City Tours in Chile: 6 Weighed Up on Cost and Hours

1.Private Santiago City Half Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 414 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $76Our pick

Spend about four hours with a private bilingual guide exploring Santiago by car and on foot. Visit Plaza de Armas, the Metropolitan Cathedral, La Moneda, Mercado Central, and either Santa Lucia or San Cristobal Hill. Hotel pickup is offered in central districts, with guides such as Jaime, Luis, Janina, and Erick assigned according to availability.

“Had a great guided Santiago half day tour with Luís Gomez. He provided detailed comments about different areas of the city with many opportunities to take photos as well as some walking tours of the city. He was an excellent guide for ten of us and highly recommend him for future tours!”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Street Art, Funiculars and Port City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 214 reviews · 2 hours · from $41Best value

Start at Muelle Prat and walk through Valparaiso’s port, Sotomayor Square, Cerro Alegre, and Cerro Concepción. Ride the El Peral funicular, see colorful murals, visit passages and viewpoints, taste a local alfajor, and hear the stories behind the art from guides such as Alex, Benjamin, Grex, and Maria.

“Guide was very informative and pace of the tour was perfect. He recommended a perfect restaurant for lunch”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Full day tour to Valparaiso and Viña del Mar city

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 188 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $44

Travel from Santiago to Valparaiso and Viña del Mar with a driver-guide, stopping in Casablanca Valley, tasting chicha, riding a historic elevator, seeing street art, visiting an authentic Easter Island Moai, and relaxing at Reñaca Beach. Guides such as Rafael, Romy, Christopher, and Carol are praised for lively, personal commentary.

“Nice trip to two places that I didn't know much about but were well informed by Franco (Arial) along with the driver Juan. Franco was very knowledgeable about all areas of the trip which resulted in an interesting and enjoyable day. Comfortable ride and nice lunch location made for a worthwhile venture.”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.Traditional City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $45Top rated

See Santiago’s main sights in about five hours with Lucero Travel Chile, an English-guided tour led by air-conditioned vehicle and round-trip transfer. You’ll visit Santa Lucia Hill, La Moneda Palace, Plaza de Armas, Bicentennial Park, and Bellavista. Niklas has earned praise for clear, pleasant guiding, though guide quality may vary.

“Wonderful tour, Niklas was an excellent guide. He was very pleasant and informative. I recommend taking this tour.”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.City Highlights Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 51 reviews · 3h 30m · from $45

You’ll explore Santiago by van and on foot with an English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide. Visit Santa Lucia Hill, La Moneda, Plaza de Armas, Bellavista, Bicentenario Park, and the modern Sanhattan district, with time for city views, architecture, and a Lapislazuli store.

“Fantastic! Our guide, JP, was incredible as well as the driver, Tomas. Very knowledgeable and provided great information. JP’s English was impressive.”

Check availability →Read our full review

6.The Essentials City Tour & Optional Concha y Toro

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 40 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $42

See Santiago with a local guide on a 4 to 8 hour tour covering Plaza de Armas, Moneda Palace, Santa Lucia Hill, and the modern eastern districts. Hotel pickup is included in central areas. Add Concha y Toro for a winery visit and three tastings. Guides speak English, Spanish, or Portuguese, and Christopher has earned special praise.

“En fait ce sont 2 excursions séparées et ce n est pas indiqué, on revient le midi pour 1h et demie de pause et à 14h c est un autre véhicule et guide, les heures sont donc de 7h30 à 12h30 le matin et 14h 18h.”

Check availability →Read our full review