Santiago City Private Tour

Cerro San Cristóbal rises above the city, and the tour reaches it by the end of the morning.

A private Santiago city tour with a live guide in English, Spanish, Portuguese or Russian, covering the colonial heart (Palacio de la Moneda, Plaza de Armas, La Catedral, Mercado Central), Cerro Santa Lucía, the bohemian Lastarria and Bellavista neighborhoods, and Cerro San Cristóbal for panoramic views of the city and the Andes. The tour runs 4 hours as standard. You can extend it to 6 hours and add lunch at a local restaurant or a vineyard visit. Private transportation is included, and pickup is arranged as part of the booking.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Santa Lucia Hill1h
2. Santiago Central Market30m
3. San Francisco Church30m
4. San Cristobal Hill30m

Explore Santiago's historic and natural sites

• Visit Palacio de la Moneda
• Explore Plaza de Armas and La Catedral
• Walk through Mercado Central
• See Mapocho Station
• Climb Cerro Santa Lucia
• Visit Lastarria neighborhood
• Discover Bellavista neighborhood
• Visit Cerro San Cristobal for views

The experience

The tour starts in the historic center where colonial architecture and Inca heritage meet. Your guide walks you through Plaza de Armas, the point where Santiago was founded, then moves to Palacio de la Moneda, the presidential palace, and La Catedral, which has stood for over 400 years through earthquakes and restorations. Mercado Central comes next: the central market where you see how locals buy seafood like centolla (king crab) straight from the boats. A 15-minute climb up Cerro Santa Lucía, a park in the middle of the city, gives you a first view of the urban landscape and the Andes beyond.

From there the route heads to Bellavista, the bohemian neighborhood known for colorful streets, street art murals and a wide choice of restaurants and bars. Cerro San Cristóbal, the highest point in the city, is the final stop: a larger metropolitan park where the panoramic view stretches across Santiago to the mountain range. Lastarria, the charming older quarter, can be worked into the route depending on how the day flows. If you want to linger over lunch, the operator can recommend places to eat local food. If you want to go deeper into Chilean wine, a vineyard visit can replace or extend the city portion.

The guide speaks your language and knows the history behind each stop: the Inca connections, the earthquake damage and repairs, what the market sells and why. Private transportation means no waiting for other passengers, and pickup from your hotel is part of the booking. The standard 4 hours covers the main attractions. Adding 2 hours gives you time to eat or explore a winery without rushing.

What’s included

• Private transportation throughout the tour.
• a live guide in your choice of English, Spanish, Portuguese or Russian.
• entry to the main attractions in the historic center and the parks.
• pickup from your hotel.
• the option to add a 2-hour lunch at a local restaurant or a vineyard visit at checkout.

Options for this experience

3 options

City TourGuide in 4 languages · No fixed timeDuration: 4 hours. Transport by SUV, van or minibus. Pickup is included.

City tour with 2 hours for lunchGuide in 4 languages · No fixed timeTwo hours for lunch: You can have lunch at a recommended restaurant during the city tour and pay directly for what you consume. Duration: 6 hours. Not included: we will make the lunch reservation, but the rest is paid directly by you. Pickup is included.

City tour that includes a visit to a vineyardGuide in 4 languages · No fixed timeWine tasting: Visit a winery in the city, tour its vineyards and sample its premium wines. Duration: 7 hours. Transport by SUV, van or minibus. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (10 to 60 years) · Youth (5 to 9 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, Portuguese and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Oh my tour! Chile

Is this one for you?Book the standard 4-hour tour if you want the highlights of central Santiago in a single morning. Add the lunch extension if you want to eat where locals do, or the vineyard option if Chilean wine is your priority.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, Portuguese and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (5 to 9 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Cerro San Cristóbal and why is it the last stop on the tour?

Cerro San Cristóbal is the highest point in Santiago and the largest metropolitan park in the city. The tour ends there so you can take in a panoramic view of the entire city and the Andes mountains from the top.

Can I add lunch or a vineyard to the 4-hour tour?

Yes. You can extend the tour to 6 hours and choose either a 2-hour lunch at a restaurant your guide recommends, or a visit to a vineyard to taste Chilean wines. Both are optional add-ons at checkout.

What does Mercado Central show you that you wouldn't see elsewhere in the city?

Mercado Central is where locals buy fresh seafood and produce. You'll see how centolla (king crab) and other catches from the sea are sold, giving you a real look at what the city eats and how the market works.

Is pickup from my hotel included?

Yes, pickup is included in the booking. Private transportation throughout the tour is part of the price, so you don't arrange your own way between stops.

How long does it take to reach the top of Cerro Santa Lucía?

A 15-minute walk takes you from the base to the top of Cerro Santa Lucía, where you get a view of the city and the surrounding area before moving on to the other stops.