Santiago Private Walking Tour with Hotel Pick-up (5 Hours)
Overview
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5 hours
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Discover Santiago on a private walking tour designed for travelers seeking authentic local experiences, comfort, and flexibility. Accompanied by a bilingual guide, explore the city's historic center and vibrant neighborhoods while learning about Chile's culture and history.
Tour Highlights:
• Plaza de Armas – Santiago's historic heart, home to the Metropolitan Cathedral and other iconic landmarks.
• La Moneda Palace – Admire Chile's presidential palace while discovering key moments in the country's past.
• Lastarria Neighborhood – Stroll through one of Santiago's most charming districts, known for its cafés, architecture, and cultural atmosphere.
• Barrio Italia – Experience a more local side of Santiago, filled with design shops, antique stores, and cozy cafés.
Choose between two options:
Option 1: Visit Cerro Santa Lucía, where Santiago was founded.
Option 2: Upgrade your experience with Cerro San Cristóbal, including cable car tickets and panoramic city views.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
What To Expect
Centro Cultural Palacio De La Moneda
Visit Santiago's civic center and learn about Chile's political history beside La Moneda Presidential Palace. Explore the renowned cultural center located beneath the square and discover Chile's indigenous heritage through a visit to a Mapuche craft store featuring traditional art, textiles, and symbolism.
Cerro Santa Lucia
Santa Lucía Hill (Option only) Explore the hill where Santiago was founded in 1541 and discover one of the city's most beloved urban landmarks. Stroll through beautifully landscaped gardens, elegant fountains, stone stairways, and historic fortifications that reflect Santiago's colonial past. Your guide will share stories about the city's origins and the importance of this site in Chilean history. From its scenic terraces and viewpoints, enjoy beautiful panoramic views of Santiago, making this a perfect stop for photography and a deeper understanding of the capital's heritage.
Options
Walking Tour & Cable Car
Cable Car Experience : San Cristobal Hill - Upgrade your Santiago walking tour with a scenic cable car ride. Private service Duration: 5 hours Bottled water: Bottled water, soft drink, natural juice, or coffee San Cristóbal Hill: Stroll through Santiago's historic center before ascending San Cristóbal Hill by cable car. Admire panoramic views. Walking Tour: Walking Tour with Metro or Uber transportation when required within the designated pickup areas. Pick-up and drop-off: Hotel and Airbnb pickup and drop-off within designated areas of Santiago Pickup included
Private Walking Tour-5 hours
Santa Lucía Hill: Santa Lucía Hill – Explore the hill where Santiago was founded, featuring historic terraces, gardens, and city views. Private tour Duration: 5 hours Mineral water: Bottled water, soft drink, natural juice, or coffee Santa Lucía Hill: Visit Santiago's birthplace and discover its gardens, fortifications, and panoramic viewpoints. Walking tour: Walking Tour with Metro or Uber transportation when required within the designated pickup areas. Pickup and drop-off: Hotel and Airbnb pickup and drop-off within designated areas of Santiago Pickup included
What‘s Included
Soft drink, natural juice, or coffee
Cable car ticket to San Cristóbal Hill (San Cristóbal option only)
Hotel and Airbnb pickup and drop-off (within designated areas of Santiago)
Bottled water
Metro or Uber transportation when required during the tour
Professional bilingual guide
Lunch 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)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
83 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Santiago city tour
James W,May 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience excellent guide. He was very knowledgeable and knew his history of Chile. Today he added a few extra stops.
Santiago de Chile - first Impressions
Lorenzo L,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I 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.
City tour
Alan W,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great 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!!!
Walking through Santiago
annanU4381GN,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour with lots of history and beautiful places to see. Memorable visit to Pablo Neruda musem.
Tour with Allesandro
Michael B,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My 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.
Complete Tour
Robert D,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour. Covered all of the major attractions. Good understanding of Chile's history. Be prepared to walk including steps
See Santiago with insight and joy.
Passport632372,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful tour very knowledgeable guide Alessandro showed us many places we would have missed , highly recommend
Great Walking Tour in Santiago
I6997GHmicheles,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I did the 5 hour private walking tour with Alessandro. He was so knowledgeable and helped me understand the history and culture of Santiago and Chile. I would highly recommend using him!
Walk and Talk across Santiago
daviddL9139QI,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time on the walking tour with Angela. She is very knowledgeable and kept the conversation interesting and lively. It was a very fun time. Highly recommend.
City overview
929karyns,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took the five plus hour walking tour with Julio and had a fantastic day with this charming gentleman, born and raised in the area. This is our second time in Santiago and this time with our daughter. It was a great way to get a feel for the city and the areas of interest. The pace was great for the 60, 59 and 21 yo group. Warm day with stops in shade, water and snacks provided. We learned the transit system and are using it while here. Very easy, clean and quick. Thank you once again for a great day.
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