Santiago Private Walking Tour with Local Guide

Walk Santiago Like You Live There

You 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.

Step-by-step itinerary

Personalized Santiago walking tour

• Meet your local guide
• Share your interests and preferences
• Explore Santiago neighborhoods
• Visit National Museum of Natural History
• Discover hidden gems and local stories
• Receive authentic tips for further exploration

The experience

"So what do you actually want to see?" That's how your Lokafyer starts, not with a rehearsed speech about colonial architecture or a list of checkboxes, but by asking what matters to you. You're walking through Santiago with someone who lives here, who knows which cafés are worth stopping for, where the light hits the street at a certain hour, which neighborhoods feel alive on a Tuesday afternoon. The whole point is that this isn't a standard tour with a script. It's a private walking tour shaped around what you're curious about: food, street art, the way locals move through the city, history if you want it, or just the feeling of not being a tourist for a few hours.

Your Lokafyer isn't a professional guide with memorized facts. They're a person who loves Santiago and wants to show it to you the way they'd show a friend. If you're interested in the markets, you'll spend time there. If you'd rather wander through neighborhoods most visitors skip, that works too. You can ask about the National Museum of Natural History or any other attraction, though entrance fees are separate. The tour itself is the walking, the conversation, the local perspective. The itinerary is entirely customized: you pick the start time, the meeting place, and you tell them what you're into. They build the day from there. It's flexible enough that if you change your mind halfway through, you just say so.

The walk covers ground. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather, since this runs rain or shine. If you're traveling with kids under three, they're free. Anyone younger than that needs an adult with them. The tour gives you a general overview of the city from a local's angle, practical information you can actually use, not a history lecture. By the time you're done, you'll have the kind of knowledge that lets you keep exploring on your own, and you'll know where to come back to.

What’s included

• Private walking tour with a Lokafyer (local host).
• personalized itinerary tailored to your interests.
• practical city insights and local recommendations.

Options for this experience

5 options

2-Hour TourGuide in English or Spanish · 13 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 20:00Customized walking tour lasting 2 hours

3-Hour TourGuide in English or Spanish · 13 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 20:00Customized walking tour lasting 3 hours

4-Hour TourGuide in English or Spanish · 13 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 20:00Customized walking tour lasting 4 hours

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5-Hour TourGuide in English or Spanish · 13 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 20:00Customized walking tour lasting 5 hours

6-Hour TourGuide in English or Spanish · 13 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 20:00Customized walking tour lasting 6 hours

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 day13 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 20:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Lokafy Inc.

Is this one for you?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.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

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.

Can I choose what neighborhoods or attractions to visit?

Yes. The entire itinerary is personalized. You share your interests in advance, and your Lokafyer builds the walk around what you want to see, whether that's food, art, history, or specific neighborhoods.

What's included in the tour price?

The private walking tour with your local Lokafyer and a personalized itinerary. Entrance fees to attractions are not included and are paid separately if you choose to visit any.

Do I need to book a specific time?

Yes. You choose the start time and meeting place when you book, and provide information about your interests so the tour can be organized around what you want.

What if the weather is bad?

The tour operates in all weather conditions. Dress appropriately for the forecast, and your Lokafyer will adapt the route if needed.

Will I learn detailed historical facts?

Lokafy tours provide a general overview of Santiago with practical information from a local's perspective, rather than detailed historical facts. The focus is on experiencing the city as locals do.

Can I visit attractions like the National Museum of Natural History?

Yes, if you're interested. You'd need to cover the entrance fee for yourself and your Lokafyer separately. Let them know in advance if you'd like to include a specific attraction.

Is public transportation available?

Yes, public transportation options are available nearby if you need them during or after the tour.