Cousiño Macul Private Winery Tour with Premium Tasting

4.9 (75 verified reviews)

Couple in sunglasses posing under the Cousiño Macul sign on a brick wall

Woman raising a glass of red wine between green vineyard rows

Family of three standing among bare winter vines on a sunny day

Close-up of an engraved Cousiño Macul tasting glass in the wine shop

Three friends clinking wine glasses in a leafy autumn garden

About This Experience

This is a private tour to a single winery, Cousiño Macul, which sits within Santiago itself rather than out in the countryside, so the drive is short. The operator collects you from your hotel in an air-conditioned minivan and takes you straight to the estate, then brings you back afterwards. The whole outing is listed at about 4 hours.

At the winery you walk among the vines and then go down into the original cellars, which the listing dates to 1887. The visit at the estate runs about 1 hour 45 minutes according to the description, and reviewers mention that a winery guide leads this part while the operator's driver-guide handles the day around it.

The description sets out the tasting as three wines first and then four of the winery's premium labels, seven glasses in total, while the short stop summary on the same listing mentions a tasting of three wines. Ask the operator which version applies to your date if the number of pours matters to you. You keep a souvenir wine glass, and there is time to buy bottles in the shop.

There are two start times, 10:00 and 14:30, and the operator asks you to confirm the schedule with them. Because the tour is private, only your own party rides in the van; bookings take up to 7 travelers. The guide speaks English, Spanish and Portuguese. Lunch and any drinks beyond the tasting are not included.

It suits travelers who want one winery done properly without giving up a full day, and families can come along: strollers are fine and infant seats are available, though only adults aged 18 and over can drink. The tour holds a 4.9 rating from 75 reviews.

Highlights

Private transfer from your Santiago hotel, so only your own group shares the minivan.
Walk through the Cousiño Macul vineyard, which lies inside Santiago rather than out in the valley.
Go down into the winery's original cellars, which the listing dates back to 1887.
Taste the estate's wines, described as three wines followed by four premium labels.
Choose a morning start at 10:00 or an afternoon start at 14:30.
Take home a Cousiño Macul wine glass as a souvenir of the visit.

What's Included

✓ Private round-trip transfer — hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned minivan, for your party only.
✓ Winery entrance — admission to the Cousiño Macul estate is included.
✓ Guided visit — a walk among the vines and through the original cellars.
✓ Wine tasting — described as three wines and then four premium wines; confirm the count with the operator.
✓ Souvenir glass — a wine glass to take home.
✓ Bottled water during the transfer.

Not Included

Lunch
Drinks other than the tasting wines
Wine bought in the shop

What to Bring

ID showing you are 18 or over if you plan to drink
Comfortable shoes for the vineyard walk and cellar stairs
A light layer for the cool cellars

Good to Know & Caveats

Tours start at 10:00 or 14:30; confirm your preferred time with the operator after booking.
This is a private tour for up to 7 travelers per booking, priced per person.
The minimum age to drink is 18, and children must be accompanied by an adult.
Strollers are fine, infants ride on an adult's lap, and infant seats are available.
A moderate level of fitness is recommended for the walk and cellar visit.
Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund.

Not Suitable For

Travelers with spinal injuries
Pregnant travelers
Travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Meeting Point

Pickup is from your hotel in Santiago; the operator confirms the exact pickup time with you before the tour. You are dropped back at the same place.

What Travelers Say

Rated 4.9/5 by 75 verified GetYourGuide travelers.

Great winery. Fun time. Eugene was friendly and knowledgeable about the area. Wine was very nice . Recommend highly.
— Chris B, Apr 2025

Professional guides, Eugene for the tour and Daniella at the winery, made this a great day. Eugene was prompt, organized and friendly. He made certain that everything was to our liking and he was flexible with our time.
— Jeremy B, Feb 2025

Excellent tour provided by Eugene, who was a friendly and accommodating tour provider who spoke very good English and was very informative about Chilean culture. We also were provided a great tour by the Cousino Maxik Vineyard tour guide Dani, who also spoke fluent English and was able to provide a very concise history on the vineyards background
— Rob A, Sep 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cousiño Macul actually in the Maipo Valley?

The listing places Cousiño Macul in the middle of Santiago, and the estate sits within the city's limits at the upper end of the Maipo wine area. In practice that means a short transfer from your hotel instead of a long drive into the countryside, which is why the whole tour fits into about 4 hours.

How many wines are included in the tasting?

The description lists three wines first and then four of the winery's premium wines, seven glasses in total. The shorter stop summary on the same listing mentions a tasting of three glasses. If the number of pours matters to you, ask the operator to confirm which tasting is booked for your date. Other drinks are not included.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. The listing describes it as a private service with a private round-trip transfer, so only your own group travels in the minivan. A single booking can include up to 7 travelers, and the price is charged per person. At the winery itself, reviewers say a member of the Cousiño Macul team leads the cellar visit and tasting.

What time does the tour start?

The operator runs a morning tour at 10:00 and an afternoon tour at 14:30, and asks travelers to get in touch about the schedule. Pickup from your hotel comes before the start time and the operator confirms it with you. The full outing, including the transfers, is listed at about 4 hours.

Can children come on this winery tour?

Yes, children can join as long as they are with an adult, but only travelers aged 18 and over can drink wine. Strollers are fine, infants sit on an adult's lap and specialized infant seats are available. The listing advises a moderate level of fitness and does not recommend the tour for pregnant travelers.

Which languages does the guide speak?

The operator's guide speaks English, Spanish and Portuguese. Reviewers also mention that the winery's own guides, who lead the cellar visit, spoke fluent English on their tours. Lunch is not part of the tour, so plan to eat before a 10:00 departure or after the afternoon one.