City tour by Santiago of Chile -A beautiful experience - Half day

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From £54.00

Santiago de Chile is the capital of Chile and where you will have the opportunity to discover and visit the beautiful places of this fascinating city. Santiago was founded by the spanish conqueror Pedro de Valdivia on February,12, 1541 . Historics places as Palacio de la Moneda ( Govermment square) , PLaza de Armas, the Cathedral, Santa Lucia Hills among others. We walk in central and middle-class parks such as Las Condes, Vitacura, and Providencia. After the tour I will take you to a good typical Chilean food restaurant to taste the great Chilean cuisine.}

4 hours 30 mins (approx)

Instant Confirmation

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free Cancellation
Up to 24 hours in advance

Group Size: 15

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch and the Entrance in the San Cristobal Hills
  • Pick you up - Airport Hotel

Meeting point

15 minutes antes. No esta incluído la recogida a Hoteles cercano o dentro del Aeropuerto.

End point

No end description available

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.


Reviews

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5.0 Thank you, everything was excellent

16alicerf, May 2026

Very good experience, many thanks to Mr. Juan for his tour. A real spectacle.

5.0 Beautiful City Tour

gregoryjO5178US, May 2026

We had a wonderful time exploring the city with Fernando! Had a wonderful walk downtown then got to see the city in the cable cars. He was very knowledgeable and enjoyable to spend the day with.

5.0 Juan was perfect

nishny, April 2026

Juan was a great guide, he explained a lot of things and his english was perfect!

5.0 Alvin was an exceptional...

littlehelen2010, March 2026

Alvin was an exceptional guide and his driver Manuel excellent. I was very lucky to have them both. They made it a very special experience for me.

5.0 Take this tour.

T5175URkarenc, March 2026

Fernando had excellent knowledge of Chili’s history. He gave us an interesting tour of old and new and residential areas and historical buildings.

5.0 Santiago

Jody_K, March 2026

We booked a 4 1/2 hour tour with pick up at our hotel. What transpired was closer to a 7 hour tour with our wonderful guide Fernando. He was well versed in all things Santiago, and not only took us to the main sights but also some out of the way gems! The communication ahead of time via WhatsApp was invaluable. I highly recommend this tour.

5.0 Great start to seeing Santiago

mojrath, March 2026

Eugenie was very friendly and very knowledgeable and gave a great tour of old Santiago and finished up in guiding us to some thumping bars and a great restaurant

5.0 Great tour!

fatimafU1804JP, March 2026

Santiago is beautiful! This tour really goes in depth and allows you to see a large portion of the city in a relatively short period of time. Fernando is a great tour guide and he is very knowledgeable about the city!

5.0 Love Santiago and South America!!

susanernests, March 2026

Our Viator Santiago Chile experience was spectacular. We learned so much about Chile and South America. Eugene was prompt with contact and response.

5.0 very knowledgeable and thorough

Gina_G, February 2026

Fernando was our tour guide and he was very knowledgeable and thorough and a wonderful person to lead us around Santiago

5.0 Fantastic Tour of Santiago

Voyager303855, February 2026

We had a fantastic tour of Santiago with Eugene. He was an excellent tour guide - enthusiastic, knowledgeable and interesting. We learnt so much about the history, geography and culture of Santiago. Would highly recommend this tour.

5.0 A great way to explore Santiago in a half day.

William C, February 2026

We had a fantastic tour conducted by Fernando today. Collected at specified time at our hotel and vehicle used was perfect for our tour. Fernando initially took us around various neighbourhoods, explaining all information along the way, using excellent English. Our first main stop was at Bicentenario Parque where we saw black neck swans and enjoyed a pleasant stroll around. Thereafter we travelled to Metropolitan Parque of San Cristobal Hill where we used the cable car to the top station and walked to the imposing Virgin De La Immaculada Concepcion statue. Amazing views of the whole of Santiago. Next stop was the historic center where we initially visited an interesting coffee shop ( Coffee with Legs !) Coffee was very good and not something we have ever seen in UK. Afterwards we visited all of the historic sites on foot. Fernando provided a wonderful commentary, providing lots of information and highlighting lots of Chile's history and important figures and characters. At the conclusion of the tour we were dropped off back at out hotel. Fernando was superb. His knowledge and enthusiasm of the country's history and important figures was amazing. An absolutely brilliant tour conducted by Fernando. Thank you all !

5.0 Santiago tour

Steve_C, February 2026

Gave us a much better appreciation for Santiago. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and made sure that everyone had a great experience.

2.0 Boring

Ann_C, February 2026

We were driven through some so called high end neighborhood, why? I am a tourist and couldn’t care less about where the nicest houses are. Went to a park to look at swans with black heads, waste of time. Rode the cable car to the top, was crowded beyond belief!! And why wouldn’t you include the ticket for this in the tour price, instead of making us wait in line and buy our own tickets?? Did go downtown to see the capital building, Presidents home etc… interesting. The guide had little to know facts while riding in the hot van. Would not suggest this tour.

5.0 Learned a lot about Santiago and Chile on this tour

Raluca_M, February 2026

The tour was off to a good start with a timely (and even well ahead of time!) pick-up at the hotel. We then drove through the upscale neighborhoods of Santiago, which were also interesting to see as they are quite far from the tourist spots. The first stop was at the Bicentennial Park, where one can spot black-neck swans and koi carps. We also visited a lapis lazuli shop with fantastic products made of this typical Chilean stone. Then, the tour continued in the downtown of Santiago in Plaza de la Moneda and Plaza de Armas, and it was nice walking on the pedestrian streets therein. The driver and guide Fernando was very knowledgeable on all possible topics and I have learnt a lot about Chile's geography, history, politics, and gastronomy!

5.0 Learned a lot about Santiago and Chile on this tour

755ralucam, February 2026

The tour was off to a good start with a timely (and even well ahead of time!) pick-up at the hotel. We then drove through the upscale neighborhoods of Santiago, which were also interesting to see as they are quite far from the tourist spots. The first stop was at the Bicentennial Park, where one can spot black-neck swans and koi carps. We also visited a lapis lazuli shop with fantastic products made of this typical Chilean stone. Then, the tour continued in the downtown of Santiago in Plaza de la Moneda and Plaza de Armas, and it was nice walking on the pedestrian streets therein. The driver and guide Fernando was very knowledgeable on all possible topics and I have learnt a lot about Chile's geography, history, politics, and gastronomy!

5.0 Beautiful introduction to Santiago and Chile

M72R, February 2026

Our very first day in Chile was a warm and beautiful day and Fernando made it a special memorable day. He came on time in a nice vehicle we were informed earlier by WhatsApp message promptly. Before laying out the plan for the day Fernando opened a beautiful long map of Chile and gave us the geography, history and cultural information of the city. We and the other guest were so impressed we wanted to experience more of the country. Because of the time of the year we had a long wait at the gondola but thanks to Fernando he kept us informed and amused by telling many things. We highly recommend this tour.

5.0 Do not miss this tour!

C1238ZEkarenm, February 2026

Fernando gave a wonderful tour! His English is excellent and so is his knowledge. I’m so happy I went on this tour! Every moment was so special!

1.0 Immense Dissapountment

LisaAnn528, February 2026

There apparently was a substitute guide as we were not taken by Eugene or his colleague who were highly rated. Basically he took us to a lovely park and Centro BUT did not take us to most of the listed places on the itinerary. We went to a very touristic lapis store with heavy pressure to buy touristy items and also a fast food, terrible restaurant, rather than an authentic one, as advertised. I was extremely disappointed and waste of time on my first day in Santiago . I wrote Eugene to let him know of my experience and I did not receive a response. I had an amazing tour today with a different company of Valparaiso and they kindly made up for all that I missed on the city tour and not only took me to the places listed on the itinerary that we were not taken to other fabulous sites, as well. This was not a city tour, but literally a tour of Centra only. Very deceiving. Strongly don’t recommend.

5.0 Great half day Santiago tour with Eugene!

ABHINAV_J, February 2026

Our guide was Eugene. He had planned this short half day tour pretty well and in a very organized way. He showed us main points in Santiago + cable car to the top point. He was v knowledgable about the spots and walked us through the history!

4.0 Good tour

Ronnice K, February 2026

The guide Eugene was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. It was a fun tour and we learned a lot about the city. Pickup was done promptly at the time specified.

5.0 Awesome Santiago experience

dougrH4100LL, February 2026

Eugene did an awesome job!! We had a group of 11 and he took us to some amazing stops! We appreciate him offering to take photos, especially of a group of us that were all on the Regent cruise. He was incredibly knowledgeable, and answered questions from ranging from geography and history to economics and law. I would highly recommend taking this tour.

5.0 Lovely afternoon in Santiago!

Adrienne_C, February 2026

My guide was Fernando however, Eugene was I believe, operates this tour company. They made sure I could make the tour’s start time since I was flying in that morning. We had a great time even fed the birds and black necked swans! We took in most of the major sites and road the cable car to San Cristobal!

5.0 Santiago tour

Amelia_V, February 2026

Had a wonderful experience on the tour. Eugenio was very knowledgeable and professional. Highly recommend doing a tour with him.

5.0 Excellent experience! ...

Sandra_O, February 2026

Excellent experience! Eugene, our tour guide, was very professionals, knowledgeable and provided us with a great tour of Santiago. We are so pleased to have had Eugene share the highlights, history and architectural beauty of this lovely city.

5.0 An excellent way to see the city for first timers in Santiago!

Randee_r, January 2026

Excellent tour and way to see Santiago! Excellent guide Great way for 1st timers to Santiago to see the city.

5.0 Amazing tour! A great way to see the city! Eugene is an excellent tour guide!

Nomad266240, January 2026

Eugene is an excellent tour guide and this tour was an absolutely fabulous way to see the city. I had limited time in Santiago, but I felt like I got to see and learn a lot!

5.0 Loved our day tour of Santiago

Fearless641165, January 2026

Eugene was wonderful. Very informative and knowledgeable. Best tour guide in Santiago. Would definitely do again

5.0 City tour with Evelyn

55MarkL, January 2026

Our Guide Evelyn was just super. Informed and helpful in scheduling tour. She was even nicer in person. She gave us a good feel for the history of the city, current developments and things to do. In addition, she was just fun. Remember Santiago is very large--8 million people. Its history really started changing with return to democracy in 1990s. It is not your normal colonial influenced city. Great recommendations on food and drinks as well.

5.0 Wonderful overview of Santiago

GrandTour729191, January 2026

We took a very informative and interesting tour of Santiago with Eugenio, lasting 4 1/2 hours with several stops to see highlights of the city. We visited from north to south of Santiago; guide was very knowledgeable not only about the city but also the history and culture of Chile. Car was clean and air conditioned, water supplied. Only extra cost was a gondola ride for view. Highly recommend for couples and family.

5.0 A comprehensive introduction to the city.

aa2c, January 2026

Juan Carlos took us to a wide range of parts of the city. He was very knowledgeable about the history of Santiago and of Chile. He had helpful suggestions of things to see during the remainder of our stay.

5.0 Great overview!

charismercer, December 2025

Wonderful overview of Santiago! We wanted to see as much as we could, with some evening time to ourselves, and this for the bill. Our driver, Juan, was excellent; really knowledgeable and able to answer all questions about history and all the sights. He arrived to pick us up promptly as scheduled. We went to St. Lucia Hill, then down to the square (City Center). We stopped at a lapis lazuli house with an opportunity to buy jewelry and carved figurines (Juan then took the other two couples back to their hotel as they were tired from an overnight flight), then went to ride the cable car up to San Cristobal Hill. The views were incredible, and we had some time to spend in the tiny chapel beneath the statue of Santa Maria. Highly recommend this if your time is limited but you still want to see Santiago.

2.0 The spoke limited...

daniel_j, December 2025

The spoke limited English, saw very little of interest, and had to prompt guide to tell us sights. Worse Viatar tour I’ve taken. Very disappointed

5.0 Santiago half day tour

Paul_O, December 2025

Even though we booked last minute, Juan was able to adjust the itinerary to get us to one of our 'must see' attractions that wasn’t part of original plan. Then added an 'off the beaten path' attraction that was a highlight.

5.0 City tour of Santiago

Bobby12321, December 2025

Our driver/tour operator was Fernando. He did a very good job of taking us around Santiago and showing us all the important sites of the city including San Cristobal. He is highly knowledgeable about the history of Santiago & Chile. Highly recommend this tour.

5.0 Great experience with guide Alejandra

giovannapA2642JU, November 2025

Tour was sensational, we did with the guide Alejandra who gave us many tips about the city!!In addition, it was possible to see the shift of guards in the center of Santiago, which made everything more interesting.Super recommend!

5.0 Fantastic tour — felt like spending the day with friends!

747v_clavp, November 2025

We had an absolutely wonderful day in Santiago! Our guide Cristian and his father, who was also our driver, were both amazing — friendly, knowledgeable, and full of positive energy. They showed us the best of the city, shared a lot of interesting facts and local stories, and made the whole experience truly special. It felt like spending the day with great friends rather than just a tour. Thank you so much for this unforgettable experience — we loved every moment! 🇨🇱✨

5.0 BEST TOUR & GUIDE EVER!

723allenr, October 2025

Favorites-San Cristobal Hill, cable cars,& lapis lazuli workshop. Eugene listened & took us to places we cared to see!

5.0 Great Tour

nicolesP4614IO, September 2025

Eugene was a great guide. I really appreciate that he didn't cancel the tour, even though it was only me on a cloudy, cold Sunday. He was more worried about the weather than I was and how that impacted the tour for me. He really wanted to make sure that I could see and do everything that he had planned. I just wanted to see some of the city with a local guide and certainly got that. It was nice to spend a good chunk of the day with him and see interesting parts of Santiago.

5.0 Eugene is very...

Chloe_H, September 2025

Eugene is very professional and patient. His car is very comfortable.. I would recommend him to anyone.

5.0 Excellent Tour

LKG2128, August 2025

This was a wonderful tour of Santiago. Fernando was an excellent guide, full of information and Chilean history. He also takes great photos! Good and easy communication with Eugenio who coordinated the tour. He kindly rescheduled my tour when my flight was delayed. Highly recommend!

5.0 Wonderful tour

penguinat4, August 2025

Great experience overall with Eugene! He messaged us before the tour to confirm details and then picked us up promptly at the designated location. He had a route planned for the entire tour but was more than flexible for any additions or changes we requested. For example, he let me buy some unique souvenirs a bit off the beaten path and led us to a location with specific food items such as completos at our request. Would recommend to anyone who wants a great overview and tour of the city.

5.0 A great tour

620davinar, July 2025

Eugene is a wonderful tour guide. He will send you a text via the App and on WhatsApp, the day before your trip, which i really like. He is professional and so knowledgeable. I had a fantastic trip and learnt so much about beautiful Santiago and it's history. Thank you Eugene for helping me create wonderful memories. Highly recommend.

5.0 Wonderful tour of the city!

GrandTour43740576952, July 2025

Wonderful day walking through the streets of Santiago. The guide Mr. Elias is very friendly, attentive and knows the stories of the city well! I highly recommend.

5.0 Excellent overview of the city

Actualize, July 2025

Excellent overview of Santiago. Our tour guide was well informed friendly and gave us a comprehensive tour of the city.

1.0 Avoid at all cost

Necrisha_R, June 2025

The tour guide contacted me the day before the tour to find out if he could start the tour 2 hours earlier than what was advertised. Unfortunately we could not because we were getting in to Santiago with enough time to get to the hotel, freshen up before the start of the tour. He showed up to the airbnb early anyway and was expecting us to be ready and of course we were not. He then tried to convince us tk reschedule the tour because "you all are probably tired". We were not and couldn't reschedule because we had tours planned for the rest of our days in Santiago. The tour was supposed to last 5 hours and we were done in 2.5 hours. He took us to see the Mary Immaculate statue (we paid for our lift tickets). He then drove to a parking garage in the city where we walked by the court house and another building that was rebuilt after a fire. We then went to a square with a cathedral and that was the end of the tour. Very little information about the city and it flet like he had somewhere else to be. This tour should be removed from the tours offered by Viator. This is not the only review that talks about him providing poor service and when you have limited time in a city, you just can't risk having a bad tour. This man is a scam and a hustler and should be avoided at all cost. I am well traveled and use Viator to book tours so I know what to expect.

5.0 Making memories in Santiago, Chile

692greshamg, June 2025

My tour guide, Eugene Vasquez, was the best. Communication was on point; he responded promptly through email and Viator. He arrived on time, and his vehicle for the private tour was clean. And the tour for the day was magnificent. I explored different sites and captured fabulous photos and moments, and it wouldn't have been possible without Eugene. He even speaks fluent Englis,n which helps as well. My trip was complete and memorable because of his help. I highly recommend this tour to everyone visiting the city, and have already recommended it to my friends and colleagues.

5.0 Wonderful half day tour in Santiago

KOOSEMAIL, June 2025

We had a half-day Santiago city tour with Eugene. He was really awesome, efficient, attentive and very responsive. Learned a lot of history of the city. The city is so beautiful, especially looking down from San Cristobal. The cable car ride up the hill is memorable. Highly recommend this tour. You won’t be disappointed.

5.0 City tour of Santiago Chile

Q7735VTrobertm, May 2025

Juan was outstanding. Very professional and knowledgeable. In a 4 to 5 hour span we learned so much insight and information on this tour. Highlights were: San Cristobal Hill The Cathedral All the different neighborhoods and parks. Juan provides very interesting dialogue and great personal insights and information. What a beautiful city to explore and you couldn’t ask for a better guided experience. Unbelievable knowledge and passion for his city. Thoroughly enjoyed our time spent with Juan. He made great memories for us.

5.0 Great half day Santiago tour

194kerrieg, May 2025

Enthusiastic tour by Eugene who showed us all the key sights and neighbourhoods of Santiago in a half day tour. Perfect introduction or for those with limited time to spend here

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