Santiago: Cousiño Macul Heritage Wine Tour with Tastings

Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile



Step into one of Chile’s oldest wineries and feel a family legacy come alive. Wander through historic cellars, private gardens, and hidden spaces beyond the traditional wine tour.

Winery Tours and Tastings at Cousiño Macul in Santiago

Cousiño Macul is a historic family-owned winery in Santiago, ideal for wine enthusiasts seeking heritage, guided tastings, and vineyard exploration.

Highlights

  • Access historic cellars and heritage spaces in a family-owned winery
  • Enjoy guided tastings throughout the tour, not only at the end
  • Led by a trained in-house winery host for an authentic experience
  • Choose Standard or Premium tours, including exclusive tasting rooms and charcuterie
  • Operated directly by the winery to ensure a high-quality visit

Description

Discover Cousiño Macul, one of Chile's oldest family-owned wineries with over 160 years of winemaking tradition. Situated in Santiago, this vineyard blends history, culture, architecture, and exceptional wines within a heritage setting.

Three distinct experiences cater to different interests: a traditional walking tour, a premium wine tasting, and a guided bike ride through the vineyards. Each tour reveals the legacy of Cousiño Macul through unique perspectives.

Explore historic buildings, traditional barrel rooms, underground cellars, and emblematic winery spaces while learning about the Cousiño family’s history and Chilean winemaking evolution. Knowledgeable guides share detailed stories about the winery’s heritage and winemaking process.

Tour Options

  • Traditional Tour: Guided walking tour through historic areas including underground cellars and production spaces. Includes tasting of three selected wines and a souvenir wine glass.
  • Premium Tour: Includes the Traditional Tour plus an exclusive tasting of three additional premium wines in a private room, paired with an individual charcuterie board.
  • Bike Tour: A guided bicycle ride through the vineyards and Jardín de Macul with four wine tastings. Offered exclusively in Spanish and for guests aged 18 or older.

All tours emphasize authenticity, hospitality, and winemaking excellence, allowing guests to explore the winery on foot, enjoy premium tastings, or cycle through vineyard grounds.

Includes

  • Access to century-old underground cellars
  • Family heritage storytelling
  • Guided tastings in private or historic settings
  • Limited group sizes for a personalized experience
  • Exploration of gardens and heritage architecture

Important Information

  • Wine tastings are only available to adults 18 years or older
  • The winery is closed on public holidays

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For the best experience, book in advance and bring comfortable footwear. The tours operate year-round, but morning visits offer cooler temperatures for walking and biking.

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes a guided bike ride through the vineyard, visits to heritage buildings and underground cellars, and multiple wine tastings at the Cousiño Macul winery near Santiago.
The Cousiño Macul winery is located just outside Santiago, Chile, in a historic vineyard area.
Tour durations may vary; check the official website for the most current timing and schedule information.
Yes, the bike tour is suitable for beginners with a guided, paced route through the vineyard grounds.
Yes, the tour can accommodate small to medium-sized groups; it is recommended to book in advance for group visits.
Guests taste a selection of red, white, and rosé wines produced by the historic Cousiño Macul winery.
Yes, participants must be of legal drinking age in Chile, which is 18 years or older, to join the wine tastings.
No, bikes are provided as part of the guided vineyard bike and wine tour experience.
The winery is reachable by car or taxi from Santiago city center, and some tours may offer pickup options; check the website for details.
The Cousiño Macul Heritage Wine Tour is generally available year-round, but it is best to confirm current availability on the official site due to seasonal changes.

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