Things to do in Santiago
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Santiago Private Walking Tour with Hotel Pickup: 5 HoursA private walking tour of Santiago led by a bilingual guide, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. You'll move through the historic center—Plaza de Armas and La Moneda Palace—then into the creative neighborhoods of Lastarria and Bellavista, with a choice between Cerro Santa Lucía (where the city was founded in 1541) or an upgrade to Cerro San Cristóbal with cable car access and Andes views. The tour runs five hours and includes a soft drink, juice or coffee, plus water and any metro or Uber rides needed during the day.Is it for me?Book this private tour if you want to customize your route between neighborhoods and landmarks—your guide adjusts the itinerary to focus on bohemian quarters and cafés or on city views and the Andes, depending on what matters to you.
Valparaíso & Viña del Mar: Street Art, Seafood & Casablanca WineYou’ll wander Valparaíso’s wild hills with a local guide, ride an old funicular past street art, taste fresh seafood in Viña del Mar with ocean views, then end your day sipping handcrafted wine beneath ancient trees in Casablanca Valley. It’s messy, vivid, honest — you’ll feel like you really touched Chile for a day.
Santiago Street Food Tour: 4+ Tastings in Barrio LastarriaA guided street food tour of Santiago led by a local in English, Spanish, Italian or French, moving through Barrio Lastarria, the Central Market, and other neighborhoods to taste traditional Chilean dishes and hear the stories behind them. You choose between a small group or a private tour, and can request dietary adjustments when you book. The tour runs three hours and covers multiple tastings and drinks.Is it for me?Choose the small group option if you want to meet other travelers interested in Santiago's food scene; pick the private tour if you'd rather have the guide and the neighborhoods to yourself. Either way, you're walking the same route and tasting the same food—the difference is who else is there.
Cousiño Macul Vineyard Tour Santiago: Private TastingCousiño Macul is a private vineyard tour in Santiago that includes hotel pickup, entrance to the vineyard, a walk through the grape rows, a visit to the cellars, and a tasting of seven wines — three house selections followed by four premium varieties, plus a complimentary glass to take home. The tour runs 1 hour 45 minutes and departs at 10:00 am or 2:30 pm; your guide speaks English, Spanish and Portuguese.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want a private experience — just you, your group and the guide — rather than joining strangers on a shared bus. The fixed schedule and included transport mean you don't arrange anything yourself; the minivan arrives at your hotel at the time you choose.
Valle Nevado & Farellones ski tour from Santiago: Small groupA small-group day trip from Santiago to the Andes ski resorts of Valle Nevado and Farellones, with hotel pickup and a driver who speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese. You choose whether to ski (bring experience) or tube and enjoy other snow activities; the drive itself passes lookout points where you can stop. The tour runs only during the June–August winter season and depends on snow conditions.Is it for me?Choose this if your group wants hotel pickup included and needs to decide between Farellones (tubing and snow activities) or Valle Nevado (skiing for experienced skiers)—the driver navigates mountain roads while you pick your activity level.
Santiago Tour: Santa Lucia Hill, Plaza de Armas & NeighborhoodsA private day tour of Santiago with hotel pickup covers the city's founding story at Santa Lucia Hill, the colonial heart at Plaza de Armas, the working market at La Vega Central, and the modern neighborhoods of Vitacura and Las Condes. Your guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, French or another language, and the route adjusts to what you want to see—lunch stops, museums, or the handcraft markets are yours to choose. The tour runs six hours in an air-conditioned vehicle.Is it for me?Book this private tour if you want a guide to shape your route through colonial and modern Santiago in real time—you'll spend six hours moving between neighborhoods at your own pace rather than following a fixed itinerary.
Andes tour from Santiago: Maipo Valley & El Yeso ReservoirA full-day private tour from Santiago travels 62 miles southeast through Maipo Valley to El Yeso Reservoir at 2,500 meters, with hotel pickup, an English or Spanish-speaking guide, and a short walk around the lagoon followed by an outdoor picnic. The route follows the Maipo River through Andes foothills, stops at viewpoints for photographs, and passes through Cajón del Maipo on the return.Is it for me?Your guide speaks English or Spanish, so the commentary reaches you clearly whether you are a first-time visitor to the Andes or returning to the region. The private vehicle means the pace is yours—you set how long to spend at each viewpoint and at the lagoon, without a group schedule to follow.
Santiago Airport Private Transfer & Hotel PickupYou’ll skip taxi lines and language stress with a private transfer from Santiago airport straight to your hotel door — just you and a local driver who knows the city inside out. From that first friendly greeting to gliding past early-morning traffic, you’ll start your stay feeling looked after in ways you’ll remember long after the trip.
Santiago Evening Bike Tour: Providencia to Bellavista at nightThis is a 3-hour guided bike tour through Santiago at night, covering the Providencia and Santiago Centro districts on a mountain bike with a live guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese. The route passes Plaza de Armas, La Moneda Palace, Forestal Park, the Central Market, Lastarria and Bellavista, with stops at each to learn the city's history and neighborhoods. Helmet, lights, gloves, water bottle and an emergency kit are included; you need to be at least 12 years old and between 4 feet 5 inches and 6 foot 6 inches tall.Is it for me?The 3-hour evening window means you see Santiago's main landmarks lit up without eating a full day—the route and timing are set, so you follow the guide's pace through Providencia, the historic center and Bellavista rather than plotting your own way through unfamiliar streets at night.
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 Day Trip: Wine Tasting & Neruda's HomeThis private day trip from Santiago combines the Casablanca Valley wine region, the UNESCO World Heritage port city of Valparaíso, and the coastal resort of Viña del Mar in a single guided journey. You'll taste wines at a boutique winery, tour Pablo Neruda's colorful home at La Sebastiana, ride the historic El Peral funicular, and walk through Valparaíso's muraled hills and Plaza Sotomayor before ending at Viña del Mar's Quinta Vergara park and Flower Clock. A professional bilingual guide and private vehicle handle all transport and timing; hotel pickup and drop-off in Santiago are included, as are museum tickets and the funicular ride.Is it for me?The day involves steady walking through Valparaíso's hilly neighborhoods and around Viña del Mar's parks, with several stops to explore on foot—if you prefer minimal walking or need to move at a slower pace, this itinerary will feel rushed. The private vehicle and guide handle all logistics and timing, so once you're picked up, the route and pacing are set; this works best for travelers who want a structured day rather than the freedom to linger at any single stop.
Casas del Bosque & Bodegas RE: Private Wine Tour from SantiagoYou’ll travel from Santiago into Casablanca Valley with private transport and a local guide who actually knows their stuff. Taste “revelation wines” at Bodegas RE, then head to Casas del Bosque for another guided tasting — plus time for lunch at Tanino if you want it. Expect good wine, real conversations, and plenty of room to take things slow.
Horseback Riding in the Andes near Santiago ChileThis 4-hour guided horseback riding activity from Santiago takes you 2.5 hours into the Andes foothills on gentle horses with a bilingual guide. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included; the ride suits beginners and experienced riders alike, with a minimum age of 12. You'll see panoramic views of Santiago valley and the Cordillera de los Andes.Is it for me?Choose the shared group if you're traveling without a car; pick the private option if you want a guide to yourself during the ride.
Santiago Barrio Yungay Street Art Walking TourA walking tour through Santiago's Yungay neighborhood that begins at Quinta Normal Park and includes a visit to the Museum of Memory and Human Rights before moving into the streets where murals cover the walls. A live guide in English or Spanish walks you through the art, introduces you to local artists, and explains the cultural and political context behind the work. The tour takes two to three hours and includes a post-tour foodie guide and list of documentaries to deepen what you've learned.Is it for me?Two to three hours leaves the rest of your day open for the restaurants and galleries the guide recommends, or for other neighborhoods. If you want context before diving into street art, the Museum of Memory and Human Rights visit at the start anchors what you'll see in the murals that follow.
Santiago walking tour with market visit and lunch includedA private walking tour of Santiago's main cultural sites—La Moneda Palace, Plaza de Armas, the Metropolitan Cathedral and Central Market—with a guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese, lunch, and all transport by metro and bus. Seven hours on foot and by public transit, moving through neighborhoods the way a Santiaguino does, stopping to eat and drink at local spots.Is it for me?Book this if you want to navigate Santiago by metro and bus at your own pace with a local guide, rather than following a group's schedule.
Valparaiso & Viña del Mar: City tour with wine stopYou’ll wander Valparaiso’s painted hillsides with a local guide, visit Neruda’s quirky home, stroll Viña del Mar’s coastline, see an Easter Island Moai at Fonck Museum, then end your day sipping Casablanca Valley wine before heading back—moments you’ll remember long after the trip.
Private Maipo Valley Bike & Wine Tour from SantiagoIf you want to explore Chilean wine country by bike without crowds or stress, this private Maipo Valley tour is for you. Cycle easy routes through Isla de Maipo, visit top wineries like Undurraga, try your hand at aroma challenges, and enjoy homemade food in a riverside villa—all with local guides who know every shortcut and story.
Santiago Walking Tour: Queer History & City LandmarksA private walking tour of Santiago led by an LGBT+ guide, covering La Moneda Palace, Plaza de Armas, and the neighborhoods of Lastarria and Bellas Artes. The guide shares personal insights into Chile's queer history alongside the city's major landmarks, blending official history with the untold stories of how LGBT people navigated Santiago's streets and culture. Minimum age 15; available in English and Spanish.Is it for me?Two to four hours leaves room for lunch or another neighborhood afterward, so you can fit this into a morning or afternoon without eating the whole day. If you have only an hour or two free, this tour needs more time than you have.
Santiago city tour with Bahai temple and guideA guided city tour of Santiago with private hotel pickup includes the Cathedral, Plaza de Armas, the central market, Santa Lucia hill, the central station and the Human Rights Museum, plus a separate visit to the Bahai temple. Your guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or Portuguese and travels with you in an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi. The tour runs between one and four hours depending on what you choose to see.Is it for me?Book this if you prefer a private vehicle and guide who can adjust the pace at each stop based on what captures your interest.
Santiago Airport to Viña del Mar Transfer: Private car, 2 hoursYou get picked up at Santiago airport or your hotel and driven directly to your accommodation in Viña del Mar or Valparaiso in a private car with a driver. You choose your departure time, pack one suitcase and carry-on, and arrive without the stress of arranging transport on the ground. The drive takes around two hours depending on traffic.Is it for me?A good fit if you land in Santiago without a car and want to reach Viña del Mar or Valparaiso without arranging transport on the ground. The drive is around two hours depending on traffic, and that's what the fixed price covers — no surprises at the curb.
