Bouza Winery Montevideo: Guided tasting and lunch

Taste wines in a family winery 15 minutes from the city center, then sit down to a three-course lunch.

Bouza Winery lunch is a half-day activity in Melilla, just outside Montevideo, combining a guided winery tour with wine tastings and a three-course meal. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with a local guide who speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese. The winery sits in open countryside and serves regional and international dishes with a strong Uruguayan and Spanish influence.

Step-by-step itinerary

Winery visit and lunch experience

• Travel from hotel to Bouza Winery
• Guided winery tour
• Wine tasting in classic car garage
• Enjoy 3-step lunch with wine
• Return transport to hotel

The experience

Bouza Winery sits 15 minutes from central Montevideo in Melilla, a rural setting where the family-run operation focuses on small-scale winemaking. A driver picks you up from your hotel and brings you to the winery, where a local guide leads a 40-minute tour of the property. The winery has a classic car garage where tastings happen, and a restaurant where you can taste wines alongside the meal.

Lunch is a three-course menu (an appetizer, main course and dessert) with three options at each step, so you choose what suits you. Wine, water, coffee and tea come with the meal. The whole experience runs four to five hours from pickup to return, giving you time to move through the winery without rushing and settle into the meal without feeling hurried.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• guided tour of the winery lasting approximately 40 minutes.
• three-course lunch menu with three options at each step.
• wine, water, coffee and tea with the meal.
• local guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (10 to 90 years) · Child (3 to 9 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years)

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Inver Transporte y Paseos

Is this one for you?The winery operates as a shared group experience with a fixed itinerary, so you move through the tour and lunch at the same pace as other guests. This works well if you want structure and don't mind a small group, but if you prefer a private experience or a flexible schedule, you'd want to look for a different option.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 9 years); Infant (1 to 2 years).

How far is Bouza Winery from central Montevideo?

Bouza Winery is located in Melilla, approximately 15 minutes from the center of Montevideo.

What does the guided tour of the winery cover?

The guided tour lasts about 40 minutes and takes you through the winery's operations, showing how the family applies small-scale production methods from vineyard to glass.

What's included in the lunch menu?

The Menu 3 Pasos includes one appetizer, one main course and one dessert, with three options to choose from at each step. Wine, water, coffee and tea are served with the meal.

Is transportation from my hotel included?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included in the activity, with an air-conditioned vehicle and driver provided.