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Sewell World Heritage Site Tour

4.9 / 537 reviews
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.

Free cancellation

You can reschedule your booking without any additional cost until 3 days before the beginning of the activiity.

Free rescheduling

Explore Sewell, the Staircase City and UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a cultural journey through its history, architecture, and mining life.

Duration:

11 hours

Times:

07:40 am to 06:30 pm

Included:

  • Shared transportation
  • Spanish-speaking driver/guide
  • Entrance fee to the museum

Not included:

  • Pickup at your accommodation (urban area)
  • Food

Restrictions:

  • Minimum age required of 7 years old
  • Not permitted for individuals over 75 years old (no exceptions, per Codelco regulations)
  • Not allowed for people with reduced mobility
  • Not allowed for pregnant women

Weather:

In case of suspension for weather conditions, we will refund 100% of your payment.

  • Subject to weather conditions

Cancellation and rescheduling policy:

  • 3 days

What to bring:

  • Warm clothing
  • Closed toe shoes
  • Hat to protect against the sun
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen

Descripción

Price

  • Tour from Santiago (meeting point in Encomenderos 113, Las Condes, at the Tobalaba metro exit, just outside the Tobalaba Urban Market - MUT):

    • Until December 31, 2025:

      • 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.

    • From January 1, 2026:

      • Adult: CLP$ 45.000 per person.

      • Student (age 7 to 24): CLP$ 39.000 per person.

      • Elderly (60 to 75 years): CLP$ 39.000 per person.

  • Tour from Rancagua (meeting point in Gamero 0400, Rancagua):

    • Until December 31, 2025:

      • 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.

    • From January 1, 2026:

      • Adult: CLP$ 40.000 per person.

      • Student (age 7 to 24): CLP$ 34.000 per person.

      • Elderly (60 to 75 years): CLP$ 34.000 per person.

  • Tour from Valparaíso (meeting point in Argentina Ave. and Brasil Ave., Valparaíso):

    • Until December 31, 2025:

      • 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.

    • From January 1, 2026:

      • Adult: CLP$ 51.000 per person.

      • Student (age 7 to 24): CLP$ 47.000 per person.

      • Elderly (60 to 75 years): CLP$ 47.000 per person.

  • Tour from Viña del Mar (meeting point in Eduardo Grove 380, Viña del Mar):

    • Until December 31, 2025:

      • 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.

    • From January 1, 2026:

      • Adult: CLP$ 51.000 per person.

      • Student (age 7 to 24): CLP$ 47.000 per person.

      • Elderly (60 to 75 years): CLP$ 47.000 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

  • 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.

  • 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.
  • We accept bookings up to 3 days in advance, subject to availability. Therefore, we recommend booking as early as possible to secure your spot.
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