The 12 Best Night Tours in Buenos Aires

1.Tango Porteño: The Best Tango Night in Buenos Aires

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 567 reviews · 75 minutes - 4 hours · from $42Our pick

At Tango Porteño, a former Art Deco movie theater near the Obelisk, you’ll see a 75-minute tango production with live musicians, singers, and dancers. Choose show-only or add a three-course dinner and unlimited drinks. Dinner begins at 8:45 pm; the show starts at 10 pm. Seating is assigned, so check your package and arrival details before booking.

“Excellent night, good communication on transfer and easy pick up to go home. I booked the VIP experience with shared transfer, meal and unlimited drinks. Meal delicious, and impressive service and quality given numbers. As for the show.... absolutely spectacular and a perfect last night in Argey”

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2.Puerto Madero Sunset Cruise with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 439 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $39

Sail for about an hour from Puerto Madero along the Río de la Plata, passing the Immigration Museum, yacht club, cruise terminal and grain silos. Your $39 ticket includes an open bar and music. Choose a one-hour cruise or arrive early for an extra hour aboard at the dock. Seats are first come, and no cultural commentary is promised.

“It was very fun, a little bit slow at the beginning because you’re one hour stuck at harbor before leaving, the music is a bit loud but once you start everything is worth it, the views are amazing!!”

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3.Buenos Aires Nightlife: Party Like a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 274 reviews · 3 hours · from $18Best value

Join Buenos Aires Social Club for a hosted night out in Palermo, choosing Thursday speakeasies, Friday bar hopping and reggaeton, or Saturday rooftop games followed by dancing. Hosts speak English, Portuguese, and Spanish. Expect welcome drinks, a sociable international crowd, and included club entry on the listed nights. Drinks beyond the included welcome drinks and transport cost extra.

“I attended an awesome event! People were so friendly and nice. Also a lot of local people attended what gave the entire experience an authentic local touch.”

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4.Buenos Aires by Night: Small Group City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 83 reviews · 3 hours · from $59

In three hours, a local guide leads you by van and on foot past illuminated Buenos Aires landmarks, including Plaza de Mayo, Puerto Madero, Floralis Genérica and Palermo Soho. Guides on past tours have included Pablo, Enrique, Jessica and Barbara. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the tour runs in English, Spanish or Portuguese.

“Pablo was so knowledgeable and showed us parts of Buenes Aries we would never have seen otherwise. Highly recommend this tour 5*”

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5.Polo Under the Stars and Argentine BBQ Evening Venue from Buenos Aires

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $247Top rated

Leave Buenos Aires by shared transfer for a six-hour evening at Argentina Polo Day, about 80 km from the city. A bilingual guide explains the rules as pros play under the lights. Between chukkers, visit the pony line and try polo shots on foot, then sit down to empanadas, drinks, and a traditional asado.

“The polo match is far from the city crowds. The food is delicious. Wine is plentiful. The horses are beautiful and the teams are friendly. A personal guide tells you all about the game. (He plays polo internationally as well. ) Polo matches are exciting to watch. The horses gallop breathtakingly fast and close to the wall of the arena. You get to throw the ball in to start each chucka and end each one by ringing a loud brass bell. I’ve loved horses all of my life So glad I could experience this.”

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6.Palacio Barolo Guided Night Tour with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 54 reviews · from $90

Spend 90 minutes exploring Palacio Barolo with a bilingual Spanish- and English-speaking guide. Follow the building’s links to Dante’s Divine Comedy, admire its Art Nouveau and Art Deco interiors, then climb eight narrow stair flights to the summit lighthouse for nighttime views. The tour ends in the museum section with a glass of Argentine red or white wine.

“I don’t think that anything that work perfectly should be changed. This tour is a cultural tour that was made very easy in understanding the complexity of Dante’s Divine Comedy while enjoying the sights of Buenos Aires. Many kudos to our guide on December 12. Loved it!!”

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7.Cocktail tour in Buenos Aires

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $35

Spend about three hours moving between Buenos Aires cocktail bars with a local guide, by car and on foot. Hear about Argentine aperitifs, cocktail history, and new bar trends, and talk with bartenders along the way. One welcome cocktail and water are included; additional drinks and food are not. Groups are capped at 10.

“This was a great experience, fun, great drinks, informative, and well thought out. I would highly recommend this tour and Nicholas.”

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8.Buenos Aires Night Tour on Electric Scooter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $44

Start at 7 pm for a two to three-hour electric scooter ride through central Buenos Aires. A guide connects landmarks such as Plaza San Martín, the Obelisk and Casa Rosada to Argentine history and politics. The route ends near Puerto Madero, with a fernet-and-Coca-Cola moment, an alfajor and a maximum group size of nine.

“Friendly guide and informative tour during a beautiful evening. A wonderful tour of the city as the sun went down.”

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9.San Telmo, History, Bars, and Tango!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 2h 30m · from $20

In a Spanish-language group of no more than six, guide Miguel leads a 150-minute walk through San Telmo’s comic-strip street, historic churches, antique-lined Defensa Street, market, tango landmarks and bars. The route begins near Santo Domingo Convent and ends at Nápoles. Expect plenty of walking and a short restroom pause.

“This tour was fantastic! Facts and figures about San Telmo, its history, the difference between tanguerias and milongas, the most famous comic characters, bars... Presented by a guide who truly loves this city! Miguel also did his best to explain everything in Spanish and made sure that we (as non-native speakers) understood everything! A high-quality tour in a small group!”

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10.Small Group Tour AM & Sunset Open Bar Cruise PM

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · from $90

This small-group tour pairs Buenos Aires sights with an evening cruise aboard the Humberto M. Visit Recoleta, Plaza de Mayo, La Boca, San Telmo, the Obelisk, and more with a guide in English, Spanish, or Portuguese, then meet at Puerto Madero for drinks and a one-hour river navigation. Groups are limited to 15; hotel pickup is available in central Buenos Aires.

“the tour guide was lovley... the places of interest were nice .. the boat tour is a bit odd as u only go in. aport full of containers but it's a nice comedown after the day in d heat and we enjoyed the tour very much”

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11.Speakeasy & Mixology Bar Tour with Cocktails

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours · from $120

Explore three Buenos Aires bars in three hours: a speakeasy, a stylish bar above a restaurant, and a Latin American top-50 bar. A local guide leads the way, with Gimena among the guides who has shared the bars’ history and culture. Your ticket includes three cocktails or mocktails, still water, and reserved entry.

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12.Café de los Angelitos – Traditional Night in Buenos Aires

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $95

At Café de los Angelitos, a historic Buenos Aires café at Rivadavia and Rincón, you can pair a live tango show with a three-part dinner or book the show alone. Allow 2 to 3 hours. The package lists transport and an open bar with wine, beer, soft drinks, water and coffee. The venue displays 350 photographs and may feature live accordion music.

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