South America · GRAMADO TOURS
The good gramado tours fill first, and the cheap ones are not always the weak ones. Below: 14 of them, what each costs and how they differ.
At Parque Bondinhos Canela, you ride cable cars between three stations with views toward Caracol Waterfall. Allow about 45 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes, including time for the lookout, shops, and hot chocolate. The ticket includes the cable cars only. Transport, Caracol State Park, photos, and the Eagle zip line cost extra.
At Vitivinícola Jolimont in Canela, you’ll learn how grapes become wine, hear the winery’s story, enjoy attractive vineyard scenery, and finish with eight tastings. The visit lasts about 45 minutes to an hour. The virtual reality production tour is currently unavailable because of the coronavirus pandemic.
“Compramos um ingresso com a data do dia e só depois que foi efetuado todo processo de compra é feito o pagamento foi que liberaram o ingresso para data do dia seguinte.”
Spend about five hours in Bento Gonçalves visiting Epopeia Italiana, Garibaldi Winery, Devorata Craft Truffles, and the Maria Fumaça wine train. A guide and transport are included, with cultural exhibits, wine tastings, Italian and gaucho music, and a small-group limit of 10 people.
“They really made an effort for me because I dont speak Portugese. And everything was arranged really well.”
At Parque Cultural Epopeia Italiana in Gramado, you follow Lázaro and Rosa through nine theatrical scenes about Italian immigration to Rio Grande do Sul. Actors, video, sound, and moving sets make you part of the story. The 45-minute visit ends with grape juice, wine, and homemade cookies. Parking is available.
“Experience that surprised me, engaging history, we saw the difficulties of the first settlers here in America, I recommend.Auto-translated”
In Canela, you’ll drive a quadricycle for two people along a guided 15km off-road route to Morro Pelado, Morro Dedão, and Morro Burned. Expect safety instructions, helmets, protective glasses, short forest trails, photo stops, and about 90 minutes on the course. Confirm your time by WhatsApp before booking.
“Simple incredible experience with Apoema! From the first contact, the service was excellent: very attentive staff, polite and always willing to help. The quad ride was sensational, well organized and with full attention to safety, which left everything even more peaceful and fun. I highly recommend it and would definitely do it again!Auto-translated”
Fatur Gramado Turismo provides private transfers and sightseeing around Gramado, Canela, Nova Petrópolis, and nearby areas. Drivers such as Isaías, Fabiana, and Sadi handle hotel or airport pickups, wait while you visit each stop, and share restaurant and local sightseeing tips. Expect a quiet car ride, flexible timing, and service for your group alone.
“We hired a round trip Porto Alegre x Gramado. It's a nice trip. The driver met us on time and was very helpful. The drive was very smoothy and stable.”
You choose the stops and pace on this private Gramado and Canela tour with Fatur Turismo. With an air-conditioned vehicle, private transport, and guidance from Fabia, you can visit Lago Negro, Mini Mundo, crystal and chocolate workshops, churches, museums, and the Caracol Waterfall cable cars. Plan on four to eight hours, depending on your choices.
“A Fabia foi muito solicita e nos orientou os melhores locais e horários para participar de cada atividade que desejavamos, foi muito gosto e aproveitamos demais. Recomendo muito o serviço prestado!”
Build a private Gramado and Canela day around your interests with Lagio Turismo e Transporte. Your guide and driver, often Henri or Beto, connect Skyglass, Canela’s cable cars, Jolimont winery, Lago Negro, and Prawer chocolate in an 8 to 12-hour outing. Park tickets cost extra, but pickup and private transport are included.
“Hanri very helpful and professional notes a thousand. I recommend. Tours tops. Clarified all doubts and showed all sights of the cityAuto-translated”
Arrange a private one-way transfer between Porto Alegre or Caxias and Gramado or Canela. Your driver meets you in the airport landing hall, helps with the vehicle, and takes your group to the hotel. The ride lasts about 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes. Rodrigo Rocha is one named contact associated with the service.
“A fantastic experience! The driver was very skilled, the car was spotless, and the staff were incredibly hospitable.”
At Cristofoli Vinhos de Familia, a family winemaker or sommelier guides you through a technical tasting in Bento Gonçalves. Expect 60 mL pours of selected wines, bottled water, and stories tied to the family’s Veneto roots. The small setting, vineyard views, and personal service make this a good stop for wine lovers who prefer depth over a large commercial tour.
“Intimate place, beautiful! We were taken care of by family members.”
Travel from Gramado to Bento Gonçalves with Ricardo Lohmann, a CADASTUR guide who speaks English and helps match winery visits to your tastes. Expect vineyard photo stops, Italian immigration stories, optional tastings, and lunch at your own cost. The private vehicle gives your group of up to four a flexible day in Vale dos Vinhedos.
“Ricardo Lohmann is a superb tour guide. He is knowledgeable, engaging and warm with a great sense of humor. We enjoyed our tour of wineries in the Vale dos Vinhedos so much we hired him to guide us on the Caminhos de Pedra, the path and story of Italian immigrants in Rio Grande de Sul. We were eager to taste the renowned sparkling wines from the area, which we did to our delight at Casa Valduga. Ricardo also took us to Peculiare where we tasted varietals originally from the country of Georgia, a unique experience for us. We come from wine country - Washington State, USA, and have toured many…”
You’ll ride a quadricycle for one person on a guided 15km route through Canela’s hills, including Morro Pelado, Morro Dedão, and Morro Burned. Sven and Priscilla provide safety instruction, helmets, and protective glasses. Expect forest tracks, steep sections, photo stops, and a return to the starting point in about 90 minutes.
“I highly recommend this tour! It is very fun and the owner/guide Sven and his wife are such great people they speak multiple languages including English. Everything was done in a very professional manner and the guide made sure everyone was safe! We went on a rainy day but it was still really nice and we had a wonderful time! The guide also took some nice photos of us during the trip and sent them to us after which was really cool. Overall an amazing trip!”
Travel by air-conditioned car or SUV with Lucenio Volpato, the owner and local guide, on a private tour for up to four people. Choose wine routes, stone villages, Maria Fumaça, breweries, food stops or nearby Gramado and Canela. The schedule and stops can be adjusted to suit your group.
“It was a tour of some attractions of the Paths of Stone in Bento Gonçalves-RS, ending with a visit to the Sanctuary of Caravaggio in Farroupilha. Mr Lucenio who accompanied us passed important information and tips about the region, its hiRead moreAuto-translated”
Book a 2 to 3 hour regular transfer with Infinity Turismo between the Porto Alegre airport area and Gramado or Canela. A staff member meets you at the airport or hotel with a sign bearing your name, then accompanies you to your destination. The service costs $45.47 per person, uses mobile tickets, and may carry up to 46 people.
“Very punctual and helpful staff very kind and welcoming, thank you for the attention and still we won a lawn tour and cinnamon courtesy, made our return also team note a thousand.Auto-translated”
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