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Take a walk off the beaten track, away from the tourist crowds, and see the real side of Santiago. On this private tour, go beyond the classic route and explore Barrio Bellavista where you’ll experience a different Santiago, like a local with a local by your side!

Destination

Santiago, Chile

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

2.5 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Español, Português

Included

• Private Guide
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to Attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 3 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 the Entrance of Maestra Vida - 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. Off the Beaten Track

   Done with the main highlights of Santiago? Check out Barrio Bellavista. Explore a lesser-known part of the city that will give you a more authentic feel of Santiago. Check out la Chascona, San Cristobal Hill and more!

4. The Real Deal

   Let a local expert in the area you’ll visit show you their Santiago from a different perspective - away from the tourist traps. See street art, cultural hot spots, local vendors, hangout spots, and historical gems, and embrace the vibe!

5. Personalized Recommendations

   Want to explore more of the area after the tour? Your host is happy to recommend their favorite eateries and where to take a break while wandering in this vibrant area

6. Unique Plan

   Depending on your host, this tour will be experienced based on their knowledge, passion, and expertise. Pick a host that matches your interests and see their city through their eyes!

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

Amelia🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Alejandra)

24 January 2025

We had a lovely tour with Alejandra. The area we explored is not huge, so perhaps doesn’t need the full 2 1/2 hours, however we learnt so much about Santiago and Chile from Alejandra that it was well worth very minute. She was very accomodating and we relaxed for a while with a delish ice cream at the end. She knows a lot about the area, about Santiago and was so open with us. Really made our time in Santiago so enjoyable. Thanks Alejandra for a great afternoon. Learnt so much!

Derek

(About local Alejandra)

29 October 2024

Alejandra was just perfect. Excellent English speaking she was full of information with a sense of humour and full of facts. One of the best guides we have used. Derek & Karen MappGreat guide off beaten track

William🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alejandra)

26 August 2024

The one-one, rather flexible and meandering nature of this walking tour with an intelligent and interesting discussion was a nice contrast to the more fact-stuffed tour I had done earlier in the day. Both have their place, but I enjoyed this tour. Very enjoyable tour with conversation.

Danielle🇺🇸 United States

(About local Pablo)

11 February 2024

Sorry, but other than getting ice cream, which was not in the neighborhood we got the tour in…it wasn't great. I dont think he had anything to show us in Bella Vista. Maybe we should have done a different area or maybe done the tour at night? Pablo was very nice and a good English speaker, but I think we signed up for the wrong tour with him. Meh

Mike

(About local Pablo)

4 March 2025

Our group of 5 loved everything about our food tour with Pablo. He safely guide us through the very busy food market, highlighting many things along the way. We sampled some delicious, ham, olives and fruit that we had never even heard of! Following our walk through the market he led us to our table in a restaurant above the market to eat with the locals. It was a very unique experience and the abundance of food was wonderful, we loved it! I would highly recommend doing a food tour in Santiago and reserve Pablo if you can, he was AWESOME!!!!!Amazing experience!!!

Roberta

(About local Pablo)

4 March 2025

Pablo takes you on a fun-filled whirlwind tour of Mercado Central - Santiago's hustling/bustling food market. With massive foot long corn ears, giant celery stalks, tasty berries and all sorts of produce, you get a great idea of what Chilean farming has to offer. You'll grab a few more food samples along the way before climbing the stairs to a hidden lunch nook high above the market. Gourmet dining it's not but authentic it is! Afterwards you'll stroll through the city center and then grab a final beverage before you depart.Big Ass Corn

Wayne🇺🇸 United States

(About local Pablo)

3 March 2025

Excellent foodie tour in Santiago Chile with Pablo. We have been on other Withlocals food tours around the world and must say Pablo was the best! Walked through the food markets, Learned about much of the local history of the country. Then tasted different, unique, local foods, and had a wonderful lunch. Would recommend this foodie tour with Pablo for anyone who has time in Santiago!Excellent Santiago Foodie Tour

Peter

(About local Pablo)

28 February 2025

Pablo was a very knowledgeable and personable guide. We learned a lot about local cuisine and culture in Chile and how it got to be that way. Understanding 300 years of history that is behind the plates of food in front of us was very cool. I had fruits I’ve never had before. Sampled some of the best ham and cheese. I really have to go out and get a Chilean cookbook because now I have this big bag of Merquen spice mix I get to take home with me!! The market was fantastic. We really enjoyed the pastel de choclo. Never miss a food tour

Paul🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Alejandra)

26 February 2025

Alejandra was a delightful guide and gave us a great insight into Chilean life Excellent guide

karenamasso

(About local Pablo)

25 February 2025

We enjoyed seeing the street market of Santiago. It is very different from the usual tourist destinations and a great way to see a slice of local life in the city. All the tastings were in the market. We tasted local fruits and cheese straight from the stalls. We did eat at a restaurant in the market for our last stop and tasted all Chilean dishes. Pablo was engaging and animated and guided us with ease through the crowded market. Great way to have a very local experience

Shilpa

(About local Pablo)

22 February 2025

Pablo was a great tour guide. We got to experience the local market and eat different types of local Chilean fruits such as tuna, pepino, that we had never eaten before. He shared the history of Chile and Santiago and at the end we ate a sumptuous local Chilean meal! The place we ate at was a hidden local gem that we would have never discovered as a tourist. The food was delicious and filling. I am a pescatarian and he ordered a yummy vegetarian option with beans and corn, and a fish entree for me. Overall we really enjoyed our tour with Pablo and would highly recommend him!Had an amazing time with Pablo!

Klara

(About local Alejandra)

21 February 2025

The title says it all: cozy and informative afternoon. I had no special wishes, but Alejandra could estimate well what I needed. Wonderful guide.a pleasant and informative afternoon

sanjay

(About local Alejandra)

20 February 2025

Alejandra was a great tour guide, not only showing us Santiago and educating us on much of the history, but she was fun and jovial. We had a great time and would highly recommend her to others!Awesome Tour

sanjay

(About local Pablo)

18 February 2025

We had a great time with Pablo. He accommodated our need to move the time twice which he didn’t have to do. He took us to some very authentic places where we tried some amazing dishes. He took us to the local market where we tried many other things. He share much history of Santiago and his personality was energetic and fun which made the tour one of our favorite in Santiago. We would definitely recommend him to others!Amazing food tour

shelley

(About local Alejandra)

18 February 2025

Alejandra was lovely, really knowledgeable, saw all the sights and lovely areas too. Really friendly, sat and had a coffee too felt really at ease. Would highly recommend her, really lovely. Highly recommend

hollygeary24

(About local Pablo)

16 February 2025

We can’t say enough about Pablo and the city food tour! His knowledge of the history of Santiago and the food was amazing. It is a true local tour. We never saw another tour group in the market. We were with the locals!Best food tour in Santiago!

Rod

(About local Pablo)

13 February 2025

Our guide Pablo was very friendly, passionate and knowledgeable. He brought us to the main market where we sampled olives, a slice of ham and cheese, and several fruits, including prickly pears (tunas). We split a small completo (hot dog with chopped tomatoes, mayonnaise, salsa, sauerkraut and green sauce). Then we climbed a spiral staircase to a luncheonette place, where we shared two different bowls of soup, a pastel de choco (corn pudding with chicken, some deep fried pumpkin bread, a small salad and one beer. The food was rustic and tasty but we couldn't finish everything. We then made our way to a busy pedestrian mall downtown and stopped at a cart for a mote con huesillo (sweet nectar-like liquid made with dried peaches, sugar, cinnamon and barley). Pablo offered to show us more of the downtown area but we had done a walking tour the previous day, so we agreed to end the tour. Although we enjoyed it, I think it was overpriced compared to food tours in other cities where you visit several local restaurants and bars for a similar cost.

stevevrporter

(About local Pablo)

12 February 2025

Spent a fabulous morning on a Withlocals food tasting tour in Santiago with our engaging guide Pablo. Wow! We wholeheartedly recommend this tour if you want to get the low down on local dishes with a side serving of Chilean culture and history. Visiting the Vega Central market was a feast for the eyes and stomach. We got to sample everything from succulent olives, creamy Edrandol avacados, sweet and juicy tunas, cheeses, sopaipillas and more! We are now equipped to order many local dishes with confidence. Can’t wait!Great way to learn about Santiago’s food

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

Beth🇺🇸 United States

(About local Pablo)

5 February 2025

Pablo was fun, knowledgeable and engaging. We enjoyed our time with him and would definitely recommend him for anyone visiting Santiago.A great day in Santiago with Pablo

qmn7z6s6nc🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Pablo)

1 February 2025

Pablo knows a lot of details about the history and the actual Santiago ( including subway 😎) We enjoyed the 3 hour walk a lot 🙏👍Cool and informative afternoon walk!

Niek Jan 🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Pablo)

1 February 2025

We had a nice, relaxed two hour walk with Pablo. Right amount of information. Buy private? At the spot surprised by a (nice) couple from the USA. This should not happen and is not fair. Nice. But……

Edward🇺🇸 United States

(About local Pablo)

1 February 2025

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Pablo is a great host. He is knowledgeable, friendly, and eager to answer any questions. We left this tour feeling that we had learned much about Santiago and its residents. Pablo asked us about our interests and customized the tour accordingly. Most of all, Pablo made this a great day. We highly recommend this tour and this host.Highly recommend

Ivan

(About local Pablo)

30 January 2025

Pablo truly opened our eyes to the brilliant local food scene! He was super attentive, funny and also provided a lot of historical context. His selection on venues provided a taste of many local fruits, cheeses, vegetables and meats, all in a delicious order. It was followed by a local meal that combined many of the ingredients into local recipes. Delicious and an amazing time. I would highly recommend!Amazing tour!

Andrea

(About local Pablo)

29 January 2025

We had a fabulous tour with Pablo! We had scheduled for 5 pm to avoid the heat, but he reached out to request we meet earlier so we could visit the market before it closed. Let me tell you, it was worth it! We hit different stalls and tasted different olives, cheese and fruits before settling a restaurant to taste the local traditional dishes. Afterward, we walked the city while Pablo told us of the history and different places we should take additional time to visit later. On this walk we also had local drinks and ice cream! My entire party had a great time and we would definitely recommend! Try to book lunch or late lunchtime so you can hit the market!A fabulous way to learn the city!

Grantland🇺🇸 United States

(About local Pablo)

28 January 2025

My wife and I and our friend had a great time with Pablo. We were joined by 6 others, which was awesome! Great way to meet other people who are into travel. We went to La Vega Central, Santiago’s largest market. To say the experience was amazing would be an understatement. Pablo introduced us to meat, cheese, and fruit vendors, hand-selecting items for us to try. From sumptuous strawberries to mouth-watering Mantequeso (butter cheese), this was witnessing the real Santiago. Vegetal vendors peddled their products, yelling over the din of the ambling people. Vibrant colors, sounds, and smells were everywhere. We would have had no idea of this market or how to navigate it without Pablo. After, he took us to a “hidden” dining room in the market, up the flight of rickety spiral staircase, and through two rooms. It was quiet here, and the hot Santiago wind flowed gently through the open windows. Locals sat eating lunch silently and a TV played local Chilean news. Pablo ordered everything for us: humitas, sopapillas, pastel de choclo (my personal favorite), seafood stew, and more. All topped the “Chilean way,” with a healthy dose of a spicy pico de gallo-esque sauce on top. We enjoyed beers with a splash of cherry soda in them to soak up all the delicious flavors. Pablo is knowledgeable, engaging, and thrill to be around. He makes you feel at home in his home city. As an avid traveler himself, he knows exactly what foreigners want to see when they say they want to “get off the beaten path.” He gave us instructions on how to be safe in the crowded market, made sure everyone was full and satisfied, and showed us his city like no one else could. Our food tour with Pablo was one of the highlights of our 10 days in Chile! Book with him NOW!Fantastic tour!! See the real Santiago

Kathleen

(About local Pablo)

27 January 2025

Pablo was so funny and personable, he made us feel like we were friends already. We were originally booked for 3pm on Sunday, but Pablo reached out ahead of time to let us know that 1200 was better because more vendors would be open. Since it was Sunday the city was very quiet so I’m glad we took his advice. Definitely recommend this tour, we did a walking tour of the city a couple days prior and preferred this one!! If u only have time for 1 thing, do this!

Donna

(About local Pablo)

25 January 2025

We met Pablo and 2 others Ivan and Kieth today and was totally surprised how much fun we had. We explored the food market- sampling different cheeses and fruits then ate at a local restaurant and had all of Santiago's favorites. Pablo was funny entertaining and very knowledgeable we made 3 new friends today and we all exchanged numbers - thanks Pablo!Surprise Surprise !

Kelly

(About local Pablo)

25 January 2025

Pablo was fantastic for our 3 hour tour. He took the time to know our interests and curated a tour that was perfect. He infused the perfect amount of history, culture, food, and points of interest for us! His enthusiasm, knowledge, and personal experiences made our tour so enjoyable, even treating us to the subway, coffee, and the official drink of Chile! I can’t recommend him enough! Awesome tour guide!

Rick🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Pablo)

23 January 2025

Our tour with Pablo was excellent He was running 5 mins late on the train and kept us well informed via the chat We met at plaza de Armas and he took us through the history museum and cathedral giving us interesting information along the way Pablo is an extremely enthusiastic and entertaining guide and we recommend him highlyFantastic way to learn about Santiago

Christopher🇺🇸 United States

(About local Pablo)

22 January 2025

Pablo was a great guide for us. Very fun to be around and very informative. He met us early had some great local food. Provided very good information and helped us even outside the tour which made our trip even better. He even paid for our subway back to hotel which was way fatter and cheaper than Uber. Highly recommend him.Pablo is Awesome

Eric

(About local Pablo)

22 January 2025

We are touring Santiago from the US to consider locating here and wanted someone that could tell us about different areas of the city vs just tourist spots. He showed us one cathedral but quickly realized that wasn't what we needed and he pivoted to showing us things that more met our needs. He spoke good English and had been to the US and Australia so he could compare. He showed us good restaurants and shops that we ended up going to after our tour. Pablo was just who we needed

Francesco🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Pablo)

17 January 2025

We had a food tour with Pablo on a summer afternoon, he was very flexible to accommodate our needs from time to foods (one of us was vegetarian). After a brief introduction we went straight for a little local restaurant in the heart of the a market in Vega central where we tried different dishes and beers. After that we walked around the markets trying local products, more dishes, sweets and drinks! Great price-value, super foodie guide and overall exactly what we were looking for: nothing fancy but something very very local! Thanks Pablo! Super Tour!

Brenda🇺🇸 United States

(About local Pablo)

14 January 2025

On other food walking tours around the world we went to a variety of vendors and sample a diverse range of local foods, usually in food markets. Pablo took us to a restaurant and ordered several dishes for us. That was pretty much it. We then had rose ice cream afterwards—not sure why we had to have that flavor. It wasn’t a fascinating experience. Not what we expected

Charlotte

(About local Pablo)

10 January 2025

We really enjoyed our tour with Pablo! He was very easy to chat to and we learnt so much about Chilean food, culture and history. We tried dishes we would never have ordered ourselves, which was a huge bonus. We took the tour at 7pm, which we thought would be perfect based on our experiences in other South American countries. We would recommend an earlier start time, as we learnt they eat earlier in Chile, so lots of places were closing. A lunchtime tour would be great!Excellent tour

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!

Unknown

(About local Alejandra)

2 January 2025

Alejandra was prompt, friendly, speaks excellent English and has a love for Santiago. Alejandra was very accommodating to our suggestions. She was keen for us to have a good experience. Would recommend her to others. A suggestion for Withlocals....there needs to be a better description/name of the meeting spot in the park.

HILLARY🇺🇸 United States

(About local Francesco)

28 December 2024

Jay🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alejandra)

27 December 2024

Alejandra is a knowledgeable guide and very pleasant person.Fabulous

Bhavana

(About local Pablo)

25 December 2024

Pablo was great! He was very knowledgeable about Chilean food and the sites around the city. His passion for the culture and cuisine comes through. He has a great positive outlook! Was also very accommodating with our plans. Definitely recommend! Great Tour!

Brian🇺🇸 United States

(About local Pablo)

23 December 2024

Pablo was awesome. Very knowledgeable of the city and the history. Speaks perfect English. Would definitely recommend him if you are looking for a locals experience.Santiago: Locals Way

Abdulla

(About local Pablo)

21 December 2024

Exploring Santiago with Pablo was an amazing adventure. From cultural learnings to amazing food recommendations, we were very satisfied with our experience and we had such a fun time around the best parts of Santiago. Highly recommend Pablo to anyone visiting Santiago - thank you again, Pablo! Pablo is an excellent local guide!

Allan🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Alejandra)

8 December 2024

My wife and I enjoyed the company and guidance of Alejandra on a Santiago tour. Our delightful host was informed and informative, knowledgeable about her home city, and able to provide useful recommendations and cautions. The best aspect of the tour was having conversations with a local; hearing about daily life, developing an understanding of Santiago and its residents. Highly recommended!A delightful host and enjoyable tour

Unknown

(About local Alejandra)

7 December 2024

Alejandra was an excellent host guide She showed us all the important historical sites and also some hip downtown areas. Her lunch recommendation was also outstanding. Overall we had a lovely day and made a charming woman!! You’ll be very happy if you tour with AlejandraLovely day with a very knowledgable host

Joyce 🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Alejandra)

2 December 2024

She was very flexible in what we wanted to see - so a very customizable tour. She answered all our questions about what life is like in Santiago. She spoke extremely good English . Great tour

wxvbdj9pbr🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Alejandra)

7 November 2024

Wir haben uns sofort wohl und bestens aufgehoben gefühlt. Alejandra erzählt interessante Anekdoten zu den besuchten Orten und gibt persönliche Einblicke in ihr Leben in Santiago. Unvergesslich!Nicht verpassen

Helen Jayne🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Alejandra)

2 November 2024

We walked a big portion of the city in 3 hours. Alejandra is so knowledgable- learnt a lot and visited all the places on our bucket list. Would really recommend her as a guide for your walk!Great walk with Alejandra

John🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alejandra)

2 November 2024

Lovely lady, wonderful tour, local insight. Like taking a walk with a good friend.Alejandra — so cool!

Paola🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Alejandra)

28 September 2024

Having Alejandra guide us around Santiago was a wonderful experience. We had lots of fun exploring and learning about Santiago. Alejandra is very knowledgeable about the area and history and her English is fantastic. She was very helpful with translating for us as well as helping learn how to use the currency . The only downside side of the tour was that it ended . I highly recommend Alejandra as a tour guide. A lot to explore on this wonderful tour

SJ🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alejandra)

30 May 2024

I loved my time with Alejandra! It was great to walk around the city learning more about the people, the politics, the buildings, and the culture. She was so kind and we got along really well. Don't miss a tour with her!Great experience!