Partners' Equity of the Operating Partnership - Narrative (Details)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013 shares	Dec. 31, 2013 shares
Tanger Properties Limited Partnership [Member]
Schedule of Partners' Equity of the Operating Partnership [Line Items]
Stock split, conversion ratio	4
Exchange ratio of partnership units for common shares	1
Partnership unit exchange ratio	4
Units issued as consideration for business acquisition	450,576	450,576
Deer Park [Member]
Schedule of Partners' Equity of the Operating Partnership [Line Items]
Additional Ownership Percentage Acquired	33.30%