Santiago City Tour (3 hours):

Begin your adventure with a hotel pickup and journey with your guide past the shiny skyscrapers of ‘Sanhattan,’ Santiago’s upscale financial district, before heading to the civic center. In the Republica neighborhood, discover the history of this area once home to the 20th-century elite and visit Club Hipico, a thoroughbred racecourse established in 1869, rebuilt after a fire to mirror Longchamp in France. Continue to the presidential offices at the neoclassical La Moneda Palace and delve into its past, including the 1973 coup against President Allende. Stroll to the lively Plaza de Armas, adorned with palm trees, and admire more stunning neoclassical architecture, including the Metropolitan Cathedral and Correo Central, the historic post office.

Return to the vehicle and ascend Cerro San Cristóbal in Metropolitan Park, Santiago’s largest urban green space, to capture breathtaking views of the city with the Andes mountains as a backdrop. Next, explore the bohemian Bellavista, with its vibrant, tree-lined streets filled with trendy boutiques, eateries, and avant-garde galleries in lofts and grand mansions, a neighborhood partly renowned because Pablo Neruda once resided here. Conclude the tour at Mercado Central, a wrought-iron fish market recognized by National Geographic as one of the top 10 food markets globally, and witness the bustling activity of chopping, filleting, weighing, and wrapping various fish.

Choose from several options to end your city tour: linger at Mercado Central and make your own way back to your hotel, request a drop-off at a mall for unique souvenir shopping, or opt for immediate transport back to your hotel.

Concha y Toro Winery Tour (4 hours):

After hotel pickup, enjoy a 30-minute drive south to the Concha y Toro winery, situated in the Maipo Valley winemaking region. On the beautifully landscaped grounds of the 1883 winery, meet your guide near the former summer residence of the Concha y Toro family and wander into the old Pirque vineyards to learn about the winery’s vine cultivation techniques. From the terrace, enjoy stunning views of the valley and perhaps spot the master vineyard keepers, who tend to the vines year-round, roaming the grounds.

Next, savor Casillero del Diablo (the Devil’s Cellar), one of the most famous Chilean wines made from carmenere, a grape originally from Bordeaux but now Chile’s signature varietal. Then, descend into the winery’s cellar, also known as Casillero del Diablo, and hear the captivating story of how founder Don Melchor de Santiago Concha y Toro declared in the late 1800s that the devil resided in the cellar. This legend successfully kept the public away from his private wine collection. Conclude your tour at the wine bar and sample more wines from the Casillero del Diablo series and other top labels. Before returning to your hotel, browse the wine shop for books, souvenirs, and, of course, bottles of wine to take home.

Two exceptional tours showcasing different facets of Chile await: the city highlights of Santiago and the Concha y Toro winery.

Santiago Classic City Tour:

The tour begins in the cobblestone neighborhood of Lastarría, known for its green spaces and beautiful 19th-century houses, now restored and mostly serving as cafes, restaurants, bookstores, and museums.

Next, visit Cerro Santa Lucia, where there will be time to walk and take photos while the guide shares significant episodes in Santiago’s history, such as the Mapuche/Spanish conflict. From its terraces, enjoy a panoramic view of Santiago and admire relics and structures from the colonial era, like Castillo Hidalgo.

Proceed to the next stop, passing iconic city landmarks such as Plaza de Armas, The Santiago Cathedral with its impressive architecture, and the former national congress. Arrive at the grand government house “La Moneda” and the adjacent “Plaza de la Constitución”; explore the surroundings and learn more about their important and fascinating history.

Back in the vehicle, the tour continues with a visit to the Central Market, one of Santiago’s most notable culinary spots, before heading to the city’s upper sector. Along the way, stop at a lapis lazuli store to admire and/or purchase exquisite jewelry and unique crafts. The tour concludes with a return to the respective hotels or drop-off options.

Concha & Toro Winery:

Enter the Pirque Vineyards to discover the growth and development of vines under the careful watch of master vineyard keepers. Experience centuries-old history as you explore the ancient Pirque Terraces. Old-world flavors come alive with a tasting of Casillero del Diablo Carmenere. This classic Chilean variety was mistaken for Merlot for over a century before its rediscovery in the 1990s. Today, Carmenere is Chile’s iconic wine.

Then, descend into the winery’s fascinating system of ancient cellars. Visit “Casillero del Diablo” (Devil’s Cellar), the origin of the famous legend that brought Chilean wine to global fame. Conclude your tour at the wine bar for a tasting, an ideal setting to sample premium wines paired with sumptuous appetizers and cheeses. If you choose the wine-only option, taste two wines from the flagship Casillero del Diablo label. Alternatively, for a small additional fee, opt for the wine & cheese pairing, which includes four wines from Marques de Casa Concha, a premium label, accompanied by gourmet cheese. Once you’ve found your perfect match, visit the wine shop where a full range of ultra-premium Concha y Toro wines are available for purchase, along with books and souvenirs to remember your visit.

Points of Interest

• Cerro San Cristobal

• Central Market (Mercado Central)

• Plaza de Armas

• Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana)

• Barrio Bellavista

• Concha y Toro

• Parque Metropolitano de Santiago - Parquemet

• La Moneda

• Central Post Office (Museo Postal)

• Gray Line Chile

• Club Hipico de Santiago

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Professional guide
• Wine tasting
• City tour

• Gratuities
• Food and drinks, unless specified

Take advantage of a combined tour offer that lets you explore Santiago and the Concha y Toro winery in the Maipo Valley, nestled at the base of the Andes. This tour is ideal for newcomers to Santiago, allowing you to admire the city’s neoclassical architecture, the ‘Sanhattan’ financial district, and Bellavista, a place frequented by Pablo Neruda. Enjoy breathtaking views of the city from Santa Lucia Hill. Then, at Concha y Toro, sample exquisite wines and visit the underground cellar that produces the winery’s most famous offering: Casillero del Diablo. Your hotel transport is taken care of.

• Minimum age to drink alcohol is 18 years
• Please note: When booking the Super Saver, at checkout, select the date of your city tour and then fill in the date you want to take the other Concha & Toro winetour in the special requirements box

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.