjoyed it

Overpriced show to avoid

Roland_L, Apr 2025
This show was twice the cost of other Tango dinner shows, there is less tango dancing in the performance. I was in the transfer bus for an hour and a half , a waste of time.

Response from Host, Apr 2025

We apologize for your poor experience. We look forward to hearing from you so you can share your experience with us and learn the details of what happened so we can improve things in the future. Thank you.

Nice cultural show

Jun_Y, Mar 2025
The dinner was nice. The showroom is across the street from the restaurant. The show lasts for ~2hrs with full taste of cultural tango and songs. Kids may feel tired toward the end as the show will last till around half past 11pm.

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Hola! Muchas gracias por su comentario, esperamos que lo hayan disfrutado

Tango kinda fun

Kush_P, Mar 2025
It was cool to see some parts of this show. There was lot more singing than I was expecting. Still a pretty cool show. Drinks are included but are really cheap ones so just pay for the drinks.

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Hola! Muchas gracias por su comentario, tendremos en consideración lo mencionado, esperamos que lo hayan disfrutado!

Excellent performance!...

KOROBI_Q, Mar 2025
Excellent performance! Energetic, sensual and full of surprises! Highly recommend to anyone visiting Buenos Aires.

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Muchas gracias por su comenatio, nos alegra que lo haya disfrutado!

Great Tango Show

Diane_P, Mar 2025
A terrific tango show in a venerable location. Excellent dancers and band. Wonderful drums and boleadoras. Amazing what 6 dancers could do on a small stage. We did show only so I can’t comment on food.

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Hola! Muchas gracias por dejarnos su comentario

Great tango

Allison_E, Mar 2025
The dancing was great. I really enjoyed it. The music was on point. I liked the tap dancer/drummer. I wish I had a a better seat though.

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Le agradecemos mucho su comentario! Esperamos que lo haya disfrutado

Goes a bit long and is a...

Constance_F, Mar 2025
Goes a bit long and is a bit repetitive. I would recommend to shorten but worthwhile. The dinner was also very good.

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Hola! Muchas gracias por indicarnos su experiencia, tomaremos en cuenta lo mencionado! Saludos

Step This Way...

George_C, Mar 2025
We chose the dinner package and the food was very good. The waiters were a fun group. The tango performance was well done with several variations. The Gaucho/Bolas demonstration was very interesting and fun. We would have been fine without the singer at the end. We had come for the dancing and that was more than satisfying enough. Also, the dinner package came with transportation to and from the venue from our airbnb.

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Hola! Muchas gracias por su comentario hacia nuestro show

Excellent night out

Wendy_K, Mar 2025
We had a really enjoyable evening. The meal was well presented with a good choice of food and water and wine on the table. We were in the VIP room on the second floor. Unfortunately it lacked air con and did get much too warm. The theatre was charming - small and intimate. The show was amazing! For such a small stage it was so impressive how professional the dancers were. The music complemented it very well and there was a lot of variety. Overall an excellent night!

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Hola! Muchas gracias por su comentario, esperamos que haya disfrutado la experiencia

See the show on your own and bail on this tour

amelia_G, Feb 2025
The show itself is amazing and I highly recommend you go but not through this tour. In theory the tour provides the convenience of a pick up and drop off but in reality a day before the event i got a message saying my airbnb is out of the pick up zone and that they’d pick me up at a hotel 20 mins away. Then we spent over an hour in a van collecting other people from all over the city. When I asked if they could at least drop us back home after the show, since it would be 1 AM, answer was no (not particularly nicely) - so we bailed and took an uber home. Honestly the uber is leas than $10 - just buy the tix and take an uber. Save money and the headache.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Dear Amelia, Thank you for sharing your experience. We are truly happy to hear that you found the show itself amazing and that you highly recommend the artistic performance at El Viejo Almacén. However, we are sincerely sorry for the 'headache' caused by the transportation logistics. We understand how frustrating it is to deal with pick-up zones and long van rides, especially when the service lacks the friendliness we expect for our guests. Please know that while these tours are managed by external operators, we take your feedback very seriously and will address these concerns with them to improve the overall experience for future visitors. Your practical advice about using Uber is very helpful for independent travelers who prefer a direct and more flexible arrival. We are glad that, despite the transport issues, the magic of our dancers and musicians made the trip worthwhile. We hope to welcome you back again! Warm regards, Stella Guest Experience Manager

Highly recommended

Alan_B, Feb 2025
Great tango experience. Good 3 course dinner before walking across to the theatre. I loved the quality and showmanship of all the dancers and bolos performers

Response from Host, Feb 2025

Hello! Thank you for you opinion, we're glad you had enjoyed it

Wonderful Tango Show with meal and drinks.

Rosemary_B, Feb 2025
This was a show I booked at the last minute after talking to a fellow cruiser who had booked it. I’m so glad I decided to booked for me and my husband. It was a great night and highly recommend it. Picked up from our hotel in Buenos Aires taken to restaurant where we had a fabulous three course meal with wine included. We then walked across street to the venue for the Tango show. We were seated upstairs. What a show. Wonderful. Two drinks were also included during the show. At the end of the evening we were taken back to hotel.

Response from Host, Feb 2025

Thank you very much for your warm words!! Have a beautiful year!

Must watch!!!!!!

Nadia_A, Feb 2025
Love this tango and would say it is must see for anyone visiting Buenos Aires! It was a very well round show with amazing talented dancers, singer, musicians and entertainer!!! The only thing is I wish we would have gotten better seats because they sat us all the way in the back even though we saw there were empty seats in front of us.

Response from Host, Feb 2025

Thank you very much for your comment We are glad you enjoyed it Let us know if you come again so you have a good location Have a beautiful year!

Fantastic show

Nicolai_S, Feb 2025
Fantastic show, don’t be scared that it may seem touristy, it’s well worth it. Great performers, and variety in a very professional and passionate show!

Response from Host, Feb 2025

Thank you very much for your comment Have a beautiful year Nicolai!

The show was excellent!!...

Kathryn_G, Feb 2025
The show was excellent!! For $68 they pick you up, drop you off, give you 2 drinks and a lively, exciting Tango show. Loved every minute!!!

Response from Host, Feb 2025

Thank you very much for your beautiful comment! Have a beautiful year!!

Fantastic Dinner and original Tango show.

JanineM_G, Feb 2025
Fantastic Steaks and excellent original Tango Show. The transfer was also very good. Highly recommended to all

Response from Host, Feb 2025

Thank you very much for your beautiful comment! Have a beautiful year!!

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