Cousiño Macul Heritage Wine Tour with Tastings

About This Experience

This is the winery's own listing for visits to Cousiño Macul, a family-owned estate that the listing says has more than 160 years of winemaking behind it. Unlike most Maipo Valley tours, it is not a day trip out of the city. The winery sits in Peñalolén, on the eastern side of Santiago, and the whole visit takes place on the estate. No transport is included, so you get there yourself by taxi, ride-hailing app or public transport.

The Traditional option is a guided walk through the oldest parts of the winery, including its underground cellars, barrel rooms and production spaces. You taste three wines during the walk rather than all at the end, while an in-house host tells the story of the Cousiño family and how Chilean winemaking has changed. A souvenir wine glass is included.

The Premium option covers the full Traditional walk and then adds a seated tasting of three more premium wines in a private tasting room, each paired with items from an individual charcuterie board. Several reviewers who chose it recommend it for the sit-down tasting at the end of the visit.

The Bike option is a guided ride through the vineyard grounds and the historic Jardín de Macul, with four wine tastings along the route. It runs in Spanish only and is limited to guests aged 18 and over. The listing does not state a length for each option, and reviewers describe the standard visit as a short tour that fits easily into a day in the city or a long layover.

Only guests aged 18 and over may taste the wines, the winery is closed on public holidays, and the visit is not suitable for wheelchair users. Wear comfortable shoes and bring sun protection for the gardens. You can cancel up to 24 hours ahead for a full refund.

Highlights

• Walk through underground cellars, barrel rooms and heritage buildings on a family-owned estate inside Santiago.
• Taste wines at stops along the route instead of waiting for a single tasting at the end.
• Hear the Cousiño family's history from an in-house winery host rather than an outside tour company.
• Upgrade to Premium for three extra wines in a private tasting room with a charcuterie board.
• Ride through the vineyard grounds and the historic Jardín de Macul on the Spanish-language Bike option.
• Take home a souvenir wine glass, which the listing includes with the Traditional tour.

What's Included

• ✓ Guided winery visit — a walk through the historic cellars, barrel rooms, production spaces and gardens with an in-house host.
• ✓ Three wines tasted during the Traditional walk, which is also the first part of the Premium option.
• ✓ Souvenir wine glass — included with the Traditional tour, according to the listing.
• ✓ Premium option only — three additional premium wines in a private tasting room, served with an individual charcuterie board.
• ✓ Bike option only — a guided bicycle ride through the vineyard and the Jardín de Macul with four wine tastings, in Spanish.
• ✓ Family history — the story of the Cousiño family and of Chilean winemaking, told during the visit.

Not Included

• Transport to and from the winery
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Food on the Traditional option (the charcuterie board comes with Premium only)

What to Bring

• Comfortable shoes
• Sunscreen, ideally biodegradable
• Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing

Good to Know & Caveats

• No transport is included: the tour starts and ends at the winery in Peñalolén, Santiago.
• Only guests aged 18 and over may taste the wines.
• The Bike option is in Spanish only and is reserved for guests aged 18 and over.
• The winery is closed on public holidays.
• Pets and drones are not allowed on the estate.
• You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Meeting Point

At the winery: Viña Cousiño Macul, Av. Quilín 7100, Peñalolén, Santiago. There is no pickup, so you make your own way there.