Chile · CITY TOURS IN SANTIAGO
The 15 best city tours in Santiago you can book today, with the price, the hours it takes and who each one suits. Number one is first for a reason, so start there.
See Santiago’s civic center, markets, historic hills, and city views on a flexible four-hour private tour with hotel pickup.
“It was an unfortunately hot day, the drivers car did not have air conditioning, although he was very nice and was explaining things around. We could not walk in Santiago center because of the heat.. it was unbearable”
Review of a $44 Santiago day trip to Valparaiso and Viña del Mar, with street art, ocean views, a Moai, beach time, and practical tips.
“I enjoyed every minute of it. Rafael was amazing and made it fun. We saw so much relaxing because someone else drove”
See Santiago’s key sights in 4.5 hours, from La Moneda to San Cristóbal Hill, with hotel pickup, small groups, and local guidance.
“Friendly, knowledgeable guide who was very accommodating. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Eugene!”
Review of Santiago’s private four-hour city tour, with San Cristóbal cable-car views, historic sights, local neighborhoods, hotel pickup, and practical tips.
“We had a one day layover in our first time visit/pass through Santiago so I booked this tour. The guide, Alvaro was fun, engaging, very informative and shared his vast knowledge of the history of Chile and Santiago. We drove to several sites and walked through many important districts in this beautiful bustling city. Highlight was the funicular tram and cable car ride with views of the city and Surrounding mountains.”
Review of Santiago’s five-hour Traditional City Tour, covering Santa Lucia Hill, La Moneda, Plaza de Armas, Bellavista, price, value, and tips.
“Wonderful tour, Niklas was an excellent guide. He was very pleasant and informative. I recommend taking this tour.”
See Santiago’s historic center, Santa Lucia Hill, La Moneda, Bellavista, and modern Sanhattan on a guided 210-minute city tour.
“Fantastic! Our guide, JP, was incredible as well as the driver, Tomas. Very knowledgeable and provided great information. JP’s English was impressive.”
Explore Santiago’s historic center, Santa Lucia Hill, modern districts, and optional Concha y Toro wine tasting with hotel pickup.
“I was advised the night before that the trip had been cancelled, so i didn’t have time to arrange anything else. Earlier notice would have been better, or the offer of a different trip instead”
Review of Santiago’s half-day city tour, with historic sights, modern districts, hotel transfers, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Adequate city tour. Gives you an idea about the city and its history. Could have been better if they had taken us on the funicular as part of the tour rather than taking you there then telling us we have to pay to go up”
Review of Santiago’s private 5-hour city tour, with La Moneda, Plaza de Armas, city parks, cable car views, and practical booking advice.
“This was a great way to see the main sights and also learn about the culture and history of Santiago. I would recommend it for family and friends”
Explore Santiago on foot with a private local guide, market lunch, coffee, public transport, La Moneda, Plaza de Armas, and San Cristóbal Hill.
“Absolutely Brilliant Full-Day Walking Tour of Santiago with Jose as our private guide. If you're visiting Santiago and want to truly understand the heart and soul of the city, book a full-day walking tour with Jose — you won’t regret it! From the moment we met, Jose was warm, engaging, and incredibly knowledgeable. His passion for Santiago and Chilean history is infectious. He managed to bring the city to life with fascinating stories, local legends, and deep insights that went far beyond the surface. Whether it was history, politics, art, or daily life, Jose had a thoughtful perspective on it all. We explored major landmarks like Plaza de Armas, La…”
Review of Santiago’s 3-hour city-center walking tour, with La Moneda, local stories, ice cream, practical tips, value, and booking advice.
“Tour guide showed up 20 minutes late which was a great start. The whole group was waiting patiently at the meeting spot and reached out to the tour operator who graciously decloned all of our calls. We paid for a tour in English and the guide spoke none. I consider this a complete loss.. possibly fraudulent.”
Review of a private Santiago city tour with Cerro San Cristóbal, hotel pickup, historic sights, flexible timing, and practical value advice.
“Christian was an excellent tour guide and Sergio as well as a driver. Saw much of City, especially liked the tram ride up Cerro San Cristóbal and our walk around the top, our visit to view la Virgin Marie then down the funicular, tour of the city and many old buildings, the beautiful Cathedral and ending with a wonderful Chilean meal. What a great experience for an afternoon. Again many thanks to Christian, the great tour guide.”
Explore Santiago on a private walking tour covering Cerro Santa Lucía, La Moneda, Plaza de Armas, the cathedral, and Lastarria.
“Juan Pablo( Iconoclastic Voyages) picked me up at the hotel and gave me a quick overview of Providencia. We visited central Santiago's top sights and had the typical empanada pino.”
Review of Santiago’s electric scooter city tour, covering historic downtown sights, guide quality, price, safety, itinerary, and booking tips.
“A good overview of the city on an electric scooter! We saw the city and the surrounding areas, and ate a wonderful empanada!”
See Santiago during a private airport stopover tour with local guides, historic sights, neighborhoods, Chilean snacks, and flexible timing.
“I had a wonderful layover tour with Fernando. We spent the day visiting Santiago's neighborhoods, learning about the nation's history and past and current politics which was of great interest to me. Fernando was a very accommodating guide and I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who is looking for a seamless tour to and from the airport!”
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