El Querandi Tango Show in Buenos Aires
Description
Be part in a can’t-miss Buenos Aires tradition – a night out at the tango! This dinner and show experience combines a three-course dinner with the exciting music and dance moves of Argentina’s famous dance genre. The event takes place at El Querandí, a historic tango venue located in the San Telmo district, where you’ll dine, drink Argentine wines and get lost in the passion of the tango. If you already have your dinner arranged, visit the venue only for the magnificent Tango Show. Don't leave Buenos Aires without witnessing the art of Tango.
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Itinerary
Step into El Querandí located in the heart of San Telmo, Buenos Aires’ oldest neighborhood and the birthplace of tango. Begin your evening with a 3-course dinner and beverages, featuring the finest cuts of Argentine beef and classic dishes. Then, settle in for the tango show, a journey through time that takes you from the streets of Buenos Aires in 1860 to the present day. The performance highlights the history of tango and the evolution of the city itself, brought to life by some of the best dancers in town. While the story unfolds, a live quartet, featuring bandoneón, piano, violin, and upright bass sets the rhythm. Two vocalists narrate the tale through song, weaving the culture and soul of Argentina. On stage, four passionate couples showcase their dramatic tango skills with unmatched elegance and intensity. Their precision and sensuality will leave you breathless. The night concludes around midnight, offering guests a truly unforgettable cultural experience in Buenos Aires.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm you the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel. You should wait in the lobby of the hotel. If you selected the option without transfers, please go directly to the entrance door of El Querandi, Perú 302.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Casual smart dress recommended
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Important: for New Year's Eve, the Tango House offers a special dinner and show. Please select the appropriate option when making the payment as the other options won't be available.
Reviews(253)
Excellent food, excellent Tango show. Everything about this viator experience is top-shelf - highly recommend.
Demonstration of the history of tango from its early origins to 1955. We arrived early and could order off the restaurant and bar menus. Some tables have obstructed view from pillars. Stage is setup by the street corner door, so a side entrance to the place is used instead.
The show was good but we were placed in the right hook on the left side. My partner didn't see some parts of the show because it was not visible for all angles like described. And the waiters bumped into me at least 10x with the plates, bringing them and bringing them back to the kitchen. And the cherry on the top, during the show I get a flash of the phone of one of the waiter in my face so we can pay the consumptions instead of doing this at the end so we can fully enjoy the show we paid for. Please next time, my advice would be at the end so the guests are not bothered and not bump into the guests constantly so they fully can enjoy.
Instead of booking through an agency I booked the show with transport and dinner directly with the venue so was hoping this might in some way get my wife and I decent seats. Unfortunately the two of us were placed opposite each other on a row of tables with myself having a pillar right in front of me obscuring my view of the stage. The dinner itself was actually quite nice but, because it was busy, it was a struggle getting a drink refill. Wine drinkers were okay as they got a bottle on the table but I drink beer which came in a can and only managed to have 2 all night! Once dinner was finished the show started and it was here you realised how crammed in everyone was as you fought for chair space with those seated on the table behind you. As for the show itself, it was quite enjoyable, though, as mentioned in other reviews, it would have been better with more dancing and less singing. If I visit Buenos Aires again I'd look elsewhere
The dancing was good, showing the development of tango over the years. The musicians were great too. However, there was too much singing and not enough dancing for us. The female singer was ok, but the older gentleman wasn't great and it spoilt the flow for us. The food was extremely good though and the wine was free flowing, so a good night out.
The show was excellent and part of the Tango story was wonderful. The dinner was very good, and the transportation too. Everyone was very polite. 😉
Dancing was really amazing - and the orchestra was very talented. My husband’s steak was very good - my grilled fish was not so good. Not sure the meal was good value, but the overall experience was superb.
Great night at this establishment. The dancers and musicians were top-notch. The energy level was off the charts. Totally enjoyed and highly recommend this tango experience.
Overall, amazing experience. The tango show was unique, well performed, and very easy to follow for a non-Spanish speaker. They go through the history of tango and so they dance each era of the tango. The costumes were great, the singers were amazing, the dancers were incredibly talented, and the musicians were insanely good. Overall a great experience. I will just make a note that the drinks were expensive but we were expecting that going in.
My partner and I booked this show expecting to be amazed but unfortunately we left feeling a little underwhelmed. The pairs dancing was very impressive but the group dancing felt like too much for a small stage. The performance also seemed to be focused towards one particular direction which was possibly the most expensive VIP area. Unless you were right near the stage itself you were mostly unable to see the dancers footwork. This is because the majority of people are seated in a long room that extends away from the stage and everyone's heads were roughly at the height of the stage itself, obscuing your view of the dancers footwork if you are seated more than a couple of rows away from the stage. Finally, what felt like 50% of the show is actually singing and musical performance instead of dancing. Most disappointing, but perhaps most easily fixed, was the way the waiters moved around during the show performing needless tasks such as clearing unused cutlery from tables. This kept blocking peoples view of the performance. They also decided to come around mid performance to explain that tips were not included in the online price and provided each table with a wallet for additional tips. At this point you've disturbed me mid show, all whilst obscuring my view of the ongoing performance, so have therefore given me a very good reason not to leave a tip. If someone asked me if I'd recommend attending this show, I'd be unable to say yes.
