Price per person:
from CLP$ 39.000 per person.
Bestseller
Sewell World Heritage Site Tour
4.9 / 533 reviews
Operative tour
All year round
If you cancel your reservation up to 3 days before the start of the activity, we will refund you 100% of the reservation payment. No refunds will be issued on cancellation requests received after the indicated anticipation.
You can reschedule your booking without any additional cost until 3 days before the beginning of the activiity.
Explore Sewell, the Staircase City and UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a cultural journey through its history, architecture, and mining life.
Times:
Duration:
11 hours.
Included:
shared transportation, Spanish-speaking driver/guide and entrance fee to the museum.
What to bring:
warm clothing, comfortable shoes, hat to protect against the sun, sunglasses, sunscreen, snack and water.
Weather:
In case of suspension for weather conditions, we will refund 100% of your payment.
subject to weather conditions.
Not included:
pickup at your accommodation (urban area) and food.
Restrictions:
minimum age required of 7 years old and not permitted for individuals over 75 years old (no exceptions, per Codelco regulations).
Cancellation and rescheduling policy:
3 days.
If you cancel your reservation up to 3 days before the start of the activity, we will refund you 100% of the reservation payment. No refunds will be issued on cancellation requests received after the indicated anticipation.
Price
- Tour from Santiago (meeting point in Encomenderos 113, Las Condes, at the Tobalaba metro exit, just outside the Tobalaba Urban Market - MUT):
- Adult: CLP$ 44.000 per person.
- Student (age 7 to 24): CLP$ 38.000 per person.
- Elderly (60 to 75 years): CLP$ 38.000 per person.
- Tour from Rancagua (meeting point in Gamero 0400, Rancagua):
- Adult: CLP$ 39.000 per person.
- Student (age 7 to 24): CLP$ 33.000 per person.
- Elderly (60 to 75 years): CLP$ 33.000 per person.
- Tour from Valparaíso (meeting point in Argentina Ave. and Brasil Ave., Valparaíso):
- Adult: CLP$ 50.000 per person.
- Student (age 7 to 24): CLP$ 46.000 per person.
- Elderly (60 to 75 years): CLP$ 46.000 per person.
- Tour from Viña del Mar (meeting point in Eduardo Grove 380, Viña del Mar):
- Adult: CLP$ 50.000 per person.
- Student (age 7 to 24): CLP$ 46.000 per person.
- Elderly (60 to 75 years): CLP$ 46.000 per person.
We will depart from Santiago to Rancagua, and then head to the Sewell Foundation, where you will receive a safety briefing and an introductory video about the town’s history. Once in Sewell, you will enjoy a panoramic view of the El Teniente mine, the largest underground copper mine in the world.
You will walk through its colorful wooden houses and iconic stairways, visiting landmarks such as the Teniente Club, with its historic halls and old swimming pool. A guided tour will reveal the daily life of the 15,000 people who once lived in this unique mountain camp.
To conclude, you will visit the Museum of Great Copper Mining and the souvenir shop before returning to Santiago with a deeper understanding of Chile’s mining heritage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does lunch include?
Lunch is served at the workers' cafeteria in Sewell. It follows a set menu format and includes a starter, a main course of your choice, a dessert, and a beverage. While there are several options available, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or other special menus are not offered. Therefore, if you have any dietary restrictions, we recommend bringing additional food to meet your needs.
How to book Sewell World Heritage Site Tour?
To book Sewell World Heritage Site Tour, you must choose the date and follow the steps on the website. You can add more tours to your cart before confirming your booking.How far in advance should I book Sewell World Heritage Site Tour?
We accept bookings up to 3 days in advance, subject to availability. Therefore, we recommend booking as early as possible to secure your spot.
Customer opinions about Sewell World Heritage Site Tour
4.9/5
Overall rating
33
Total reviews
Fotos de viajeros
Judith🇨🇱
13 September, 2025
Maravilloso!
Karin🇨🇱
20 July, 2025
Excelente atención, trato y guía
Julio🇨🇱
19 July, 2025
Fue muy bueno. Los guías son excelentes. Ya lo he recomendado bastante
Ruth🇨🇱
05 July, 2025
Muy recomendable, lo pasamos genial con mi hijo , la guía excelente, creo que volveremos en otra ocasión
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Bernardo🇨🇱
21 June, 2025
Puntualidad, buena guía y cumplimiento de lo ofrecido
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