Santiago Private Walking Tour with Hotel Pick-up (5 Hours)
Recommended by 94% of travelers
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Santiago, Chile
- 5 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Santiago de Chile is emerging as a key player helping to shape the world today. Learn to navigate this cosmopolitan capital wrapped in a colonial skin and discover its unique charm with help from a local guide. Get both your bearings and the inside scoop on local culture on this full-day tour of the city's highlights.
- Enjoy a unique take on Santiago de Chile's top sights
- Get personalized recommendations to last the rest of your vacation
- Ride public transport like a local with the help of your guide
- Sample the classic Chilean snack of an empanada
What's Included
- Professional bilingual guide
- Hotel and Airbnb pickup and drop-off (within designated areas of Santiago)
- Bottled water
- Soft drink, natural juice, or coffee
- Metro or Uber transportation when required during the tour
- Cable car ticket to San Cristóbal Hill (San Cristóbal option only)
- LunchLunch and additional food and beverages not specified above
- Pickup from accommodations located outside the designated pickup area (additional charges may apply)
- Personal expenses and gratuities (optional)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Pickup Information Hotel and Airbnb pickup is included for guests staying in the following areas of Santiago: * Santiago Downtown * Providencia * Las Condes * Vitacura Please provide your exact accommodation address when booking. If your hotel or Airbnb is located outside these areas, we will arrange a convenient nearby meeting point. For smooth communication before the tour, we recommend providing a phone number with WhatsApp access. Airport Area Hotels: Pickup from hotels located near Santiago International Airport (SCL) is available upon request and subject to availability. Please note that this service is not included in the standard tour price and has an additional charge of USD 15 per person. If you are staying near the airport, please contact us before booking to confirm availability and the applicable surcharge.
Itinerary
1
Centro Cultural Palacio De La Moneda
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
2
Cerro Santa Lucia
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Plaza de Armas
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Barrio Lastarria
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Bellavista
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Patio Bellavista
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Cerro San Cristobal
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Casa Museo La Chascona (Pass By)
8
Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana)
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- On Mondays the Santa Lucia hill is closed. We will visit another place instead.
- If you choose the Cerro San Cristóbal option, cable car tickets are included in the tour price.
- This experience is designed for travelers who enjoy exploring cities on foot at a relaxed pace. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 86 reviews
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Very well done
Very knowledgeable guide
My goal was to understand Santiago and it’s history and he did an excellent job
Response from Host, Aug 2026
It’s great to hear that the tour gave you a better understanding of Santiago and its history, which was exactly what you were hoping for. Thank you for sharing your experience and for spending the day discovering the city with us!
Its been 5 months since we did this excursion and I can still remember everything we did in the 7 hours we spent with Alvaro Romero. One of the absolute best private tours we've ever taken, bare none! Alvaro met us at our hotel and the took us to downtown Santiago on the bus and metro. We got a great feel for the city and its people. He provided us information on the sites we saw along the way and made the whole experience seamless. In addition to the highlights of Santiago we also saw the unique and extremely interesting spots. The food and drinks (pisco sours) at Alvaro's favorite bar and restaurant was the best we had on our entire 3 week trip. I've told so many people the story of the places we saw, the things we did, ate and drank during our day with Alvaro. Book this excursion if you want to see, feel, hear and taste what Santiago;s all about. THANK YOU Alvaro for a fantastic time!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're glad to know your Santiago Private Walking Tour left such a lasting impression. Exploring the city by bus, metro, and on foot is a great way to experience Santiago from a local perspective, and we're pleased that Álvaro helped make the day both enjoyable and memorable. We'll be sure to share your kind words with him. Thank you for choosing ChileVive Tours.
Great experience excellent guide. He was very knowledgeable and knew his history of Chile. Today he added a few extra stops.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your review. We’re glad you enjoyed the Santiago Private Walking Tour and that the experience felt both informative and flexible. It’s great to hear your guide’s knowledge of Chilean history and the additional stops made the day even more enjoyable. Thank you for touring with us.
I recommend visiting Santiago, and Chile, and South America only if you speak fluent Spanish and/or Brazilian Portuguese; otherwise, stay home and watch a documentary and go to a “Latino” restaurant.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback.
Santiago welcomes travelers from many different countries and backgrounds every year, including visitors who do not speak Spanish or Portuguese. Guided tours are designed precisely to help international travelers better understand the city, its culture, and history during their visit.
We appreciate you joining our Santiago walking tour and wish you the best in your future travels.
Great way to explore the city…especially on your first full day. Lots to see. Our guide Alessandro was awesome and explained everything in great detail!!!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re pleased to know that the Santiago de Chile Private Walking Tour was a good introduction to the city and its main sights. It’s wonderful to hear that Alessandro’s explanations helped make the walk both interesting and informative. Thank you for touring with us.
My wife and I enjoyed our Santiago city tour with Allesandro. He is very knowledgeable and engaging. We visited many points of interest with Allesandro providing the history and context. Would recommend.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad you enjoyed discovering Santiago with Alessandro and that his insights helped bring the city’s history and landmarks into context. We appreciate your recommendation and your visit with ChileVive Tours.
Great tour. Covered all of the major attractions. Good understanding of Chile's history. Be prepared to walk including steps
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your review and for joining our Santiago Private Walking Tour.
We’re glad you enjoyed the comprehensive overview of the city and its history. This experience is designed to cover Santiago’s main landmarks at a comfortable but active pace, so we appreciate you highlighting the walking involved.
Very informative and gave us a wonderful overview of the city. It gave us a good feel for Chile and it's history.
Put your walking shoes on!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your review! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed a great introduction to the city on our Santiago de Chile Private Walking Tour with Hotel Pick-up. It’s wonderful to know the experience gave you a good sense of Chile and its history. Thank you for choosing ChileVive Tours to explore Santiago with us.
Alessandro is very knowledgeable about the history y la ciudad de Santiago. We walked the streets like a Chilean and visited many special historic venues in the city. He is very kind, humorous and a complete gentleman. I would recommend this tour with Alessandro.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re happy to know that you enjoyed the Santiago Private Walking Tour and exploring the city’s historic streets with Alessandro. His knowledge of Santiago’s history and attentive approach help make this walking tour a meaningful way to discover the city. Thank you for your recommendation.
Everything was good, my guide Julio was very knowledgeable about the history and the city. We were able to finish early and visit an additional place.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for your review! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the Santiago Private Walking Tour and that Julio’s knowledge of the city and its history made the experience even better. Thank you for choosing our tour.
Alessandro was very knowledgeable, especially related to Santiago history. He fell short in providing an understanding of the neighborhoods we were walking through and the culture of Santiago and Chile. He worked hard and was very attentive to our needs.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re pleased to know you found Alessandro knowledgeable and attentive during the Santiago Private Walking Tour. We appreciate your comments and thank you for choosing our tour.
Very good guide - Patricia. Very beautiful city. She provided interesting historical information. Very friendly
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you, Paul! We’re glad you enjoyed your Private Walking Tour of Santiago with Patricia. It’s great to hear you had a good time exploring our beautiful city.
Great overall tour of city. Julio is very informative and shared a lot of information both historical and current about Santiago.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
We’re so glad you had a great time on your Santiago de Chile Private Walking Tour with Julio. He’s passionate about showing visitors the best of our city and its history. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for touring with ChileVive Tours!
Had a really fun tour with Pablo. His English is great and he’s super friendly. He showed me around the city and shared some interesting history, including stories from the Pinochet era. I got to try some tasty Chilean empanadas and my first pisco sour. Pablo also went out of his way to help me find the specific souvenirs I was looking for to bring home to my family.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you, Erik! We’re so glad you enjoyed exploring Santiago de Chile with Pablo. He loves sharing the city’s history, flavors, and hidden gems with our travelers. It’s great to know you got to taste local during your private walking tour.
Pablo was a wonderful guide full of knowledge and history of Santiago and Chile! Lots of walking and seeing what Santiago has to offer! Recommend this tour for anyone visiting Santiago.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you, Cody! We’re so glad you enjoyed exploring Santiago with Pablo. Your recommendation means a lot to us.
Pablo was an exceptionally knowledgeable and friendly guide and my 5 hour walking /cable car tour was one of my best experiences in South America.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you, Linda! We're thrilled that your walking tour with Pablo was a highlight of your South American trip. We appreciate your recommendation!
Eduardo was an amazing guide! Very friendly, knowledgeable and informative. He explained history, art and current culture of Santiago and Chile. He made all five hours enjoyable and educational.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We are pleased that Eduardo's insightful observations brought Santiago's history, art and culture to life, making your trip enriching and memorable.
We had the BEST day with Edwardo in Santiago. He was amazing, professional, knowledgeable, and fun. He adjusted our private tour to accommodate our preferences. He also made some local calls to help us with our plan for the next day in town. We learned so much spending the walking tour with him. I highly recommend it!!!
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We’re delighted to hear that Eduardo made your day in Santiago so special. It’s also wonderful to know that he could help you with your plans for the next day—we always strive to go the extra mile for our guests. We’re grateful for your recommendation.
Our guide was very knowledgeable about Santiago and its history which he shared with during our walk
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found our guide knowledgeable about Santiago and its history. Providing insightful and memorable experiences is our top priority, and we’re glad we could contribute to your visit.
We had a wonderful five hour walking tour with our guide Sofia. She tailored the pace to our ability and was extremely knowledgeable about all of the sites of the City that we visited. She also provided meaningful discussion of Chile's and Santiago's history, culture and political environment at each locale. Be aware - you will walk for the entire tour (we clocked over 6 miles) but it was well worth it.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
We're so happy to hear you had a fantastic time exploring Santiago with Sofia! It’s great that she was able to match the pace to your needs while sharing her deep knowledge of the city's history, culture, and politics.
Walking over 6 miles is quite the adventure—thank you for embracing the experience! We truly appreciate your feedback and hope your time in Chile was unforgettable.
It’s a great way to see the city with someone very knowledgable. He pointed out landmarks and added really interesting background and information. We covered a wide range of conversation topics. Eduardo even shared footage on his iPad as we talked about the Coup in Chile.
We also tried some local delicacies, that I wouldn’t have known about.
This tour has been a real highlight of my trip to Santiago. Thanks Eduardo!
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Thank you for your kind review! We're glad you enjoyed exploring Santiago with Eduardo and found his knowledge and insights valuable. It's great to hear that the local delicacies and historical context added to your experience.
We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and are happy to know this tour was a highlight of your trip. Wishing you safe and enjoyable travels!
Sophia our guide was great. She tailored our private tour to accommodate our requests. We all had a wonderful time.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad Sophia could tailor the tour to your needs and that you had a wonderful time exploring Santiago. We appreciate you sharing your experience!
Our guide was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the different areas of the city and its history. We especially enjoyed the cathedral and the view from the top of Santa Lucia Hill.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you for your kind words. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the tour and the highlights like the cathedral and Santa Lucia Hill. It was a pleasure being part of your visit to Santiago!
Great experience! Claudio was an expert tour guide and very knowledgeable on the history of Santiago. Very personable! Was willing to accommodate a detour for some local shopping.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the tour and appreciated Claudio’s expertise and flexibility. It’s great to hear you had a personalized experience exploring Santiago!
Diego, took me on a very interest tour of Santiago, from the hill of St Lucia and back to my hotel in 3 hours. It was historical as well as covering the government of today. We went through the old town and saw all the beautiful buildings, which he describe in detail. A very worthwhile experience, and a good way to learn of the importance of Chile.
This was the perfect intro to Santiago! We visited all of the key sites and some other interesting locales. Sofi was a very informative, friendly, and thorough guide. She was able to give historical, political, social context to everything. Highly recommend!
Aldo was lovely! Easy to be with and created a nice walk through the city encompassing it's history and present. I particularly liked the hike up Santa Lucia as it gave us some great views of the city. You will enjoy your time with Aldo!
Due to limit of time in Santiago, I made the booking in the way that it comes with an airport pickup. Franco, my tour guide greets me at the airport.
after dropping my bags at the hotel we started the tour. We take bus and subway to tour the city. We walk around attractions and even go to the central market where we can see the catch of the day, which impressed me a lot. He also "forced" me to have a number of local food and drinks, eventough I am not a fan of these but still I enjoy his warmhearted recommendation. Franco is easy going, friendly, he is really trying his very best to show me the real face of the city. I appreciated that. That is a good trip, I love it.
Sofia is a great guide. We had a lovely afternoon with her. Very knowledgeable and bright. I recommend Sofia!
Great walking tour. Guide is local, very friendly and engaging, and very knowledgeable about the history and architecture of Santiago. We had a lot of questions and he was able to answer everything and was also willing to take us outside of the planned route when we saw things we were interested in exploring.
I would recommend this tour to anyone who is just arriving in the city, as it gives you a good idea of the history, culture, and the layout of the important parts of the city.
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