The 120 patriots cellar
Descend into the underground brick cellars where 120 of O’Higgins’ men hid in 1814 — the story that gave Chile’s best-known wine its name, told on a private guided walk.
Viña Santa Rita · Alto Jahuel · Maipo Valley
Private tour to the winery-museum of Chile
A private Santa Rita tour in Alto Jahuel (founded 1880): the national-monument manor house, a 40-hectare botanical park and the legendary cellar where 120 patriots hid after the Battle of Rancagua — with a Casa Real Cabernet tasting and hotel pickup from Santiago in a Jaguar XF.
- 1880Founded by Domingo Fernández Concha
- 45 minFrom downtown Santiago to Alto Jahuel
- The 120The cellar that named Santa Rita 120
- Casa RealIcon Cabernet · among Chile’s greats
The story
A national monument where history and wine meet
Founded in 1880 by Domingo Fernández Concha, Santa Rita is one of Chile’s most historic wineries — and a National Monument. Its underground cellars sheltered 120 of Bernardo O’Higgins’ patriots after the Battle of Rancagua in 1814, the legend behind the famous Santa Rita 120 brand. Today the estate pairs a French-style manor house, a 40-hectare botanical park with century-old trees, the Andes-facing Doña Paula restaurant and the icon Casa Real Cabernet Sauvignon. Tourevo arranges private visits with a house sommelier, away from the public-circuit crowds.
The national-monument estate
A French-style manor house, the Pompeii-inspired chapel and a 40-hectare botanical park designed in the 19th century, with century-old trees and Andes views.
Casa Real & Medalla Real
Taste across Santa Rita’s prestige tiers — from Medalla Real to the icon Casa Real Cabernet Sauvignon from Alto Jahuel, one of the great Maipo reds.
Private tasting with a sommelier
Three selected labels guided by a house sommelier: terroir, French-oak aging and pairings, about 45 minutes in a private room — no queues, no crowds.
Sample itinerary
Your day at Santa Rita
Half day · 5 hours · recommended pickup at 09:30. All times are adjustable.
- 09:30 Pickup at your hotel · briefing with your driver-guide
- 10:30 Arrival in Alto Jahuel · entry to the Santa Rita estate
- 10:45 Walk through the botanical park, manor house and chapel
- 11:30 The cellar of the 120 patriots · history and a Reserva tasting
- 12:15 Premium tasting with a sommelier · Medalla Real + Casa Real
- 13:15 Optional lunch at Doña Paula or in Buin · Chilean cuisine
- 14:30 Return to Santiago · estimated arrival 15:00
· Premium fleet
Travel in an icon
Your tour is door-to-door in a hand-picked vehicle with a professional bilingual chauffeur, bottled water and on-board details included in every kilometer — never a shared van or a fixed schedule.
For couples · city & wine tours
Jaguar XF
British elegance with adaptive suspension, premium sound and Windsor-leather finishes — ideal for the drive from Santiago to the wine valleys.
- Guestsup to 4
- Luggage3 cases
- Engine3.0 Turbo
- Climate4 zones
For families · groups up to 5
Porsche Cayenne
All-wheel drive, generous torque and a cabin built for long journeys — the perfect companion for the wineries plus the Andes the same day.
- Guestsup to 5
- Luggage5 cases
- EngineV6 Turbo
- DriveAWD
For solo travelers · value
MG3 Hybrid+
A modern, efficient hybrid for one or two travelers who want the full private-guide experience at a friendlier price — same service, same care.
- Guestsup to 3
- Luggage2 cases
- EngineHybrid+
- EcoLow CO₂
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“The Jaguar XF, the bilingual driver and an itinerary built exactly to our taste. We visited three vineyards, Valparaíso and the Neruda House without lifting a finger. We’ll be back.”
“I asked for a gastronomy itinerary and Tourevo made it happen: La Vega market, a chef class, a pairing in Colchagua. For a foodie, it’s the best tour I’ve ever done.”
“We did the Maipo Valley with the Cayenne and it was another level. The guide knew every viewpoint and every winery. Truly professional, door to door.”
Plan your visit
Santa Rita tour from Santiago · everything you need to know
Looking for a Santa Rita winery tour from Santiago? Alto Jahuel is just 45 minutes from the city, so a half-day private tour is enough to see the 1880 national-monument estate, walk the cellar of the 120 patriots and taste the icon Casa Real — without renting a car or joining a group bus.
Travelers usually ask how much the Santa Rita tour costs, whether it pairs with Concha y Toro, and which wines you taste. Our private tour starts at USD 155 per person and bundles the estate entry with a sommelier-led tasting across Medalla Real and the icon Casa Real Cabernet. Santa Rita and Concha y Toro are 20 minutes apart, so the two Maipo icons combine perfectly on a single full day.
Popular combinations
Add another winery or experience
Santa Rita pairs naturally with the other Maipo icon or with a valley lunch.
+ Viña Concha y Toro
The two icon Maipo wineries in one day: republican Santa Rita and heritage Concha y Toro, 20 minutes apart.
Concha y Toro tour →+ Doña Paula lunch
A pairing lunch at the estate’s Andes-facing restaurant, between the tasting and the botanical park.
Wine tours from Santiago →+ Cajón del Maipo
Winery in the morning, mountains in the afternoon: El Yeso reservoir or hot springs at sunset.
Cajón del Maipo →Frequently asked questions
FAQ · Santa Rita tour
What does the private Santa Rita tour include?
Round-trip hotel pickup from Santiago in a Jaguar XF or Porsche Cayenne, a bilingual driver-guide, entry to the Santa Rita estate, a guided walk through the botanical park and the cellar of the 120 patriots, and a premium tasting of three labels (Medalla Real and the icon Casa Real) with a house sommelier. An optional estate lunch is quoted separately.
How much does the Santa Rita tour cost?
Tourevo’s private tour starts at USD 155 per person (half day, 5h, private group of 1 to 4 travelers) including estate entry and a guided three-wine tasting. Public-circuit tickets are cheaper but you lose the door-to-door comfort, the sommelier and the premium labels.
What is the story of the 120?
After the Battle of Rancagua in 1814, 120 patriots loyal to Bernardo O’Higgins are said to have hidden in Santa Rita’s underground cellars. The story gave its name to the famous Santa Rita 120 brand, and the cellar is part of the private tour.
Which wines will I taste?
A selection across Santa Rita’s prestige tiers, typically Medalla Real (Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère) and the icon Casa Real Cabernet Sauvignon from Alto Jahuel. The exact labels vary by available vintage.
Can I combine Santa Rita with Concha y Toro?
Yes — it is the most popular Maipo pairing. The two icon wineries are 20 minutes apart and combine on a full day (8h), or as an extended half day if you prefer a lighter pace.
How far is Santa Rita from Santiago?
Santa Rita is in Alto Jahuel, Buin, about 45 minutes from downtown Santiago. Tourevo picks you up at any hotel in metropolitan Santiago: Las Condes, Vitacura, Providencia, Lastarria or the airport.
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