Top Serra Gaucha Sightseeing Tours

Located in a region of rare beauty, between mountains and valleys, in the municipality of Canela/RS, the place presents a rich and diverse fauna and flora and promises to surprise the public with a modern tourist equipment – the Aéreos Bondinhos. It is 840 meters of suspended route where visitors will be able to contemplate the beautiful landscapes and see from close and high the Cascata do Caracol in 3 different stations. The parks are equipped with Swiss Rowema technology, the same technology used in the Swiss Alps and which is a reference in quality, comfort and safety. Each of the cabins has a capacity for up to 08 seated people, offering safety and providing a beautiful panoramic view of the venue. Visitors who access the park and buy the ticket will find one of the most stunning views of Brazil, the Cascata do Caracol. For a good enjoyment of the tour, it is recommended to stay between 1h and 1h30.

Inspired by the big cities, Bustour offers a circular panoramic tourist transport service in Gramado and Canela, with a hop-on hop-off system in two-story buses. The ticket allows unlimited boarding and landing from Thursday to Tuesday from 9:00 to 5:30 p.m. in more than 25 stops and 40 attractions. The Bustour is pet friendly, affordable, has monitoring, audio-guide and a Club of Advantages. During cold or rainy days, the vehicle cover is closed. Transportation to and from the hotels is not included, but there are stops near many of them

Test your head for heights while admiring the views of the Vale de Ferradura with tickets to the Skyglass Canela platform. Prebooking your admission means you won’t miss out at this popular attraction. After walking on the glass platform, ride the Abusado, a thrilling chair ride that hangs beneath the platform, and learn more about the area’s history with admission to the onsite Ferro Passar Museum.

Experience the thrill of “walking on air” at Skyglass Canela, which towers 1,200 feet (360 meters) above the Ferradura Valley. Enjoy unparalleled views of the surrounding area, and if you are there later in the day, catch a stunning sunset. Your ticket also grants you access to the Iron Museum, where you can learn about the history and evolution of the great resource.

Discover the main tourist attractions of Gramado and Canela with all the privacy and comfort. Through a 9-hour private tour, you will be able to discover the most visited tourist attractions in Gramado. An expert guide will guide your family in a safe and exclusive way. The first point we take our clients to is Lago Negro, ideal for taking photos and enjoying the beauty. The second park is called Bondinhos Aéreos, this park is characterized by enjoying nature and especially the view of the Caracol waterfall. The third point is Castelinho do Caracol, a century-old house of a German family, where the family's collections and furniture have been kept open to this day for visitors. The fourth place we take is the traditional steakhouse Garfo e Bombacha. A typical Gaucho steakhouse, bringing all the essence and culture of the people. The fifth stopping point is the Stone Cathedral, in the center of Canela. Anyway, you will love this unique experience in Serra Gaúcha.

Discover the highlights of Canela and Gramado on a hop-on hop-off bus tour with audio guides in Portuguese, Spanish, and English. Choose a 1-, 2-, or 3-day pass and explore the Brazilian cities your own way with the freedom to board and disembark where and when you wish and focus on the attractions that interest you the most.

The Cathedral of Nossa Senhora de Lourdes or the Catedral de Pedra; is a Catholic church located in the city of Canela, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, in southern Brazil. It is considered a major tourist attraction of the so-called Serra Gaúcha. Its characteristic style is English Gothic. The church has a 65 meter high tower and a 12-bell carillon made of cast bronze, Made by Giacomo Crespi from Italy. Inside, there are three panels made up of canvases painted by the artist Marciano Schmitz, representing "Apparition of the Virgin", "Allegory of Angels" and "The Annunciation". The Via Sacra paintings were made by Pablo Herrera, a Uruguayan sculptor and restorer of Sacred Art. Wood and clay were used, with the bottom full of paintings with images superimposed on the clay.

Vale dos Vinhedos's biggest names handle heavy bus-tour traffic, while smaller family operations—many tracing back to 19th-century Italian immigrants—offer a different kind of visit, often with the winemaker showing you the cellar themselves. Head out from Bento Gonçalves with a driver-guide who knows the producers personally, and customizes the route and stops to suit your preferences.

Vale dos Vinhedos's grape harvest runs for a short window each Brazilian summer, with the wineries opening their fields to visitors who want to participate rather than just taste. From Bento Gonçalves, go straight to the harvest itself—picking grapes and pressing them by foot, while listening to Italian songs traditional to the immigrant communities that founded the vineyards.