Bento Gonçalves Italian Immigration Tour

On this tour of Italian immigration, we will explore the cultural heritage and history left by Italian migrants in Rio Grande do Sul and their descendants.

Bento Gonçalves Italian Immigration Tour

The tour begins with a pickup at your hotel in Bento Gonçalves at 8:30 am. We will walk along the historic Caminho de Pedra to learn about the culture and traditions of Italian immigrants. We will visit the old Cantina Strapazzón house, a filming location for many movies and soap operas.

Bento Gonçalves serves as an open-air museum that preserves the traditions of Italian immigrants. We will start our culinary exploration at the Casa do Tomate, a house of Italian settlers with a focus on tomato production.

Next, we will visit the Casa das Massas e do Artesanato, a handmade pasta factory, known for its tortellini, capelettis, and biscuits.

We will then explore the impact of Italians on the Brazilian textile industry at the Casa de Tecelagem and Malhas G'Dom shops. The cultural experience continues with a visit to the Michele Carraro and Aurora wine estates, including a wine tasting.

At midday, we will enjoy an Italian lunch featuring typical dishes such as pasta, risotto, chicken, and polenta.

The tour concludes with a drop-off at your hotel at 4:30 pm.

Hotel Pickup

The tour includes pickup from hotels in central Bento Gonçalves. If your hotel is located elsewhere, we will contact you to arrange an alternative pickup point.