Things to do in Santiago
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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.
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.
Isla Negra, Neruda Museum & Casablanca Wine Tasting Day TripYou’ll walk through Pablo Neruda’s quirky Isla Negra house overlooking the Pacific, wander coastal towns with local crafts, try fresh seafood (lunch not included), then finish with a guided tasting of two reserve wines at Casas del Bosque in Casablanca Valley — all with round-trip transfer from Santiago. Expect poetry, sea air, and maybe a new favorite white wine.
Viña del Mar & Valparaíso tour: Wine valley and coastal citiesA guided tour of Viña del Mar and Valparaíso with hotel pickup, professional guide and shared transport. You visit the Fonck Museum and its Easter Island Moai, explore Valparaíso's hills and murals, tour Pablo Neruda's home La Sebastiana, and travel through Casablanca Valley to see working vineyards. The tour runs 8 to 10 hours and operates in all weather.Is it for me?At 8 to 10 hours, this tour fills most of a day but leaves the evening free for dinner in either city. The shared transport and fixed itinerary mean you don't arrange the route yourself, though the pace is steady—bring water and comfortable shoes for the walking through Valparaíso's hills and the vineyard grounds.
Santiago: City Bike Tour, La Moneda & Lastarria with Ice CreamYou’ll ride through Santiago’s green parks with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. Pause at La Moneda Palace to hear real history, taste fresh ice cream or coffee near Gabriela Mistral Center, and end among Lastarria’s bars and street art. You’ll leave feeling like you actually belonged here for an afternoon.
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.
Santiago Cable Car & San Cristóbal Walking Tour Skip-the-lineThis 2.5-hour guided walking and cable car tour of Santiago starts at Plaza Baquedano and takes you skip-the-line up Cerro San Cristóbal's funicular to the 22-meter Virgin statue, then soars across the city on the cable car before walking through Bellavista's colorful streets and Pedro de Valdivia Norte. A certified local guide leads the whole route in English, Spanish or Portuguese, and the group stays small.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see Santiago from multiple vantage points—ground level, cable car height, and the summit—without arranging transport between neighborhoods yourself. The skip-the-line funicular and small group size mean you spend the 2.5 hours moving and looking, not waiting.
Santiago: Private Walking Tour with Markets & Lastarria ArtYou’ll walk through Santiago’s past and present—from La Moneda Palace’s solemn stories to vibrant markets bursting with local color, ending in artsy Lastarria with its cafés and murals. Expect real conversations with your guide, sensory moments like fruit-scented air in Tirso de Molina market, and plenty of time to soak up city life on foot.
Santiago: Bahá'í Temple & Cousiño Macul Winery Day TripYou’ll feel Santiago shift from city buzz to quiet awe as you step inside the Bahá’í Temple with its soft light and panoramic views. Taste local wines at Cousiño Macul Vineyard while hearing stories from people who’ve lived here for generations. With pickup included and a bilingual guide leading the way, it’s a day that lingers long after you’re back in town.
Santiago: Concha y Toro Night Tour, Casillero del Diablo & DinnerYou’ll wander Concha y Toro’s gardens at night with a local guide in character, descend into the legendary Casillero del Diablo cellars for stories and tastings, then settle in for a three-course dinner paired with Chilean wines. Expect laughter, local legends, and flavors that stay with you long after you leave.
Santiago: Santa Rita Winery Premium Tour & Wine TastingYou walk through working vineyards and historic cellars with a guide who explains the entire winemaking process, taste three premium wines paired with cheese and nuts, and explore a 19th-century park with Roman baths and a neo-gothic chapel. The Andean Museum with pre-Columbian artifacts is included, and groups stay under 15 people so the pace stays unhurried. Plan for a half-day experience near Santiago.Is it for me?Right for wine lovers at any level who want to understand how Chilean wine is actually made, not just taste it — the small group size and professional guide mean you're learning something real, and the historic setting makes the afternoon feel like more than a tasting room visit.
Santiago: City Tour with Historic Sights & Local Food StopYou’ll wander Santiago’s historic plazas and leafy hills with a local guide who knows every shortcut, hear stories you won’t find in guidebooks, explore both upscale and everyday neighborhoods, then have the option to eat where locals do—leaving you with more than just photos.
Valparaíso, Viña del Mar & Casablanca Wine Tour from SantiagoYou’ll wander Valparaíso’s painted hillsides with a local guide, see Viña del Mar’s famous Moai before it returns home, and stroll windswept avenues by the Pacific. End your day trip from Santiago tasting wines among Casablanca Valley vineyards — with hotel pickup included so you can just soak it all in.Is it for me?Book this one if you want the coastal cities and wine valley in a single day without arranging your own transport, timing or winery entry—the small group (max 7) and bilingual guide handle the logistics so you focus on the stops.
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: 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.
Cajon del Maipo & El Yeso Dam: Day Trip with Picnic & WineYou’ll ride out from Santiago into Cajon del Maipo’s wild valleys, walk through an old railway tunnel (if weather allows), then share a simple picnic with local wine beside El Yeso Dam’s unreal blue water—all with stories from your guide along the way. Expect cold air on your cheeks and maybe some laughter over spilled juice.
Santiago: Half-Day City Tour with Cable Car & Local GuideYou ride the San Cristóbal cable car for Andes views, walk through bohemian neighborhoods full of street art, and see La Moneda Palace and Plaza de Armas—all with hotel pickup, a guide who speaks your language, and entry tickets included. The whole thing takes about four hours, leaving your afternoon free.Is it for me?Right for travelers with a few hours in Santiago who want to see the main neighborhoods and hilltop views without arranging transport or figuring out which cable car to take. The fixed schedule and included tickets mean you're moving through the city with someone who knows it, not spending time on logistics.
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.
Valparaiso Street Art & Casablanca Wine Day Trip from SantiagoYou’ll walk downhill through Valparaiso’s wild street art hills with a small group, ride an antique funicular, feel the sea breeze by the fish market, and end your day sipping wine among Casablanca Valley vineyards. Expect real local flavors, unhurried wandering, and moments that linger longer than you’d expect.
Casablanca Valley: 4 Vineyard Wine Tour & Tanino LunchYou’ll wander through Casablanca Valley’s best vineyards with local guides who actually care about their craft (and have stories to match). Taste organic blends at Emiliana, try sparkling wines at Viñamar, sample unique pours at Bodegas RE, then relax over lunch at Tanino surrounded by vines. Expect good company and a few surprises along the way.
