What to do and see in Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile: The Best Wine Tours & Tastings

October 18, 2021 Marianna Hollaway

Santiago Metropolitan Region (Spanish: Región Metropolitana de Santiago) is one of Chile's 15 first-order administrative divisions. It is the country's only landlocked administrative region and contains the nation's capital, Santiago. Most commercial and administrative centers are located in the region, including Chile's main international airport, Arturo Merino Benítez.
Restaurants in Santiago Metropolitan Region

1. Small-Group Tour: Portillo Ski Center, Inca Lagoon plus Premium Wineries in Aconcagua Valley

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Sincerely, this is the best way to experience the Aconcagua Valley, declared as the new wine region of the country, and be able to also enjoy a visit to the Andes, with the beauty that offers the Portillo Ski Center, and dazzle with the beauty of the “Laguna del Inca” (Inca’s Lagoon) next to it, with a maximum of 8 people per vehicle. This service can be on shared transportation with a maximum group of 7 persons per vehicle. Yes, we do have face masks. We ask tour participants to please bring their own masks, ideally reusable. As we are an ecological company we prefer not to have to use disposable masks to avoid contamination.

Inclusions: Small-group tour (max 8 people per vehicle), 4 Wine tastings for San Estaban option, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Reviewed By 27larryh

I highly recommend this operator for their honesty, communication and integrity. They went above and beyond to help us in a time of need. We are very appreciative of all they did to help us. Thank you.

2. Small-Group Tour at Matetic Vineyard in Rosario Valley from Santiago

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The visit begins at the wine cellar reception. Travelers are greeted by a bilingual guide who will invite them on a visit. This is the perfect place to learn all about the vineyard's history, the organic and bio-dynamic agriculture and the process of wine making, while enjoying panoramic views of the vineyards. The tank rooms, the beautiful and peaceful aging room and the architecture of the winery will be highlights of their visit. The tour ends with a wine tasting, either in the underground tasting room or in the outdoor terrace overlooking the vineyards. This service can be on shared transportation with a maximum group of 7 persons per vehicle. Yes, we do have face masks. We ask tour participants to please bring their own masks, ideally reusable. As we are an ecological company we prefer not to have to use disposable masks to avoid contamination.

Inclusions: Wine-tasting, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Tour with a maximum of 8 people per vehicle (no time lost on many pickups and better communication with tour guide)

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By 27larryh

I highly recommend this operator for their honesty, communication and integrity. They went above and beyond to help us in a time of need. We are very appreciative of all they did to help us. Thank you.

3. Semi-Private Premium Wine Tour at Santa Rita Winery

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Visit Santa Rita Winery doing a Premium Tour tasting 3 premium brands that you can't enjoy on the regular tour of the line Casa Real Reserva Especial, Triple C and Pehuén plus cheese tasting and dried fruits to close this premium experience. All this around the beautiful gardens that the Maipo Valley offers and just with a small group of people.

Inclusions: Small-group tour (max 8 people per vehicle), Bottled water, 3 Wine tasting premium brands: Casa Real Reserva Especial, Triple C, Pehuén. Include cheese board, dried fruits and water, Live commentary on board, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By 27larryh

I highly recommend this operator for their honesty, communication and integrity. They went above and beyond to help us in a time of need. We are very appreciative of all they did to help us. Thank you.

4. full day private wine tour casablanca valley from Santiago

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It is one of the valleys with the highest growth and is also located in the center of our territory, with a microclimate that provides a very special terroir and temperature to produce a great quality of grapes. This valley has developed very quickly despite being so young with its cocechas and different types of grapes which call the visitor to visit these beautiful landscapes varieties and mixtures of wines, we visited three vineyards and also the option of lunch - tourists pay their lunch. This wine business is tremendous and the income from your sales is very important. in Chile we are ready to show the world the production of wine, upon arriving in this country prepare to drink very good wines.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional guide, Alcoholic Beverages, professional driver, Bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch

Reviewed By adcdiving

The Rapa Nui National Park is not cheap as we pay 54,000 Chilean Peso (80US $) per person. You have no choice, because you come to Easter Island to admire the impressive Moai statues. Easter Island is special and I am glad I saw it

5. Pre or Post Valparaiso Cruise with Santiago City Tour and optional Vineyard

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If you are going to use Valparaiso port for your cruise this is one of the Best ways of enjoy the city of Santiago and the excellence of one of the most important vineyards of Casablanca Valley.  From your hotel or accomodation enjoy a panoramic city tour inside Santiago visiting the principal turistic spots and learn about the past, present and future of the city. You will also visit the Casablanca Valley and if you choose you can made a winery tour including wine tasting on Indomita vineyard with wine tour included. This tour also has the option of do the pick up in one Santiago and finish on Valparaiso port doing the city tour, the vineyard  and the drop off on the port. Just write us your special requirements and we make the arrangements for you.

Inclusions: Local taxes, Wine tasting, Professional guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Small-group tour, Private Option Available, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, San Antonio Drop off just included on services started from Santiago, Valparaiso Drop off just included on services started from Santiago, Viña del Mar Drop off just included on services started from Santiago

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Reviewed By 27larryh

I highly recommend this operator for their honesty, communication and integrity. They went above and beyond to help us in a time of need. We are very appreciative of all they did to help us. Thank you.

6. Private Full Day Guided Trip to Casablanca Valley - Visit to 2 Vineyards

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Come and enjoy the best flavors of Chile in the Casablanca Valley, sitting between the coastal mountains and the Pacific in the valleys of Chile’s central area, on this exclusive 8 hour private tour for you or your group of friends or family. Visit the place where the most exquisite white wines are produced in Chile. Accompanied by a guide, walk through the beautiful nature and enjoy a dream day in one of the valleys with the most international prestige in the country. This fertile valley is characterized by the refined preparation of white wine in its Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc varieties. Taste premium quality wines in 2 vinicultures of the region and learn about the processes of wine creation. Live a unique culinary experience, a true festival for your senses!

Inclusions: Wine tasting, Driver/guide, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Air-conditioned vehicle, Transport by private vehicle, Alcoholic Beverages

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Reviewed By 689leilab

We were looking forward to this tour and visiting Valparaíso and Viña del Mar. Tour guide arrived 1/3 late because of ‘traffic’. When we got on the bus only two single seats available. The old bus was too crowded with 15 people on board. The seats were fit for children, not adults. Patched up sun roof held together with tape. One person had to sit between the driver and tour guide! Very uncomfortable. We stopped at a roadside tourist wine tasting/cafeteria/gift store for 1/2 hr. This was 20 min into the trip. The tour of Valparaíso was good as we walked a lot of streets. We were taken to two places in Viña del Mar. One a little garden as you drive into town and the second a statue from Easter Island. We were dropped off at a restaurant for 1-1/2 hrs and then waited another 20 min for the driver and tour operator to return. Way too long and a waste of time for lunch (at our expense).

7. Santiago: 2 days program, City tour with wine taste & Sea cities.

Ruta Chile - Whole Saler Tour Operator
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Do not spend more, with this multi day tour, you save and you know We will visit the most important points of Santiago, Valparaiso and Viña del Mar We will visit the Concha y Toro vineyard, which is the second largest in the world

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance and tasting to Concha y Toro

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Reviewed By L8738FOsofiac

We took this tour last year. The guide doesn’t speak English at all, and keep repeating the same information over and over. They also don’t let you move and ask you to be next to them all the time. Amazing place but awful guide

8. Undurraga Vineyard

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Founded in 1885 by Don Francisco Undurraga Vicuña, this is one of the oldest wineries in Chile, with more than 130 years of experience and innovation. The Undurraga Vineyard invites you to learn how unique wines are made, from specific sources, reflecting the best of Chile's terroirs and valleys.

Inclusions: tickets, 4 tastings in a personalized glass, transport

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Reviewed By A3149JPjenniferc

Suelen, a lovely person and also very helpful, we enjoyed the tour very much and would definitely recommend it to anyone xx

9. Wine Safari Tour from Santiago

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Take part an exciting and savory adventure sightseeing and drinking wine with Humboldt penguins, sea otters, seals, dolphins and visiting the second largest Alpaca Farm in South America with a wine tasting there. Afterwards, you will visit vineyard Flahertys in Aconcagua where lunch will be prepared by the owner which compliments the wine and then you will start your wine tour. During the day, you will be accompanied by a professional Sommelier.

Inclusions: Wine tasting, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Snacks

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Reviewed By Wine41PWC

This review is long overdue, as we had one of the best days in Chile when we were there in February 2019.We were a group of 4 friends traveling together from Canada and our friends from USA.We have done wine tours all over the world,and this day with Mick ranks at the top.Great scenery, his selection of Winery’s was top notch.Our first and favourite was Antiyal.I am a member of Opimian Society,which is the largest wine club in Canada,and Antiyal Wines are available to us. If you want a great relaxing day with friends and wine ,you won’t be disappointed.No pressure by Mick or the wineries to purchase.We left the selection of the wineries to Mick.Fantasic choice for lunch he picked.HarasDePirque.Try the Albis wine with lunch. We have not up loaded photo as 2 of our pictures are already up.The 4 of us are with Mick in the picture. The 2 men have Cork hats on from wine trip to Portugal .Sorry for the delay Mick. Paul and Debbie from Toronto Canada

10. Private Full-Day Inca Adventure: Alpacas, Petroglyphs and Wine

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Journey to the time of the Inca! Visit the largest alpaca farm in Chile. Venture on a short hike to discover rock drawings from 450 to 1,000 years ago. Sip on some wine at San Esteban Vineyard in the shadow of the Andes! - Free Pick-up and Drop-off from any Hotel, Airbnb, and Residence in Santiago - Free Airport Pick-up or Drop-off on Tour Day

Inclusions: Entrance to Alpaca Farm, Bottled Water, Entrance to Archaeological Park, Multilingual Guide, Private Transportation, Winery Tour and Classic Wine Tasting at San Esteban Vineyard, Digital Photographs

Exclusions: Optional gratuity for guide, Lunch

Reviewed By Dreamer64284

Sean was awesomely the best of the bestest - very highly recommended!!! We toured Valparaiso and Vina del Mar with him, and he dropped us off at Santiago for our cruise embarkation the following day. That was our first trip to South America - our pre-cruise tour, as we cruised Chile, Antarctica, Falkland Islands, Argentina, Uruguay - still so many places to explore in this area. We will definitely come back, and use Sean's company again...

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