Private Tango History Tour Buenos Aires
FromARS 150
2 hours – 4 hours
Buenos Aires, Argentina
About this activity
Dive into Buenos Aires' rich tango heritage with a private, customizable tour, visiting iconic neighborhoods and venues that shaped this passionate dance form.
Highlights
- Explore the origins of tango in San Telmo
- Visit historic tango venues in La Boca
- Learn about tango's evolution in Recoleta
- Discover hidden tango spots in Palermo
- Experience a live tango performance (optional)
Full description
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of tango with a personalized private tour through Buenos Aires. Tailored to your interests, this experience delves into the dance's origins in San Telmo, its vibrant evolution in La Boca, and its cultural significance in Recoleta. Wander through Palermo's hidden tango spots and, if you wish, enjoy a live performance that brings the city's rhythm to life. With hotel pickup and drop-off included, this tour offers an intimate and flexible exploration of Buenos Aires' tango scene.
Included / Excluded
- Private guided tour of tango landmarks
- Customizable itinerary based on interests
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Buenos Aires
- Meals and beverages during the tour
Itinerary
1
The house inhabited by the tango singer, composer and film actor, Carlos Gardel, together with his mother, is now the headquarters of the Museo Casa Carlos Gardel. Its mission is to rescue, preserve, investigate and disseminate the heritage linked to Gardel, his time and the cultural industries in which he participated.
Duration: 20 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
2
The Café Tortoni, a remarkable bar located in the Monserrat district, is the oldest in the city and is a real attraction for those who visit it. On its marble tables and walls is an important part of the history of Buenos Aires, as among its most prominent clients were the writers Jorge Luis Borges, Luigi Pirandello, Federico García Lorca and Julio Cortázar, as well as the musicians Arthur Rubinstein and the mythical Carlos Gardel. Its first owner was a French immigrant named Touan, who baptized it in honor of another famous Café Tortoni in Paris. Currently, in the subsoil of the Tortoni there are jazz and tango shows, next to the café there are the Academia Nacional del Tango and the Museo Mundial del Tango.
Duration: 15 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
3
The 36 Billares is a remarkable traditional bar and restaurant in Buenos Aires, known for its subsoil where billiard tables used to operate. It is located on Avenida de Mayo and offers tango musical shows. It was inaugurated in 1894, when the opening of Avenida de Mayo had just been completed. It occupies the ground floor and the basement of an apartment building that was built in 1914 with a French academic style. The name The 36 Billares alludes to the name of the manufacturer of billiard tables. Notable writers passed, such as Federico García Lorca, Abelardo Arias, and journalists such as Miguel Ángel Bavio Esquiú or Timo Zorraquín.
Duration: 10 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
4
Las Violetas, inaugurated in 1884, was built by its original owners without sparing any effort or expense: fine boiserie, magnificent stained glass, Italian marbles and furniture brought from Paris. The Argentine poetess Alfonsina Storni was an assiduous client of Las Violetas. His salons were also known by Roberto Arlt and Irineo Leguisamo, the jockey who was sung by the legendary Carlos Gardel in a well-known tango.
Duration: 15 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
5
Plaza Dorrego is the name with which Plaza Coronel Manuel Dorrego is popularly known. It is located in the heart of the San Telmo neighborhood. It is delimited by the streets Humberto I ° and Defensa and by two cuts: A parallel to Humberto I ° called Bethlem, and another parallel to Defensa with the name of the bandoneonist and tango composer Anselmo Aieta. It constitutes one of the main pedestrian tourist spots in Buenos Aires. Around it, one can find cafes, bars and pubs with their tables on the square; and also houses of antiques and crafts. There are also musicians shows and street dancing, including Tango exhibitions.
Duration: 15 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
6
Caminito is an alley museum and a traditional passage, of great cultural and tourist value, located in the neighborhood of La Boca. The place acquired cultural significance because it inspired the music of the famous tango Caminito, 1926, composed by Juan de Dios Filiberto.
Duration: 15 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
Important information
Know before you book
- Confirm your booking at least 24 hours in advance to secure your preferred time slot.
- Inform the tour operator of any specific interests or requests to tailor the itinerary accordingly.
- Be aware that live tango performances may require an additional fee and advance booking.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for exploring various neighborhoods.
- Bring a camera to capture the vibrant tango scenes and historic sites.
- Ensure your mobile device is charged for navigation and photos.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Good to know
- This is a kid-friendly tour
Additional information
This is a kid-friendly tour