Colonia Winery Visit & Asado Lunch
Leave the cobblestones of Colonia del Sacramento behind for a relaxed drive through the Uruguayan countryside to a boutique family winery. Walk the vineyards with your guide, taste premium wines and sit down to a traditional asado, Uruguay’s way of cooking over the fire. Prefer something lighter? Swap the lunch for a picada of local cheeses and cold cuts.
5 to 6 hours · Private tour · Boutique winery + asado lunch · Pickup at Colonia port or your hotel · From USD 178 per person, or USD 145 with a cheese and cold cuts picada (minimum 2 guests)
Why Visit a Winery Near Colonia
Colonia is Uruguay’s oldest wine region. Basque, Italian and Spanish immigrant families planted vines here more than a century ago, and many wineries are still small, family-run and welcoming, with the owners themselves pouring the wine.
The climate is mild and maritime, shaped by the Río de la Plata, which gives fresh, elegant wines. Tannat, the country’s signature red, is the star, alongside Merlot, Albariño and Chardonnay.
Your Day
Morning: Pickup at Colonia Port or Your Hotel
Your guide meets you at the ferry port or your hotel in Colonia del Sacramento. Arriving from Buenos Aires? The ferry takes about 1 hour 15 minutes, so this tour fits easily into a day trip.
Through the Countryside
A short, scenic drive through farmland and vineyards takes you to the winery.
Vineyard and Winery Visit
A private guided visit through the vines and the cellar, in laid-back Uruguayan style. The owner is a friend of ours, so expect to feel at home.
Premium Tasting and Asado Lunch
Taste three premium wines, then sit down to a traditional asado paired with the winery’s wines. Food and wine are plentiful: this is a real local experience.
Option: Cheese and Cold Cuts Picada
Short on time, or not in the mood for a full lunch? Enjoy the tasting with a picada of local cheeses and cold cuts instead of the asado. This version takes about 4 hours and costs USD 145 per person.
Return to Colonia
We drive you back to the port or your hotel, with time to enjoy the historic quarter or catch your ferry.
The Winery
We visit a boutique, family-run winery in the Colonia countryside, where you’ll meet the people who make the wine.
New to Colonia? Combine the winery with our Colonia del Sacramento Historic Quarter & City Tour for a full day.
What’s Included
- Private transportation from Colonia port or your hotel
- Bilingual guide
- Winery visit fees
- Tasting of three premium wines, paired with appetizers
- Traditional asado lunch with wine, or a picada of cheeses and cold cuts
Not included: gratuities and ferry tickets from Buenos Aires.
Colonia Wine Tour FAQ
Can I do this tour as a day trip from Buenos Aires?
Yes. Take a morning ferry to Colonia (about 1 hour 15 minutes), and we’ll meet you at the port. You’ll be back in time for an afternoon or evening ferry.
How much does the tour cost?
USD 178 per person with the asado lunch, or USD 145 per person with a cheese and cold cuts picada, with a minimum of 2 guests.
How long is the tour?
About 5 to 6 hours with the asado lunch, or about 4 hours with the picada.
Can we skip the full lunch?
Yes. Choose a picada of local cheeses and cold cuts with your tasting instead of the asado: about 4 hours and USD 145 per person. Just tell us when you book.
Is this a private tour?
Yes. You’ll have your own vehicle and guide.
What wine is Uruguay known for?
Tannat, a structured red with dark fruit and a long finish. Read more in our guide to Uruguay’s wine regions.
More Tours in Uruguay & Buenos Aires
- Colonia del Sacramento Historic Quarter & City Tour, from USD 115 per person
- Montevideo: Winery Visit & Lunch, from USD 179 per person
- Montevideo: Private City Tour, from USD 115 per person
- Buenos Aires Tours, city, tango and gaucho experiences
See all our Uruguay wine tours.
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