Cousino Macul and Concha y Toro Wineries Day Trip from Santiago

Santiago, Chile

Discover the 'New World of Wine' in Chile and visit two of the oldest and most historic wineries in the country on a full day guided tour from Santiago. Chile has established itself as an emerging producer of great wines and today is your chance to visit some of the most popular wineries leading the way.

Cousino Macul was founded in 1856 and is still owned and run by the direct  descendant's of Matias Cousino, the original founder. The cellars were built in the French style using 'cal y canto' - a mixture of egg white and lime as 'cement'. You will take a tour of the winery before sampling its produce. The winery is known for its red, particularly merlot.

After a stop for lunch (additional cost) you'll continue your Chilean wine experience at Concha y Toro. Founded in 1883 by Don Melchor Concha y Toro, the winery is today the largest producer of export wines in Chile. Your tour takes in the landscaped gardens of the colonial house, the vineyards themselves as well as a full explanation of the wine making process, including the modern processing plant and the old cellars.

USD $116.99

Review by: Peggy W	March 2012
We actually visited the Undurraga winery instead of Cousino Macul and it was an excellent tour - our young guide certainly knew his stuff and spoke fluent English, as did the guide at Concha y Toro. Altogether a very enjoyable and worthwhile day - highly recommended.

Review by: Jennifer D	December 2011
We had a great time! Freddy was our tour guide, and he spoke great English. Because it was a mid-week trip during the "off-season", we ended up having a private tour. It was a lot of fun and we recommend it. Thank you!

Review by: Jeffrey G	August 2011
What a enjoyable experience- first, the local tour driver was prompt, with a very clean van, and knowledgeable of the area. The two wineries were extremely informative in sharing their wine creation process, with very nice gifts at the conclusion of the tour. Finally, the lunch location chosen by the driver was very nice, reflective of local Chile cuisine. A worthwhile day trip while in Santiago.

Review by: Rommel J Zago	June 2011
Very nice trip. I recommend for all.

Review by: Gary R	May 2011
First of all, the Cousino Macul tour was cancelled and the other tour that replaced it was Cavas del Maipo. The Cavas del Maipo and Concha y Toro tours were great. The tour in general was terrific and our guide Gonzalo was very, very good. I will recommend this tour to all our friends here in Asuncion. Thank you very much for the great service.

Review by: James C	March 2011
The visit to the Wineries were great the tour guide was just average and could have given us much more details about the city and country !!!

Review by: Bob	March 2011
Worst trip I have ever booked with Viator or anyone else. My wife and I had booked it some some weeks earlier from the UK._br/_ Firstly, the tour operator did not turn up despite my ringing them twice in the previous 24hrs. to confirm pick up time. After a few more phone calls, a driver appeared who did not speak English who took us on the "tour". The two wineries were ok but you only got 2 wines to taste at each. _br/_ I complained to the tour company on the day and was compensated with a free lunch which we did not have time to finish. _br/_ You can visit these wineries fairly easily yourself and far more cheaply. Do not book this trip. I had to giver it one star to lodge this rating. I am complaining directly to Viator also.

Review by: Pamela E	February 2011
We were confused as the first winery stop was not the one we expected. However we enjoyed (Aquatania) . It was small but the private tour was excellent and the guide good. Concha y Toro was a big contrast. the ride from the first one to it was a bit too long but the tour was interesting. A major drawback was that we could not communicate with Oscar as he spoke no English. However, he was pleasant.

Review by: Vicki B	December 2010
This trip was a not what it was advertised as. IT was a bait and switch since we signed up for the two wineries listed (Cousin Macul and Concha y Toro). Firstly, our driver spoke NO English (the tour was to have an English-speaking guide). Then we arrived at a small winery called Aquitqania instead of Cousino Macul. No explanation was given. Some of the tour folks had researched Cousino Macul and we did not get to that winery. We DID get to Concha y Toro, however, but not having an English-speaking guide was disappointing.

Review by: Nancy L, United States of America	December 2009
Great tour but would have wished for one more winery. Guide was extremely friendly and genuinely nice!

Review by: Lionel H, United States of America	November 2009
Guide at Cousino Macul was the best.

Review by: Marion P, Australia	October 2009
Not a good value for the money.

Review by: Margaret S, Canada	April 2008
We enjoyed our day visiting the two wineries and having lunch at an outdoor restaurant that served authentic Chilean dishes. Our guide was exceptional.

Review by: Wayne D, United States of America	March 2008
Our driver and guide was outstanding. Both wineries were interesting and the tours were good. Close to Santiago which reduced driving time and left more time for the tour.

Review by: Amy T, United States of America	September 2007
Both wineries were fantastic, a great way to spend the day.

Review by: Kylie S, United States of America	August 2007
We had a great guide! The tour was very interesting and fun.

Review by: Giuliano B, Brazil	November 2006
The tour operator changed one of the wineries without notice, and we only realized this in the middle of the tour. But, Concha y Toro was great.