Top Buenos Aires Active & Outdoor Classes

Combine two Argentine delights in one experience during this tango class with wine tasting in Buenos Aires. You'll start with a 1-hour lesson in the country's national dance, learning the basic movements of tango. Then sample homemade empanadas with local wines. The class takes place inside an original "conventillo," a type of tenement where immigrants lived in the 19th century.

Learn Spanish in one of the Spanish-speaking world’s most vibrant places with an intensive 2—hour Spanish course in Buenos Aires. Master the basics of reading, writing, listening, and speaking in Spanish in a group environment designed to maximize learning. Plus, you’ll take your classes in the morning so that you have the rest of the day to explore the city.

We will start the evening with absolute beginners tango class. The class is structured to teach you some basic steps as well a provide a strong foundation and understanding of the dance. After the class you will have the chance join me and other tango dancers at a local milonga—tango parlor. We always have great seats in the middle of all the action. You will learn about the history of tango and the secret codes and rules of the milonga. We will hear amazing tango music and watch the locals dance around the floor. We may even be surprised with live music or a performance by professional dancers.

Enjoy two quintessential Buenos Aires experiences in one day and benefit from the personal touch of a private tour. First, take to the dancefloor with an expert instructor to learn how to tango, then head to the kitchen to discover the secrets of Argentine cooking under the guidance of a local chef. Finally, sit down to enjoy a delicious 3-course lunch or dinner of homecooked cuisine.

For timid beginners wanting to learn tango basics in a low-pressure environment or advanced dancers looking to improve their moves, a private tango lesson in Buenos Aires is a great way to meet your needs. Learn tango steps from a professional instructor who meets you at whatever level you need, plus get a local perspective on the importance of tango dance to Argentinian culture as you dance.

Admire the spectacular sights of Buenos Aires on a half-day bike tour of the Argentinian capital’s architectural highlights. Beside your knowledgeable guide, cycle through vibrant neighborhoods such as La Boca and Puerto Madero, and marvel at landmarks including Casa Rosada, La Bombonera Stadium, and Plaza de Mayo. Throughout the tour, make regular stops to listen to informative commentary and gain an inside perspective of Buenos Aires from your guide. All safety equipment is included on this tour.

Discover all the different sides to Buenos Aires on one 3-hour city tour, including hotel pick-up. See the grand presidential buildings of Plaza de Mayo, the modern waterfront of Puerto Madero and the cobblestone alleyways of San Telmo. This tour also includes a visit to La Boca neighborhood. Visit the tomb of Argentina’s beloved first lady, Evita, in Recoleta Cemetery, and admire the European-style mansions and parks of Palermo, the capital’s most exclusive residential area.

Experience the Argentine tradition of Asado (barbecue) in a modern and innovative setting at Fogón steakhouse. Take a seat at the bar and watch as the chef prepares your meat right in front of you, sample a variety of delicious meats, and mix your own chimichurri sauce. During the 6-course dinner, enjoy explanations of each dish from the chef, learn about different grill techniques, and taste other Argentine specialties such as empanadas, provoleta cheese, and dulce de leche.

Enjoy fine dining, Argentine wine and a spectacular tango show at the Astor Piazzolla Theatre. During this experience at Piazzolla Tango in the historic Guemes Gallery, learn about the history and culture of tango in Buenos Aires after an optional traditional Argentinian dinner. Enjoy complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off.

Venture into the wild Argentinian pampas and experience 'gaucho' (cowboy) life on a traditional 'estancia' (ranch) on this full-day tour from Buenos Aires, including lunch. Saddle up for a horseback ride or 'sulky' (horse cart) tour, visit the country town of San Antonio de Areco, enjoy a folklore show and tuck into a barbecue lunch, while the gauchos entertain you with rope tricks and tales of estancia life.

Spend 2 hours tasting local Argentinian boutique wines in a subterranean wine cellar. With a small group of just 8 people or fewer and an experienced sommelier as your guide, you'll learn about varietals such as Torrontes and Malbec. All tastings included.

With pickup and drop-off at the cruise port and centrally located hotels, this shopping tour takes the stress out of getting to your desired destination. Save time navigating through Buenos Aires while a driver-guide picks out top shopping venues and helps you find the best prices for quality clothing and leather goods. The outlets of Nike, Christian Dior, Lacoste, Puma, La Martina, Brookfield, Abercrombie, Guess, and Levi are included. 

Experience Buenos Aires' Palermo Viejo neighborhood through your palate with this small-group culinary walking tour. You'll try all sorts of food, from Argentine sandwiches to steak, with the option to do a bit of wine tasting. While food is the focus of this walking tour, you'll also get a good feeling for the neighborhood as you explore on foot, with lots of opportunities to take photos of tree-lined streets and colorful street art.

Explore the Palermo neighborhood of Buenos Aires through your taste buds with this small-group tour. You'll visit a total of four different restaurants, where you’ll sample at least eight drinks and dishes. A local guide will be with your group the entire time to teach you about local culinary traditions and answer any questions you may have.

With us, you will feel like a local tango. We do not want you to live the tourist tango, but you can enjoy a real milonga night. You will be accompanied by two tango dancers who have been dancing in milongas for 20 years. You will know the codes, movements and the history of tango. The activity is semi private, we handle small groups so they feel accompanied and can learn and ask everything they want!

Discover the sensual magic of tango in this private class. Visit two milongas, traditional dance halls, with live orchestras. Feel the music and follow the lead of your instructors, two bilingual tango dancers. Sip champagne and enjoy traditional snacks like alfajores and empanadas. All levels are welcome, and you may attend with a partner or on your own.

Vamos Academy's tango teachers are Iván Leonardo Romero (world champion) and Silvana Núñez. They are dancers, teachers and choreographers of Argentinian Tango. They toured the world, more than 30 countries, teaching their techniques for salon and stage tango. They are choreographers and physical preparers of amateur and professional couples, for shows and competitions. They are the solo couple of the “Orquesta Selección Nacional de Tango”, with which they toured the 5 continents representing the Argentine Republic. They shared the stage with “El Sexteto Mayor”, Rodolfo Mederos, Andres Linetzky, Julio Pane, Raúl Lavié, Ariel Ardit, Lidia Borda, among many others…

For us, dancing tango is not the product that everybody sales. For us, is learn to comunicate with your body, and feel your partner. The idea of the experience is that after one houre you can dance, in a simple way, but with confidence. You will learn not only how to dance, but also our culture.

Learn to dance the Tango with a private lesson from a professional dancer. Take a half-day course and learn the basics of this beautiful dance before heading to the ballroom to practice your moves. Watch the pros take it away as you enjoy a small snack at your private table and enjoy the 'porteño' atmosphere that Buenos Aires is so well-known for.

Whether you're an experienced tango dancer or just want to learn a few basic steps, this tour will immerse you into the world of Argentine Tango. Your guide, a local tango dancer, will take you to a "milonga" (tango club), where you'll learn about the history of tango and tango etiquette. You'll even get a chance to do a bit of dancing yourself if you choose.

Learn tango basics and attend an authentic Milonga with this experience in Buenos Aires. Get an introductory lesson to tango dancing with a 1-hour class and try your new moves on the dance floor. Join local tango enthusiasts at two different Milongas and see talented dancers displaying their skills. A tango show featuring experienced dancers is included.

Learn the Argentine tango during a private dance lesson with an expert instructor. Tango is part of Argentina's history and culture, and learning the dance teaches you about both. Experience the rhythms, dramatic pauses, and passion of this elegant dance in this session for up to four people with a private instructor. Where better to perfect the heated dance moves than in the city that made tango world-famous?

Buenos Aires and Tango are synonymous; visitors can easily find a Tango tour that you won’t find outside of Argentina. We want to take you one step further to where the Porteño goes – to the Milongas. At the Milongas, your experience will include an introduction to the codes, traditions, etc. of Tango before you have the opportunity to learn the dance and enjoy the real Tango together with the locals. Depending on the day, we might be lucky and watch a live orchestra.

Immerse yourself in the world of tango on this 3.5-hour tour and enjoy a quintessential Buenos Aires experience. Start by enjoying an afternoon snack at the legendary Café de los Angelitos, following in the footsteps of tango icon Carlos Gardel, then learn the history of Argentina’s famous dance at the Carlos Gardel Museum. Put on your dancing shoes for a fun ‘milonga’ tango class at the La Catedral Club.