Buenos Aires Tango Lesson: Learn from a Pro Dancer

Sixty minutes learning the embrace, the walk, and the ocho from someone who dances tango for a living

A private tango lesson in Buenos Aires with a professional dancer in a studio located close to your hotel. You'll learn the abrazo (the tango embrace), the walk, the basic step, the ocho, and how to move on the dance floor, all adapted to your level. The studio location is arranged after booking based on which neighborhood you're staying in (Downtown, Palermo, or elsewhere), so travel time stays short. All levels welcome, including families with children from age 12.

The experience

Your instructor is a professional Buenos Aires tango dancer. Someone who has dedicated their life to this art and brings genuine passion to every lesson. In 60 minutes, they'll teach you the fundamentals the way tango is meant to be learned: the abrazo (the tango embrace), the walk, the basic step, the ocho, and how to move on the dance floor. Everything is adapted to your level, whether you've never danced before or want to refine your technique. Couples, solo travelers, groups of friends, and families with kids all work with the same instructor.

The studio is arranged after you book, based on which area you're staying in (Downtown, Palermo, or another neighborhood), so it's as close as possible to your hotel and you're not traveling across the city for a lesson. The exact location gets emailed to you once the booking is confirmed. Comfortable shoes are all you need to bring. The lesson includes all fees and taxes, and public transportation options are available nearby if you need them.

What’s included

• Private studio located close to your hotel in your chosen neighborhood.
• 60-minute lesson with a professional tango dancer.
• instruction in the abrazo, the walk, the basic step, and the ocho adapted to your level.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day10 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 19:00

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (12 to 17 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Immersion Tours

Is this one for you?The lesson is arranged in a studio near your hotel so you're not spending time traveling across Buenos Aires. You show up, learn tango from someone who dances it professionally, and the location works around where you're staying.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (12 to 17 years). Children under 12 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly will I learn in a 60-minute tango lesson?

The lesson covers the abrazo (the tango embrace), the walk, the basic step, the ocho, and how to move on the dance floor. Your instructor adapts everything to your level, so whether you've never danced before or want to refine your technique, the fundamentals are tailored to where you're starting.

Where does the tango lesson take place in Buenos Aires?

The private studio is arranged after you book and located as close as possible to your hotel, based on which neighborhood you're staying in: Downtown, Palermo, or elsewhere. The exact address is emailed to you once the booking is confirmed, so you know exactly where to go.

Can I take a tango lesson if I've never danced before?

Yes. All levels are welcome, including complete beginners. The instructor adapts the lesson to your experience, so you learn at your own pace and focus on the fundamentals that matter most to you.

Is this tango lesson suitable for families or groups of friends?

Yes. Couples, solo travelers, groups of friends, and families with children from age 12 can all take the lesson together. The instructor works with whatever group size you bring.

What do I need to bring or wear to the tango lesson?

Bring comfortable shoes. That's the main thing. The lesson includes all fees and taxes, and the studio is in a neighborhood close to your hotel with public transportation options nearby.