Things to do in Chile
Best Museum Santiago12 optionsTorres del Paine National Park Tours8 optionsDay Trips from Santiago20 optionsSantiago Chile City Tour6 optionsSantiago Wine Tour42 optionsWalking Tour Santiago Chile30 optionsCity Tour Viña del Mar19 optionsHiking in Santiago Chile10 optionsBoat Tour San Antonio5 optionsSanta Rita Winery Tours7 optionsBike Tour Santiago5 optionsPunta Arenas Airport Taxi7 options
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Valparaiso & Viña del Mar Wine Tour: Coastal Tastings★ 4.87 (8,248) · 10h
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Santiago hop-on hop-off bus: 2 routes, cable car and wine tasting★ 4.88 (2,931) · 2h
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Cajón del Maipo day trip: Embalse El Yeso & folk picnic★ 4.49 (3,087) · 9h–10h
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Maipo Valley: 4 Vineyard Wine Tour & Lunch from Santiago★ 4.90 (2,681) · 10hUS$ 135View ›
Valparaíso, Viña del Mar & Casablanca: Neruda House, Wine & Beach★ 4.86 (2,550) · 10hUS$ 111View ›
Inca Lagoon tour from Santiago: Wine tasting and mountain drive★ 4.84 (2,177) · 11hUS$ 79View ›
Santiago: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Cerro San Cristóbal 2 Days★ 4.85 (2,007) · 2hUS$ 73View ›
Santiago: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, Cerro San Cristóbal & Wine Tasting★ 4.63 (1,975) · 1h–2hUS$ 115View ›
Farellones Park adventure: Tubing, canopy, sledding near Santiago★ 4.85 (1,645) · 10hUS$ 54View ›
Valparaíso & Viña del Mar Day Trip from Santiago: Wine & Coast★ 4.79 (1,463) · 10hUS$ 96View ›Top rated (10)
Santiago City Tour: Historic Center, Santa Lucia Hill & LastarriaYou’ll walk Santiago’s historic center with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. Visit La Moneda Palace, step inside the Metropolitan Cathedral, climb Santa Lucia Hill for city views, and unwind in Barrio Lastarria’s lively cafés. Expect small surprises — from street music to quiet chapels — that stick with you long after.
Villa la Angostura: Kayak Tour & Lakeside Picnic Nahuel HuapiYou’ll paddle through glacier-blue waters near Villa la Angostura with a small group led by an expert guide, spotting birds and ancient rocks before settling in for a laid-back picnic on shore. Expect laughter over local cakes and moments of real quiet as Nahuel Huapi unfolds around you.
San Pedro de Atacama: Gong Bath Forest Sound Therapy SessionYou’ll wander through San Pedro de Atacama’s quiet forest with a local guide before settling in for a private or group gong bath session surrounded by birdsong and native trees. Taste fresh-picked fruit along your walk, then relax on your mat as therapeutic sounds wash over you—leaving you calm, grounded, and quietly changed by nature’s rhythms.
Pucón: Villarrica Volcano Summit Trek & Lake ViewsYou climb from Pucón's base to Villarrica's 2,847-meter summit in five hours, with a certified guide leading you past eruption scars and up to the crater rim. From the top, you see five lakes and the surrounding volcanoes spread across the Patagonian landscape. The descent takes three hours. Park entry, technical gear, transport from your hotel, and insurance are all included—you just show up ready to walk.Is it for me?Right for travelers with moderate fitness who want to reach an active volcano's summit without mountaineering training. Expect a full day of walking—five hours up, three down—at altitude where the air is thin and the views stretch across five lakes and the Patagonian landscape.
San Pedro de Atacama: Red Stones & Altiplanic Lagoons Day TripYou’ll wander past flamingos at Chaxa Lagoon, crunch salt underfoot in the open air, share breakfast as dawn hits San Pedro de Atacama, and sit quietly beside red stone cliffs with lunch in your hands. Expect small surprises — like warm bread or laughter over new words — and moments where time feels slower than usual.
Santiago Andes: Private Horseback Ride & Chilean Wine PicnicYou’ll ride quiet mountain trails near Santiago with local horsemen guiding you every step (or hoof). Expect honest conversation, a proper cheese & wine picnic under open skies, and plenty of space for both laughter and silence. It’s less about perfect riding form—more about feeling part of rural Chile for an afternoon.
Patagonia Kayak Tour with Local Tea & Safety Gear IncludedYou’ll paddle calm Patagonian waters with expert guides, try a special local tea in a hidden cove, and enjoy top-notch safety gear—no experience needed.
Bike Tour San Pedro de Atacama: Devil's Throat descentA guided bike tour through Catarpe Valley in San Pedro de Atacama where you ride at your own pace through desert oasis landscape, cross to San Isidro Chapel, and descend Devil's Throat canyon. The guide leads in English or Spanish, bicycle and safety equipment are provided, and children from age 10 are welcome. You decide the rhythm—quiet exploration or active adventure—and the whole loop takes around four hours.Is it for me?You set the pace and the guide follows, so you can ride as quietly or as actively as you want—the descent into Devil's Throat is the payoff moment, and the valley itself is the landscape you move through at your own speed.
Santiago: Metropolitan Cathedral Bell Tower Tour & City ViewsYou’ll step into Santiago’s Metropolitan Cathedral with a local guide, climb winding stairs past orange trees and centuries-old bells, then take in panoramic city views from a hidden lookout above Plaza de Armas. Feel history under your hands and catch small moments — like sunlight on rooftops or laughter echoing off stone — that stay with you long after.
Villarrica Volcano Climb Pucón: Active Summit & Glacier TrekYou climb to the summit of Villarrica volcano or trek through glacier caves depending on volcanic conditions, with all technical gear provided and a certified guide leading a small group. Transport from Pucón, park entry, and insurance are included. The full experience takes most of the day and requires moderate fitness; you'll need to check volcanic activity status before booking.Is it for me?Book this if you want to climb an active volcano without arranging your own permits, gear, or transport, and you're fit enough for sustained uphill terrain. The small group size and experienced guide are what make it safe, not casual.
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Santiago walking tour: Old city, Plaza de Armas, BellavistaA walking tour of Santiago's historic center, departing daily at 9:00 AM and running three hours, takes you from Palacio de la Moneda through Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, and into the Lastarria and Bellavista neighborhoods. The guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese and points out the Stock Exchange Building (1893), the Court of Justice, the former Congress, and Santa Lucia Hills along the way. Bottled water is included; the tour ends at the gastronomic center in Bellavista.Is it for me?Book the 9:00 AM departure to cover Santiago's colonial landmarks—Palacio de la Moneda, Plaza de Armas, and the Cathedral—in one morning while your guide navigates the route and pacing.
Santiago: Cousiño Macul Wine Tour & Cellar Tasting ExperienceYou’ll step out of busy Santiago straight into Cousiño Macul’s peaceful vineyards, explore historic cellars with stories from local guides, taste three premium Chilean wines (and keep your glass), and share laughs with fellow travelers. It’s more than a tasting — you’ll feel part of something lasting.
Cousiño Macul Wine Tasting in Santiago: 150-Year Vineyard TourCousiño Macul is a wine tasting at a 150-year-old vineyard in the middle of Santiago where you walk the premium vines, tour the historical cellars, and taste three of the house's highest-quality wines with a live English-speaking guide. The vineyard is reachable by public transport and welcomes children from age one, so families and visitors without a car can book without arranging separate logistics.Is it for me?Book this if you're staying in Santiago without a car—the vineyard is walking distance from the city center, so you can taste wine and learn the winemaking process on your own schedule.
Santiago: Cousiño Macul Winery Tour & Wine TastingYou’ll walk through living history at Cousiño Macul winery in Santiago, hearing family stories as you explore old cellars and vineyards. Taste three distinct wines right where they’re made, guided by someone who knows every corner of the place. Expect laughter, little surprises, and a sense that you’re part of something ongoing.
Calama - San Pedro: Shared Airport Transfer, Local DriverYou’ll land at Calama Airport and meet your local driver for a shared ride through the Atacama desert straight to your hotel in San Pedro de Atacama. Expect quiet landscapes, friendly conversation (or peaceful silence), and door-to-door drop-off — little comforts that make arrival feel less like logistics and more like an introduction you’ll remember long after the trip.
Valparaíso street art and funicular tour UNESCO heritageThis guided tour of Valparaíso covers the city's UNESCO heritage neighborhoods—Cerro Concepción and Cerro Alegre—using two historic funiculars to climb the hills where you'll see street art, colonial architecture, and viewpoints over the port. The guide explains the Spanish, English, German, French and Croatian heritage woven into the streets, and entrance fees to the lifts plus artisanal alfajores are included.Is it for me?Book the shared tour if you're traveling alone or want to meet other visitors exploring the city; choose the private tour if your group wants the guide's full attention and the flexibility to linger at any stop without keeping others waiting.
San Pedro de Atacama: Stargazing Tour with Telescopes & Local SnacksYou’ll sip Chilean wine or pisco sour under one of Earth’s clearest skies near San Pedro de Atacama, guided through constellations by a local expert. Peer through powerful telescopes at deep-sky wonders, try your hand at astrophotography with the Milky Way behind you, and warm up with local snacks and hot drinks as silence settles over the desert night.
Santiago: Valle Nevado & Farellones Full Day with Local GuideYou're picked up from your hotel and driven into the Andes to two ski centers in one day. At Farellones, you stop at a high viewpoint, explore the village, and choose from ziplines, cable cars, and other activities. At Valle Nevado, you either ski and snowboard or ride the cable car and walk the grounds. A local guide travels with you the whole way, and you return to Santiago by evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Chile's main ski centers without arranging your own transport or timing — the guide handles the route and knows both parks, so you spend the day doing what interests you instead of figuring out logistics.
Valparaíso & Viña del Mar Tour: Coastal Cities from SantiagoA 10-hour guided tour from Santiago to the coastal cities of Valparaíso and Viña del Mar, 120 kilometers away, with hotel pickup, a professional guide and shared transport. You walk the narrow streets and historic hills of Valparaíso—including Cerro Concepción and Cerro Alegre—see La Sebastiana, Pablo Neruda's house-museum, visit Plaza Sotomayor in the port district, and stroll the beaches of Viña del Mar and Reñaca. The guide speaks Spanish or Portuguese.Is it for me?Hotel pickup in Santiago gets you to Valparaíso and Viña del Mar's coastal hills and beaches without navigating logistics yourself—your guide handles the route while you explore the funiculars and shores.
Santiago Private Walking Tour with Local GuideYou walk through Santiago with a local who tailors the route to your interests—whether that's food, art, neighborhoods, or just the rhythm of the city. No scripts, no group, no predetermined stops; the itinerary adapts as you go. You get practical insights and a sense of the place from someone who actually lives there, plus the freedom to explore on your own afterward.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Santiago the way locals do without the standard tour format—you get someone who actually lives here, adapts to what interests you, and leaves you with the knowledge to keep exploring on your own.
