Private Tour
Santiago: Half-Day Sightseeing City Tour with Chauffeur and Guide
Overview
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4 hours
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Discover Santiago, the vibrant capital of Chile, on a captivating city tour that blends history, culture, and stunning scenery. Begin your experience with a panoramic ride on the San Cristóbal Hill cable car, offering breathtaking views of the Andes Mountains and the city below.
(On Mondays, when the cable car is closed for maintenance, we’ll replace this with a relaxing stop for a specialty coffee or artisanal ice cream at a local café.)
Stroll through iconic neighborhoods like Barrio Lastarria and Bellavista, full of charming architecture, vibrant street art, and lively local culture. Visit important landmarks such as La Moneda Palace, the seat of Chile’s government, and the Metropolitan Cathedral, a beautiful example of colonial architecture.
Throughout the tour, you’ll gain insight into Santiago’s past and present, while experiencing how locals — the santiaguinos — live and breathe this fascinating city every day.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Tour Guide Service
Private transportation
Cable-car admission ticket (except on Mondays)
Snacks
Gratuities
Pick-up from Santiago Airport
Drop off at Santiago Airport
Pick-up at San Antonio or Valparaiso Cruise Terminal
Drop-off at San Antonio or Valparaiso Cruise Terminal
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Cerro San Cristobal
Travelers visiting Cerro San Cristóbal can experience a combination of natural beauty, history and reflection. Reach the summit by taking a funicular or cable car to the top and be rewarded with expansive vistas of the city skyline and the majestic views of the Andes mountain range. At the summit, you will find a towering statue of the Virgin Mary, known as the Virgen del Cerro San Cristóbal. This iconic monument serves as a symbol of protection for the city. Visitors can explore the area around the statue and appreciate its religious and cultural significance. Please be aware that this activity is not available on Monday because both cable-car and gondola lift is under maintenance. Instead, you can ride the shuttle bus to the top or enjoy an ice-cream or coffee.
Bellavista
The neighborhood is adorned with colorful street art, murals, and graffiti, making it a paradise for art lovers and photographers. Every corner you turn offers a new piece of urban artwork to admire.
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Santiago: Half-Day Sightseeing City Tour with Chauffeur and Guide
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Reviews
66 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Franco our guide was very...
Amy S,
Sep 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Franco our guide was very knowledgeable. Very enjoyable way to learn more than wandering on our own.
Great 1/2 day tour. I had...
John C,
Jun 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great 1/2 day tour. I had a long layover in Santiago so I couldn’t spend too much time - this was great for having only a few hours. Catalina (Tour guide) and Nico (driver) were excellent. Cat is very knowledgeable, professional and friendly. Nico is a great driver and pleasant. Highly recommend this tour if you’re tight on time. Tour didn’t feel rushed and we accomplished a lot. Beautiful city!
Private tour of the city...
Michino G,
May 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00Private tour of the city with a driver and English speaking guide. Unfortunately my husband was not well and couldn’t come with me so I had the wonderful tour guide, Vanessa all for myself. The driver Rafael was a careful and great driver and dropped us by the entrance to the municipal park where we took a funicular to the top of the hill. We spent the time admiring the beautiful view of the city. Then we visited a various spots of the city. Vanessa gave me excellent explanations of the places we visited. I highly recommend this tour if you only have a limited time to spend. Santiago is a big and beautiful city. We were so fortunate to have found this tour company which was so accommodating to my requests. Thank you Alvaro and your team to make our stay so wonderful.
Great overview of the city!
Elena O,
May 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great experience! Both the driver and the guide were fantastic! JP was really informative and had a great sense of humor. You get to spend a good amount of time on San Cristobal Hill with magnificent views of the city (you will take funicular up and then a cable car down). The other stops are fun too! If you plan to have lunch or dinner afterward, you could see if they can drop you off near Bellavista or Barrio Lastarria, both neighborhoods have lots of good dining options.
Super afternoon tour of Santiago
Ralph T,
Apr 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a wonderful, guide Juan Pablo Cañete. He was very knowledgeable and informative. Our tour was excellent and the level of service impeccable. His dinner recommendation of Coco’s was spot on. Amazing seafood. Thank you Viatour for putting us in touch with Juan Pablo!
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