The 10 Tastings of Santiago

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Ready to taste the best food in Santiago? Satisfy your cravings for local food and culture with highlights along the way, together with a foodie host. Enjoy 10 delicious and typical tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour in Santiago.

Destination

Santiago, Chile

Category

Food Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Español, Português

Included

• Private Guide
• 10 Local Food & Drink Tastings
• Vegetarian Options Available
• 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 By the Monumento a La Gloria - 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. 10 Tastings

   This tour includes 10 food and drink tastings. Your local host has hand-picked each one of the tastings based on their love for food, and knowledge of the city. Enjoy only the most authentic bites the city has to offer!

4. The Classics

   A food tour in Santiago would not be complete without the most typical and beloved dishes in town. Enjoy a bite of the ultimate classics Humitas and Sopaipillas and taste them in their true local flavor!

5. Locals’ Favorites

   Discover more of the local cuisine by trying some of the ultimate locals’ favorites food treats. Try unique food, typical of Santiago picked by your local host and hear why they love it so much!

6. Typical Drinks

   With drinks included as part of the tastings this real experience comes with a real local spirit! Your local host will quench your thirst with a selection of drinks like coffee, unique beverages, and alcoholic (or non-alcoholic) cocktails, wine and beer

7. City Highlights

   This tour is more than just food, it’s a cultural experience! In between food stops, discover city highlights for a well-rounded experience that will satisfy your appetite for Santiago. From food, drinks, must-sees and local hot spots; this tour has everything on the menu!

8. Vegetarian Alternative

   Looking for a vegetarian alternative? It’s possible! The tour has been created with alternative tastings to fit your preferences. Just let your host know!

9. Special Diet or Allergies?

   If you follow a special diet or have an allergy to a specific food, let your host know! They’ll make sure to take that into consideration so you can have an enjoyable and safe experience

10. 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

Ed🇺🇸 United States

(About local Cristobal)

5 March 2025

We just completed a walking food and drink tour with Cristobal and he was great! He was very interesting to talk, he took us to some wonderful local restaurants that provided us with delicious food and drinks. He concentrated on local establishments not touristy places. His English is probably the best we have encountered in Santiago. All in all a great tour and value.Fantastic tour with Cristibal

Mike

(About local Pablo)

4 March 2025

1

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

1

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

Petter🇳🇴 Norway

(About local Cristobal)

4 March 2025

Very good and informative tour with engaging and personable guide. We had a small breakfast first; clearly we should have had no breakfast (there is a lot of food). Personal favorites included Hot Dog Completo (I also wish we had room also for the Italiano) and the cold ginger ale and coffee drink.Excellent food tour in Santiago

Wayne🇺🇸 United States

(About local Pablo)

3 March 2025

1

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

1

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

karenamasso

(About local Pablo)

25 February 2025

1

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

1

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!

Laura

(About local Cristobal)

22 February 2025

An informative, relaxed tour. Great information about Chilean food history and travel tips for Santiago and other areas of Chile. Cristóbal was a fabulous tour guide.

sanjay

(About local Pablo)

18 February 2025

1

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

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

Emily🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Cristobal)

5 February 2025

We loved our food tour with Cristobal, he was so informative and showed us the local food market and we felt like we found the real authentic Chilean foods. It felt super special for us we couldn’t recommend it enough! It’s a totally different Santiago compared to what you’d find on a generic tour. Finding Authentic Santiago

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

Edward🇺🇸 United States

(About local Pablo)

1 February 2025

1

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 !

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

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

HILLARY🇺🇸 United States

(About local Cristobal)

28 December 2024

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!

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!

Georgia

(About local Cristobal)

18 December 2024

We had a wonderful time with Cristobal on this food tour. It is a private tour so we were able to gain lots of knowledge from Cristobal and got to know him personally. We enjoyed lots of tastings (come very hungry) and discovering new parts of the city we perhaps would not have explored on our own. We will recommend this tour to everybody. Thank you Cristobal.Best Day Out

Nicola🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Cristobal)

11 December 2024

We had an amazing tour experience with Cristóbal! All the food we tried was delicious, we had beers at some of the stops and we learnt so much about Santiago and Chilean food. Highly recommend this tour! Wonderful food tour!

Kim🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Cristobal)

9 December 2024

Our food tour was excellent and we were introduced to many traditional Chilean foods. Cristóbal was very knowledgeable about food, history, and culture. Highly recommend when visiting Santiago!Excellent Tour

Christopher🇺🇸 United States

(About local Cristobal)

5 December 2024

Great tour with a lot of variety and good pacing. Go on an empty stomach and you definitely won’t be eating dinner that night. Cristobal is also a great guy and us easy to talk with.For Foodies

Jenifer🇺🇸 United States

(About local Cristobal)

2 December 2024

What a delightful — and delicious — introduction to the foods, markets and city of Santiago. Cristobal gave us a perfect sampling of traditional foods as we toured the markets we’d certainly not have known how to navigate on our own. From age 26 to 61, we enjoyed it all. Perfect pace, interesting variety and we felt we’d made real friends with a real local ♥️A true tasty treat

Claudia

(About local Cristobal)

9 November 2024

Cristobal was perfect for us. Thoughtful and engaging, he took us on our foodie tour, ever mindful of our pace and engagement. We went to places we probably would not have thought to go, which totally enhanced the experience. He gave us excellent suggestions about many things to see and do beyond the foodie realm as well. Cristobal can "read the room" expertly. We felt very comfortable and continually enlightened about the amazing culture of Chile. Truly a new and local friend. Highly recommend.A new, local friend

Paul🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Cristobal)

3 November 2024

It was such a fun and interesting experience! Cristobal took great care of us, fed us some delicious food and showed us a lot of interesting things about local cuisine and traditions. Very casual and had a great time!Good food and company

Bev🇳🇿 New Zealand

(About local Cristobal)

2 November 2024

After a bumbled meeting point - we were at the wrong spot - we ventured forth with Christobal. The food stops were all local and different, and we tried places we wouldn’t have found by ourselves. The recommended restaurants for dinner and lunch for our remarry were all excellent. Great time, great guide

Alan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Cristobal)

16 October 2024

Great guide and tour of the local markets. Great food and the portions are large so be prepared to eat a lot Excellent Experience

shai🇮🇱 Israel

(About local Cristobal)

6 October 2024

maurits🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Cristobal)

3 October 2024

We had the best three hours of our stay in Santiago with Cristobal. He is knowledgeable, easy going, and very friendly and helpful. Not only did he introduce us to amazing and quirky local foods and drinks, we also learned lots of stuff about Chilean language, culture and history. Highly recommended!Unforgettable food tour of Santiago

Philippa🇭🇰 Hong Kong

(About local Cristobal)

2 October 2024

Cristobal is knowledgeable and interesting and we thoroughly enjoyed our food tour with him. We walked through the markets and tried local and street foods and drinks we never would have tried ourselves. It was a great way to start our stay in Chile.Great way to get an intro to Chilean food

Aynsley🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Cristobal)

2 October 2024

Cristobal was an excellent host! He was very communicative before the tour, making sure it was tailored for our experience. He gave us lots of information about the food, the City, the country. The tastings were excellent, you can tell he took great care to choose the best vendor for each local specialty. Highly recommend! Best Santiago activity!

Hugo🇧🇷 Brazil

(About local Cristobal)

29 September 2024

Cristobal will take you on a fun and flavorful adventure, exploring Chile’s history from its origins to today—all through its traditional dishes. In a lively, cat-filled setting with great company, this tour will satisfy both your mind and your stomach. With endless knowledge, patience, and charisma, Cristobal makes the experience unforgettable. If you get the chance, don’t miss out on this tour. When else can you have such a delicious experience and leave a little smarter? Book it now!A Culinary Journey Through Chile's History

Falguni 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Kenny)

29 September 2024

We arrived at the meeting spot. Kenny wasn’t there. I tried to call him then I sent him a message. He said he left the company. There is no way to contact Withlocals. I travel all the time. I have never experienced anything like this. I will not be using Withlocals ever again. I will use Tours by Locals because you can contact an actual person. I WANT MY MONEY BACKKenny didn’t show up

Fionn

(About local Cristobal)

21 September 2024

We booked a tasting tour around Santiago with Cristobal and it was the highlight of our time there. Cristobal is very friendly and a great guide to the city. His food choices were excellent and we felt like we experienced the real Santiago, as the locals do! Highly recommend.Highlight of our trip

michelle🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Cristobal)

14 September 2024

We had a great time with Cristobal. He knows so much about the city, the history and the food scene and he is willing to share it all. He is friendly. We don’t speak any Spanish but no issue as he speaks fluent English. We loved the tastings his chose plus he gave us some tips for the rest of our stay. Highly recommend a tour with Cristobal !Wonderful experience

Kathy🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Cristobal)

5 September 2024

Time flew past so quickly as we stopped to enjoy delicious experiences. Cristobal was so knowledgeable about the history of the venues as well as his choices of food we tasted. We also learnt a lot about every day life in Chili. Definitely recommend the walk! Gracia Cristobal!!!Relaxing and delicious experience

Maria🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Cristobal)

3 September 2024

This was the perfect introduction for me and my friend to Santiago and Chile! Cristóbal is a very friendly and knowledgeable guide. We had great food and fantastic drinks we never would have found without him. Great fun and highly recommended!

Bryce🇺🇸 United States

(About local Cristobal)

1 September 2024

Cristobal was great. My wife and I toured with him on our first day in Chile. We both feel lucky to have gotten a more local experience and general guide to Santiago so early in our trip. We appreciate as much immersion and insight into a country and its culture (as we can get as tourists), Cristobal's tour was really alligned with this. Great Experience!

John🇺🇸 United States

(About local Cristobal)

25 August 2024

Cristobal was great, I’d highly recommend him!

Kent🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Cristobal)

15 August 2024

My 2 buddies and I were in Santiago for a couple of days after our ski trip to Valle Nevado. We decided to sign up for the Food Tour with Cristobal since he spoke English. THE TOUR AND FOOD WERE FANTASTIC! Four stops included 2 meals and a snack stop and a coffee with sweets stop. We got to try foods we would not have been exposed to and everything was great. Cristobal is very accommodating, friendly and knowledgeable. It was a great food experience and a guided walking tour all in one!!!!Don’t miss this!