
Sewell Tour from Santiago
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 1 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Sewell Tour from Santiago worth booking?
Sewell Tour from Santiago is a 12-hour experience in Santiago, Chile, from $104 per person. It scores 47 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 1 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 47 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (1)
- Duration
- 12 hours
- From
- $104 per person
Sewell, known as the city of stairs, corresponds to a former mining camp with over 100 years of history, which was the room for the miners of El Teniente Mine.
What you get
- Entrance to the Museum of the Great Copper Mining.
- Tourist bus transportation, full equipment, air conditioning, audio and video system, authorized to travel on Copper Road.
- Accident insurance
- Tourist Guide in Spanish or bilingual (English).
About this experience
Sewell, known as the city of stairs, corresponds to a former mining camp with over 100 years of history, which was the room for the miners of El Teniente Mine.
What's included
Included
- Entrance to the Museum of the Great Copper Mining.
- Tourist bus transportation, full equipment, air conditioning, audio and video system, authorized to travel on Copper Road.
- Accident insurance
- Tourist Guide in Spanish or bilingual (English).
Not included
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
What you'll see and do
Sewell Mining Town
10:30 a.m. Continue trip to SEWELL on the El Cobre Presidente Eduardo Frei Montalva Highway, passing through Control Maitenes. It is followed by a splendid mountain road, with a panoramic view of the different and impressive facilities and plants of El Teniente Mineral. (Concentrator, High Colón Railway Terminal and Caletones Foundry). 12:00 hrs Arrival at the Sewell Mining Camp. With a general panoramic view there is a historical talk of the camp: its special architecture of cabins, buildings for the headquarters, employees, workers, the Long Scale, the Staff House, the theater, the Social Clubs, external view of the mineral, Cerro Negro and the Church Entrance to the Museum of the Great Copper Mining.
420 minutes here · Admission included
Rancagua
3:00 p.m. Departure from Sewell to lunch, Rancagua .. 4:30 p.m. Lunch, Rancagua. Return: 6:30 p.m. Arrival to Rancagua. 8:00 p.m. Arrival at the same starting point, Santiago.
90 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Santiago
08:15hrs. Calle Cerro Colorado 5240, frente al edificio Torre del Parque 1 (Acceso posterior Parque Arauco).
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
08:15hrs. Calle Cerro Colorado 5240, frente al edificio Torre del Parque 1 (Acceso posterior Parque Arauco).
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Ruta Chile
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Adult pricing applies to all foreign travelers
- Minimum age stablished by CODELCO to visit Sewell is from 7 to 75 years old.
- Altitude reaches over 7,000 feet (2,200 meters) above sea level. Passengers should be in overall good health
- Please dress appropriately for high mountain. Pants, hats, gloves and comfortable shoes (open shoes such as sandals are not allowed) are recommended for mountain altitude and avoid humidity.
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Traveler reviews
1 verified traveler reviews for Sewell Tour from Santiago. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Exceptional tour
Exceptional tour. Our tour guide spoke excellent English, she was knowledgeable, personable. A driver picked us up in Santiago, everything went right on time.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- 7+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $104 to $1552
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Ruta Chile, who run 17 experiences we rank across 3 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 52.6.
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Sewell Tour from Santiago: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Santiago.
How much does Sewell Tour from Santiago cost?
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Prices start at $104 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 Sewell Tour from Santiago take?
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Plan for about 12 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 Sewell Tour from Santiago worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 47 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 1 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable culture & history in Santiago, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Sewell Tour from Santiago?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Sewell Tour from Santiago suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 7. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 12-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Sewell Tour from Santiago?
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Around 0 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 12-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Sewell Tour from Santiago 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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