
Forbes' #1 Winery: Santa Rita – Premium Tour + Private Van
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 6 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Forbes' #1 Winery: Santa Rita – Premium Tour + Private Van worth booking?
Forbes' #1 Winery: Santa Rita – Premium Tour + Private Van is a 4-hour experience in Santiago, Chile, from $166 per person. It scores 54 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 6 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 54 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (6)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $166 per person
Travel exclusively with your party in a private van, with no other passengers. Enjoy the privacy, flexibility, and personalized service of traveling exclusively with your party throughout the journey. If you're a wine e
What you get
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Alcoholic beverages
- Branded wine glass and a wooden board as souvenirs.
About this experience
Travel exclusively with your party in a private van, with no other passengers. Enjoy the privacy, flexibility, and personalized service of traveling exclusively with your party throughout the journey. If you're a wine enthusiast, this experience is for you. Visit Viña Santa Rita, recently ranked Forbes' #1 winery in the world, and enjoy its Premium Tour, featuring a more in-depth visit and a tasting of superior wines. Explore Santa Rita's historic cellars, stroll through its century-old park and beautiful gardens, admire the Roman baths, and visit the charming chapel while learning about the winery's role in Chile's history. Complete your visit with a tasting of four Ultra Premium wines, paired with carefully selected accompaniments. You'll also receive an engraved wine glass as a souvenir. Before returning, visit the Andean Museum, home to an outstanding collection of pre-Columbian artifacts. The museum is closed on Mondays, so plan your visit accordingly.
What's included
Included
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Alcoholic beverages
- Branded wine glass and a wooden board as souvenirs.
Not included
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Vina Santa Rita
Discover Viña Santa Rita, recently ranked Forbes' #1 winery in the world, and experience Chile's most celebrated wine estate with its Premium Tour—an experience beyond the standard winery visit. Explore the vineyards, stroll through the estate's beautiful historic gardens, and discover Santa Rita's key role in Chile's fight for independence. This enhanced tour offers a deeper look into the estate's history, heritage, and world-renowned winemaking. Finish with an exclusive tasting of four Ultra Premium wines, paired with charcuterie, fine cheeses, and olives. As a keepsake, you'll receive an engraved wine glass and an engraved wooden barrel stave board to take home. With only your party in the vehicle, a more comprehensive winery visit, and superior wines, this Premium experience lets you discover why Santa Rita is recognized as Forbes' #1 winery in the world while enjoying one of Chile's most beautiful wine estates.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Museo Andino
Within the grounds of Viña Santa Rita, you will find the Andean Museum. Here, you will discover pre-Columbian artifacts from across South America. You can explore craftsmanship created by ancestral communities of the continent, along with typical elements of Chilean culture and its pre-Hispanic peoples. Please note that the museum is closed on Mondays.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 5 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Tour en Español
Pickup included
Tour em Português
Pickup included
Tour in English
Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- pt, en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Gems of Chile
Know before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total duration of the tour is around 4.5 hours, consisting of 2 hours of driving and 2.5 hours at the winery.
- Travelers under 9 years old are not allowed on this tour.
- Transportation is private for you and your guests. However, at the winery, other guests might join the tour and tasting.
- In the unlikely event that the winery cannot conduct the tour and tasting, we will make every effort to offer you a comparable experience at another winery.
- Travelers aged 9–17 will not receive alcohol. They will receive juice and dried fruit instead.
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility impairments.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 6 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
6 verified traveler reviews for Forbes' #1 Winery: Santa Rita – Premium Tour + Private Van. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
A garden every tourist ti Santiago should experience
Daniel the guide was exceptional. His knowledge was very unusual and he answered all our difficult questions with knowledge that surprised both of us, then st the winery that we visited the guide st the winery took us the a 40 hectare garden, it was a real highlight, this was our 8th visit to Santiago and if we had known of this/garden we would have visited it previously. It was a really great experience
via Tripadvisor
Excellent wine and food tour!!
Daniel, our driver and tour guide, was absolutely wonderful! We visited 2 wineries, at lunch at a local restaurant and visited central Santiago to learn about a beautiful blue stone!!! I would highly recommend this tour to everyone!!!
via Tripadvisor
Daniel our tour guide
Daniel was absolutely phenomenal! He was a great tour guide with lots of knowledge about the area. I highly recommend his services!!
via Tripadvisor
A beautiful place
Excellent tour. The place is very beautiful and the warmth of the guide makes it cuter (Lord Daniel). You can also visit a very nice Andean museum
Response from the operator: ¡Muchas gracias por tu comentario! Nos alegra muchísimo saber que disfrutaste el tour en Santa Rita y que el lugar, junto con la calidez de Daniel, hicieron la experiencia aún más especial. También es genial que hayas podido visitar el Museo Andino, una joya que complementa muy bien la ruta. Gracias por elegir Gems of Chile. ¡Será un placer recibirte nuevamente en una próxima experiencia! Cordialmente, The Gems of Chile Team
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Beautiful park grounds ...
Beautiful park grounds History Great wine Great guide Lovely museum A perfect ending and afternoon after two weeks in South America!
Response from the operator: Dear Laura, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful park grounds, the history, and the great wine. It’s fantastic to know that our guide and museum also contributed to a perfect afternoon after your travels in South America. We appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to have been a part of your memorable experience. We hope to welcome you back in the future! Best regards, Gems of Chile
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 9+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $166 to $326
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Gems of Chile, who run 6 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 55.2.
See everything Gems of Chile runsWhy this scores 54
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Forbes' #1 Winery: Santa Rita – Premium Tour + Private Van: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Santiago.
How much does Forbes' #1 Winery: Santa Rita – Premium Tour + Private Van cost?
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Prices start at $166 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Santiago usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Forbes' #1 Winery: Santa Rita – Premium Tour + Private Van take?
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Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Santiago is not rushed.
Is Forbes' #1 Winery: Santa Rita – Premium Tour + Private Van worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 54 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 6 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Santiago, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Forbes' #1 Winery: Santa Rita – Premium Tour + Private Van?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Forbes' #1 Winery: Santa Rita – Premium Tour + Private Van suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 9. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 4-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Forbes' #1 Winery: Santa Rita – Premium Tour + Private Van?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Santiago can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Santiago and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Forbes' #1 Winery: Santa Rita – Premium Tour + Private Van start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Santiago within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Santiago?
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On Outty we rank every Santiago experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Maipo Valley Wine Tour with 4 vineyards from Santiago., Valparaiso Port and Viña del Mar with Casablanca Wine Tasting, Santiago: Valparaiso, Viña del Mar & Casablanca Wine Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Santiago?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Santiago?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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