Things to do in Santiago
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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.
Valparaiso and Viña del Mar Full-Day Private Tour from SantiagoA private full-day guided tour from Santiago to Valparaiso and Viña del Mar takes you through Casablanca Valley's vineyards, along the coast, and into the hillside neighborhoods, funiculars and street art of a UNESCO World Heritage port city. Hotel pickup in Santiago is included; you choose your guide's language at checkout. Lunch is your choice at a local restaurant along the way.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you prefer a private vehicle and guide to navigate the steep hills and winding streets yourself, allowing you to linger on street art and port views at your own pace.
Portillo and Lagoon of the Inca tour: Mountain pass and lakeThis full-day guided tour from Santiago climbs the Los Caracoles Route to Portillo ski resort and Laguna del Inca, two of the highest points in the central Andes. You ride the winding mountain pass with a live guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese, stop at Los Rosales Restaurant for breakfast, traverse one of the world's most dramatic roads, and spend time at the turquoise alpine lake 2,853 meters above sea level. Transport from your accommodation and a picnic lunch are included; the tour runs 8 to 9 hours and suits all fitness levels, though it is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health due to the altitude.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guided drive over Los Caracoles Route to reach high-altitude Portillo—the guide navigates the winding mountain road while you take in the Andes, and transport plus picnic are arranged as part of the experience.
Valparaiso Casablanca Wine Tour from Santiago to San AntonioA 6–7 hour guided tour from Santiago hotels to San Antonio cruise port, with stops in Valparaiso and Casablanca valley. You're picked up at 7:30am, walk Valparaiso's best viewpoints and alleys with your guide, taste wines at a working vineyard, and arrive at the ship terminal by 2:30pm. Small groups only; luggage travels with you.Is it for me?This is a shared small-group tour (minimum 4 people), so you travel with other cruise passengers and share the guide's attention — it keeps the cost down and the timing tight enough to get you to the ship on schedule. If you want a private guide and flexible pacing, look for a private transfer option instead; if you're comfortable with a set itinerary and other travelers, this tour packs two regions and a vineyard into the morning before you board.
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.
Valparaiso & Viña del Mar Day Trip from Santiago with LunchYou’ll wander Valparaiso’s colorful hills with a local guide, taste fresh seafood by the Pacific in Viña del Mar, snap photos by the flower clock and meet sea lions on the beach. See an original Rapa Nui Moai up close before heading back to Santiago — it’s a day full of art, flavor and little surprises along Chile’s coast.
Santa Rita Winery Tour: Wine Tasting & Vineyard WalkSanta Rita Winery Selection Tour is a guided tour through Chile's oldest winery near Santiago, where you walk the vineyards and varietal garden, see the wine-making process from barrel to bottle, and finish with a tasting of one Gran Reserva and two Ultra Premium wines served with cheese and crackers. The tour includes access to the Andean Museum with over 3,000 pre-Columbian pieces and runs about 70 minutes with a professional guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese. Minimum age for wine tasting is 18; younger visitors can taste juice instead.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to understand how Chilean wine is actually made—the walk through the vineyards and cellars shows you the whole process instead of just tasting at the end. The 70-minute length fits easily into a Santiago day without eating up a full afternoon.
Casablanca Valley wine tour: 3 vineyards with tastingsA full-day wine tour of Casablanca Valley visits three vineyards with tastings included at two of them — Veramonte and Indomita — plus private round-trip transfer. You walk through the grape rows, tour the cellars, and taste four wines with cheese and chocolate pairings at Veramonte; the third stop, Casa del Bosque, is a lunch option you arrange separately. Live guides speak English, Spanish or Portuguese.Is it for me?Eight hours is enough to visit three vineyards and taste at two of them without rushing, but it leaves your afternoon free if you skip lunch at Casa del Bosque or eat quickly — the private transfer means you're not waiting for a group to finish.
Farellones & Valle Nevado tour: Mountain villages ski resortA guided day tour from Santiago to Farellones village and Valle Nevado ski resort in the Andes, 36 to 46 km away, with transportation from your hotel and a live guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese. The tour runs eight to nine hours and covers both the wooden-house village of Farellones and South America's largest ski resort, which sits at high altitude and operates year-round for skiing, snowboarding and mountain dining.Is it for me?Book this if you're prepared for 8-9 hours mostly in a vehicle at high altitude; you'll reach two mountain locations with a guide handling logistics and driving.
Tour Embalse El Yeso: Private Andes day trip from SantiagoYou get picked up from your hotel and driven into the Andes foothills in a private minivan with a guide who knows the canyon's history and the local stories. You see the El Yeso Reservoir, walk through a historic railway tunnel, visit the Chocolate House, and eat lunch in San José de Maipo. Hotel drop-off is included, and the whole thing takes about eight hours from start to finish.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to see the Andes foothills without arranging your own transport or timing the stops yourself — the private minivan means the pace is yours, and the guide handles the route and the restaurant. Plan for a full day out: eight hours includes the drive, the walking, and lunch, which is what makes seeing the reservoir, the tunnel, and the town possible in one trip.
Valparaiso & Viña del Mar Day Trip from SantiagoYou drive from Santiago to Valparaiso and Viña del Mar in one day, visiting the colorful port district, Plaza Sotomayor, the Francisco Fonck Museum with Easter Island artifacts, and Reñaca beach for lunch. The fixed itinerary and included transport mean you see both cities without managing the route or timing yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see both Valparaiso 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 separate cities fit into a single afternoon.
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 wine tour: Cousiño Macul tasting with 150-year historyThis is a 90-minute wine tour at Viña Cousiño Macul, a boutique vineyard in Santiago, where you walk the premium vines and historical cellars with a live guide in Portuguese, then taste six wines—three during the tour and three in the tasting room. The vineyard has operated for over 150 years inside the city, and the family prioritizes a personal, unhurried approach to every visit. Children from age 1 are welcome, and the pace suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?The tour runs 90 minutes at a relaxed pace with flat walking through the vineyard and cellars, so it fits a free afternoon without eating the whole day, and you stay inside Santiago the whole time.
Maipo Valley: Wine Bus Day Tour with Tastings & LunchYou’ll taste Maipo Valley wines straight from family cellars and top wineries, share laughs over brunch in an art-filled garden, and linger over lunch by the river—all with Santiago pickup included. Expect good company, plenty of pours, and small moments you’ll remember long after you’re home.
Farellones Park: Ski Tickets, Lessons & Round-Trip TransferYou’ll start your Farellones adventure in Santiago with an easy pickup near Parque Arauco before heading into snowy Andes views. Try your first ski lesson (gear included), race down tubing runs or sleigh rides at Farellones Park, and share laughs with local guides who know every trick. By sunset, you’ll carry home more than just tired legs—maybe even a story or two.
Baños Colina: Andes Volcano Hike & Hot Springs Day TripYou’ll hike up through crisp Andes air to a wild volcano viewpoint, then sink into natural hot spring terraces at Baños Colina with mountain views all around. A local guide handles every detail — from pickup in Santiago to sharing stories over wine and a gourmet sandwich lunch by steaming pools.
Santiago mountain bike tour: Vitacura to San Cristóbal HillA 2-hour mountain bike tour through Santiago's main parks and neighborhoods—Vitacura, Providencia, and Santiago Centro—in a group of no more than seven riders. You pedal past the Sculpture Park Museum and through Bicentennial Park, then choose your own ending: an easy ride along the Mapocho River or an intermediate climb up San Cristóbal Hill. The tour includes a Trek or Mongoose mountain bike, helmet, gloves, water bottle and emergency kit; a live guide leads in English or Spanish.Is it for me?Book this if you want to cover Santiago's main parks and neighborhoods by bike in two hours with a guide steering the route, rather than mapping it yourself on foot.
Santiago: City Tour with Santa Lucia Hill & Bellavista StopsYou’ll feel Santiago shift beneath your feet: climb Santa Lucia Hill for city views, touch history at Plaza de Armas and La Moneda, browse lapis lazuli with locals, then watch glass towers rise in “Sanhattan.” Includes hotel pickup and a friendly guide who brings every stop to life.
Embalse del Yeso tour: Andes glacier, mountain wine tastingA nine-hour guided tour from Santiago into Cajón del Maipo reaches Embalse del Yeso, a reservoir set high in the Andes, with stops at a waterfall, a tunnel carved through rock, and a millennia-old glacier. Hotel pickup is included, and the guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese. Gourmet sandwich, appetizers and a glass of Chilean wine round out the day.Is it for me?Most day tours from Santiago stick to the lower valleys and return by mid-afternoon. This one climbs to the glacier and the reservoir itself, which is why the nine hours exist—the altitude and the distance are what make the Andes views and the millennia-old ice possible, and the wine comes at the end of the climb, not as a substitute for it.
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.
