Chile · WALKING TOURS IN SANTIAGO
The 15 best walking 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.
Explore Santiago’s historic center on a three-hour walking tour covering Plaza de Armas, La Moneda, Santa Lucía, and Lastarria.
“Make sure you bring water along on the walk. You will put on about 10,000 steps however you have the opportunity to see lots of different neighborhoods in Santiago. We enjoyed the tour and it was what we expected.”
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.”
Review of Santiago’s 3-hour Old Town walking tour, covering Plaza de Armas, landmarks, history, local tips, price, and practical advice.
“The guide Eugene was very knowledgeable and patient explaining in details We had a lot of funn with the tour We got a good sneak peek at Santiago”
Walk Santiago’s old town, Cathedral, Santa Lucia Hill, Bellas Artes, Lastarria, and Bellavista with a small-group guide in three hours.
“We didn't have very much time to see Santiago but after this tour we really felt like we had a good feel for the city. Eugene was exellent, really knowledgeable and made the tour interesting and fun.”
Review of Santiago’s private 3-hour walking tour, with historic sights, local markets, art, practical tips, costs, and guide advice.
“My guide was Tomas, and I had a great time learning about Santiago and Chile in general. Exploring the heart of the city with him, I discovered many fascinating sights and appreciated his insights into the history and culture.”
See Santiago’s key sights in five hours with hotel pickup, local snacks, hilltop views, and a flexible small-group guide.
“Guide - Antonio and Driver Alex were exceptional. Antonio was extremely knowledgeable about the history and culture of Chile and very attentive to our needs. Alex was also very helpful and was a very safe driver. We were with five other customers and all were very happy about the tour. I highly recommend using Antonio. We have traveled a lot and he is one of the very best guides we have had.”
Review of Santiago’s 2.5-hour walking tour through Bellavista and San Cristóbal, with funicular, cable car, city views, and local treats.
“Great views, short lines this time of year (Nov), loved our guide who gave us a refreshing drink, thank you for a memorable tour”
A flexible private Santiago walking tour with local insight, public transit, major sights, San Cristobal Hill, and custom stops.
“Davide was a great tour gide and spoke very well English. He showed me the hotspots of Santiago, but also the places where you better not come alone as a tourist. Because of that, I’ve got an allround view of Santiago. We even used the bus and metro, It was a great experience and I would recommend you to book it as Well.”
Explore Santiago’s Yungay neighborhood on a two-hour walk through museums, murals, historic squares, cafés, and graceful old streets.
“Pedro was amazing - full of knowledge about Santiago and the Yungay area. We really enjoyed the tour and experience of eating at a local spot.”
Explore Santiago on a five-hour private walk with hotel pickup, public transit, historic sights, local food, and practical city tips.
“Excellent historic tour. Guide was AWESOME. Wish we had had time to see more with the same guide. Recommend”
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.”
See Santiago with a local on a private walking tour tailored to your interests, from markets and museums to Santa Lucia and San Cristobal Hill.
“We gave Gisela a list of some sites we wanted to see and she was an excellent guide showing us Santiago and had great knowledge of its history and political challenges and she knew City well.”
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…”
Explore Santiago’s political past, queer history, Plaza de Armas, Santa Lucía Hill, and Lastarria with a warm local guide.
“Our guide, Freddy, was knowledgeable and very attentive. We saw a lot, walked a lot and learned a lot!”
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.”
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