Vale dos Vinhedos: wine tasting tours in Bento Gonçalves
The easiest way to do a Vale dos Vinhedos wine tour is a full-day trip from Gramado or Bento Gonçalves: the Casa Valduga route with lunch costs €195, the wine, lunch and quad bike day €321 (5.0/5) and the Caminhos de Pedra tour with 2 wineries from Bento €174 (5.0/5). The catalogue lists 19 wine activities in the region, from €24 with a median price of €230.
Prices, ratings and review counts updated on November 9, 2026 from the GetYourGuide catalogue. Tours Brasil is a GetYourGuide affiliate: booking through our links costs you the same and we earn a small commission.
The Vale dos Vinhedos, between Bento Gonçalves, Garibaldi and Monte Belo do Sul, is Brazil’s best-known wine valley and the first with a Denomination of Origin. Italian immigrants settled it in the late 19th century; today it mixes family wineries, big sparkling-wine houses and hearty Italian food. Note that many tours are new: only 7 of the 19 have reviews. All data comes from the Tours Brasil list of things to do in Gramado and Southern Brazil.
The 10 best Vale dos Vinhedos wine tours
- From Gramado: Vale dos Vinhedos with wine, lunch and quad bike — €321, 5.0/5 from 2 reviews, 12 hours.
- From Porto Alegre: private wine tour to Bento and the valley — €256 per group, 5.0/5 from 2 reviews, 10 hours. Best if you fly into Porto Alegre as a group.
- From Gramado: Vale dos Vinhedos with Casa Valduga and lunch — €195, 12 hours. The cheapest valley-specific tour; no reviews yet.
- From Gramado: Vale dos Vinhedos, wines and Italian lunch — €230, 12 hours.
- From Gramado: wine route with lunch and tastings — €295, 12 hours.
- From Bento Gonçalves: Caminhos de Pedra, lunch and 2 wineries — €174, 5.0/5 from 1 review, 12 hours. Stone houses built by Italian settlers.
- From Bento Gonçalves: vineyard lunch and sunset — €260, 12 hours.
- From Gramado: classic Bento Gonçalves tour with lunch — €190, 12 hours.
- From Gramado: Italian culture and wine with a train ride — €187, 5.0/5 from 1 review, with pickup.
- Canela/Gramado: wineries, wine train and Italian park — €100, 3.1/5 from 10 reviews, with pickup. The cheapest and most reviewed, but poorly rated.
Also available: Flores da Cunha wine routes (€291–337), and near Curitiba in Paraná state, the São José dos Pinhais wine route for €24.
Quick comparison: price, rating and duration
| Activity | From | Rating | Reviews | Duration | Spanish guide | Pickup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vale dos Vinhedos with Casa Valduga | €195 | — | — | 12 h | Yes | No |
| Vale dos Vinhedos and Italian lunch | €230 | — | — | 12 h | Yes | No |
| Vale dos Vinhedos with wine, lunch and quad | €321 | 5/5 | 2 | 12 h | Yes | No |
| Private tour from Porto Alegre | €256 (group) | 5/5 | 2 | 10 h | Yes | No |
| Caminhos de Pedra from Bento | €174 | 5/5 | 1 | 12 h | Yes | No |
| Classic Bento tour from Gramado | €190 | — | — | 12 h | Yes | No |
| Italian culture and wine by train | €187 | 5/5 | 1 | 12 h | No | Yes |
| Wineries, wine train and Italian park | €100 | 3.1/5 | 10 | 12 h | No | Yes |
Gramado & Southern Brazil10 h
Desde Porto Alegre: tour vinícola privado a Bento y Vale
Spanish
5.0 (2) from · group€256
New
Gramado & Southern Brazil5 d
Tour de 5 días: Gramado, cañones y Vale dos Vinhedos
Pickup
from · group€2,223
Gramado & Southern Brazil12 h
Canela/Gramado: bodegas del sur, tren del vino y parque italiano
Pickup
3.1 (10) from€100
Gramado & Southern Brazil12 h
Desde Gramado: tour de cultura italiana y vino con viaje en tren
Pickup
5.0 (1) from€187
Gramado & Southern Brazil6 h
São José dos Pinhais: Tour guiado por la Ruta del Vino
Pickup
5.0 (1) from€24
Gramado & Southern Brazil12 h
Desde Gramado: Vale dos Vinhedos con vino, almuerzo y quad
Spanish
5.0 (2) from€321
Which wine tour should you choose?
Staying in Gramado
Most tours start here, about 2 hours by road from Bento Gonçalves. The Casa Valduga tour (€195) is the best-priced valley option; the quad bike day (€321) is the most original. For everything else in the mountains, see our guide to things to do in Gramado.
Staying in Bento Gonçalves
You are already in wine country. Pick the Caminhos de Pedra route (€174) or the vineyard lunch and sunset (€260).
Flying into Porto Alegre
The private tour from Porto Alegre costs €256 per group for 10 hours, cheaper per head than individual tours for 3 or 4 people.
3-day Gramado and wine country itinerary
Day 1: explore Gramado and Canela on your own: Rua Coberta, Lago Negro and the Caracol waterfall. No wine activities.
Day 2: 12-hour Vale dos Vinhedos tour with Casa Valduga and lunch (€195).
Day 3: Caminhos de Pedra with lunch and 2 wineries from Gramado (€183).
That is €378 per person for two wine days. Budget: one day on the wine train tour (€100). Premium: swap day 2 for the quad bike tour and the total rises to €504.
How much does a Vale dos Vinhedos tour cost?
- Budget wine train trip: €100 from Gramado or Canela.
- Full-day valley tours from Gramado: €195–321 with lunch.
- Routes from Bento Gonçalves: €174–330.
- Private tour from Porto Alegre: €256 per group.
- Multi-day trip: €2,223 per group for 5 days.
The median wine activity costs €230, well above the Gramado and Southern Brazil median of €137.5, because almost every tour is a full day with lunch and tastings included.
Plan your trip
Getting there: Porto Alegre airport is about 2 hours by road from Bento Gonçalves; Gramado is 2 hours from both. Getting around: wineries are spread along rural roads, and Brazil has zero tolerance for drink-driving, so book a tour or a driver. When to go: the January–March harvest is the liveliest season; June to August is cold and peak season in Gramado; spring and autumn are calm and pleasant.
Where to stay: Gramado for the widest choice of hotels and restaurants, Bento Gonçalves to be inside wine country, or a guesthouse in the valley itself to sleep among the vines.
Practical tips
- Never drive after tastings: Brazil’s drink-driving limit is zero.
- Only 7 of the 19 wine tours have reviews; when in doubt, pick one already rated 5.0/5.
- 14 of the 19 tours list a Spanish-speaking guide; ask about English when booking.
- Full-day tours include lunch, so plan a light dinner.
- Pack warm layers in winter: the Serra Gaúcha is one of Brazil’s coldest regions.
FAQ
Where is the Vale dos Vinhedos?
In the Serra Gaúcha, Rio Grande do Sul, between Bento Gonçalves, Garibaldi and Monte Belo do Sul, about 2 hours by road from Gramado and Porto Alegre.
Can I visit from Gramado in a day?
Yes. Most tours leave from Gramado, last 12 hours and include lunch; the cheapest valley-specific tour costs €195.
How much does a Vale dos Vinhedos wine tour cost?
€195–321 per person from Gramado, or €100 for the budget wine train trip. The median wine activity costs €230.
What is the best-rated wine tour?
Several score 5.0/5 from a handful of reviews, including the wine, lunch and quad day (€321) and the private tour from Porto Alegre (€256 per group).
When is the best time to visit?
The January–March harvest for the festive atmosphere; tastings run all year with fewer crowds.
Do I need a visa for Brazil?
Since 10 April 2025, US, Canadian and Australian citizens need an e-visa to visit Brazil. UK and EU passport holders do not need a visa for tourist stays of up to 90 days. Always check the official Brazilian consulate website before travelling.
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