7 Workshops & Classes in Argentina Worth Booking

1.Empanadas and Alfajores Guided Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 486 reviews · 3 hours · from $37Our pick

Meet your host at Paseo Colón 1355 in San Telmo for a three-hour home cooking class. With guides such as Thomas or Sophia, you will make empanadas, cornstarch alfajores with dulce de leche, and traditional mate in a group of up to eight.

“We really enjoyed this experience. We learned how to make authentic empanadas and alfajores in a small group. Our host was very knowledgeable, entertaining and friendly and we had so much food! We felt that this experience was excellent value for money, highly recommended for whilst you are in Buenos Aires!”

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2.Private Tango Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 244 reviews · 1 hour · from $39

Spend 60 private minutes learning tango basics with instructors such as Martin, Joshua, Gabriella, Beatriz, or Luciano. You’ll practice the embrace, walking, the basic step, ocho, and simple combinations in a studio in Palermo, downtown, or another available neighborhood. The exact address arrives by email.

“Tina was an amazing teacher. She was patient, explained everything step-by-step and shared all her passion and enthusiasm with us. We had so much fun during the class and can’t recommend it enough!”

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3.Empanada & Alfajor Cooking Lesson in Palermo

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 186 reviews · 2h 30m · from $49

In Palermo, a native English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide leads you through Argentine empanadas and dulce de leche alfajores. You mix, fold, bake, and eat your creations while learning about mate, local ingredients, and food traditions. Meat and vegan empanada options are available.

“Great experience overall. You get to learn hownto make the most important dishes of the Argentinian cuisine accompanied by good wine and a passionate host, couldn't ask for more!”

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4.3h Cooking Class in Mendoza with 7 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99Top rated

Spend three hours in a real Mendoza home kitchen with bilingual hosts David and Rosi. You’ll make seven Argentine recipes, including empanadas and bife de ancho, learn local table customs, and enjoy the meal with homemade vermouth, cocktails, and wine.

“Great atmosphere, Great cooking lesson. This evening gave us an opportunity to have some Argentinian flavors. Worth it”

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5.Tango Porteño Show with Optional Dinner and Tango Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 97 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $35Best value

Spend an evening at Tango Porteño beside Buenos Aires’ Obelisk. Choose the show alone, add a beginner lesson, or settle in for a three-course Argentine meal with wine before the 10 p.m. performance. Hotel transfers are available with select options, and the evening usually lasts two to four hours.

“The most amazing experience! Beyond what I expected! The performance and the music, palpable, and passionate! The food exquisite! The hotel pick up and drop off Professional in on time. One of the most amazing experiences yet in Buenos Aires.”

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6.Private Tango lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $39

Spend 60 minutes with a private tango teacher in a studio arranged near your Buenos Aires hotel. You will practice the embrace, walking, basic steps, ochos, posture, and a short sequence. Instructors such as Joshua, Martin, Celeste, and Gabriela adapt the lesson to beginners or dancers with prior training.

“We came to the class with 5 lessons in the US but found this hour to be the best training we have received. Veronica checked our basics, provided gentle feedback , and then introduced more advanced steps. I recommend some dance shoes and some water if you plan to work intermediate moves. It is one of the funnest things we did in B.A.”

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7.Spanish Group Course in Buenos Aires, Argentina: 20 Lessons

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $275

Spend five days building Spanish skills in a small group at Expanish Buenos Aires. You’ll attend 20 lessons, join social activities, use free Wi-Fi, store luggage during class, and receive a certificate.

“I really loved my time at Expanish Buenos Aires. I took the 20-hour intensive courses for a period of 4 weeks. I also opted for a homestay (without meals). From the beginning it is encouraged to speak Spanish at school, and therefore my Spanish improved significantly! Really useful for my travels after the school. It's great how the school also emerge you into local live in Buenos Aires. I took part in many of the activities, and it's a great way to get to know the beautiful city of Buenos Aires, meet fellow students and practice your Spanish in a low-key manner. Expanish is not just a school, but an…”

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