Santiago: Concha y Toro Night Tour, Casillero del Diablo & Dinner

Summary

Chilean legends, Casillero del Diablo wine cellars and candlelit dinner

You’ll wander Concha y Toro’s gardens at night with a local guide in character, descend into the legendary Casillero del Diablo cellars for stories and tastings, then settle in for a three-course dinner paired with Chilean wines. Expect laughter, local legends, and flavors that stay with you long after you leave.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t expect the gardens at Concha y Toro to feel so quiet at night — like someone pressed pause on the city. The air had that dry-cool snap you get in Santiago after sunset, and there was this faint smell of earth and old vines. Our guide, Don Isidro (in full period costume — hat and all), greeted us with a glass of sparkling wine and a grin that made me wonder if he really did know some secrets about this place. He told stories as we wandered past grape varieties I’d only ever seen on labels. I tried to pronounce “Carménère” properly; Li laughed when I butchered it. Fair enough.

The main event for me was stepping down into the Casillero del Diablo cellar. It’s darker than you’d think, even with the guide’s lantern swinging ahead of us. There’s this chill — not just from the stone walls but from the way Don Isidro whispered about the devil’s legend (I won’t spoil it). You could almost smell old barrels and something spicy in the air, maybe just my imagination running wild. We tasted three wines right there underground — each one felt different somehow in that setting. The Malbec left a peppery warmth in my mouth that stuck around longer than I expected.

Afterwards, we headed up to the Wine Bar for dinner. Candlelight on wood tables, two more glasses of wine (I lost track which blend by then), and food that honestly surprised me — especially dessert, which had this tart-sweet thing going on I still think about sometimes. People lingered over their plates; nobody rushed us out. Our group swapped stories about travel plans and favorite bottles until the shuttle came to take us back to Santiago. Felt like we’d been let in on something special — or maybe it was just the wine talking. Either way, I’m glad we went.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Concha y Toro tour and dinner show

• Meet at Parque Arauco mall side
• Visit variety garden with 24 grape strains
• Learn about vine growth and old wineries
• Explore Casillero del Diablo cellar and legend
• Taste three Casillero del Diablo wines
• Enjoy welcome glass of froth and wine gift
• Dine at Wine Bar with three-course dinner
• Drink two additional glasses of wine

Top questions

Where does the Concha y Toro night tour start?

The meeting point is Av. Pdte. Kennedy Lateral 5059, Las Condes—right by Parque Arauco mall across from Ripley's store.

Is transportation included for this Santiago vineyard tour?

Yes, round trip transfer between Santiago and Concha y Toro is included exclusively for your group.

What wines are tasted during the Casillero del Diablo experience?

You’ll taste three premium wines from Casillero del Diablo during your guided cellar visit.

Is dinner part of this Concha y Toro evening tour?

Yes—a three-course dinner at the Wine Bar is included, along with two additional glasses of wine.

Can children join this night tour at Concha y Toro?

No—this is an exclusive adult experience; infants may attend only if seated on an adult's lap or in a stroller.

How long does it take to reach Concha y Toro from central Santiago?

The drive typically takes around 45 minutes each way depending on traffic conditions.

Do you get a souvenir from this vineyard tour?

Yes—you’ll receive a complimentary Concha y Toro wine glass as a gift during your visit.

What’s included

Your evening includes round-trip group transfer from Santiago to Concha y Toro vineyard, a guided garden walk with stories from Don Isidro, entry to Casillero del Diablo cellars with tasting of three premium wines plus a welcome sparkling glass, a gifted wine glass to keep, and finally a relaxed three-course dinner at the Wine Bar paired with two more local wines before heading back to town together.