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Welcome to Santiago! Want to know the best places to eat? Cool events in town? Which places to go to and which to avoid? Or simply get some help to navigate the city? Book this private tour with a local and get the perfect introduction to Santiago to start your city trip on the right foot.

Destination

Santiago, Chile

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

2 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Español, Português, Français

Included

• Private Guide
• Local Tips & Tricks
• City Orientation
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 5 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at By the President Jorge Alessandri Rodríguez Monument located in Constitution Park - Santiago to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. City Highlights

   See Teatro Municipal de Santiago, Plaza de la Constitución, and more landmarks and must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots of the city so you can get the perfect introduction to what makes Santiago so special

4. Local Hot Spots

   Along the way, your host will point out hangout spots and hidden gems that only the locals know about and will help you get acquainted with the city in the most local way possible

5. Food Recommendations

   Receive tailored recommendations according to your taste and where to go and what to eat while visiting Santiago. Avoid tourist traps thanks to your local host!

6. City Orientation

   Learn how to navigate the city, and get the answers to your Santiago questions that will help you in the following days making your time in the city much easier

7. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Andy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Cristobal)

28 June 2025

Knowledgeable guide with a friendly demeanor. Provided good history and thoughtful narrative. We enjoyed spending time with him and found the tour valuableThoughtful and attentive

Richard🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Amalia Melissa)

22 April 2025

Melissa

(About local Alejandra)

12 February 2025

Pleasant tour, Alejandra was very friendly and nice, though she was a little vague on some of the historical information, and certain parts of the tour were not as interesting.Friendly tour of downtown

Deborah

(About local Amalia Melissa)

7 February 2025

Amalia is so lovely that my walk in Santiago city centre with her felt like being out with a friend! Her English is excellent and she's extremely knowledgeable - and just a great person to be with. A super start to my South American holiday - thank you!A Walk with a Friend

John🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alejandra)

5 January 2025

Alejandra was wonderful and provided everything as asked. She loves Santiago and is a great guide!Knowledgeable Urbanite!

Richard🇧🇷 Brazil

(About local Amalia Melissa)

9 November 2024

Amalia Melissa gave me an unforgettable introductory tour of Santiago. She is very friendly, flexible, reliable, and knowledgeable. The tour went smoothly, she showed the main political and cultural highlights, and introduced me to the main historical events that have taken place in the city. The practical information was helpful. Her recommendations are great. She indicated museums, high quality restaurants, wine bars, and other interesting places. On the way, she encouraged me to try some culinary specialties. Amalia Melissa is a total joy to be with. Highly recommended.Tour Amalia Melissa: highly recommended!

SCOTT C 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Claudia )

24 March 2024

Our recent tour of Santiago, Chile, led by Claudia, was a lot of fun! Claudia's depth of knowledge about the history and culture of Santiago and the country as a whole was truly impressive. With every step, she painted vivid pictures of the city's past, allowing us to truly appreciate its rich heritage. Her insights added layers of understanding to the sights we visited, making each stop on the tour not just visually stunning but intellectually stimulating as well. Her warmth and friendliness instantly made us feel welcome, as if we were exploring the city with an old friend. Her passion for Santiago was infectious, and it was evident that she genuinely cared about ensuring we had an enjoyable and memorable experience.Santiago Kickstart Tour!!

Jessie

(About local Cristobal)

28 February 2024

This was the perfect short downtown tour for a quick stopover in Santiago. Cristobal was super knowledgeable, and flexible to reschedule when our flight was delayed, at no extra charge. He even helped set us up with a driver for a winery visit. Great Tour, highly recommend

Alejo🇺🇸 United States

(About local Cristobal)

16 January 2024

We walked with Cristobal on our first full day in Santiago. What a great intro to the city. We learned a lot about that history and culture as we walked to different sites. It was such a great way to learn about the city from a Santiago local and learn about some hidden gems! Highly recommend Cristobal!!Awesome to walk with a local!

Barry🇺🇸 United States

(About local Amalia Melissa)

31 December 2023

We did the two hour city kickstart tour the day we landed in Santiago. Amalia was upbeat and very informative. Her English is very good and we had a great time. It was a great orientation to the city for us. Amalia Melissa was Terrific

Steve🇳🇿 New Zealand

(About local Cristobal)

6 September 2025

We did a tour with Cristobal on the 5th September. He is a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable. Great local food stops and story plus so much more information than the food. Highly recommended Awesome tour

Karen🇳🇿 New Zealand

(About local Claudia )

6 September 2025

Claudia met us at our hotel and gave us the best day of our South American holiday. Knowledge, passion and love for her country, Claudia had it all. Hugs and kisses to our Chilean angel Simply the best

Isabelle

(About local Claudia )

5 September 2025

We spent 3 hours with Claudia who guided us in Santiago in French. Claudia knows every details of this city and it is worth to hear the stories from a local guide. It gives you to taste the city from its inside and with the historic background. Claudia makes it fun and interesting at the same time. Perfect guide that I deeply recommend. Wonderful visit with a passionate guide

susan

(About local Alejandra)

3 September 2025

Alejandra's warm, friendly, and happy to focus on your specific interests. Her fluent English and knowledge of other cultures is icing on the cake! Highly recommend touring with her. Great start our visit to the city.Fantastic city tour

Doug🇺🇸 United States

(About local Cristobal)

31 August 2025

Cristobal was very knowledgeable but also pleasant and kind. We felt like we were walking around with a regular guy – who happened to know a lot of history! Highly recommend!Cristobal was fantastic!

Dawne🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Patrick)

30 August 2025

Patrick was so fantastic to deal with, from start to finish. I only had a few hours between flights and he managed to show me more than I could have imagined around the city. His knowledge of the history of Santiago is very impresive. 10/10 recommend Patrick if visiting Santiago!Made the most with a short amount of time

Erik (and Eva)🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Claudia )

27 August 2025

Claudia is very knowledgeable and she doesn’t just give you the historical story but includes recent discoveries, and opposing opinions. I felt much more informed about Chilean history and Santiago after the tour and had a few good laughs with Claudia. The only reason I don’t give it full marks is because the tour could have been a bit more personalised - especially the first hour that we spent on the same square.Great guide. Could be more personalised

Alexander🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Patrick)

21 August 2025

We had a great three hour food tour with Patrick. He did not only explore food with us we would never have tasted (Patrick focused on every day local food). He also explored with us Cerro Santa Lucía giving us a lot of interesting historical Information. Had we had more time in Santiago, we would have booked another tour with him.Fun, knowledgeable and easy going

Sergey

(About local Claudia )

17 August 2025

It was a great experience. Claudia is a fantastic source of knowledge about Santiago’s history, its past and present and its little, and not so little, secrets. I learnt more about the city and the country in these three hours than I had about other places in days! What I liked in particular about Claudia is her energy, enthusiasm and obvious love for her country which she shares in a very entertaining manner. Thank you Claudia. Hope to come back to Santiago one day.First time in Chile

Eugene

(About local Patrick)

16 August 2025

Patrick gave my teenage sons and myself a very enjoyable tour of Santiago. Patrick is very fun and knowledgeable. He is great company and went above and beyond to give an indepth Santiago experience. He knows history very well and shares his knowledge and love of country. It was our first day in Chile so his tour set the tone for a great family trip to this beautiful country and it's beautiful people.Great Santiago tour with Patrick

Madeline

(About local Patrick)

9 August 2025

Not only did we get a fabulous food tour, but we got a cultural tour, a history tour, and great conversation. Patrick went above and beyond, including helping us make reservations and providing tips for the rest of our trip. We felt like we spent the afternoon with a close friend. Best cure to any jet lag!Not to be Missed!

Joanna

(About local ALVARO)

4 August 2025

OMG. What an amazing experience! From start to finish, we had an exceptional time. Alvaro was extremely knowledgeable and able to dive deeply into the history and culture. Additionally, he gave great lunch and winery recommendations that we enjoyed along the way! Absolutely a fantastic time!!OMG. What an amazing experience!

Marina

(About local ALVARO)

3 August 2025

Alvaro showed us the most important attractions, historic buildings and interesting places in Santiago very efficiently. He has a thorough knowledge of the city and its history. He provided a very comfortable van for the six of us. We all enjoyed his tour very much.We all enjoyed his tour very much.

Charles

(About local ALVARO)

3 August 2025

Alvaro was an excellent guide. He was prompt when picking us up at our hotel and tailored the day to fit our needs. He recommended a wonderful restaurant and even went to another establishment and got us some empanadas since the restaurant we were dining at didn't have any available. Alvaro was very knowledgeable.Alvaro was an excellent guide

Peter

(About local ALVARO)

1 August 2025

Alvaro is a textbook example for a tour guide: Very friendly, very competent and very attentive. I can only recommend him for any tour in Santiago or beyond in Chile.An example for a tour guide

Jessica

(About local Patrick)

31 July 2025

This was my first time in Santiago (first time in Chile, at all) and honestly I didn’t know what I should be doing/seeing or even much of the history. Travel websites weren’t very helpful bc they all suggest excursions that take you out of the city, but I wanted to SEE the city I was staying in! Patrick has an absolute wealth of knowledge ranging from history to architecture to nature and even the weather! We had great conversation and he was extremely friendly/helpful. Will absolutely be booking again the next time I’m in Chile! 🇨🇱 Friendly and knowledgable!

Sabrina

(About local ALVARO)

30 July 2025

Alvaro was excellent. He took great care with us making lunch reservation , winery selected A +. Not where big tours go. Tour of area was interesting and Alvaro so engaging and truly shows his love of Chile and people We were so happy we booked this day. So happy we booked this day

FREDERICK A

(About local Amalia Melissa)

27 July 2025

I flew to Chile to ski for a few days and decided my last day would be spent getting acquainted with Santiago. By pure chance and great luck I happened to see Amalia in Withlocals and chose her to give me 8 hours of Santiago. I couldn’t have been happier with our time together, her knowledge of the city’s history and her friendliness and consideration in making my time special in her city. I highly recommend Amalia - you won’t be disappointed! Rick Klass, SLC, Utah Amalia Melissa - my best guide ever!

Sarah🇺🇸 United States

(About local Cristobal)

19 July 2025

Cristobal was knowledgeable of the local food and area. He made our trip to Santiago so much better! Don’t think twice. Book it today! Yummy and insightful!

Carlos🇪🇸 Spain

(About local Claudia )

19 July 2025

Una visita muy interesante y entretenida. Claudia es una guía fantástica por sus conocimientos y cómo los cuenta, de forma amena y divertida. La mañana se nos hizo corta, a pensar de qué vimos todo lo previsto y alguna cosa más. Nos llevamos un gran recuerdo De Santiago. Gracias Claudia!La mejor opción para conocer la ciudad

Susan

(About local ALVARO)

18 July 2025

Alvaro was the perfect guide for our tour of Santiago. He was knowledgeable, interesting, kind and fun. The tour was well planned and coordinated, showing us Santiago highlights which are quite spread out. When we would finish walking in an area, his driver would be right there to take us to the next . We saw a lot, learned a lot and had fun — a perfect tour!Fabulous Santiago Tour

Peter🇺🇸 United States

(About local Cristobal)

17 July 2025

We loved our Santiago food tour with Cristóbal! We got to try a wide variety of food and he took us to places that we wouldn’t have known to try on our own. He also gave us great recommendations for the rest of our stay in Santiago. We highly recommend this tour!Excellent Food Tour!

Jesse

(About local ALVARO)

16 July 2025

Alvaro was a fantastic guide. I would highly recommend him. He gave us a great overview of the city and provided a lot of cultural and historical context. And he speaks English very well. You will not be disappointed.A great overview of the Santiago City

Amy

(About local ALVARO)

13 July 2025

Our guide was very friendly, energetic and had a passion for being a guide. I would definitely book him again.I would definitely book Alvaro again.

Kate

(About local Cristobal)

9 July 2025

We took this food tour on our very first day in Santiago and it was the perfect way to kick things off. Christóbal was an incredible guide, warm, funny, and so knowledgeable. He gave us great insight into different neighborhoods, introduced us to spots we never would’ve found on our own, and shared amazing restaurant recommendations that we’ve already started trying. The food was delicious and varied, and the tour really helped us get our bearings in the city. If you’re thinking about booking, definitely book with Christóbal. He made the experience so much more personal and memorable. Highly recommend!Perfect First Day in Santiago

Arlene

(About local ALVARO)

7 July 2025

Alvie and driver picked us up at the hotel exactly as scheduled. He shaped our tour to fit our interests and to satisfy our curiosity about Santiago. He provided depth and insight into a country that my friend and I knew little about. And, he was careful to ensure our safety and security as we toured all parts of the city. I liked the personal touch, the detailed information and the comprehensive experience. From the funicular and cable car to the governmental center, Alvie ensured that we had a positive experience.Worthwhile few hours with an expert!

Seth🇺🇸 United States

(About local Cristobal)

5 July 2025

Loved this food tour! Every tasting was delicious and unique. Cristobal was a terrific and knowledgeable guide, who shared fascinating info about local cuisine, culture, and history. I would absolutely recommend this tour to fellow foodies or anyone looking for a fun and scrumptious taste of Santiago. Perfect from start to finish

Cameron🇺🇸 United States

(About local Patrick)

4 July 2025

Patrick was a great who had deep knowledge of Chile, its history, culture and sights. We loved his willingness to share and conversational tone. He had a good sense of the food scene, which we loved. We'd recommend Patrick. Patrick was a great host!

Lennart

(About local ALVARO)

3 July 2025

Great tour with Álvaro. We had so much fun, and he showed us many interesting places in Santiago. A big recommendation for anyone who is new here and wants to learn something about this very interesting place. Thanks for the nice afternoon, Alvi!Great tour with Álvaro

Susan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Cristobal)

2 July 2025

Christobal is friendly, earnest, willing to give recommendations and provide lots of yummy local dishes to eat. Having been on over 40 food walking tours I would definitely recommend him!!Great way to get to know Santiago’s food

Matt🇺🇸 United States

(About local Cristobal)

2 July 2025

Cristobal gave us a fantastic tour, catered to our interests. We learned not only so much about street food, good restaurant suggestions and places of interest, but also fascinating information about the cultural, political, and social history of Santiago. I recommend him very highly! Excellent tour with personalized attention

Andy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Patrick)

30 June 2025

My wife and I really enjoyed our three hour walking tour in the center part of Santiago with Patrick. He provided a nice combination of history, social context, current events, and food, of course. His low-key style and passion for the topic worked well. We covered number of historical and community highlights and got to sample a number of local favorites.Going local

Charles

(About local ALVARO)

28 June 2025

Alvaro was a great guide for us. He picked up at the airport in Santiago and was very responsive to our needs after the overnight flight. We wanted to drop our luggage off at our hotel and he and his driver promptly took us to our hotel before starting the tour. He modified the tour perfectly to meet our needs. We had a nice long lunch with Alvaro and discussed Chile with him.Alvaro was a great guide for us

Melissa

(About local ALVARO)

23 June 2025

Alvaro is an excellent guide! We enjoyed our tour of Santiago with him and learned so much. He was concerned with our safety and made sure we were enjoying the day. He also gave us ideas about other activities during our stay in Santiago. We would take another tour with Alvaro any time.We would take another tour with Alvaro any time

Jenniffer

(About local ALVARO)

20 June 2025

Amazing day with Alvaro! Could not have asked for a better guide to show me the city’s rich history and beautiful architecture. Everyone should take this tour!Amazing day with Alvaro!

Marjory

(About local ALVARO)

14 June 2025

Lovely easy day getting some of the highlights of amazing Santiago. We enjoyed the touristy things of going up the cable car and down the funicular. Alvaro spoke good English and was very informative about the history and current politics of Chile. Lovely easy day getting some of the highlights of amazing Santiago

Paul🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Alejandra)

29 May 2025

We (group of 4) thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Alejandra. All 4 really enjoyed it. Alejandra was friendly, knowledgeable and made the day interesting. A great day out overall. Thank you!Great day out

Debbie

(About local ALVARO)

29 May 2025

Alvaro was the best. He set the tour to our desires and really went out of his way to please us which we all four appreciated. The cafe and the two wineries were just superb. He did an excellent job describing all. Our lunch was absolutely delicious eating with the locals in comfort. Thank you for a wonderful tour.Thank you for a wonderful tour

Mark🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

(About local Cristobal)

27 May 2025

Fantatsic Day with Cristobal who was very informative on the history of teh city plus had some great stops for fnb allong the way with local snacks, coffee and a wonderful lunch spot planned. Highly recomended and great way to see the city especially with limited time as we had. Day in Santiago

Poppy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Cristobal)

24 May 2025

We had an incredible time on the 10 Tastes of Santiago tour with Cristobal! We tried so many delicious local foods—sopaipillas, empanadas, completos, seafood stew, and more—and everything was fantastic. Cristobal was such a wonderful guide and even better company. He’s clearly passionate about his country, and we really enjoyed hearing his personal story and learning about Chilean culture through his eyes. Highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Santiago!Such a great afternoon with Cristobal!