Things to do in Santiago
Best Museum Santiago12 optionsDay Trips from Santiago20 optionsSantiago Chile City Tour6 optionsSantiago Wine Tour42 optionsWalking Tour Santiago Chile30 optionsCity Tour Viña del Mar19 optionsHiking in Santiago Chile10 optionsSanta Rita Winery Tours7 optionsBike Tour Santiago5 optionsCousino Macul7 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.
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.
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.
Valparaíso & Viña del Mar Day Trip from SantiagoYou're picked up in Santiago and driven ninety minutes to the coast, where you spend the day walking through Valparaíso's colorful hillside neighborhoods and historic plazas, then heading to Viña del Mar to see the Flower Clock and beaches. Your guide handles the route, the vehicle is air-conditioned, and you return to Santiago by evening—no logistics to arrange yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you're based in Santiago and want to see both Valparaíso and Viña del Mar in one day without renting a car or planning the route yourself—the fixed itinerary and included transport are what make two coastal cities fit into a single afternoon.
Santiago Airport Transfer: Private Car & Hotel PickupYou're picked up at your Santiago home or hotel and driven directly to the airport, or collected from arrivals and taken to your accommodation. The driver tracks your flight, waits if needed, and the price is fixed before departure. No shared rides, no negotiation, just a car and a driver who knows where you're going.Is it for me?Book this if you're traveling with luggage or children and want to avoid the airport taxi queue and the uncertainty of shared transport — the fixed price and flight tracking mean you arrive or depart on your own schedule, not the driver's next passenger's.
Santiago: Cousiño Macul Wine Tour & TastingYou'll walk through 150-year-old vines and historical cellars in central Santiago, taste six premium wines in two seatings, and learn the winemaking story directly from a family that's been doing it since 1868. Small groups keep the pace human, and no long drive means you're back in the city by early evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste serious Chilean wines without leaving Santiago or spending a full day on a valley drive — the location and small-group pace are what make the family's story feel personal rather than polished.
Valparaiso & Viña del Mar: Private Day Tour from SantiagoYou’ll wander Valparaiso’s painted streets with your own guide—no crowds or set schedule—and ride historic funiculars above the bay. Watch sea lions at Reñaca Beach, taste fresh empanadas near Caleta Portales, and touch murals that spill across every surface. This private day trip from Santiago lets you slow down and actually feel each place before moving on.
Santiago walking tour: Historic center, La Moneda, Plaza de ArmasA three-hour walking tour of Santiago's historic center with a professional guide in English or Spanish, covering Plaza de Armas, La Moneda Palace, the Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art, Santa Lucia Hill, and Barrio Lastarria. The guide offers recommendations for local restaurants, craft beers, wines and piscos throughout the route. Minimum age is 16; suitable for all fitness levels.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guided walk through Santiago's historic center with restaurant and bar recommendations built in, rather than piecing together your own stops.
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: Private City Tour, Central Market & San Cristobal HillYou’ll step right into Santiago’s pulse—walk historic plazas, taste fresh seafood at Central Market, ride up San Cristobal Hill for those wide-open city views. With your private guide sharing stories (and maybe some local slang), you’ll feel both welcome and challenged by what you see. It’s not polished or perfect—but that’s exactly why it sticks with you.
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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Viña del Mar and Valparaiso tour: Two cities in one dayA full-day guided tour from Santiago visits Viña del Mar and Valparaiso, two of Chile's most important coastal cities, with hotel pickup and an air-conditioned vehicle. The route includes La Sebastiana (Pablo Neruda's main house), the port and Plaza Sotomayor in Valparaiso, the hillside neighborhoods with their colorful houses, Paseo 21 de Mayo viewpoint, Viña del Mar's flower clock, the Francisco Fonck Museum with its Easter Island Moai statue, and free time at the main beach. A live guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese leads the group; WiFi is available on board.Is it for me?Eight hours is enough to move through both cities without rushing the main stops, but it leaves no room for a long meal or a second beach. Book this if you want the landmarks and the guide's context in a single day, and you're comfortable with a structured pace that keeps the itinerary intact.
Undurraga Winery: Sibaris Tour & Reserve Wine Tasting TicketYou’ll wander through Undurraga Winery’s historic park and working vineyards near Santiago, explore quiet underground cellars with your guide, discover Mapuche history woven into the estate, and finish with a relaxed tasting flight of reserve wines. Expect laughter, local stories, and that soft hush only old cellars have — it lingers long after you leave.
Santiago Walking Tour: La Moneda & Plaza de ArmasA 2.5-hour guided walking tour of Santiago's historic downtown, visiting La Moneda Palace, Plaza de Armas, the Metropolitan Cathedral, and ending with panoramic views from Santa Lucía Hill. The guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese, and the group stays small so you get genuine attention. Entry to select churches and landmarks is included, along with photo stops and recommendations for what to do next.Is it for me?If you're arriving in Santiago without a car or staying in a different neighborhood, this tour starts in the city center and needs no transport beyond getting yourself downtown—the walk itself covers the major landmarks on foot, and the small-group format means you move at a pace that lets you actually absorb the stories and architecture instead of rushing through a checklist.
Valparaíso & Viña del Mar Day Trip from SantiagoYou get picked up from your Santiago hotel and spend ten hours exploring two coastal cities with a professional guide. The day includes walking through the colorful, steep streets of Valparaíso, a visit to La Sebastiana museum, time on the hills of Cerro Concepción, a stop at historic Plaza Sotomayor, and a beach break at Reñaca in Viña del Mar. Hotel drop-off is included, so you don't arrange transport or navigate between stops yourself.Is it for me?Best for travelers who want to see both Valparaíso and Viña del Mar in one day without arranging their own transport or figuring out which hills to climb — the guide handles the route and timing, which is what makes a full coastal loop possible in ten hours.
