Concha y Toro Winery Day Trip from Santiago (No Car Itinerary)

Concha y Toro Winery Day Trip from Santiago (No Car Itinerary)

Tiffany Hsu
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If you want to visit a winery in Chile without planning a full wine-region trip, Concha y Toro is one of the easiest ways to do it from Santiago. It’s not only Chile’s biggest wine producer and one of the most recognizable wine names in Latin America, but its main winery also just so happens to sit on Santiago’s rural outskirts, in the commune of Pirque.

You might assume you need a car to get there, but you don’t. With metro + a short Uber ride, you can reach the winery area in about an hour, which makes it one of the more accessible day trips from Santiago.

That said, Concha y Toro is a large, established winery, and the experience is clearly designed for visitors. For example, the Casillero del Diablo cellar tour is quite a production. If you’re looking for something smaller, quieter, or more boutique, this may not be the best fit. But if you want a polished, emblematic winery visit in Chile that’s easy to do from Santiago, it’s a strong option.

Casa Don Melchor in the main grounds at Concha y Toro.

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Quick Plan

  • Time needed: 1 full day (7-8 hours).

  • Start / end: Restaurante Eskenazo (pre-winery lunch) / El Cafe de Pirque (post-winery snack).

  • Walking distance: 4-5 miles / 6-8 km (winery tour, Pirque stroll, and any walking to transit).

  • Pace: Relaxed.

  • Transportation needed: Metro + short rideshare.

  • Best for: Those who want to visit a large, established winery on an easy day trip from Santiago.

  • What you’ll do: Lunch in Pirque, walk to Concha y Toro for a guided tour and tasting, then stroll Pirque’s main street and stop for coffee before heading back to Santiago.

  • Modifications: Staying overnight or adding another stop? See towards the end of this post!

Hour-by-Hour Itinerary

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Overview:

Late Morning — Transit to Pirque (1-1.5 hrs)

  • Metro + short rideshare, or direct rideshare

  • See transit section below for more information

Midday — Lunch at Restaurante Eskenazo (1-1.5 hrs)

  • One of the larger restaurants around with a spacious outdoor dining area

  • Classic Chilean dishes, plus burgers and other casual options

Restaurante Eskenazo — a relaxed lunch stop before the winery with great outdoor seating.

Early Afternoon — Walk to Concha y Toro (10-20 min)

  • Walk down Ramón Subercaseaux to the winery

  • You’ll be passing this road again later, so no need to linger yet

Afternoon — Concha y Toro tour + grounds (2 hrs)

  • Get there around 30 minutes before the tour

  • Browse the shop and stroll the grounds before or after your tour

  • 2 hours is based on the standard tour; if you’re doing a premium tour, add around 1 extra hour

Late Afternoon — Pirque town center + cafe (1 hr)

  • Walk back down Ramón Subercaseaux

  • Pass through Plaza de Pirque and the surrounding civic buildings in Chilean colonial style

  • Stop at El Cafe de Pirque for coffee and a snack

After the winery, stop at El Cafe de Pirque for coffee and Chilean treats in a traditional adobe-style building.

Early Evening — Transit back to Santiago (1-1.5 hrs)

  • Same method back as what you took to Pirque, just in reverse

Example timing (what I followed):

11:00-12:15 Transit to Pirque → 12:15-13:30 Eskenazo → 13:30-13:50 Walk to Concha y Toro → 13:50-16:00 Concha y Toro tour + grounds → 16:00-16:30 Walk down Ramón Subercaseaux → 16:30-17:10 El Cafe de Pirque → 17:10-18:30 Transit back to Santiago

Logistics: Transit, Safety + What to Wear

Transit

Option 1 — Metro + short rideshare (recommended)

  • Take Metro Line 4 to Plaza de Puente Alto (end of the line) (~40–45 min).

  • From there, call an Uber to Pirque (~2,000–3,000 CLP, 10–15 min).

  • Pirque is centered around one main street (Ramón Subercaseaux), so navigation is straightforward once you arrive.

  • Total time: ~1–1.5 hours each way.

  • Note: Getting an Uber back from Pirque can take a bit longer — build in wait time if needed.

→ Check out my guide to Santiago public transportation if you want a fuller breakdown of metro, buses, and fare cards.

Metro Line 4 toward Plaza de Puente Alto (final stop for Pirque).

Option 2 — Direct Uber (simplest, more expensive)

  • ~15,000–20,000 CLP one way from central neighborhoods (Santiago Centro, Providencia, Las Condes).

  • ~40–50 minutes each way.

  • As of 2026, Concha y Toro partners with Uber — you may be able to pre-book rides when reserving your tour (could be slightly cheaper than booking separately).

Option 3 — Bus (cheapest, more logistics)

  • Requires transferring to a local bus (e.g. Bus 282) from Plaza de Puente Alto.

  • Less straightforward and more time-dependent.

  • Only worth it if you’re comfortable navigating Santiago’s bus system.

Concha y Toro: Hours + Tour Booking

Booking + tour options

  • Book directly through the official Concha y Toro tours page.

  • There are multiple tour types available, from standard to premium, with different prices, group sizes, and language options (Spanish, English, and Portuguese).

  • This itinerary is based on the standard guided tour (Visita Guiada Standard) at 14:20 in English.

What the standard tour includes

  • A fully guided visit through the grounds, vineyard, and cellars, including the Casillero del Diablo.

  • A tasting of ~4 wines at the end.

  • For most visitors, the standard tour is more than enough.

When to choose a premium tour

  • Better if you want a smaller-group, longer, or more in-depth tasting experience.

  • If you book a premium tour, adjust the itinerary timing accordingly.

Safety

Walking around Pirque

  • Pirque is a rural area, but the main street around Concha y Toro (Ramón Subercaseaux) felt safe during the day, with regular foot and car traffic.

  • I’d recommend staying along this main stretch, since areas farther out are quieter, more rural, and may not have great sidewalks.

Transit at Plaza de Puente Alto

  • The area around Plaza de Puente Alto metro station is busy and high-traffic, so just keep an eye on your belongings as you would in any crowded transit hub.

Outside Plaza de Puente Alto station before taking a short rideshare to Pirque.

What to wear + bring (one-bag friendly)

Clothing + footwear

  • There’s no dress code, so just wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes, since you’ll be walking around the grounds. The cellars can feel cool, though, so bring a light layer if needed. 

  • I wore one of my “nicer” summer outfits from my 15-piece capsule wardrobe — a good reference if you want something practical but still polished.

Bag

  • Bring a tote or backpack for the boxed wine glasses included with your tour, plus any bottles or gifts you buy.

Water + sun protection

  • Especially in summer, the sun can feel relentless. Since much of this day is spent outdoors, wear sunscreen and bring water.

Other essentials

  • Also pack a portable charger and your usual day-trip essentials.

All of the items I brought with me come from my one-bag setup for Santiago. If you want the full Santiago-specific setup, including what I actually packed across seasons, I break it all down in my one-bag packing list for Santiago.

My Notes on Concha y Toro

Before the tour 

We arrived about 30 minutes before our tour start time, as suggested during booking. You need to check in at the front gate before being let in, so I’m not sure whether you can access the grounds without a reservation.

There are a few areas you can see before the tour starts, including Bodega Concha y Toro, a mid-19th-century wooden barn featured in the brand’s logo. When we visited, it was housing the Butterfly Garden, a collection of hanging butterflies woven by artisans from the Rari culture.

You can also walk the shaded paths, stop by the café, or browse the souvenir shop, but arriving early didn’t feel strictly necessary.

Bodega Concha y Toro, one of the areas you can see before the tour begins.

The tour

Our guide started by sharing the history of how Concha y Toro was founded by the prominent Subercaseaux family in the 19th century, though the family no longer runs the winery. This part of the tour took place as we walked past some of the winery’s earliest vines.

We then made our way to the grounds around Casa Don Melchor, the Subercaseaux family’s main house. The tour does not go inside, but we stopped to take photos of the exterior, the surrounding park, and the viewpoint nearby. From there, you can look out over the vineyards with the mountains in the background. Apparently, all of this land once served as the family’s living space — not a bad view to wake up to.

Views around Casa Don Melchor during the guided tour.

After that, we visited the first cellar, Bodega de Guarda El Alto, which focuses on premium wines. Our guide explained the process of aging wine in oak barrels and noted that premium wines tend to use first- or second-use barrels. The air was cold and smelled distinctly of wine, so it felt like a full sensory experience.

Inside Bodega de Guarda El Alto.

Next, we went down into the famous subterranean Bodega Casillero del Diablo, which was one of the highlights of the tour. I understand the Disneyland comparisons now. The cellar was pitch black, and we were immediately greeted by a projection of the “devil” on the wall. As we walked through the huge underground space, a whole projected story started unfolding around us: thieves entering to steal the wine, only to be consumed by fire from the devil at the end. It was definitely theatrical, but also entertaining.

The guide also explained the history behind the name Casillero del Diablo (“Devil’s Locker”), but I’ll leave that story for you to discover yourself.

Casillero del Diablo cellar experience during the tour

The tasting

The tasting took place in a forested area right next to the vineyards, and we sampled the wines in commemorative glasses that were handed out at that moment.

We tasted 4 wines in total — 1 white (a Sauvignon Blanc) and 3 reds (a Carménère and 2 Cabernet Sauvignons). As we tasted, the guide briefly explained the notes, history, and production of each one. I looked them up on Vivino afterward, and they were all decently rated, so they definitely didn’t cheap out on us ;)

The four wines included in the standard tasting we were in.

We thought the tour had pretty much ended there, but there was one delicious surprise left: grape tasting straight off the vine. This wasn’t in the tour description. The vineyard had several kinds of grapes, and we were allowed to roam around for about 10 minutes, picking them directly from the vines to eat. My partner, who isn’t a huge wine person, actually enjoyed this part even more because we got to taste and compare the different types of grapes.

Grapes straight from the vineyard after wine tasting.

Timing

Although the tour is listed as 70 minutes, ours ran from 14:20 to 16:00 — closer to 100 minutes total. I’d recommend budgeting a bit of buffer time, especially if you’re planning your return transit.

Is it worth it?

Overall, for me as a casual wine drinker, the standard tour struck a good balance: consistently interesting, well-paced, and polished without feeling boring. The 4 wines felt distinct, and the surprise grape tasting straight off the vine was a fun extra.

Who it’s best for

  • Travelers who want an emblematic winery experience in Chile without planning a full wine-country trip.

  • People looking for something polished, established, and easy to visit from Santiago.

  • First-time winery visitors or casual wine drinkers who want a guided, approachable experience.

  • Those who prefer a classic, recognizable winery over a smaller or more intimate boutique experience.

Who might want something else

  • Wine aficionados looking for a deeper or more private tasting may prefer one of the premium tours or a smaller winery.

  • Travelers who dislike touristy or theatrical experiences may find parts of the tour a little polished for their taste.

My Notes on Pirque

What Pirque is like

Pirque is a rural commune known for wine production, agriculture, and historic estates once owned by affluent Chilean families. The area immediately around Concha y Toro functions as a small town center, centered along one main road: Ramón Subercaseaux.

This stretch includes the civic center, a handful of restaurants and cafés, and a pleasant, walkable sidewalk. There’s also a Unimarc supermarket if you want to grab drinks or snacks.

The downtown area itself is easy to explore on foot, but anything beyond it (historic mansions, other wineries) requires a car. That’s why I kept this itinerary focused just on the main street — it’s enough for a relaxed pre- and post-winery stroll.

Ramón Subercaseaux, the main walkable street in Pirque.

Lunch at Restaurante Eskenazo (before winery)

This is one of the few full-sized restaurants in the area, and a convenient place to eat before your tour.

The highlight is the large outdoor seating area. When we went (right at opening on a Monday), it was very quiet (only one other table), which made for a relaxed start to the day.

We ordered burgers since we wanted something filling before wine tasting and the carb-heavy Chilean dishes we were considering (like pastel de choclo) weren’t available that day. The food was solid, with well-made burgers and well-fried fries, but honestly not especially memorable.

For us, the main benefit was the timing and atmosphere: it’s an easy, low-stress meal to have knowing that we’ve already made it there and don’t need to stress about transit. But, you could also eat in Santiago beforehand if you prefer more variety.

Pirque Plaza and Civic Center Area (after winery)

The civic center area is small, but anchored by a traditional Chilean colonial-style municipal building.

You’ll see low-rise adobe-style structures, long corridors, and tiled roofs typical of the Maipo Valley. It’s not somewhere you’ll spend a long time, but worth a short stop to walk around and take a few photos. I personally find it to be quite aesthetic and different especially if you’re coming from urban Santiago. 

Pirque’s small civic center and plaza area.

El Cafe de Pirque (after winery)

A cute local café that works well as a post-winery stop.

They offer a mix of coffee, cakes, pastries, and ice cream. We sat outside in the relaxed patio seating and ordered a leche con plátano (milk blended with banana, very Chilean) along with a few scoops of ice cream.

A nice, low-key way to end the afternoon before heading back to Santiago.

Why it’s worth including

Pirque’s town center is simple, but I still thought it was worth including. It gives the day a more relaxed shape beyond just the winery itself — somewhere to eat before the tour, stroll a bit afterward, and digest the wine with coffee or a snack before heading back to Santiago. It also gives you a small glimpse of the more rural side of greater Santiago, which feels quite different from the city.

Modifications

Note: None of these options are easily accessible by public transportation — you’ll need a car, taxi, or rideshare.

Staying overnight

  • Las Majadas Hotel — a restored French-style mansion from 1908 set on ~20 acres of gardens and grounds.

  • I wanted to explore the building and park, but access appears limited to guests.

Add another stop nearby (requires a car)

Recap

This 1-day Concha y Toro itinerary gives you a clear, well-paced plan for an easy winery day trip from Santiago. Follow it as-is for a relaxed day of wine tasting, local food, and a small taste of Pirque beyond the winery itself. I hope you love it as much as I did — tell me in the comments if you went and how it went for you!

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