Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Equity-Based Compensation - Options Awards Narrative (Details)

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Equity-Based Compensation - Options Awards Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. [Member]      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Intrinsic value of options exercised during the period $ 8 $ 469 $ 200