Santiago: Concha y Toro Premium Wine Tour & Casillero del Diablo

Summary

Walk ancient vines in Pirque and taste Concha y Toro’s best with cellar stories

You’ll walk among ancient vines near Santiago with a local guide, explore legendary cellars during the Casillero del Diablo Sensory Experience, taste four premium wines right where they’re grown, and end your day relaxing at Plaza Concha y Toro. If you love stories behind your glass and want something more than just sipping wine, this feels like the right kind of slow adventure.

What’s the experience like?

We started out from Santiago, a little sleepy but mostly excited — I’d heard about the Concha y Toro Wine Center since before arriving in Chile, but standing at the gates in Pirque felt different. The air had that early grapevine smell, kind of earthy and sweet, and our guide Camila waved us over with a grin. She switched easily between Spanish and English (and some French for another couple), which honestly made me feel less like a tourist for once. We wandered through this old park, trees stretching above us, and she pointed out Casa Don Melchor — apparently built in the late 1800s. I couldn’t stop staring at the light filtering through the leaves; it made everything look softer.

The part I didn’t expect was the Casillero del Diablo Sensory Experience. There’s this underground cellar — dim, cool, with walls that almost sweat history — and Camila told us the old legend about the “Devil’s Locker.” She flicked off her flashlight for effect (I jumped a little), then handed us our first glass. The wine tasted deeper there somehow, maybe it was just being surrounded by all that silence and stone. Someone tried to pronounce “Carmenere” properly; we all laughed when they got it wrong (myself included). It felt easy to just be there.

After that we rode up to the Guarda del Alto Winery — not far but enough to see how big these vineyards really are. There was this view from Mirador Concha y Toro where you could see rows of vines rolling down into the valley; I still think about that view sometimes when I’m back home in traffic. We stopped at their Variety Garden too — 24 different grape strains growing side by side, which is wild to see up close if you’ve only ever bought bottles in a shop. Tasting four premium wines out there felt more relaxed than any tasting room I’ve been in before. You get a glass as a gift (mine survived my suitcase home).

The tour wrapped up in Plaza Concha y Toro where you can grab lunch or poke around their wine shop — I probably spent too long sniffing bottles and trying to remember which one had that peppery note Camila mentioned earlier. The whole day was slower than I expected, but maybe that’s what made it stick with me.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Concha y Toro Premium Wine Tour

• Meet at Monjitas 821, Santiago
• Meet at Av. Pdte. Kennedy Lateral 5059
• Walk through historic Casa Don Melchor park
• Experience Casillero del Diablo Sensory Tour
• Tour underground winery
• Visit Guarda del Alto Winery
• See vineyard historic landmarks
• Enjoy panoramic view from Mirador Concha y Toro
• Tour Variety Garden with 24 grape strains
• Taste four premium wines
• End visit at Plaza Concha y Toro

Top questions

How do I get to Concha y Toro from Santiago?

The tour includes round-trip transfer from central Santiago meeting points directly to the winery in Pirque Valley.

Is lunch included on the Concha y Toro tour?

Lunch isn’t included but you can buy food at Plaza Concha y Toro after your tasting.

How many wines do you taste on this tour?

You’ll taste four premium wines during the experience and receive an extra glass as a gift.

Is this tour suitable for kids or non-drinkers?

Minors can join but only for transportation; tastings are strictly for those over 18 years old.

Is there an English-speaking guide on site?

Yes, guides are trilingual (Spanish/English/French) and switch languages naturally during the tour.

What is included in the Casillero del Diablo Sensory Experience?

You’ll visit historic underground cellars and hear stories behind Casillero del Diablo while tasting wine inside.

Where does the tour start in Santiago?

You can meet at Monjitas 821 near Plaza de Armas or Av. Pdte. Kennedy Lateral 5059 by Parque Arauco mall.

Can pregnant travelers join this wine tour?

This experience isn’t recommended for pregnant travelers due to alcohol tastings involved.

What’s included

Your day includes round-trip transfer from Santiago meeting points to Pirque Valley, guided walks through historic vineyards and gardens with a multilingual local guide, entry to all areas including Casa Don Melchor exteriors and Guarda del Alto Winery, four premium wine tastings plus a complimentary glass to keep, access to Plaza Concha y Toro’s dining options and exclusive wine shop before returning back to town together.