San Antonio to Valparaíso & Viña del Mar Wine Tasting Tour

Coastal murals, a funicular ride, world-class wines, and the airport: one private day that holds it all

A private eight-hour tour from San Antonio Port to Santiago Airport, stopping in Valparaíso and Viña del Mar before a winery tasting in Casablanca Valley. Your bilingual guide meets you at the pier, leads you through UNESCO streets and a historic funicular, takes you to Pablo Neruda's house-museum and the Flower Clock, then into wine country for a tasting before dropping you at your departure terminal.

Step-by-step itinerary

Coastal tour from San Antonio to Santiago

• Meet guide at San Antonio pier
• Travel along coast to Valparaíso
• Explore Valparaíso murals and funicular
• Visit Pablo Neruda’s house La Sebastiana
• Continue to Viña del Mar
• See Flower Clock and Quinta Vergara Park
• Enjoy lunch at seaside restaurant
• Stop at Casablanca Valley winery for tasting
• Transfer to Santiago Airport

The Experience

Your guide is waiting at San Antonio pier with a personalized sign when you step off the ship. The drive to Valparaíso takes about an hour along the Pacific coast, giving you time to settle in and hear how the day will unfold. Valparaíso itself is the kind of place where the streets don't run straight—they climb. You'll walk the narrow lanes between the colorful buildings, stop at viewpoints where the city spreads below you, and ride one of the historic funiculars that locals still use to get up and down the hills. La Sebastiana, Pablo Neruda's house-museum, sits on one of those hills, filled with the poet's art and objects collected from his travels, with windows that frame the ocean he wrote about.

From there, the route continues to Viña del Mar, the "Garden City" along the coast. You'll see the Flower Clock in the central plaza, walk through Quinta Vergara Park with its palms and sculptures, and pass the Moai statue brought from Easter Island. This is where you stop for lunch at a seaside restaurant—your choice, your cost, but your guide will recommend places locals eat. The pace here is yours; there's no rushing through a checklist.

On the way to Santiago, the tour turns inland into the Casablanca Valley. A boutique winery is waiting for a guided tasting where you'll learn how the valley's coastal climate and elevation create the conditions for premium Chilean wines. You'll taste several, hear how they're made, and understand why this region matters. After roughly fifty minutes more, you arrive at Santiago Airport. Your driver helps with luggage and drops you at your departure terminal—the end of a day that moved from the pier to the mountains to the vines without you arranging any of it.

What’s included

• Private transportation and a professional bilingual guide throughout the day.
• entry to La Sebastiana, Pablo Neruda's house-museum.
• a ride on a historic Valparaíso funicular.
• a guided wine tasting at a boutique winery in Casablanca Valley.
• and drop-off at Santiago Airport with luggage assistance.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availableNot for back problems

Operated by Anclatourchile

Is this one for you?Pick this if you're flying out the same day: your guide meets you at the port and ends at the airport, covering Valparaíso and Viña del Mar without backtracking, so you maximize three regions in eight hours.

Top questions

What exactly happens when I arrive at San Antonio pier?

Your private guide will be waiting at the pier with a personalized sign to greet you. After you board the vehicle, you'll head along the Chilean coast toward Valparaíso, about an hour away, with views of the Pacific and rolling coastal hills during the drive.

Do I have to walk a lot in Valparaíso?

Valparaíso's streets are steep and narrow, so you'll stroll through neighborhoods and stop at viewpoints, but the funicular ride is included—you don't climb the hills on foot. La Sebastiana, Neruda's house-museum, involves some stairs inside, though the views from it are part of the experience.

Is lunch included, and where do we eat?

Lunch is not included in the tour price, but your guide will recommend seaside restaurants in Viña del Mar where you can eat at your own pace and cost. You choose the place and the time.

What happens at the winery in Casablanca Valley?

You'll visit a boutique winery for a guided tasting experience where you learn about the valley's coastal climate and ancient Chilean winemaking techniques while sampling premium wines. The tasting is included; the winery visit is a highlight of the journey.

How much time is left after the winery before arriving at Santiago Airport?

After the winery tasting, the drive to Santiago Airport takes approximately fifty minutes. Your driver will assist with luggage and drop you at your departure terminal.

What languages does the guide speak?

Your guide is bilingual and can lead the tour in English, Spanish, or Portuguese, so you choose the language that works for your group.