Things to do in Santiago
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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.
Cajón del Maipo: Andes Volcano Hike & Wine Day TripYou’ll hike deep into Cajón del Maipo with a local guide, pausing for mountain views and stories about San Jose volcano’s wild history. Taste fresh air (and Chilean wine) over lunch in Valle de la Engorda before heading back to Santiago with tired legs and new memories.
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.
Casablanca Valley: 4 Wineries & Tanino Restaurant LunchYou visit four distinct Casablanca Valley wineries—Emiliana (organic and biodynamic), Casa del Molle (family-owned boutique), Bodegas RE (innovative blends), and Casas del Bosque—with tastings and guided tours at each. Lunch at Tanino Restaurant, a renowned vineyard restaurant, is included in the itinerary (your own cost for food and wine). Hotel pickup and drop-off in Santiago, air-conditioned transport, and a multilingual guide take care of logistics so you focus on the wine and the valley.Is it for me?This tour suits travelers based in Santiago who want to taste wine across four different winemaking philosophies in one day without arranging transport, winery reservations, or timing themselves—the fixed schedule and included pickups handle all of that, leaving you to focus on the wine and the valley.
Cajón del Maipo: Andes Day Trip with Wine, Picnic & EmpanadaYou’ll ride deep into Cajón del Maipo from Santiago with a local guide, feel mountain air by Embalse El Yeso’s blue water, share Chilean wine at a picnic spot few tourists find, and taste fresh empanadas in San José de Maipo. It’s not just scenery — it’s laughter over lunch and quiet moments you’ll remember long after you’re back in the city.
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.
Cajón del Maipo tour from Santiago: El Yeso ReservoirA full-day guided tour of Cajón del Maipo from Santiago takes you into the Andes by minivan with a small group, a professional guide and hotel pickup included. The route visits El Yeso Reservoir, the historic Tinoco tunnel carved through rock, and the Chocolate House — a landmark café set in a small forest. Winter closures may redirect the tour to other areas of Cajón del Maipo with comparable mountain scenery. The day ends with a group toast before the drive back to the city.Is it for me?Book this tour for a first or middle day in Santiago when you want to see the Andes without arranging a car or a guide yourself — the minivan, the guide and the fixed stops mean the day holds together, and the small group keeps the pace unhurried.
Santiago City Tour: Half-Day Landmarks & Local Snack with PickupYou’ll dive into Santiago’s daily rhythm — from tasting fresh empanadas at Mercado Central to standing above the city on Santa Lucia Hill. With a local guide sharing stories (and jokes), you’ll see both grand landmarks and quiet corners before ending in lively Bellavista. It’s less like ticking off sights and more like meeting Santiago itself.
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: Santa Rita Vineyard Tour & Wine TastingYou arrive at Santa Rita Vineyard, walk through the winery with a bilingual guide, taste three wines, eat a three-course lunch overlooking the Maipo Valley, and tour an on-site museum of pre-Columbian artifacts — all without arranging transport or managing timing yourself. The fixed itinerary and included transfer mean you show up and the day unfolds.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste wine and eat well without arranging your own transport or timing — the included pickup and fixed itinerary mean you arrive and the day is already structured around the vineyard's rhythm and the museum's hours.
Santiago to Viña del Mar, Valparaíso & Casablanca wine tourA full-day guided tour from Santiago travels west to Viña del Mar and Valparaíso on Chile's Pacific coast, then returns through Casablanca Valley for a wine tasting at a local vineyard. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with one funicular ride through Valparaíso's historic hills. The tour runs about 10 hours and operates in English, Spanish, or Portuguese with a live guide.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see both the coast and wine country in one day without driving yourself—the fixed route and included transport mean the day stays on schedule and you skip the navigation.
Santiago: Cajón del Maipo Hot Springs, Waterfall & BBQYou’ll leave Santiago behind for an afternoon drive through Cajón del Maipo valley, pausing at a quirky chocolate house before feeling the spray of Veil of the Bride waterfall. Sink into volcanic hot springs as dusk falls over snowy peaks, then gather for a slow Chilean barbecue dinner with local wine under an Andes sky full of stars—you might find yourself thinking about it long after.
Santiago: Bike Tour Bellavista Markets & Pablo Neruda HouseYou’ll pedal through Santiago’s wildest colors in Bellavista, try fresh market snacks at La Vega Central with your local guide explaining every odd fruit, stand at Neruda’s quirky house-boat-home, and cruise riverside parks back toward city life. Expect laughter, new flavors on your tongue, maybe even some Spanish practice — plus plenty of time to just watch Santiago go by.
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.
Andes Sunset Tour: Valle Nevado, Farellones & SnacksYou’ll ride from Santiago up winding mountain roads with a local guide, pause at Curve 32 for those wild Andes views, visit Valle Nevado ski area, then watch sunset in Farellones village with snacks and wine as the light fades over snowy peaks. Expect laughter, fresh air, and maybe a moment or two that sticks with you long after.
Full-day Viña del Mar and Valparaíso tour from SantiagoA full-day guided tour from Santiago to the coastal cities of Valparaíso and Viña del Mar, 130 km away, with hotel pickup and an air-conditioned vehicle. You start at Cerro Alegre to walk the famous colored stairs and street art, visit the National Congress and Sotomayor Square, then spend the afternoon in Viña del Mar exploring the flower clock, the Fonck Museum, and the Pacific shoreline before a meal at a beachside restaurant. The guide speaks Spanish or Portuguese.Is it for me?Book this if you want to visit both cities in a single outing—the shared itinerary connects Valparaíso's hillside port and UNESCO heritage with Viña del Mar's beaches and gardens in one loop, rather than splitting your day between separate trips.
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.
Valparaíso & Viña del Mar tour: Wine tasting & coastal viewsA guided tour of Valparaíso and Viña del Mar combines wine tasting in Casa Blanca Valley with walks through the UNESCO World Heritage hillside neighborhoods of central Chile, visits to La Sebastiana House Museum and one of Valparaíso's historic elevators, and coastal stops including Acapulco Beach and the Viña del Mar Flower Clock. The tour runs 9 to 10 hours with round-trip hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, and a live guide in your choice of English, Spanish or Portuguese.Is it for me?Hotel pickup means you don't arrange transport to Valparaíso yourself, and the fixed 9- to 10-hour schedule holds the wine tasting, the hillside neighborhoods, both cities and the beach stops inside a single day without gaps between them.
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.
Cajón del Maipo tour from Santiago: Andes spa and mountain lodgeThis 10-hour guided tour from Santiago takes you into the Cajón del Maipo canyon in the Andes, starting at the village of San José de Maipo (declared a National Monument in 1992), moving through the Chocolate House for artisan sweets and hot chocolate, and ending at El Morado Lodge & Spa for lunch and swimming pools at almost 1,000 meters elevation. The guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese; round-trip transfer from your chosen Santiago pickup point is included, as is a glass of wine or pisco sour before the meal.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want a guided day combining mountain views, a heritage village, and a thermal spa—the set itinerary connects all three stops with transport included, so you move between them without gaps.
