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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, Français, Português

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

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!

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

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

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!

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

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!

Elizabeth

(About local ALVARO)

22 May 2025

Alvaro was great! Wonderful first experience in Santiago that gave us a taste for the area.Wonderful first experience in Santiago

Maddy

(About local Cristobal)

20 May 2025

Cristobal was an absolutely amazing tour guide. So knowledgeable, friendly, helpful and took us to some of the best spots in the city. He taught us a lot about the city and Chile, and was happy to answer many questions. Cristobal gave us great recommendations for food and coffee! Highly recommend a tour with Cristobal when visiting the city. Thank you so much!! Fantastic city tour!

Keyur🇺🇸 United States

(About local Amalia Melissa)

12 May 2025

Amalia was one of the best tour guides we have used at WithLocals. She knew about the history of Santiago, took us to some overlooked sites that are important to Chile's history (e.g. Morande 80, plaques on the ground at Plaza de Armas), and answered any questions we had. She also gave us great recommendations for lunch. She conversed perfectly in English.Amazing time with Amalia!

Julie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Cristobal)

11 May 2025

Our private group. of 4 had a wonderful time exploring sights and tastes of Santiago. Two had been to Santiago many times but never had the occasion to see the historical parts and really enjoyed it. Cristobal is so knowledgeable about food, history and daily life in Chile. We usually go with Viator or Devour, but found WithLocals to be a great insider resource. One of us requested an unusual seafood at our Central Market meal and Cristobal made it happen. Also, the price was amazingly reasonable for everything we had to eat.A guide who makes Santiago come alive

Holly🇺🇸 United States

(About local Pablo)

10 May 2025

My favorite way to learn about a new city and country is a food tour. Food = culture. Pablo was the perfect guide to lead us on a food tour where we ate with and like locals. Pablo provided us with a view into local Chilean food, culture, music and architecture. We went places we never would have discovered on our own. We talked for hours and learned so much. The Vega Central market experience was a highlight. I would highly recommend. Eat like a local!

Abhishek🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Pablo)

6 May 2025

Had an enjoyable and enriching time with Pablo. The tour was a good balance between showing us local spots, sharing the history and more importantly giving a wholesome context about Santiago. He was open to all our questions and actually customized some things (like taking us to a subway and 3 different stations) based on what we had done and not done. We finally had a lunch with him over a hearty local meal and good conversations. That sums it up - highly recommend Pablo as a guidePablo made it special

Tony🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Pablo)

5 May 2025

We were very disappointed with this food tour The first three tastings were a piece of fruit from three different stalls which he peeled, cut up and we shared The fourth was olives from a stall, Pablo then took some cheese out of his bag and gave us a small slice. We then went to the fish market - the area did not feel safe, I had to carry our small rucksack in front of me, my wife had to walk between the guide and me, the atmosphere was oppressive and we saw raw chicken legs and raw fish being sold out of black bags on the pavement We then went to a fish restaurant in the fish market and had three dishes. Pablo did not explain what they were, he got us one tin of beer and this was divided between the three of us, he then went off and made a phone call for 25 mins - the food was not edible and we left it. We said we did not want to continue the tour and to take us near our hotel where we felt safer. He asked if my wife liked ice cream and if I liked coffee. So he got us one ice cream and one coffee. This tour is not in a suitable area for tourists, and the food was not worth the money. Not a suitable tour for tourists

Maggie

(About local Cristobal)

3 May 2025

Our group of 10 had a fabulous time touring and eating through Santiago with Cristobal! We did the tour on Day 1 and talked about it the whole rest of the trip. Thank you for helping make memories. We loved it!

Mike🇮🇪 Ireland

(About local Amalia Melissa)

25 April 2025

Amalia is an excellent and engaging guide considering carefully the weather and the fact that I had just come off intercontinental flight to plan a Santiago tour over 1 1/2 days. She was friendly helpful, knowledgeable and an engaging partner as we toured the city. She responded to how I was feeling on the tour and that level of responsiveness was excellent. Her suggestions for lunch and shopping were very good and I had a delightful time in Santiago with Amalia.Extra day tour

Tamara🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Pablo)

25 April 2025

We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Pablo, he exceeded our expectations. Pablo packed so much into our few hours, and such diverse collections of experiences from history to art, to climbing a mountain to yummmy food. Our favorite was trying the BEST cheese empanadas in Santiago. Thanks so much for the amazing experience, we look forward to coming back to Santiago soon! Amazing local experience with Pablo

Tim🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Pablo)

20 April 2025

Pablo was knowledgeable and energetic. It felt like an authentic Chilean food experience: he went out of his way to be sure we had a great local experience!

Marsha

(About local Cristobal)

18 April 2025

Cristobal is was warm, engaging and insightful, and showed us where the locals shop in the Santiago markets - rather than where the tourists traditionally go. The food was delicious - exceptional coffee from a market vendor we would never have found - and the main meal reflected a Chilean local lunch - exactly what we wanted to experience. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour, and learnt a great deal about life in Santiago as well as enjoying the food. Great insights into local Santiago food

Bhagwan🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Cristobal)

18 April 2025

Cristobal was an amazing guide - taking us to places that the locals go to and also getting to try some amazing food from empanadas to corn pie. Really worth it! Amazing day in Santiago!

Cole

(About local Pablo)

16 April 2025

They say if you really want to understand a place its soul, its scars, its rhythm you sit down and eat with its people. Bourdain said that, and damn if he wasn’t right. I landed back in Santiago under the cover of night, checked into some no-frills motel with flickering neon and just enough hot water to remind you you’re still alive. A few hours of sleep, then straight into the streets with Pablo my guide, my local compass, my translator for the Chilean chaos I was about to dive into. We walked. We ate. We walked some more. Santiago unfolded itself in layers old colonial bones wrapped in graffiti, street vendors slinging empanadas like they were dealing secrets. Pablo told me stories of dictators, poets, and late night revelers. He laughed when I mentioned going out after midnight. You gringos are either brave or stupid he said. Maybe both. Day and night here are two different animals. By day, it's a sun-drenched canvas of history and hustle. By night, it hums with something raw, something electric and slightly dangerous. I got my steps in. I got my fill. And in between bites, I got just a little closer to understanding this city.Full belly, open eyes

Judson

(About local ALVARO)

15 April 2025

Alvaro was wonderful. From fast and frequent communication before our arrival in Santiago to being 15 minutes early to pick us up at our hotel, fantastic. The tour itself was great, Alvaro had tailored it to fit out walking limitations and made sure not to rush. He is a walking encyclopedia on Chile and Santiago. Our tour was just what we wanted, an overview of the city and a gondola ride for the views from up there. A real added plus was our driver, Christopher. He drove the van, safely, comfortably, while Alvaro was free to provide running commentary, answer questions and devote all of his attention to us. This is real value added. Huge thanks to both of them for making our Santiago experience memorable. Alvaro is THE GUIDE to book.Santiago: An memorable experience

Bill🇺🇸 United States

(About local Pablo)

15 April 2025

We had Pablo on a Tuesday at noon in an area that was known for nightlife. We thought we would be sampling food also. That was not the case but Pablo was able to quickly pivot and provide us with an AWESOME experience and we bonded well. Knowledgable and a smooth delivery. Many off the beaten path experiences were great. Very good English. Highly recommend.Pablo my man!

Unknown

(About local Pablo)

13 April 2025

Carol

(About local ALVARO)

13 April 2025

Alvaro was a perfect guide. His English is excellent and his scope of history and knowledge is as well. He focused on what we wanted to hear (history, recent developments) and gave us a very good pace to the tour. He adjusted our timeframe and activity as we wished. We highly recommend Alvaro to anyone who wants to guide to Santiago or beyond.Alvaro was a perfect guide

John

(About local ALVARO)

10 April 2025

Alvaro did a great job weaving together the history, architecture, neighborhoods and politics which contributed to Santiago today. My wife and I finished the tour feeling like we had a master class on Santiago!A master class on Santiago!

Robert

(About local ALVARO)

10 April 2025

Alvaro has insightful knowledge of the history and culture of Santiago, Chile, and the entire South American region from the indigenous peoples up to the modern day political and economic structure. He was courteous, congenial, and completely safety oriented. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour and highly recommend it.Alvaro has insightful knowledge of the history and culture of Santiago

Carola

(About local Claudia )

8 April 2025

Claudia is so passionate about history, Santiago, legends and activism. She knows a lot of everything and is also of good company, I loved the time spent with her!Amazing!