Cousiño Macul Vineyard Tour Santiago: Private Tasting

Walk among the vines, then taste seven wines in the original cellars since 1887

Cousiño Macul is a private vineyard tour in Santiago that includes hotel pickup, entrance to the vineyard, a walk through the grape rows, a visit to the cellars, and a tasting of seven wines: three house selections followed by four premium varieties, plus a complimentary glass to take home. The tour runs 1 hour 45 minutes and departs at 10:00 am or 2:30 pm. Your guide speaks English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Step-by-step itinerary

Vineyard tour and wine tasting

• Pick up at your hotel
• Enter the vineyard
• Walk among grape trees
• Visit original cellars since 1887
• Taste 3 glasses of wine
• Taste 4 premium wines
• Receive a free glass of wine

The experience

The minivan picks you up at your hotel and drives into the Maipo Valley, where Cousiño Macul sits in the middle of Santiago's wine country. You walk through the vineyard rows themselves, seeing how the grapes grow, then move into the original cellars: the same stone buildings the winery has used since 1887. A guide who speaks your language walks you through both spaces and explains what you're standing in front of.

The tasting happens in the cellar. You start with three house wines, then move to four premium selections, tasting each one as the guide talks through what makes them different. That's seven glasses total. At the end, you get a complimentary glass of wine to take back with you, not to drink on the spot, but to keep. Bottled water is included throughout.

The whole experience runs 1 hour 45 minutes from start to finish. The minivan is private, air-conditioned and clean. You return to your hotel at the end. Departures are at 10:00 am or 2:30 pm. Ask about which time works for your schedule when you book.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return in a private air-conditioned minivan.
• entrance to the Cousiño Macul vineyard.
• a walk through the grape rows.
• access to the original cellars.
• a tasting of seven wines (three house selections and four premium varieties).
• a complimentary glass of wine to take home.
• bottled water throughout the tour.
• a guide fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SaturdayDepartures at 10:00 and 14:30

AgesAdult (18 to 50 years) · Senior (51 to 90 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 11 years): free · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

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

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by THE EMPIRE VASQUE TOUR

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want a private experience (just you, your group and the guide) rather than joining strangers on a shared bus. The fixed schedule and included transport mean you don't arrange anything yourself. The minivan arrives at your hotel at the time you choose.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (3 to 11 years): free; Infant (under 3): free.

What exactly do I taste during the Cousiño Macul tasting?

You taste three house wines first, then four premium wines from the vineyard: seven glasses in total, each one poured and explained by the guide in the cellar.

Does the tour include lunch or food?

The tour includes the wine tasting and bottled water, but not a meal. You're welcome to eat before or after at a restaurant nearby.

How long does the whole tour take from pickup to drop-off?

The tour is 1 hour 45 minutes at the vineyard itself. Add travel time to and from your hotel, typically 15 to 30 minutes each way depending on where you're staying in Santiago.

What time can I book the tour?

Departures are at 10:00 am or 2:30 pm. Let the operator know which time you prefer when you reserve.