The 15 Best Workshops & Classes in Argentina

1.Empanadas and Alfajores Guided Cooking Class

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

Meet your hosts at Paseo Colon 1355 in San Telmo for a three-hour class capped at eight people. With English or Portuguese instruction, you will make savory empanadas, corn-starch alfajores with dulce de leche, and traditional mate. Thomas, Sophia, Maria, or other members of the hosting family may lead the session.

“Thomas was a wonderful teacher we had a lot of fun learning about the local foods and cooking the empanadas and Alfajores. I’d definitely recommend this experience.”

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2.Private Tango Lesson

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

Spend 60 minutes with a private tango instructor in a Buenos Aires studio. Teachers including Martin, Joshua, Gabriela, Luciano, Beatriz, and Rodrigo adapt the lesson for beginners, couples, families, and groups. You will practice the embrace, tango walk, basic step, ocho, and simple combinations. The studio may be in Palermo, downtown, or another available neighborhood.

“The dance lesson was amazing. Joshua was a great teacher and very patient with us. We had never danced before but loved it and would definitely want to try again in future.”

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3.Empanada & Alfajor Cooking Lesson in Palermo

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

In Palermo, a local guide such as Carolina, Tomás, or Catalina leads you through homemade Argentine empanadas and dulce de leche alfajores. You mix, shape, bake, and eat your creations while sipping mate and learning food traditions. Meat and vegan empanada options are available, and the 150-minute class is offered in English, Spanish, or Portuguese.

“our cooking class was fun, informative and delicious. our instructor really explained things well and really helped us create a beautiful empanadas and delicious alfajor. They became or go to dessert while in Argentina. I have to say that it tasted the best of all those we ate. Great experience!!”

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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 Mendoza home kitchen with bilingual hosts David and Rosaria, preparing seven Argentine recipes, including empanadas and bife de ancho. You will eat what you make, learn local table customs, sip homemade vermouth and wine, and leave with digital recipes and a Mendoza food guide. The group is limited to eight people.

“The food we cooked was delicious! From the juicy Bife de Ancho steak to the addictive empanadas, I couldn't get enough. If you're in Mendoza, you gotta try this!”

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5.Tango Porteño Show with Optional Dinner and Tango Lesson

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

Begin at Tango Porteño, a restored former movie theater beside the Obelisk. Add a one-hour beginner lesson, then enjoy an optional three-course Argentine meal with wine before the 10 p.m. show. Expect polished dancers, live musicians, singers, dramatic costumes, and a late return if you choose dinner and transfers.

“We took the optional dance lesson. It turned out to be taught by two of the dancers who were later featured in the show. What a treat. The venue glitzy outside and 1920’s inside-very cool. We had very good seats-up above and near the back. Dinner was very good. The show starts at 10 and lasted 1.5 hours. There was a magician at about 9:15. We loved the entire evening.”

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6.Private Tango lesson

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

Spend one private hour learning Argentine tango with an instructor such as Martin, Joshua, Celeste, or Gabriela. Your studio is arranged near your hotel in Downtown or Palermo when possible. Expect work on the embrace, walking, basic steps, ochos, posture, and a short choreography, with lessons adapted to your level.

“I had a private tango lesson with Arts and it was absolutely fantastic! He is a patient, passionate, and knowledgeable teacher who instantly makes you feel comfortable, even if you’re a beginner. His clear explanations, attention to detail, and ability to adapt the lesson to my level made the experience both fun and inspiring. I left the class feeling more confident, connected to the music, and eager to keep learning. Highly recommend Arts for anyone wanting to experience authentic Argentine tango in a warm, engaging way!”

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

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

Spend about five days building practical Spanish in a small group of no more than 12 students at Expanish Buenos Aires. Classes begin at 9:30 a.m. and include orientation, a welcome pack, Wi-Fi, social activities, luggage storage, and a completion certificate. All ages and skill levels are welcome.

“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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8.Group tango class with mate and snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 44 reviews · 2 hours · from $25

Spend a Saturday afternoon in Almagro learning tango with international dancer Johana Copes and her teaching team. The two-hour visit includes a one-hour beginner-friendly class, Argentine mate, sweets in a Spanish-style patio, and an hour to practice with teachers and new friends.

“Not enough time with a teacher. The teacher focused mainly on the regular students”

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9.English Classes with Native Teachers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $20Best value

Meet at Vamos Academy in central Buenos Aires for a one-hour English lesson taught entirely in English. Choose conversation, grammar, vocabulary, exam preparation, or another goal, then plan the lesson with your teacher. All levels are welcome, from A1 beginner to C2, with private options available for advanced learners.

“I joined at Vamos during 2021 for learning english, and the experience has been amazing. I want to thank all of my teachers throughout this journey (Maria, Camila, Frederick, Ty, and Taine), their effort allowed me to improve my english and be more confident. I highly recommend Vamor for anyone who wants to learn English and Spanish!”

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10.Private Argentine Cooking Class and Tango Lesson in Buenos Aires

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $182

Spend about 4.5 hours in Buenos Aires learning tango with a local instructor, then cooking Argentine dishes with executive chef Saul at El Arte de Amasar. Prepare empanadas and dessert, taste wine, and sit down to a three-course meal. The class allows up to eight people, so confirm the group size if you need a fully private session.

“First, very nice man and nice tango teacher. It would have been a great experience except we had transportation issues getting there and then found out it was not actually a private class. It was our last night in Argentina and we chose this particular class because it was listed as private and we wanted the time alone with our adult kids…when we got there we found out there were two other couples. Although they were nice people and Saul was kind…it was not what was advertised. The teacher stayed extra for us since we were late which was very kind…but if you want a private class make sure and…”

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11.Premium Empanadas Cooking Class & Wine Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 35 reviews · 2 hours · from $49

Spend about two hours at Gorriti 4882 or 4886 in Palermo making traditional Argentine empanadas, then taste Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc. Guides including Catalina, Valentin, Lourdes, Fernando, and Tomás lead the class in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. The small group format leaves room for questions, city tips, and easy conversation.

“It was really fun, the host Catalina was great, informative and knowledgeable. We really enjoyed our experience and enjoyed the evening. We met a lovely couple from Ireland which made the evening very enjoyable. The only negative comment was that it was quite expensive.”

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12.Individual Spanish Classes in Buenos Aires – Vamos Academy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $50

Meet your teacher at Vamos Academy on Viamonte 1516 for a private Spanish lesson built around your level, goals, and schedule. Work on conversation, writing, vocabulary, professional Spanish, or DELE and CELU preparation. Your booking also includes class materials, school facilities, cultural workshops, tango, coffee or tea, and a certificate.

“I’ve been going for a few weeks now to private classes with Guadalupe. Great teacher and staff in general. Good atmosphere! Recommend highly!”

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13.City of Salta: Alpaca and leather handicraft workshop in the open air!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $22

Meet Carlos at the Martín Miguel de Güemes monument for a two-hour outdoor craft session in Salta. Choose a wallet, card holder, or bracelet, then emboss alpaca onto Argentine leather while learning to prepare mate. Materials, tools, and guidance are included. The group is limited to four people.

“So awesome! Carlos was amazing - we had such a great time. The actual embossing was really cool and he was good at helping us through the process. He also taught us the proper way to prepare and drink Mate which was a cool experience aswell. Such a fun day!”

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14.Wine & Pottery Class For Beginners in Buenos Aires Argentina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours · from $72

Spend about two to two and a half hours at OWO Ceramics, a small Buenos Aires studio led by Leticia. Learn hand-building with clay, make a mug, vase, candle holder, or your own design, then paint it over wine, beer, snacks, and music. Your glazed and fired piece is ready in three to four weeks, or can be shipped home for an extra fee.

“It was wonderful, just an incredible experience and atmosphere! Thank you very much Leticia for introducing us to the world of pottery, I highly recommend this master class, a lot of emotions and inspiration ❤️”

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15.Polo Match, Lesson, and BBQ Day-Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 9 hours · from $295

Travel 80 km from Buenos Aires for a nine-hour polo day with hotel pickup, professional matches, horse preparation, a lesson, a small polo game, trail riding, and an asado with Argentine wine. Hosts such as Bahador, Juanse, and Juan explain the rules and coach riders of all levels.

“We had a wonderful day with Juanse as our host. Whilst I chose not to ride, my travel partner, who is an experienced rider had a fantastic time watching the morning chuckas, learning the basics and then getting to play some polo with the group and the support staff. He specifically noted how well the day was run to include people with varied (including none) riding experience. Lunch was great - lots of various meats, veggies and wine or juice etc. as a non rider I really enjoyed the park like grounds, the birds, watching the games, and the dogs - bring your binoculars. All round positive and fun day.”

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