Santiago Private Walking Tour with a Local
Overview
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Skip the standard sightseeing tour and discover Santiago through the eyes of a local.
With Lokafy, every tour is private, unscripted, and personalized to you. Your Lokafyer is a passionate local who shares stories, hidden gems, and authentic tips you won’t find in a guidebook. They aren’t professional guides with memorized scripts, they're locals who love their city and want you to experience it like a friend would.
Whether you’re interested in food, art, history, or simply exploring the neighborhoods beyond the tourist spots, your Lokafyer will adapt the walk to your interests. By the end, you’ll feel at home in the city, with insights to keep exploring on your own.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Lokafy tours provide a general overview of the city with practical information from a local’s perspective, not detailed historical facts
In case travellers would like to include a visit to an attraction, they would need to cover the cost of entrance for themselves and also the Lokafyer (local guide)
Tours are entirely personalized, please provide the start time, meeting place and information about you so that we can organize the tour
This is a walking tour. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Children below 3 years old are free of charge
Children must be accompanied by an adult
What To Expect
National Museum of History
Note: This is a customized walking tour. The exact itinerary depends on the duration and your interests. Please share your preferences in advance.
Options
2-Hour Tour
Duration: 2 hours: 2-Hour Customized Walking Tour
5-Hour Tour
Duration: 5 hours: 5-Hour Customized Walking Tour
3-Hour Tour
Duration: 3 hours: 3-Hour Customized Walking Tour
6-Hour Tour
Duration: 6 hours: 6-Hour Customized Walking Tour
4-Hour Tour
Duration: 4 hours: 4-Hour Customized Walking Tour
What‘s Included
Private walking tour with a Lokafyer (local host)
Personalized itinerary tailored to your interests
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities (optional)
Optional activity costs
Food and drinks
Transportation to/from attractions (this is a walking tour, no transport provided)
Entrance fees (if you choose to visit paid attractions)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
48 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Pleasant walk
Jason M,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very friendly and knowledgeable about the city. Good pace for the walk and we stopped for a pisco sour. We did 2 hours and could have done 3 to cover more
Super experience!
Jose V,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was a super experience. Martin is a very kind and friendly guy, with a lot of knowledge about the city of Santiago and Chili in general.. Speaks fluent English. Highly recommended!
Great Private Tour
Alison E,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great private tour with Vicente!! He showed us the highlights, knew a lot of history, info about Chile and gave us tips about what to see in Santiago and the surrounding area. Vicente’s English was perfect and he answered all of our questions. He personalized the tour for our family of four. We had a great time! Thank you for a wonderful tour!!
Perfect Overview of Santiago
Maribeth S,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Sebastian had an excellent knowledge of the history of Chile and Santiago. From the days of the Incas to present time, he brought the culture of Santiago alive. Wear good walking shoes. Don’t miss going to the top of the fortress. Beautiful views.
Sebastian is a great...
Mathes B,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Sebastian is a great guide! Communication via WhatsApp was complete and timely. He adjusted his route to accommodate our needs. A lot of fun & informative.
An insiders guide to Santiago
Karen S,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Thom was a wonderful tour guide. Extremely knowledgeable, easy to be with , very friendly and flexible. He grew up in Santiago & knew great details & interesting history
Great City Tour in Santiago
Pasquale V,Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We gave Gisela a list of some sites we wanted to see and she was an excellent guide showing us Santiago and had great knowledge of its history and political challenges and she knew City well.
Vicente is an awesome guide!
Jane M,Mar 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved being able to completely customize our family’s private tour for specific interests and age ranges. Vicente’s English was perfect, super accommodating, and went above and beyond to ensure all 5 family members had a positive experience. Highly recommend!
Nice walking tour of city.
linda v,Feb 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Nice walking tour of Santiago; a little history, a little shopping, a museum and church, and a seafood restaurant. Make sure you inquire about market price of king crab before ordering to avoid sticker shock.
Great way to see Santiago if on limited time
Bronwyn C,Feb 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great way to see a bit of town when on a stop over. Maria was great picked me from my hotel and walked from there for 2 hours. A good mix of sites, lots of history shared and rest stops when needed.
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