New Concha y Toro Tour Marques with class, extra tasting y food

Wine, gardens, and a famous cellar. Concha y Toro’s Marques tour gives you a polished introduction to Chilean wine, with the Garden of Varieties and the old Casillero del Diablo cellar as its strongest sights. I like the extra tasting of four Super Premium Marques de Casa Concha wines, and I like that cheese is served with them. The main drawback is the transfer, which can take far longer than the advertised four hours.

This is a grand winery experience rather than a small, personal vineyard visit. The estate is beautiful, the winery staff are often excellent, and the premium tasting can be very good, but the transport operator can make or break your day. Allow plenty of time, eat before you go, and confirm the pickup details carefully.

Key points to know before booking

• Twenty-six grape varieties in one garden: The Garden of Varieties lets you see Chile’s main grapes together in a compact, easy-to-follow display.
• Two separate tasting stages: You receive three initial wine samples, followed by four premium Marques de Casa Concha wines with cheese.
• A large, famous winery: Concha y Toro is an important commercial producer, so expect a well-organized estate tour rather than a quiet family cellar.
• The drive may stretch to six or seven hours: Hotel pickups across Santiago can add long delays before and after the winery visit.
• The winery experience earns the praise: Guides and sommeliers such as Miguel, Leo, and Leonardo have been singled out for lively presentations.
• Language and timing need attention: The winery may operate tours in English, Spanish, or Portuguese, while the transfer driver may speak little or no English.

What this Concha y Toro tour really offers

Concha y Toro is one of Chile’s best-known wine names, and this visit shows you why the brand has such a large public profile. You are not visiting a tiny producer where the winemaker greets you at the gate. You are touring a substantial estate with formal gardens, historic buildings, vineyards, cellars, tasting rooms, and a busy visitor operation.

The package costs $114.90 per person and lasts about four hours in the simplest version of the schedule. That price includes hotel pickup and drop-off within the Santiago metro area, a professional guide, the winery visit, three initial tastings, four premium wines, an engraved glass, and a cheese platter.

The value depends on what you want. If your priority is tasting better Concha y Toro wines in a proper sit-down setting, the premium Marques de Casa Concha session gives this tour a clear purpose. If you want to visit several small wineries, eat lunch among the vines, and spend less time in a vehicle, another Maipo Valley outing may suit you better.

The advertised duration deserves a warning. Some departures have taken six to seven hours from hotel pickup to return. Shared transfers may cross Santiago collecting other people, and the return can also involve several hotel stops. I would not schedule a tight dinner reservation or another major activity afterward.

Getting from Santiago to the Maipo Valley

The tour offers morning and afternoon departures. You are collected from your hotel in the Santiago metro area and transported in a climate-controlled van to the winery in the Maipo Valley.

That sounds simple, but the pickup system is the weak link for this experience. Some people have reported long waits, late arrivals, confusing pickup instructions, and extended rides caused by collecting other passengers. One afternoon departure reportedly took about two hours to reach the winery because of the route and delays.

The driver may not be your guide. Several bookings included a driver who spoke little English, and some people received little information during the ride. One driver used a translation app helpfully, while other transfers were described as silent or poorly organized. If you need a guided explanation during the journey, do not assume the transport portion will provide it.

I recommend confirming three details before departure:

• Your exact pickup time, not just the tour start time
• The language of the winery tour
• The name and phone number of the local transport operator

The information about pickup times can arrive late, sometimes the night before. A few bookings also involved a mismatch between the advertised time and the actual winery appointment. Keep your phone available and do not leave the hotel lobby until the vehicle arrives.

The van is climate-controlled, which matters in Santiago’s warmer months. Still, bring water and eat something beforehand. Water is not listed as an inclusion, and one of the most repeated practical complaints is that the long outing leaves people hungry. There is no dependable meal break built into the schedule.

Walking through the estate and old Pirque

The winery visit begins outdoors, with a walk through the gardens and park surrounding the former summer residence of the Concha y Toro family. You see the exterior of the late nineteenth-century house, along with the carefully maintained grounds.

This is one of the prettiest parts of the visit. The estate gives you more than rows of vines. It has formal outdoor spaces, historic architecture, and broad views that make the trip feel like a visit to a country property as well as a wine producer.

You then continue to the Garden of Varieties. Here, 26 grape varieties are grown close together, allowing you to compare the shape and appearance of different vines in one place. It is a useful stop because wine names can otherwise feel abstract. Seeing the grapes gives you a clearer sense of the raw material behind the bottle.

The Old Pirque Vineyard provides one of the tour’s best photo settings. From the terraces, you can look across the Maipo Valley and photograph the vines and surrounding area. The walk is generally taken at an easy pace, and one booking with people who had limited mobility described the route as manageable.

Even so, this is a walking tour across an estate. Wear comfortable shoes and smart-casual clothing, which is the stated dress code. You will want sun protection in bright weather, though the supplied information does not specify how much shade is available.

The Casillero del Diablo cellar

The cellar visit is built around Casillero del Diablo, Concha y Toro’s famous brand and its associated wine legend. You visit the centenarian underground cellar and see the setting connected with the label’s long-running story.

This portion gives the tour its strongest sense of place. Casillero del Diablo is a brand many people have seen outside Chile, so standing inside its historic cellar connects a familiar bottle with the winery that produces it. The visit also includes the Alto Aging Cellar and a Casillero del Diablo sensory experience.

The cellar is a practical stop, too. It gets you indoors during a warm day, and one person specifically appreciated the air conditioning. The winery guide usually explains the production areas and the brand in an entertaining way. Miguel and Leo received especially warm praise for combining useful information with humor, while other guides were described as friendly and effective.

The first tasting generally follows the outdoor portion. You receive three wine samples and an engraved glass as a gift. This stage can feel quick, especially when the winery is handling several groups at once. You may get only a short explanation of each wine before the group moves on.

That is not necessarily a problem if you see this tasting as an introduction. It becomes a problem if you expect a slow, detailed lesson about production, vineyard sites, aging, and food pairing from the beginning. The more detailed presentation comes later, in the premium session.

The Marques de Casa Concha tasting with cheese

The main reason to pay extra for this version of the tour is the second tasting. After the general winery visit, the group is separated for four wines from the Super Premium Marques de Casa Concha range.

This is usually the most satisfying part of the experience. A sommelier leads the tasting, explains the wines, and pairs them with a cheese platter. Leonardo has been praised for making the session feel like a short wine course, and several people enjoyed the chance to ask questions and compare the wines.

The package information lists four glasses of premium wines and six glasses of Marques de Casa Concha wines. The wording is slightly confusing, since the itinerary itself describes three initial wines followed by four premium varieties. The safe expectation is two tasting stages, with three wines at the general tasting and four premium Marques wines with cheese. Confirm the exact pour count at the winery if it matters to you.

The cheese pairing adds real value. Without food, four premium samples can feel like a costly add-on. With cheese and a seated presentation, the tasting becomes a more complete experience and helps you notice how different wines behave with food.

Children are not allowed in the premium tasting. The minimum drinking age is 18, and a child rate applies only when the child shares the booking with two paying adults. Service animals are allowed, and most people can take part, but the tour does include walking and standing.

Do not count on this tasting as lunch. The cheese platter is an accompaniment, not a full meal. Eat before pickup, especially for an afternoon tour that may return to Santiago around dinner time.

Group size, languages, and the feel of the visit

The transport booking allows a maximum of 15 people, but the winery portion may join your group with other scheduled visitors. This can make the first tasting feel busy, with several groups moving through the same grounds and cellar areas.

The premium tasting is usually more focused because the group is divided. That split is important. The estate tour has the feel of a major attraction, while the Marques session can provide the calmer, more personal conversation that wine lovers want.

Language is another variable. The tour may be operated by a multilingual guide, but the actual language arrangement is not always clear until close to departure. English, Spanish, and Portuguese groups may share the property, and some people booked an English experience but were placed in a Portuguese-speaking group.

The winery staff generally appear more reliable than the transfer operation. Guides and sommeliers have been praised for their explanations, humor, and willingness to answer questions. The main risk is missing part of the winery tour because of a late pickup or receiving a presentation in a language you did not expect.

If language matters to you, contact the provider before the cancellation deadline and ask for written confirmation. Do not rely only on the driver to sort it out at the gate.

Is $114.90 a fair price?

At $114.90, this is not the budget way to visit Concha y Toro. You are paying for convenience, hotel transportation, the estate tour, the cellar experience, several wine samples, the premium Marques tasting, and cheese.

The premium wines are the key value. If you already enjoy Marques de Casa Concha or want to taste higher-end Concha y Toro bottles in Chile, the extra session can justify the price. The engraved glass is a pleasant souvenir, though it should not determine your decision.

The price looks less attractive if the transfer takes six or seven hours. Long pickup routes reduce the time value of the day, especially when you could arrange your own transport and spend more time at the winery or combine several producers in the Maipo Valley.

The winery itself is often rated as the best part of the outing. The estate, wine selection, and premium presentation can feel worth the money. The transport service is less consistent, and poor communication can turn a good winery visit into an expensive, tiring afternoon.

For two people, the total cost is significant. I would book it for a special wine-focused day, not simply as a cheap way to get outside Santiago.

Who should book this experience?

You are a good match if you:

• Want to visit one of Chile’s most recognizable wine producers
• Prefer hotel pickup over arranging your own transport
• Enjoy premium red and white wine tastings
• Like historic properties, gardens, cellars, and photo stops
• Want a cheese pairing with a sommelier-led tasting
• Are happy with a large commercial winery
• Can keep your schedule open for delays

You may prefer another tour if you:

• Want to visit three or four wineries in one day
• Prefer small producers and quiet tastings
• Need a guaranteed English-speaking escort from hotel to winery
• Have a fixed dinner or flight schedule
• Dislike long shared-vehicle transfers
• Expect lunch to be included
• Want a detailed wine lesson from the first pour

The winery is suitable for many mobility levels, but ask about the walking route if you have serious mobility limits. The pace has been described as reasonable, though the property includes outdoor walking, terraces, cellars, and standing during tastings.

Practical advice for a better day

Book at least a few weeks ahead if your dates are fixed. This experience is commonly reserved about 25 days in advance, which suggests that popular departure times can fill.

Choose the departure that works with your meal plans. An afternoon tour may sound convenient, but you could return late because of city traffic and hotel drop-offs. Have lunch first and keep dinner flexible.

Wear smart-casual clothes and comfortable shoes. Bring sun protection, water, and a phone charger. You may want your phone for translation if the driver or winery group language is not what you expected.

Take photos at the Old Pirque Vineyard terraces and in the Garden of Varieties. The cellar and the formal gardens are also worth slowing down for, even if the group is moving along.

At the premium tasting, ask questions. That is where you get the greatest value from the experience. The general tasting may be brief, but the sommelier session is the right place to ask about grape varieties, aging, and the differences between the wines in the Marques range.

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the start time. After that, changes and refunds are not accepted, and the tour requires a minimum number of people to operate.

Should you book the Marques tour?

Book it if you want a polished Concha y Toro visit with premium wines, cheese, attractive grounds, and a famous cellar. The estate tour is pleasant, and the Marques de Casa Concha tasting can be excellent when the sommelier and timing are right.

I would not book it for a quick four-hour escape from Santiago. The shared pickup system can stretch the outing to six or seven hours, and communication problems have affected some departures. If you have your own transport, that may give you better control over the day.

The best decision comes down to priorities: choose this tour for the premium tasting and convenience, but choose a multi-winery outing for variety, lunch, and a fuller Maipo Valley day.

FAQ

How long does the Concha y Toro Marques tour last?

The stated duration is approximately four hours, including the winery visit and transportation. Actual hotel pickup to hotel drop-off can take six to seven hours because of shared pickups, traffic, and return stops.

What is the price of the tour?

The listed price is $114.90 per person.

Does the tour include hotel pickup and drop-off?

Yes. Pickup and drop-off are included for hotels in the Santiago metro area.

How many wines do I taste?

The itinerary includes three initial wine tastings followed by four Super Premium Marques de Casa Concha wines. The inclusions also list four glasses of premium wines and six glasses of Marques de Casa Concha wines, so confirm the exact tasting format at the winery.

Is cheese included?

Yes. The premium tasting includes one cheese platter, described as fine cheeses served with the four premium wines.

Is the engraved glass included?

Yes. An engraved glass is included as a gift with the initial three-wine tasting.

Can children join the tour?

Children may join under the stated child-rate conditions, which require sharing the booking with two paying adults. Children are not allowed in the exclusive premium tasting.

What is the minimum drinking age?

The minimum drinking age is 18.

What languages may be used during the tour?

The experience may be operated by a multilingual guide. English, Spanish, and Portuguese tours may be offered, but the language of the winery visit should be confirmed before departure.

How many people can be on the booking?

A minimum of two people is required per booking, and the maximum is 15 people.

What should I wear?

The stated dress code is smart casual. Comfortable shoes are sensible because the visit includes walking through gardens, vineyards, and cellar areas.

Can I cancel for a refund?

You can cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start time are not accepted.