Santiago: Cousiño Macul Wine Tour & Tasting

Inside a 150-Year-Old Santiago Vineyard, Six Wines Later

You'll walk through the premium vines and historical cellars of a 150-year-old vineyard in central Santiago, taste six premium wines in two rounds, and hear the story of the Cousiño family and its winemaking.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tour vineyard and wine tasting

• Visit historic Cousiño Macul vineyard
• Tour premium vines and cellars
• Taste three high-quality wines

The experience

There's something that shifts when you walk into Cousiño Macul and realize the vineyard has more than 150 years behind it. The vineyard sits right in Santiago, which means no long drive out of the city. You're standing in the middle of it all, surrounded by rows of vines. The tour moves through the premium vines first, then down into the historical cellars where the air feels different, cooler, like you've stepped into the family's actual story instead of a marketing version of it. Three wines come during the walk itself. Another three arrive during the tasting afterward, so you're not rushing through it.

What makes this place different is that they've decided a more human, welcoming touch matters more than volume. The Cousiño family has been running this for generations, and that shows up in how the guides talk about the winemaking process, not like they're reciting facts but like they're explaining something they actually care about. The cellars are genuinely old, the wines are genuinely good, and the whole thing feels like you've been invited into something rather than sold into something.

The location works in your favor if you're based in Santiago and don't want to lose half a day to travel. Six glasses across the tour means you're tasting enough to understand what's different between them, but not so much that the afternoon disappears.

What’s included

Your experience includes a guided tour of the premium vines and historical cellars, six glasses of Cousiño Macul wine (three during the tour and three at the wine tasting), and access to the vineyard grounds in central Santiago.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SundayDepartures at 11:30 and 15:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 to 59 years) · Senior (60 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (11 years) · Infant (1 to 10 years): free

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Cousino Macul

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to taste serious Chilean wines without leaving Santiago or spending a full day on a valley drive: the location and the vineyard's boutique, welcoming approach are what make the family's story feel personal rather than polished.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (11 years); Infant (1 to 10 years): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Is the tour suitable for all fitness levels?

Yes, it's suitable for all physical fitness levels. Strollers and prams are welcome if you're traveling with infants or small children.

How many wines do you taste?

Six glasses total: three premium wines during the vineyard and cellar tour, and three more during the dedicated wine tasting.

Is this tour only for wine experts?

No. The tour is designed to be welcoming and accessible. The focus is on the family's history and winemaking process, not on testing your knowledge.