Private Tour
Santiago Stopover Private City Tour Airport Pickup and Drop off
Overview
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Turn your layover into an unforgettable day with our exclusive Santiago city tour. Designed for travelers with a stopover, this private experience lets you discover the highlights of Chile’s capital in just a few hours. You’ll be picked up by private vehicle directly at the airport and welcomed by a friendly, passionate and knowledgeable local guide.
The experience is mostly done on foot, as we believe walking is the best way to truly discover Santiago. You’ll see the colorful streets of Barrio Bellavista, soak up the lively atmosphere at Baquedano Square, visit the civic center, and enjoy the views of the Andes Mountains. Along the way, we’ll stop for a tasty snack to keep you energized while exploring.
The tour duration depends on your stopover time and is fully flexible. If you prefer less walking or a slower pace, we are happy to adapt the itinerary and use the vehicle more. At the end of the tour, we’ll drop you back at the airport for a smooth continuation of your journey :)
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travel time is included on the total duration
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Santiago Chile
Throughout your entire experience, you'll get a glimpse of the vibrant city of Santiago. After we pick you up at the airport, we’ll take a scenic drive along the highway, where your guide will share fascinating insights about Chile and its history. As we pass by, you’ll catch sight of our impressive infrastructure and iconic landmarks in the distance, setting the stage for the adventure that awaits you in the city
Bellavista
In Barrio Bellavista, you'll step into one of Santiago's most vibrant and artistic neighborhoods. Known for its colorful streets, this area is filled with unique murals and street art that showcase local talent. You’ll have the chance to wander through charming alleys lined with quirky shops, art galleries, and cafes, where you can soak in the lively atmosphere. We can pass to visit La Chascona, the former home of the famous poet Pablo Neruda, which offers a glimpse into his creative world. As you explore, your guide will share stories about the neighborhood's history, culture, and the influence of Chilean artists. Whether you're enjoying a coffee at a local café or simply taking in the vibrant surroundings, Barrio Bellavista promises an unforgettable experience full of stories that will be told by your private guide.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Private Local Guide
Bottled water
Typical chilean hotdog or empanada
Pick up & Drop-off at the airport in Santiago
Gratuities
Pickup points
Hilton Garden Inn Santiago Airport
Americo Vespucio Ave 1292, Pudahuel Santiago Chile
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport
Santiago Chile
Courtyard by Marriott Santiago Airport
Boulevard Aeropuerto Sur 9648, Pudahuel Santiago Chile
Holiday Inn Santiago - Airport Terminal by IHG
Aeropuerto Internacional-, Armando Cortinez Norte 2150 Santiago Chile
Options
Santiago Stopover Private City Tour Airport Pickup and Drop off
Pickup included
Reviews
26 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic stopover visit to Santiago
paradigmt2026,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic day with Ignacio on our stopover. We arrived from Buenos Aires at 11 AM and Ignacio met us at the airport and delivered and interesting, fun and informative overview of Santiago. He was was very communicative and included our desires as well as included a surprise stop at what became my son's fave part of the day. Definitely a winner but be prepared to want to stay longer!
A great way to not waste a day at the airport
323brandonp,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a 12 hour layover in Santiago city on the way to Argentina and decided to book this stopover as a way to spend our day outside of the airport. What a good decision! Our guide, Mauricio, had lots of great suggestions on things to see, neighborhoods to explore, and did a particularly good job of pointing out places of interest for when we would return to Santiago the following weekend. This tour is super convenient for a few reasons: (1) if you have luggage, you can store it in a van with you rather than leaving it at the somewhat-expensive left-luggage place at SCL; (2) you can get out and see the city; and (3) there is itinerary flexibility. I appreciated that we could make the itinerary whatever we wanted it to be. We ultimately ended up seeing both historic Santiago as well as just taking a hike around a particularly scenic hill before we settled in, but you could go hike up the side of a small mountain if you wanted, I bet. Otherwise, there's a van so you could do more sightseeing by vehicle. Bilingual guides make this very approachable for non-Spanish speakers and communication ahead of time via WhatsApp is excellent. We had plenty of time to spare to make our evening flight and had no issues whatsoever during our tour. Highly recommended!
Santiago Layover Tour
Yamini K,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Perfect customized layover Santiago sightseeing. Fernando was amazing and in the 5 hours I got to see a lot of the main sights and per my request the real local Santiago areas. Loved the vibe, the veg hot dog stop, the walking around the city was a perfect way to get a sense of Santiago. Best layover time spent. Thanks for customizing my trip ad making it an amazing experience. I give this service and double thumbs up and would highly recommend using Ignacio for Their Santiago tours.
It was a great tour and...
Kent S,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great tour and the pick up and drop off was easy and smooth. Pablo is a great guide and his knowledge of Santiago and Chilean history is wonderful.
Excellent Tour of Santiago
617faithl,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful tour of Santiago with Ignacio. Our goal (in six hours...) was to leave with a real sense of the city, and that goal was realized and more. We drove, we walked, and we took the Metro to see beautiful parks, interesting neighborhoods, and historic sites. We stopped off for delicious coffee and had the opportunity to talk with Ignacio about his experiences. He is very knowledgeable, flexible with the itinerary - and fun to be with. We recommend this tour highly.
Walking tour during flight layover
Cynthia K,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00We had a very long layover in Santiago and this tour fit well. It was easy to find the spot to meet at the airport exit and the guide was very flexible with pickup and drop off times (planned from 2pm to 8pm). Fernando was a wonderful guide. He was extremely knowledgeable and we learned a lot from him. I enjoyed covering the main highlights of the city, and he did a great job of shortening the tour based on time constraints with our flight departure time. My only surprise was the distance that we walked, it was over 5 miles (over 8km). I am glad that I remembered to bring a change of clothes in my carry-on bag :). If you are not up for a long walk, please let them know and they can adjust the tour for you. We enjoyed visiting Santiago! When we come back with my husband, we will spend more time with the tour.
Stop over tour Santiago
Debbie N,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Pablo was friendly and very knowledgeable about the history of chile which was interesting. I can recommend stop over yours as a great way to fill in the long time between flights.
Fabulous Valparaiso to Santiago Tour
BonnieT159,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was fabulous and completely worth every penny. Mauricio picked us up at our hotel in Valparaiso, carried our heavy suitcases out to his SUV, and safely drove us to Santiago. During the ride, he regaled us with stories about Valparaiso and Santiago. He had so much interesting information to offer. Once in Santiago, he took us to the most interesting sights in the city, the likes of which we’ve never seen: an amazing shopping/living village in the heart of the city (Mercado Urbano Tobalana); a gorgeous green space (Bicentennial Park) with colorful plants and trees and black-necked swans, and amazing views; an old fort on Santa Lucia Hill (which he graciously drove us up to the top of a hill which we’d never have been able to climb), and awesome diverse neighborhoods (including Lastarria and a very cool restaurant, and Italia - including a delicious lunch). We were sad when Mauricio had to drop us off at the airport to fly home. He was a pleasure to spend the day with. And the owner of City Trekking Guide, Ignacio, was so very accommodating. We highly recommend this tour, this company, and the guides they hire.
Layovertour in Santiago
patricksN5885FW,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great layover tour with our guide Eddi and our driver Rodrigo. Everything was well organized and so we were fortunate to see all the important sights. The trip is perfect for a lang layober in Santiago.
Santiago Walkabout!
jjchev,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fernando was a terrific guy and a great human being. We walked over 9 miles on this full day tour so you need to be reasonably fit for this one. Fernando shared his Chilean pride and soul with us and we could not be happier with the experience!
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