BUENOS AIRES
The best of Buenos Aires.
There is more to do in Buenos Aires than a single trip can hold. These are the 15 workshops worth booking first, with what each one costs, how long it runs and where to reserve a place.
Make Buenos Aires empanadas and alfajores at a San Telmo home. Learn mate, the repulgue seal, and take recipes home.
Most Popular“Thomas was a wonderful teacher we had a lot of fun learning about the local foods and cooking the empanadas and Alfajores. I’d definitely recommend this experience.”
A private 60-minute tango lesson in Buenos Aires with patient coaching, beginner-friendly basics, and studio lessons in Palermo or downtown.
“This experience was much more than a dance lesson. Luciano is very passionate about Tango, and shared a lot of history, including music samples of pioneers, over the years. He is a very good instructor and keen to progress you according to your experience. If you at all interested in Tango and its culture, I…”
Palermo cooking class where you make empanadas and alfajores from scratch, learn fillings and dulce de leche, with mate tea included.
“Very good experience and would highly recommend. The guide was very personable and gave good instruction on how to make delicious empanadas and alfajores.”
Tango Porteño in Buenos Aires: optional 1-hour tango lesson, 3-course dinner with wine, and a 10pm live show near the Obelisk.
“This was so much fun! We basically had a private class with wonderful instructors, where we learned a short routine. They gave us snacks, and recorded our dancing so we could show it off to our friends on social media. The dinner and show was fun too! Definitely recommend, especially for the price.”
Learn tango the private way in Buenos Aires with a 1-hour lesson for all levels, from embrace and ocho to confident basics.
“The dancing class was really fun, we enjoyed it a lot and got a good first experience with Tango. The dancing teacher also took photos and videos of us which he wanted to send, so that we have a good souvenir. Unfortunatly we never got those.”
20-lesson Spanish group course in Buenos Aires with small classes, orientation, social activities, and a certificate, plus luggage storage.
“Studying at Expanish Buenos Aires was a great experience! I learned so much and enjoyed the time I spent there!”
Saturday tango class in Almagro’s old mansion: learn first steps with Johana Copes, sip authentic mate, snack, then practice with teachers.
“super prof super ambiance”
One-hour English lessons with native teachers at Vamos Academy in Buenos Aires. All levels, tailored English-only practice, from $20.
“The classes were great fun, and we learned a huge amount of Spanish in a v short timespan. On top of that, all the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience. Highly recommended”
Private tango lesson plus a hands-on Argentine cooking class in Buenos Aires, ending with a 3-course meal featuring empanadas and dulce de leche.
“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…”
Palermo empanada class with Argentine wine tasting. Learn an authentic recipe, taste Malbec and more, and enjoy small-group hands-on fun.
“A great activity. We had a lot of fun trying new wines and learning to cook our new favourite dish!”
Private one-on-one Spanish classes in Buenos Aires at Vamos Academy, tailored to your schedule, with tango, workshops, and $50 per person.
“I’ve been going for a few weeks now to private classes with Guadalupe. Great teacher and staff in general. Good atmosphere! Recommend highly!”
Hand-build ceramics with wine and snacks in Buenos Aires. Small group, bilingual instruction, and you pick up or ship your finished pottery.
“It was so cosy and we had a lot of fun! Would highly reccomend”
A 9-hour Buenos Aires polo day with pros, a hands-on lesson, and asado plus premium wine, just 80 km from the city.
“We had a wonderful day with Juanse as our host. Whilst I chose not to ride, my travel partner, who is an experienced rider had a fantastic time watching the morning chuckas, learning the basics and then getting to play some polo with the group and the support staff. He specifically noted how well the…”
Private 1-hour tango lesson in a classic Buenos Aires house with professional dancers, teaching the basics plus a live performance.
“Joana is lovely, an excellent dancer, and had the patience to guide us through the basics of tango.”
A 60-minute mate workshop in Recoleta with four yerba tastings, mate-brewing tips, and classic Argentine pastries for $50.
“The hosts demonstrated good expertise on the subject and answered all our questions about mate with great clarity. The herbs provided were of excellent quality and the pastries offered to accompany it were delicious, adding to the overall authenticity and value of the experience.”
The barrios, the day trips out past the city and every way to spend a day in Buenos Aires.
