8 Food Experiences in Chile, Compared

1.Santiago Half-Day Walking Tour with Hotel Pick up & Food Sample

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 467 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $47Our pick

Review Santiago’s five-hour city tour, with hotel pickup, central sights, an empanada snack, small groups, and practical safety advice.

“We were part of a robbery attempt while taking the tour. It involved violence an and a horrific attack just steps away from Central Market. Right after we left the Empanadas Restaurant named Emporio Zunino. Two guys attacked us trying to steel our belongings. Be aware if you choose to take this tour and DO NOT CARRY ANY VALUABLES. This didn’t end well for us and there was no warning from the tour guide as to the conditions in the area we were taken to.”

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2.New Concha y Toro Tour Marques with class, extra tasting y food

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 329 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $114

Review of Concha y Toro’s Marques premium wine tour from Santiago, with estate gardens, cellar visits, six tastings, cheese, and transfer tips.

“The tour of the vineyard itself was good but the overall tour was a total of 6 hours due to other passengers being picked up and taking 2 hours to return to our hotel in Santiago. So I would recommend the portion at the vineyard but not the overall tour.”

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3.Street Food Tour in Santiago with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $58Top rated

Explore Santiago through street food, markets, historic squares, and local insight on a private three-hour walking tour.

“Our tour was on a Sunday and a lot of businesses are closed so David took us to the flea market. The food was excellent and we loved touring the flea market.”

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4.Surfing, Sandboarding & wild Sea lions + Chilean drinks & food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $170

Surf Concon waves, sandboard coastal dunes, meet wild sea lions, and enjoy empanadas, pisco sours, and wine on a Valparaíso day trip.

“This experience is nothing less than amazing. We had our tour with Jimmy and Simona and it felt if we were on a trip with long term friends who know everything about Chile's culture and where to find the most amazing spots. They prepared everything in so much loving detail and my girlfriend and I really had an unforgettable time. From passionate sand surfing as well as a real surfing session with absolute professionals, to seeing Sea Lions right in front of us (we could have touched them if we wanted to). It was really amazing. In the end, we were a bit extra lucky and enjoyed a beer with…”

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5.Food Tour STGO, Eat like Locals!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

Taste Santiago through markets, classic dishes, local bars, and desserts on a private three-hour food tour led by guide Pablo.

“Pablo is a great tour guy with lots of food knowledge. It’s all about food. He would prepare food for us in the market and later on we’ll eat more food in a local restaurant. The tour was supposed to end in three hours, but he liked our group so he took us to a local bar to make earthquake and some ice cream. we had only four people total.”

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6.Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · 3 hours · from $57

Taste Santiago street food with a private local guide, visiting Santa Lucia, Mercado Central, Lastarria, and more in three hours.

“very well informed. shame I didn't know that do much was closed on Sunday”

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7.Santiago Food Tour: Bohemian Flavors and Local Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $109

Taste Santiago through anticuchos, smoked ribs, crudo, beer, and mote con huesillo on a small-group Barrio Italia food tour.

“Incredible food and fantastic sharing of knowledge and passion for Chilean food. Alvaro was a great guide, excellent English. So much delicious food and drinks. Come very hungry.”

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8.Santiago Culinary adventure, eat and drink like a local!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $200

Taste Santiago from hot dogs to seafood markets on a private half-day tour with local guides, pickup, history, gelato, and Chilean food culture.

“We had a great time with Valentina and Alejando. Everything ran smooth and on time. The tour of the food market was very interesting and the restaurant was very good. Food was delicious!”

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