Pisco and wine tasting in Ica: Tacama Vineyard and distillery

Walk through centuries of Peruvian wine and pisco, from the original distillery to the modern pressing rooms

A guided pisco and wine tasting in Ica takes you through Tacama Vineyard, Peru's first vineyard dating to 1540, and the oldest distillery in the Americas, built in 1684. You'll taste green must pisco and wines while learning the history of grape cultivation in the hot Ica valley, with private transport and an official guide included. The tour runs three to four hours and visits on Tuesday through Sunday.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Canyon of the Lost1h · entry included
2. Tacama Vineyard1h · entry included

Pisco and wine tasting tour in Ica

• Learn history of oldest distillery
• Visit original 1684 winery facilities
• Tour modern distillery with quality standards
• Taste green must pisco from Portón
• Visit Peru's first vineyard and hacienda
• Learn vineyard history and production
• Taste piscos and wines at Bodega
• Discover artisanal pisco and wine making
• See traditional grape treading (Feb-Mar)
• Taste artisanal products offered

The experience

The tour starts at Tacama Vineyard, where you'll walk through the hacienda that Francisco de Carabantes planted with the first vines in Ica nearly 500 years ago. Your guide explains how the valley's heat and soil shaped the grapes, then you taste the pisco and wines the bodega produces. The vineyard sits in a landscape of terraced vines and canyon views, and the hacienda buildings themselves (the oldest in South America of their kind) are part of what you're seeing.

Next comes the distillery, where you walk the boulevard of eight pisco grape strains and move through the original 1684 facilities: the presses, the falcas (traditional storage vessels), and the modern distillery that now operates to the highest Peruvian standards. The contrast between the centuries-old methods and the current equipment shows how production has evolved. You finish with a tasting of the famous green must pisco from the Portón brand, a signature product of the operation.

Private transport picks you up and carries you between sites. The guide speaks English or Spanish. Children from age one can join. The tasting of alcoholic beverages is for adults only. If you visit in February or March, you may see the traditional grape treading happening in the facilities: a seasonal detail that changes what you witness that day.

What’s included

• Private transport between sites.
• official guide in English or Spanish.
• entry to Tacama Vineyard.
• tastings of pisco and wine at both the vineyard and the distillery.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 13:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (6 to 80 years) · Child (1 to 5 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight 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.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 27

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyNot recommended during pregnancyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Visitemos Perú

Is this one for you?The tour moves between two sites over three to four hours with walking through vineyards and production facilities, so it suits travelers comfortable with a moderate pace and interested in how pisco and wine are actually made rather than a quick stop at one location.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 5 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Tacama Vineyard and why does it matter for Peruvian wine?

Tacama is Peru's first vineyard, planted in 1540 by Francisco de Carabantes, a Spanish pioneer who brought vines to the Ica valley. The hacienda is the oldest of its kind in South America, and the vineyard still produces pisco and wine using both traditional and modern methods.

What do I actually taste on this tour?

You taste pisco and wines from Tacama Vineyard and the distillery, including the famous green must pisco from the Portón brand. The tastings happen at both locations as part of the guided experience.

How long does the tour take and what's included in the price?

The tour runs three to four hours and includes private transport to both sites, an official guide in English or Spanish, and entry to Tacama Vineyard. The distillery visit is part of the itinerary. A separate tourist ticket to Tacama costs 25 soles per person if you want additional access.

What happens if I visit in February or March?

If you visit during the grape harvest in February or March, you may see the traditional grape treading taking place at the facilities: a seasonal activity that shows how the grapes are processed by hand.