Montevideo Winery Visit & Lunch
Just outside Montevideo, in the rolling countryside of Canelones, family wineries have been making wine for generations. Leave the city with your private guide, meet the owners and winemakers of a boutique winery, taste Uruguay’s famous Tannat and sit down to a gourmet lunch paired with their wines.
5 to 6 hours · Private tour · Boutique winery + paired lunch · Pickup at your hotel or the Montevideo cruise port · From USD 179 per person (minimum 2 guests)
Why Visit the Wineries Near Montevideo
Most of Uruguay’s vineyards are in Canelones, the department next to Montevideo, so you can be among the vines in well under an hour. Many wineries here were founded by Italian and Basque immigrant families, and they’re still run by their descendants.
The maritime climate, shaped by the Río de la Plata and the Atlantic, softens Tannat, the country’s signature grape, into a structured but approachable red. Albariño, Merlot and Marselan are well worth tasting too.
Your Day
Pickup at Your Hotel or the Cruise Port
Your bilingual guide picks you up in Montevideo, at your hotel or right at the cruise terminal. We set the schedule around you, so it works perfectly as a shore excursion.
Into Canelones Wine Country
A short drive takes you from the city into vineyards and farmland.
Meet the Winemakers
Visit the vineyards and cellar of a boutique, family-run winery and meet the people who make the wine, face to face.
Tannat Tasting and Gourmet Lunch
Taste the winery’s wines, including its Tannat, then enjoy a gourmet lunch paired with the wines.
Back to Montevideo
We drive you back to your hotel or the port, in plenty of time for your ship.
The Winery
We visit one boutique, family-run winery, so the day feels unhurried and personal, and you have time to talk with the people who make the wine.
New to Montevideo? Combine the winery with our Montevideo private city tour.
What’s Included
- Private transportation from your hotel or the cruise port
- Bilingual guide
- All winery fees
- Wine tasting
- Gourmet lunch paired with wines
Not included: gratuities.
Montevideo Wine Tour FAQ
Is this a good shore excursion?
Yes. We pick you up at the Montevideo cruise port, set the schedule around your ship’s times and bring you back with time to spare.
How long is the tour?
About 5 to 6 hours, including lunch.
How much does the tour cost?
From USD 179 per person, with a minimum of 2 guests.
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 Tannat, Uruguay’s icon wine.
More Tours in Uruguay
- Montevideo: Private City Tour, from USD 115 per person
- Colonia Winery Visit & Asado Lunch, from USD 178 per person
- Colonia del Sacramento Historic Quarter & City Tour, from USD 115 per person
See all our Uruguay wine tours.
Ready to Taste Tannat in Uruguay?
Check availability and book online, or write to us with your dates.