Santiago: Main Chilean Wineries Private Half-Day Tours

The Santiago: Main Chilean Wineries Private Half-Day Tours offers an immersive exploration of Chile’s renowned wine country. Priced at $290 per person, this 5-hour journey takes visitors to four prestigious wineries, including iconic names like Santa Rita and Concha y Toro. Guests can expect guided tours of vineyards and wine cellars, exquisite tastings, and a delightful local lunch. With convenient hotel pickup and a flexible cancellation policy, this private tour ensures a personalized experience. What makes this excursion truly remarkable, however, is the opportunity to uncover the rich winemaking heritage that has shaped Chile’s global reputation.

This experience made our list of the 25 Best Tours In Santiago Chile.

Key Points

• Explore four renowned Chilean wineries, including Santa Rita, Concha y Toro, Undurraga, and Cousino Macul, on a private half-day tour from Santiago.
• Enjoy the rich winemaking traditions of Chile, with guided tours of vineyards, wine cellars, and grape variety gardens.
• Enjoy a local lunch and wine tastings as part of the comprehensive tour experience, which includes hotel pickup and drop-off.
• The tour is priced at $290 per person and offers a flexible cancellation policy, allowing for a full refund if cancelled 24 hours in advance.
• The tour is not suitable for individuals with mobility impairments or wheelchair users, and comfortable shoes and clothing are recommended.

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Tour Overview and Pricing

The private half-day tours from Santiago offer an immersive journey into Chile’s renowned wine industry, priced at $290.00 per person.

The tours last 5 hours and provide a flexible cancellation policy, allowing for a full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours in advance. Customers can also opt for a convenient "Reserve now & pay later" option.

This private tour is exclusively for your group, ensuring a personalized experience as you visit one of four famous wineries – Santa Rita, Concha y Toro, Undurraga, or Cousino Macul.

Included in the tour are wine tastings and a local lunch, with pickup and drop-off from centrally located hotels in Santiago.

Experience and Highlights

This private tour offers an immersive experience, allowing travelers to learn about Chile’s renowned wine industry with the guidance of a local expert. The tour includes wine tastings at one of four famous wineries – Santa Rita, Concha y Toro, Undurraga, or Cousino Macul. Guests can explore the wineries’ grape variety gardens, vineyards, and wine cellars, while discovering the unique history and winemaking processes of each estate. A local lunch is also provided, allowing visitors to savor the flavors of Chilean cuisine. With pickup and drop-off from centrally located hotels, this tour seamlessly blends education, tasting, and sightseeing for an unforgettable half-day adventure.

Winery	Highlights
Santa Rita	135+ years of winemaking tradition, guided tour through grape variety garden and vineyards
Undurraga	130+ years of experience, explore wine cellars and vineyards, learn about soils and grape varieties
Concha y Toro	Visit historic gardens and vineyards, discover 26 grape varieties, explore Old Pirque vineyard and Casillero del Diablo
Cousino Macul	One of Chile’s oldest wineries, explore traditional winemaking processes and architecture

Wineries and Activities

Among the four renowned wineries featured on this tour, each offers a distinct and immersive experience for visitors.

At Santa Rita, you’ll learn about the winery’s 135-year-old winemaking legacy as you explore its grape variety garden and vineyards.

Undurraga’s 130+ years of expertise are showcased through its wine cellar and vineyard tours, where you’ll explore the region’s soils and grape varieties.

Concha y Toro invites you to discover its historic gardens, 26 grape varieties, and the iconic Casillero del Diablo.

Transportation and Logistics

On this tour, you’ll be picked up from your centrally located hotel in Santiago and taken on a scenic drive to the wineries.

Your knowledgeable guide will be available throughout the tour to provide commentary in Spanish, English, or Portuguese.

The tour isn’t suitable for those with mobility impairments or wheelchair users, so comfortable shoes and clothes are recommended.

The tour operates rain or shine, except in extreme weather conditions.

At the end of the day, you’ll be dropped back off at your hotel, having experienced Chile’s rich winemaking heritage and had the chance to taste some of the country’s finest vintages.

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Suitability and Recommendations

The tour is not suitable for all travelers. Individuals with mobility impairments or in wheelchairs may find the tour challenging, as it involves walking through vineyards and exploring winery facilities. Plus, the tour operates rain or shine, so participants should come prepared with appropriate clothing and footwear.

To help travelers determine if the tour is a good fit, the following table outlines the key suitability factors:

Suitability Factor	Suitable	Not Suitable
Mobility Impairments		✓
Wheelchair Users		✓
Extreme Weather Conditions	✓
Comfortable Shoes and Clothes	✓

Customer Feedback and Ratings

Travelers have consistently praised the Santiago: Main Chilean Wineries Tour, with an overall rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 8 reviews.

Reviewers gave the tour guide a perfect 5/5 score, highlighting their expertise and engaging commentary. The transportation also earned a 5/5 rating, with visitors appreciating the comfortable and reliable pickup and drop-off service.

Tourists from the UK, Canada, and the US lauded the tour’s value for money, deeming it an excellent way to explore Chile’s renowned wineries.

The positive feedback underscores the tour’s ability to provide a memorable and enriching wine experience for visitors to Santiago.

Booking and Cancellation Policy

Customers can book the Santiago: Main Chilean Wineries Tour with a convenient reserve now and pay later option. The tour is priced at $290.00 per person for the private half-day experience.

Travelers can easily cancel their reservation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, providing flexibility. The tour duration is 5 hours, and it includes pickup and drop-off from centrally located hotels in Santiago.

With the free cancellation policy and the reserve now and pay later option, customers can secure their spot with confidence and adjust their plans if needed.

Winery Tour Itinerary

On the Santiago: Main Chilean Wineries Tour, guests embark on an immersive journey through Chile’s renowned wine country. The tour showcases four of the region’s most prestigious wineries, each offering a unique experience. Visitors explore the vineyards, learn about the winemaking process, and indulge in tastings of the finest vintages. The itinerary is tailored to provide a comprehensive understanding of the industry, from the historic Santa Rita to the traditional Cousiño Macul. Throughout the tour, knowledgeable guides share their expertise, ensuring guests leave with a deeper appreciation for Chile’s rich winemaking heritage.

Winery	Key Features
Santa Rita	135+ years of tradition, grape variety garden, vineyards
Undurraga	130+ years, wine cellars, vineyards, soil and grape varieties
Concha y Toro	Historic gardens, 26 grape varieties, Casillero del Diablo
Cousiño Macul	Oldest winery, traditional winemaking, architecture

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Children and Minors Allowed to Participate in the Tours?

The tour information does not specify whether children and minors are allowed to participate. It’s best to contact the tour operator to inquire about their policy on including minors in the wine tasting tour.

Can I Bring My Own Wine Home From the Wineries?

Yes, customers can typically bring wine home from the wineries visited on this tour. The tour includes wine tastings, and participants are usually allowed to purchase bottles to take with them after the tasting.

How Much Time Is Spent at Each Winery During the Tour?

The tour typically spends about 1.5-2 hours at each winery, allowing visitors to explore the grounds, learn about the winemaking process, and enjoy tastings. The exact time spent at each location may vary depending on the itinerary.

Are There Any Discounts or Group Rates Available?

There are no group discounts mentioned in the tour overview, but the company offers a "Reserve now & pay later" option. Pricing is $290 per person for the private half-day tour, regardless of group size.

Can I Customize the Winery Selection for the Tour?

Yes, you can customize the winery selection for the tour. The tour provider offers flexibility to visit the wineries of your choice from the four options – Santa Rita, Undurraga, Concha y Toro, and Cousino Macul.

The Sum Up

The Santiago: Main Chilean Wineries Private Half-Day Tours offer an immersive and exclusive experience for wine enthusiasts. Exploring renowned wineries, visitors can explore Chile’s winemaking heritage through guided tours, tastings, and a local lunch. With convenient transportation, flexible policies, and high customer ratings, this private tour provides a personalized and enriching way to discover the essence of Chile’s renowned wine country.

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