Gramado Christmas lights bus tour: Illuminated downtown

See both cities' Christmas lights in one evening from a fully lit bus

The Illumination Bus Tour is a one-hour panoramic ride through the Christmas-decorated downtowns of Gramado and Canela aboard a bus lit for the season, with a live Portuguese-speaking guide, Christmas music, and three artistic interventions along the route. You meet at Avenida das Hortênsias in Gramado at 8pm and make your own way to the departure point. The tour does not include hotel pickup or food.

Step-by-step itinerary

Panoramic Christmas lights tour

• Tour Gramado downtown sights
• Enjoy Christmas music soundtrack
• Tour Canela downtown sights
• Enjoy Christmas music soundtrack

The experience

Gramado and Canela transform during the Christmas season into a display of lights and decorations that draws visitors from across the region. This tour strings both cities together in a single evening: you board the illuminated Bustour at 8pm in downtown Gramado and ride through the lit streets of the center, then move on to Canela's downtown for the same panoramic view. The bus itself is part of the spectacle, fully decorated for the season, and a live guide narrates in Portuguese as you pass the illuminated sights.

The route includes three artistic interventions staged along the way, and a Christmas music soundtrack plays throughout to anchor the mood. Because the tour runs at night when the decorations are lit, the timing is fixed: you see the lights as they're meant to be seen. The whole experience lasts about an hour from start to finish, so it fits into an evening without consuming your whole night in Gramado.

You'll need to get yourself to the meeting point at Avenida das Hortênsias, 1845 (Vila Suíça) in Gramado by 8pm. The tour does not arrange hotel pickup. The bus departs on schedule, so arriving early matters. Children from age 6 can join, and the bus is wheelchair accessible throughout, though all areas of the route are also accessible for those who prefer to stay on board.

What’s included

• Panoramic bus tour through downtown Gramado and downtown Canela.
• live guide in Portuguese.
• Christmas music soundtrack throughout the ride.
• three artistic performances staged along the route.
• fully illuminated Bustour decorated for the season.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 20:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 50

Live guidePortuguese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Gray Line Brazil

Is this one for you?Book this if you understand Portuguese and want to see both cities' Christmas displays in one evening outing. Choose another tour if you prefer English narration or more flexibility with timing.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 12 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What language does the guide speak on this tour?

The guide speaks Portuguese throughout the tour, so you'll hear the commentary and narration in Portuguese as you ride through the decorated streets.

Does the bus pick me up from my hotel?

No, this tour does not include roundtrip hotel pickup. You'll need to make your own way to the meeting point at Avenida das Hortênsias, 1845 in Gramado by 8pm for the departure.

What time does the Christmas lights tour leave Gramado?

The tour departs at 8pm sharp from the meeting point in downtown Gramado. Arrive early to board. Passengers not present at departure time are not eligible for refunds or rescheduling.

What happens if there's bad weather on the tour date?

The tour may be cancelled or the itinerary may change due to weather conditions or other circumstances beyond the operator's control. You'll be notified of any changes.

Is the bus accessible for wheelchairs?

Yes, the bus is fully wheelchair accessible, and all areas and surfaces along the route are accessible as well. Public transportation options are also available near the meeting point.