Things to do in Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region: The Best Private Tours

August 12, 2021 Renato Branum

Santiago is one of those metropolitan joys where the more you look, the more you find. Funky cafes and dance clubs dot Bellavista, Forest Park art collections range from pre-Columbian to contemporary, and architecture runs the gamut from the 16th-century San Francisco Church to mirrored office towers. Shop with the locals at Mall Panora¡mico and give your palate meals to remember with hearty Chilean fare.
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1. Private Full Day City Tour of Santiago with Wine Experience

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Squeeze all of Santiago’s most visited sights. This tour shows the history, geography, traditions, modernity and luxury of the city of Santiago catalogued by the New York Times as one of the best cities to visit! After departure from your hotel you will head to Santiago’s historical downtown, heading afterwards to Santiago’s main square called in Spanish Plaza de Armas. Enjoy a walk in Plaza Constitucion and Government Palace. Have the opportunity to take marvelous pics from Cerro Santa Lucia. This tour gives you a unique combination of the City and Wine. After visiting the city, we will head to the best Winery outside Santiago where you will have the chance to do a wine tasting and tour of the Winery.

Inclusions: Wine tasting, Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off, Professional Guide, Live commentary on board, Snacks, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By bigfin2016

Did this trip in February. To sum it up it consists of 11 hours in a minivan to visit three churches in Chiloe, none of them is interesting unless you are an academic interested in the technical details of wooden church building in the mid 19th century. However good the guides are (and our guide was excellent) this piece of Chile is not worth visiting. The drive to Castro in Chiloe island comprises a 70km motorway run to a ferry and then more than two hours driving along a scruffy, semi industrialised road with no redeeming features to Castro. On arrival the only logical question is "why bother". There are so many beautiful places in Chile I would suggest that people give this excursion a swerve and prevent the total waste of a day of their lives.

2. Private Walking Tour through Santiago de Chile

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In the company of one of our guides, you will depart from your hotel and will be mobilized in the public transport  of Santiago (in subway)  and also walking . You will start knowing Government Palace (La Moneda), Plaza de Armas, Santa Lucia Hill, Barrio Bellavista and Mercado Central, where you will have lunch (included in the tour). With tastings of some of the most typical preparations of Chile such as the famous Mote con Huesillos and at the end of the tour, your guide will give you a good Chilean wine as a present. This tour also allows you to tour Santiago according to your interests.

Inclusions: Beverages, Bottled water, Lunch, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Bottle of chilean wine, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By talk2edith2

Excellent experience with a very knowledgeable tourguide with perfect English! He was very accommodating as well. Covered just about everything on this full day tour. Chilevive tours were booked via Viator tours. Highly recommended!!

3. full day private wine tour casablanca valley from Santiago

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It is one of the valleys with the highest growth and is also located in the center of our territory, with a microclimate that provides a very special terroir and temperature to produce a great quality of grapes. This valley has developed very quickly despite being so young with its cocechas and different types of grapes which call the visitor to visit these beautiful landscapes varieties and mixtures of wines, we visited three vineyards and also the option of lunch - tourists pay their lunch. This wine business is tremendous and the income from your sales is very important. in Chile we are ready to show the world the production of wine, upon arriving in this country prepare to drink very good wines.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional guide, Alcoholic Beverages, professional driver, Bottled water

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Reviewed By adcdiving

The Rapa Nui National Park is not cheap as we pay 54,000 Chilean Peso (80US $) per person. You have no choice, because you come to Easter Island to admire the impressive Moai statues. Easter Island is special and I am glad I saw it

4. Private Full Day Guided Trip to Casablanca Valley - Visit to 2 Vineyards

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Come and enjoy the best flavors of Chile in the Casablanca Valley, sitting between the coastal mountains and the Pacific in the valleys of Chile’s central area, on this exclusive 8 hour private tour for you or your group of friends or family. Visit the place where the most exquisite white wines are produced in Chile. Accompanied by a guide, walk through the beautiful nature and enjoy a dream day in one of the valleys with the most international prestige in the country. This fertile valley is characterized by the refined preparation of white wine in its Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc varieties. Taste premium quality wines in 2 vinicultures of the region and learn about the processes of wine creation. Live a unique culinary experience, a true festival for your senses!

Inclusions: Wine tasting, Driver/guide, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Air-conditioned vehicle, Transport by private vehicle, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By 689leilab

We were looking forward to this tour and visiting Valparaíso and Viña del Mar. Tour guide arrived 1/3 late because of ‘traffic’. When we got on the bus only two single seats available. The old bus was too crowded with 15 people on board. The seats were fit for children, not adults. Patched up sun roof held together with tape. One person had to sit between the driver and tour guide! Very uncomfortable. We stopped at a roadside tourist wine tasting/cafeteria/gift store for 1/2 hr. This was 20 min into the trip. The tour of Valparaíso was good as we walked a lot of streets. We were taken to two places in Viña del Mar. One a little garden as you drive into town and the second a statue from Easter Island. We were dropped off at a restaurant for 1-1/2 hrs and then waited another 20 min for the driver and tour operator to return. Way too long and a waste of time for lunch (at our expense).

5. Private Santiago Historic Landmarks Walking Tour including San Cristobal Hill

Sheraton Santiago Hotel and Convention Center, Ave Santa Maria 1742, Santiago, Providencia, Región Metropolitana, Chile Chile Dream Tours
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Discover Santiago as we explore the city on foot. Enjoy a cable car and funicular ride on San Cristobal Hill for panoramic views of the city and mountains. A great tour for those with limited time and who want to see it all! • 5-Hour Private Tour • Professional & Multilingual Guide • Visit the City's Landmarks • Learn about Chile's History and Culture • Visit San Cristobal Hill for Panoramic Views on Cable Car and Funicular

Inclusions: Multilingual Guide, Public Transport, Funicular and Cable Car Ride at San Cristóbal Hill (Closed on Mondays), Bottled water, Digital Photographs

Exclusions: Optional Gratuity for Guide, Lunch

Reviewed By Dreamer64284

Sean was awesomely the best of the bestest - very highly recommended!!! We toured Valparaiso and Vina del Mar with him, and he dropped us off at Santiago for our cruise embarkation the following day. That was our first trip to South America - our pre-cruise tour, as we cruised Chile, Antarctica, Falkland Islands, Argentina, Uruguay - still so many places to explore in this area. We will definitely come back, and use Sean's company again...

6. Pacific Ocean Hike Private Tour 7K

Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile AndoAndes - Day Tours
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Wonderful hike, starting with a viewpoint on Isla Seca, where you can visit the Humboldt Penguin National Reserve viewed. Discover hidden beaches suitable for swimming, through a 2-hour walking path, always next to the Pacific Ocean, starting in Cachagua and ending in Zapallar. Be amazed by one of the most beautiful walks in the central area, the trail is considered one of the most inspiring works of architecture on the Chilean coast. It has tourist visits and waters full of marine fauna, you can get to see the Chungungo, a native Chilean otter, starfish, fish and shellfish. Recommended for families and adventurous people who want to get out of the city and discover a unique and beautiful place, full of tranquility on the shores of the Pacific. * beginning of the walk in Cachagua, where we will visit Las Cujas Beach * Three-hour walk where you can observe the "island of the penguins" and diverse flora and fauna typical of the central coastal area of ​​Chile * We finish in Zapallar

Inclusions: Bottled water, Lunch, Alcoholic Beverages, Snacks, Air-conditioned vehicle, Insurance, Bilingual Guide

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Reviewed By Msquared615

I wish I could be writing a review on the tour itself, but it never happened. I received email confirmation from TripAdvisor that the tour would happen and that my pick-up time was from 6:30-7:30 AM. I waited until 7:55. I emailed them and sent them a message via WhatsApp. No communication. I expect a full refund.

7. Santiago Center Private Custom Walking Tour

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The tour is only for you (small group) and nobody else The Tour begin from the address passengers by Uber/Taxi to Santiago Center City, where we start walking tour visit the highlights City. We going to visit the surrounding area of Constitution Square, Goverment Palace (La Moneda). Citizenship Square Then we going to Santiago Square where you be able to know the several building, Catholic Cathedral, Municipal Building and several building among antique and modern architecture. Then we going to Santa Lucia Hill, Forestal Park, Bellavista neighborhood for get to lunch. Then we going to Metropolitan Park San Cristobal Hill by funicular get to the summit, where you can see everything Santiago. Then we came back to down by funicular and by Uber/Taxi we going to hotel o address of passengers MINIMUM TRAVELLERS PER BOOKING TWO (2) PASSENGER (01 couple)

Inclusions: TYPICAL CHILEAN FOOD OR SEA FOOD, SNACK (WATER, FRUIT), Private transportation

Exclusions: GRATUITIES GUIDE

Reviewed By xenorealm

We had a pleasure of Waldo being our tour guide driving and showing us around Valparaiso. We had 2 children that are still young, so flexibility of the schedule is a must and Waldo is very flexible and intuitive of our needs. He even prepared desserts, drinks, fruits, you name it, he brought them with him so we have a pleasant day through out the day, as most of the restaurants is still closed during Phase 2. He even brought our bags along and carried them securely,to prevent robbery. Thank you Waldo for being very patient with us and waited until we had great photo for our Instagrams. We really recommend him!

8. Laguna del Inca

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Transfer to the legendary Laguna del Inca, where you can experience a special moment in the wonderful Andes Mountains, near Santiago. It is located in a historic area for the independence of Chile in the Aconcagua Valley and very close to the Argentine border and the emblematic ski resort of Portillo. On the way there is an important agricultural area and a great wine production thanks to its climate, the glacial river and its land. We are a company of young professionals in the field of tourism, all our guides are enthusiastic and eager to deliver their knowledge We have one of the best routes through the Aconcagua Valley, created by ourselves. Custom tours, according to the preferences of the passengers. Minimum 2 passengers

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Bottled water, Wine Tour

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By bigglesedwards

There was chaos in arrivals & we were approached by an official looking chap who had all the correct id, had our name on his list & knew which hotel we were transferring to; there were 3 'assisting' us - they had a very smart mini bus. They insisted we had to pay a "road poll charge". To cut a long story short - they got our debit card & withdrew two lots of £200 from our account. With the help of the lovely staff at the Intercontinental Hotel we managed to put a stop on our card pretty quickly. Our Bank was not surprised at what happened - they said Santiago Airport is notorious for this type of activity. So be very sure your taxi or transfer is official - be vigilant to the point of rudeness if necessary!

9. Electric Scooter City Tour ~ City Tour in Electric Scooter

Av Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins 1770, Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile Scoo Tours Chile
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Taking our electric scooter city tour, we assure you that you will get to know several of the most emblematic places of the old town of Santiago, as well as its stories and curiosities. We carry out city tours, tours and guided visits in downtown Santiago with high quality electric scooters provided by us, with certified and bilingual tour guides that adapt to your needs and requirements.

Inclusions: Using the electric scooter, Helmet, Breakfast for the morning tour. (There is a vegan and gluten-free option), Lunch for the evening tour. (There is a vegan and gluten-free option)

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10. Private Full-Day Inca Adventure: Alpacas, Petroglyphs and Wine

Chile Dream Tours
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Journey to the time of the Inca! Visit the largest alpaca farm in Chile. Venture on a short hike to discover rock drawings from 450 to 1,000 years ago. Sip on some wine at San Esteban Vineyard in the shadow of the Andes! - Free Pick-up and Drop-off from any Hotel, Airbnb, and Residence in Santiago - Free Airport Pick-up or Drop-off on Tour Day

Inclusions: Entrance to Alpaca Farm, Bottled Water, Entrance to Archaeological Park, Multilingual Guide, Private Transportation, Winery Tour and Classic Wine Tasting at San Esteban Vineyard, Digital Photographs

Exclusions: Optional gratuity for guide, Lunch

Reviewed By Dreamer64284

Sean was awesomely the best of the bestest - very highly recommended!!! We toured Valparaiso and Vina del Mar with him, and he dropped us off at Santiago for our cruise embarkation the following day. That was our first trip to South America - our pre-cruise tour, as we cruised Chile, Antarctica, Falkland Islands, Argentina, Uruguay - still so many places to explore in this area. We will definitely come back, and use Sean's company again...

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