El Querandi Tango Show in San Telmo: Dinner & Live Performance
Four couples, a live quartet, and the history of tango unfolding on stage.
El Querandi is a tango dinner show in San Telmo, Buenos Aires' oldest neighborhood and birthplace of tango. You watch four couples perform dramatic tango with precision and sensuality while a live quartet (bandoneón, piano, violin, upright bass) and two vocalists narrate the evolution of the city and its most famous dance. Depending on your option, you dine on Argentine beef and classic dishes with unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks, or attend the show alone. The evening runs about four hours and ends around midnight.
Step-by-step itinerary
Dinner and tango show experience
- Arrive at El Querandí in San Telmo
- Enjoy a three-course dinner with beverages
- Watch live tango show with dancers and musicians
- Experience the history and culture of tango
- Conclude the night around midnight
The experience
El Querandi sits in the heart of San Telmo, the neighborhood where tango was born. The venue itself is historic, and the show takes you through time: starting in the streets of Buenos Aires in 1860 and moving forward to the present day. The performance is built around that journey: as the dancers move through different eras, the live quartet shifts the rhythm and the two vocalists weave in the culture and soul of Argentina through song. Four passionate couples are on stage, and their precision and sensuality are what the whole night hinges on.
The show runs about four hours total. If you book the dinner option, you start with a three-course meal featuring Argentine beef and classic dishes, then move into the performance. Unlimited beverages (water, soft drinks, beer, and Argentine wine) flow throughout, depending on which option you choose. The night concludes around midnight. A guide speaks English, Spanish, or Portuguese. Depending on your option, hotel pickup and drop-off from Palermo or other areas is arranged, with a meeting point provided. If you're booking show-only, you can add transfers or make your own way to San Telmo.
Casual smart dress is recommended. Vegetarian options are available if you let the venue know when you book. The space is wheelchair accessible, and specialized infant seats are available if you're bringing a small child. Public transportation options are nearby if you prefer to arrive on your own.
What’s included
- Tango show with live quartet and vocalists.
- three-course dinner with Argentine beef and classic dishes (if your option includes dinner).
- unlimited beverages including water, soft drinks, beer, and Argentine wine (if your option includes beverages).
- hotel pickup and drop-off (if your option includes transfers).
- guide in English, Spanish, or Portuguese.
Options for this experience
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Information
Lasts 4h, runs every day at 19:00, 19:30 and 21:30, from US$ 67 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.
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Is this one for you?Book the dinner and show option if you want the full evening experience with food and wine. Choose show-only if you've already eaten or prefer to keep costs down. Transfers are optional depending on where you're staying, so pick the option that matches your hotel location and transport needs.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.
What exactly happens during the El Querandi tango show?
Four couples perform tango on stage while a live quartet (bandoneón, piano, violin, upright bass) and two vocalists narrate the history of tango and Buenos Aires from 1860 to the present day. The dancers showcase dramatic tango with precision and sensuality, and the performance traces the evolution of the city itself through the dance.
Can I just watch the show without dinner?
Yes. You can book show-only tickets, which means you skip the three-course meal and beverages but still watch the full performance. Transfers can be added to show-only bookings depending on which option you select at checkout.
What's included in the dinner option?
The dinner includes a three-course meal with Argentine beef and classic dishes, plus unlimited water, soft drinks, beer, and Argentine wine throughout the evening. The show is included with all dinner options.
Does the price include hotel pickup?
Pickup and drop-off depend on which option you choose at checkout. Some options include transfers from Palermo Hotels or other areas with a meeting point provided. Others do not. You'll select the option that suits you when you book.
What time does the show end?
The evening concludes around midnight. The whole experience runs about four hours from start to finish.
Is there a vegetarian option?
Yes, vegetarian meals are available. Let the venue know when you book if you need a vegetarian option for your dinner.
El Querandi Tango Show in San Telmo: Dinner & Live Performance
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from US$ 67 per person