Top Santiago Food Tours - page 11

Pablo brings excitement and passion to his guests. Food tours I've had throughout the world walk to various establishments for tastings, etc. With Pablo the tour is spent mostly in the original STGO Mercado where a real feel for the common man is better understood. As he walks through the market explaining and feeling the culture the vendor owners smile and greet him and his guests with kindness. He shows the food as consumed by the local citizens in a place where they purchase fresh seafood, meats, fruits and vegtables rather than a fancy restaurant.

We had such a fun day with our excellent guide and driver! We learned so much about Valparaiso (and Chile’s) history, notable people and places as we explored. Every stop felt intentional to give a deeper feel for life in Valparaiso - from the behind the scenes visit with the piure expert at the fish market, to tracking hidden series of pictures within the streets of murals, to stopping to highlight markers of transitions between different neighborhoods, to identifying symbolism in the murals. We walked a lot and covered a lot of ground and yet it was mostly downhill somehow! The drive from Santiago was lovely, with stops for coffee and pastries then at a vineyard to pet and feed alpaca, wander lovely grounds, and have a no-pressure-to-buy wine tasting with a helpful and friendly host. This tour is for you if you, like us, appreciate minimizing time on a bus and instead prefer an immersive experience with a local guide who is passionate about inspiring appreciation for and understanding of the people, places and culture of Chile. It’s probably also important to note that we never felt rushed, the van was spotless, and both the driver and guide were professional, kind, and respectful of the people we interacted with through the day.

This was, without doubt, one of the highlights of my trip to Chile. The hike itself is stunning - proper Andes scenery with incredible views the whole way, and just the right level of challenge. I’m reasonably fit, but hiking at altitude definitely adds something extra, so I really appreciated that the day never felt rushed. We were able to go at our own pace and just take it all in. What really made the experience though were our guides, Josmir and Iris. They were full of energy from start to finish - friendly, funny, engaging and clearly very knowledgeable about the area. They struck the perfect balance of keeping things organised while still making the whole day feel relaxed and enjoyable. You could tell they genuinely love what they do, and that really comes across. The little touches made a big difference too - finishing with a mini picnic in the mountains was a great way to round things off, and even the journey back was memorable with great music and a really nice atmosphere in the group. All in all, a brilliant experience. If you’re in Santiago and considering this trip, I’d highly recommend it - and if you are with Josmir and Iris, you are in for a treat of a day.

Day trip to visit Casablanca vineyards! Carlos provides history of Chile while in transit: in both English & Portuguese. He took group photos & scenic shots then sent them to us all. Very kind! The driver took drone video & surprised us with shots of the wineries by air. Great way to spend a day!

This is an amazing tour! The guides were friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. They went above and beyond for us and always made sure we were ok. The overall experience at Concha y Toro was amazing and we highly recommend it. It’s beautiful and they have done a great job to showcase the work they do through an unforgettable sensory experience. Lots of fun and beautiful place. We ate at the restaurant and the food was delicious. Only downside was that the service was slow so make sure to account for that since the tour leaves on time.

This was an excellent half day tour near Santiago. The tour is really sharing facts to the Concha y Toro where, then, their staff takes over. However, I didn’t have to worry about logistics as I showed up and learned more about the history of the vineyards. Of course, I thoroughly enjoyed the wine. Highly recommend!

Met up with Jorge our guide and Dalton our driver and set off. First stop was Veramonte Vineyard where we did a tour and heard about the making of the wine with some wine tasting. From the vineyard we travelled on to Viña del Mar and visited the famous flower clock and then headed to lunch in a restaurant right on the water. The seafood was amazing. Our next visit was La Sebastania which is, the poet, Pablo Neruda’s house in Valparaíso. The audio tour was interesting and informative … the house quite unusual and quirky with many avant garde rooms and ornaments. This was followed by a walking tour of Valparaíso. Amazing street art and lots of colour. Also went down to the port on the furnicular, Ascensor Concepcion, which was built in 1 December 1883. A long but unforgettable day.

It’s a beautiful hike with knowledgeable and friendly guides, stunning views of the Andes, to a beautiful meadow with a stream and natural springs. We saw wildflowers, beautiful high mountains, birds and horses, and they provided a nice packed lunch and water for us too. The max altitude will be about 8200ft, not high enough for altitude sickness, but there were some moderately steep inclines that caused some exertion but they gave lots of breaks and provided hiking poles. We did the optional hot springs add-on which is was preferred to just the longer hike! It was so relaxing and such a unique experience, the hot springs themselves felt like they were at the end of the earth, nestled on the side of a deep valley. Our guides Elias and Andres made it especially fun. Would 100% do again.