DETAILS

FULL LENGTH TOUR DESCRIPTION
The origins of the Tango are traced back to 1880 and its birthplace the slums, inhabited by Italian and Spanish immigrants, Africans and “gauchos”. From this racial mix appeared the “compadritos” (small-time hoods) who tried to reflect in their music, their letters and their dance, the typical “cuchilleros” (knife fighters) duel characteristic of their social ambient. Despite its humble origins, in the 20s tango left the brothels and the underworld districts to reach the high-class ballrooms, but to do so it had to travel to Paris to come back triumphant.  Forget the mannered ballroom dancing image, tango is real roots music: sometimes sleazy, sometimes elegant, but always sensuous, rhythmic and passionate.
Founded in 1858, Café Tortoni is the oldest one in Argentina. During the last century, its walls and green marble tables have been the meeting point for many renowned people, including Alfonsina Storni, Benito Quinquela Martín, Carlos Gardel and Federico García Lorca, among others. Enjoy a Tango Lesson in one of the private rooms of this beautiful café, where a couple of professional tango dancers will introduce you to the basics of Tango.

SHORT LENGTH TOUR DESCRIPTION
The tango is sometimes sleazy, sometimes elegant, but always sensuous, rhythmic and passionate.  Today you have the chance to take an approximate hour and a half tango lesson in one of the private rooms of renowned Café Tortoni.  A professional tango couple will introduce you to the basics of the dance, and you can take your new-found knowledge home to impress your friends.

TIMING BREAKDOWN
00:00 - 00:45  Drive from pier to the tango lesson   
00:45 - 02:15  Tango lesson   
02:15 - 03:00  Return drive to the pier to rejoin ship   

Approximate duration: 3 Hours

OPERATIONAL NOTES
 - Tour minimum: 06
 - Tour maximum: 30

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