Things to Do in Santiago

So... you wanna rock Santiago...!

Absolutely everything you need to see, learn, and explore... landmarks, impressive architecture, cultural highlights, social and political conflicts... besides all the secrets and gems you definitely won't find online.

You will also receive my exclusive Google Maps guide with the best  food, wine, nightlife, views, museums and much more!

* San Francisco Church (Masterpiece of the Spanish Colony)
* Alameda Avenue
* Stock Exchange Building
* La Moneda Presidential Palace (1973 Coup d'état and Dictatorship)
* Old Parliament and Supreme Court
* Museum of Pre-Columbian Art
* Plaza de Armas (Town Hall and History of the Foundation )
* The Cathedral of Santiago (Architectural Jewel)
* Santa Lucia Hill (Beautiful Views)
* National Museum of Fine Arts
* Lastarria Neighborhood (Bars, Restaurants and Nightlife)
 
*Important before booking*

 We do not wait for latecomers, the tour is professional and starts on time.

 * We only receive ethical tips and reserve the right to return insufficient contributions, the suggested ethical minimum is 10 thousand Chilean pesos per person, we only receive Chilean pesos in cash, we do not accept dollars or electronic payments of any kind.

 * We do not accept group reservations of more than 6 people. If we detect a group divided into smaller reservations, we will refuse service at the meeting point even if you have confirmed reservations.

This free tour will help you understand the essential Chilean history linked to current events but in simple and clear words.
You will also learn about our culture, gastronomy, and drinks thanks to this lover of the Chilean lifestyle. Additionally, during the trip, you will receive key recommendations on places to visit, the best restaurants and bars in the city, and the must-do activities in Santiago during your stay.
At the end of the tour, you will get more information about other cities and places to visit in Chile!

We visit all the city's gems that not everyone will show you, such as:

• Plaza de Armas (main square)
• The Pre-Columbian Art Museum
• Supreme Court
• Former National Congress
• The ancient Inca road
• The Presidential Palace
• Stock Exchange Building
• New York (Yes, an area called New York in Santiago)
• Paris and London (Yes, a European neighborhood in the city)
• Old secret detention center (Pinochet regime)
• The oldest building in Santiago!
• The Opera House
• Cultural Center Gabriela Mistral (former headquarters of Pinochet)
• Lastarria (a gastronomic space full of options also for vegetarians and vegans)

Note:
- It is a 3-hour walk.
- Bring water for the trip.
- It is essential to bring some form of sun protection.
-🙏Suggested payment 15$/€ (19% VAT + 2$/€ advertising = 10$/€ profit. 

The tour of the Yungay neighborhood is a walk through the history of Chile with luxurious mansions from the early 20th century to contemporary urban art. A true hidden gem in the center of Santiago.

We will go through the following points:

• Quinta Normal Park.
• Museum of Memory and Human Rights.
• Adriana Cousiño street
• French barbershop.
• Yungay Square
• Alamos Palace and Teachers College
• Capuchino Church

 Do not miss the opportunity to get to know this charming neighborhood.

Hello everyone and welcome to Santiago de Chile!
During this tour you will visit the historical center of the city exploring the best that the city has to offer in its history in the most classic places!!

and many recommendations of places where you can enjoy a rich experience in restaurants with typical food and the best local bars with the best craft beers and wines.
I invite you to enjoy this enriching and fun experience Por Santiago.

Trust me. The heat in Santiago can be unbearable in the summer. Thay’s why we recommend you join us at our early and sunset tours so can enjoy the city at its most pleasant times. 

Discover Santiago’s history and culture and learn the fascinating stories behind each building and monument in the old city center while exploring with a passionate local guide who loves sharing the city’s secrets. 

We’ll visit iconic spots such as: 

• Main Square (Plaza de Armas)
• Santa Lucía Hill
• Municipal Theater
• Church of San Agustín
• Historic Stock Exchange District
• La Moneda Palace
• Montt Varas Square
• Gam Culture Center

Join us on this amazing tour! 

Why walk when you can take a running tour? This activity is aimed at those who never stop running, even when they are traveling.

We will run 10 km through the most iconic buildings in the old center and the Yungay neighborhood. The tour is around 90 minutes at a steady pace and with some stops for photos.
The tour covers the following sights:

• Quinta Normal Park
• Memory Museum
• Street art in Yungay
• Plaza Brasil, La Moneda
• Plaza de Armas
• Saint Augustine Church
• Stock Market Exchange building 
• Santa Lucia Hill
• Lastarria neighborhood. 

A great way to see Santiago's landmark and start the day with a great workout. 

We will visit two of the most beautiful neighborhoods in Santiago.

We will start with the normal Parque Quinta to continue with the most colorful and artistic neighborhood in the city, " El Barrio Yungay " which appears on the list of the "coolest" neighborhoods in the world.
Its History will transport us in time through its architecture from the 1920s and to that are added all the GRAFFITI and street art that stands out in the neighborhood.

*Meeting point:

*Inside the normal Quinta Metro Station next to the metro ticket office

Look for the Green Cap!

We are waiting for you!

9th coolest neighbourhood in the world- Barrio Yungay

If you're looking for an out-of-the mainstream tour in Santiago de Chile, in this tour you could explore some of the best alleys in Santiago where graffiti have taken over the first neighbourhood ever planned in Chile.
According to Timeout, Yungay is currently having a renaissance due to its  with "accessible, cutting-edge culture and nightlife; brilliant and affordable food and drink" at some incredible holes on the wall.


On this tour we're visiting the most remarkable places in this area (cause it's huge, we're doing only 1/4 of its size:

• The Quinta normal park 
• The human rights museum
• Museum of education (Gabriela Mistral's former school)
• "Cité" concept
• Sound Museum
• The current president's house (believe it or not).
• Casona compañía
• The french barber shop and its restaurant.
• Stop at the Selvaggio bakery before "once time"
• "Casa Gárgola"
• Plaza Yungay
• Álamos palace
• Metro Cumming (final stop)

Come and join me to explore the B-side of downtown Santiago.

An offbeat walk where the only thing that will be to the beat is the sound of our feet.
 
Together we discover Santiago’s fresh fruit, veg, (and everything in between) market in La Vega Central.
Our feet bounce off the tourist path (like the General Cemetery) and we will interact with true Chilenos as they hustle over the capital city, tasting, smelling, bartering, and bantering.

Are you a traveler with an inkling of excitement and enthusiasm for culture? This tour will fill your inner desires. This is not your average tour! A tour where you should expect the unexpected and discover what it is like to be a Santiago local.

Charge your camera and slap on some sunscreen friends! A personal tour for life’s culture seekers.

¡Ven a hacer avistamiento de aves a pasos de Santiago!
Visitaremos las laderas cercanas a la Quebrada de Macul, en búsqueda de las aves presentes en el sector. 
Intentaremos avistar aves tales como codornices, perdiz chilena, cernícalos, águilas mora, peucos, chunchos, tórtolas cordilleranas, loicas, tencas, pitíos, carpinteritos, colibríes, aguiluchos, diucas, tordos, chercanes, cachuditos, entre otras. 
En algunas ocasiones, con algo de suerte, también es posible avistar cóndores en las inmediaciones.
Haremos un recorrido de baja a mediana intensidad.
También observaremos insectos, mamíferos, reptiles y plantas propias del bosque esclerófilo chileno.
Te recogeré en Santiago, para luego dirigirnos a la Quebrada de Macul y sus inmediaciones.  
¡No te pierdas esta experiencia única!

Embark on a delicious 3-hour food tour through the heart of Santiago!
We begin at the iconic Vega Central, the city’s oldest food distribution market, where you’ll taste exotic fruits and discover local flavors that define Chilean cuisine. Along the way, we’ll meet the vibrant vendors and learn the stories behind their produce. From there, we’ll walk through hidden corners and cultural landmarks of downtown, taking in authentic street bites and traditional snacks. As we wander, you'll experience the rhythm of the city its sounds, colors, and aroma like a true local.
We'll visit the lesser-known but inspiring Vegas Artists Museum, a cultural gem tucked in the heart of the city. Finally, we wrap up our tour at the historic Plaza de Armas, the lively main square of Santiago, where the city’s rich past and vibrant present come together.
This tour is all about tasting, learning, and enjoying Santiago's soul through its food and people. Come hungry and curious!

*Each person will paid his/her food

Get to know Chile's nature, one step away from Santiago!
When you book this tour, you will visit the Quebrada de Macul, a natural park where you can learn about Chile's flora and fauna.
This excursion will take you deep into the mountains, an experience you will certainly not forget.
We will meet at the entrance of the natural park and enter the Quebrada de Macul. We begin the ascent through a small valley, through a forest, with beautiful views. We will try to reach the bottom of the ravine, where there are two small waterfalls. Finally, we start the return to the park entrance, passing along the banks of the stream that flows through the creek.
The hike is 8 km (5 miles), round trip.
It is a hike of moderate difficulty, designed for people who enjoy hiking and nature. It is recommended to wear appropriate footwear for walking on rocky terrain. We also recommend carrying a backpack with water, a snack, sun protection and protection against the cold, depending on the season.
We finish the tour at the starting point, that is, at the entrance of the Quebrada de Macul Natural Park, around 2:00 pm.

🗣️ 🇪🇸 / 🇧🇷 / 🇬🇧 ✨

🍫 If there's no places left for a date, that means it's gonna be good and you better join anyways! See you!

Welcome to Santiago de Chile!!
You've probably already felt the temperature, you've probably already seen the giant mountains that surround our capital, but do you know the story behind it?
The city of Santiago has an enigmatic personality that I invite you to discover together. We will learn about history and culture through the city's heritage, with curious stories and local slang. You will have a complete, fun and definitely interesting experience touring the civic district and learning about the ✨Essentials of Santiago✨.

Bora! Let's Go! Let's go!

📍 ARMS SQUARE
🏔️🔔 Chile before Chile Who lived in this territory?
🐴🍇 The arrival of the Spanish; The Viceroyalty of Peru, How was the first contact between cultures?
📍 METROPOLITAN CATHEDRAL
📍 PRECOLUMBIAN MUSEUM
🏔️👁️ Ancestral cultures of Chile
📍 JUSTICE SQUARE
🏴What was the latest thing that happened in Chile these days?
📍 ORPHANS WALK
☕✨Shall we stop for a coffee?
📍 MINT PALACE
🇨🇱Changing of the guard.
🏴The 1973 coup d'état and the Dictatorship.
📍 NEW YORK STREET
📸✨ The most instagrammable photo of Santiago
📍CHRIST OF MAY CHURCH AND MUNICIPAL THEATRE OF SANTIAGO
👁️👄👁️Earthquakes in Chile
⚔️ The Pacific War🇨🇱🇵🇪🇧🇴
🏴 The occupation of Wallmapu
📍 BASILICA OF LA MERCEDA
📍LASTARRIA NEIGHBORHOOD
📍 GABRIELA MISTRAL CULTURAL CENTER (GAM)
✨End of the tour✨


✨🌈SAFE SPACE🌈✨

Hello friends!
I imagine that they are eager to get to know our city through the footprints and landmarks displayed in the historic center of Santiago. But apart from the progress that this metropolis has presented from the pre-Hispanic stage onwards to become what you can see today, there is a part of that story, not always graceful, that constitutes part of our identity as a country. It is about our historical memory , an indispensable piece in the development of any democracy.

Making these episodes visible is a task for all of us who participate in the education and promotion of spaces of awareness that promote a "Never Again." Therefore, 50 years after that dark period, I invite you to learn about the main events, places and key people located in that same historic center, with a different approach, which will allow you to better understand the reasons for the current polarization and division. politics in our country.

We will visit spaces such as:

• The exterior of La Moneda, the Plaza de la Constitución and its surroundings
• commemorative plaques of executed politicians
• the exterior of 3 detention and punishment centers
• a space of resistance like the Vicariate of Solidarity

This is a special trip, a unique experience of understanding, empathy and solidarity where for a few hours you will be able to put yourself in the shoes of the Chileans and see through their eyes.

This free tour aims to view the city of Santiago from above and from this angle understand how the city has been constituted since its beginnings, and the landscape transformations that have been part of its history. Additionally, we will learn about the importance of Cerro San Cristóbal and its transformation into the largest urban park in Chile and the 4th largest in the world.

This space is ideal for learning more about Chilean flora and fauna and about the cultural manifestations that are celebrated from this point where the Andes mountain range can be seen in all its splendor.

Moreover, it is a suitable space to "leave the city without leaving the city" and walk along trails surrounded by nature.

During the guided tour, we will make the following stops/visits: 

• Metropolitan Park of Santiago (entrance via Pionono Avenue, Bellavista-meeting point),
• Funicular
• Summit Plaza
• Virgin of the Assumption Trail (summit)
• House of Spiders
• Summit Casino
• Manuel Foster Observatory
• Tupahue Pool + Tupahue Mural
• Victoria Tower
• Mountain Range Viewpoint
• Gabriela Mistral Plaza
• Mapulemu Garden
• Oasis Station-Cable Car (park access via Pedro de Valdivia)

Considerations/Recommendations:
- Book at least one day in advance
- A minimum of two people is required to conduct the tour. If only one person is registered, it can be done as a private tour at an additional cost. 

- On Mondays, neither the funicular nor the cable car operates, so there is the option of ascending on foot or by panoramic bus. 

- It is a 2:30-hour walk
- Bring cash in local currency or a card for the funicular ticket payment!
- Bring water for the trip.
- A hat and/or sunscreen is essential
- Confirm attendance via text message, making a reservation alone is not valid
- Come prepared to have fun and walk surrounded by nature!

We meet at the entrance of the metropolitan park, via Pionono Avenue access, Bellavista neighborhood. I'll be waiting for you right at the entrance, next to the park's information point, green-roof kiosk! 🤗😎🙏

Walking tour through the beautiful Providencia neighborhood, a modern, commercial, bohemian sector of great cultural importance. Tour aimed at showing the development of Santiago through the last decades of the 20th century, providing an immersive and enriching experience through the city. We will travel through the hidden treasures of the area, discovering Santiago and all its attractions at every step.

We will cover all the nuances of the sector, combining history, art, culture and gastronomy in our stories. We start the tour on the main avenue of the city and end just around lunchtime in the neighborhood with the widest gastronomic offer in the city.

Bonjour les voyageurs !
Prêt à découvrir Santiago du Chili d'une manière unique, authentique et, bien sûr, en français ?

Je suis Lucas Figueroa, votre guide local francophone. Je vous invite à une visite historique à pied gratuite remplie d'histoires fascinantes, de coins secrets et de cette étincelle spéciale que seul un véritable amoureux de Santiago peut offrir.

Au programme :
Ensemble, nous explorerons les sites les plus emblématiques de Santiago avec une touche personnelle et des anecdotes que vous ne trouverez nulle part ailleurs. Voici l'itinéraire que nous suivrons :

La Plaza de Armas : Le cœur historique de Santiago, plein de vie et de culture.
Plaza Montt-Varas : Le point de départ où l'histoire et l'architecture se rencontrent.
Parc Santa Lucía : Un joyau caché avec des vues spectaculaires et des légendes fascinantes.
Barrio Lastarria : L'endroit idéal pour ressentir l'âme bohème et artistique de la ville.
Palais de La Moneda : Le symbole politique et architectural du Chili.

Prêt à vivre une expérience inoubliable ? Réservez votre place dès maintenant et participez à la seule et unique visite guidée en français de Santiago ! A bientôt, j'espère ! 

We will meet at the main entrance of the Metropolitan Cathedral.

We will discover something very interesting in the excavation that took place between 2004-2006 in the Archbishop's Crypt, whose finding is crucial for the history of Chile. 

We will also tour the Plaza de Armas and share mysterious and paranormal stories of the Portal Fernández Concha. Would you dare to stay on the 5th floor of the Portal? 

Continuing with the tour along Calle Estado, we will find out the "why" of its name and its function, as well as regarding Paseo Huérfanos. 

As we continue the tour, we will learn about the unique arrival of the Augustinians to the area, and we will share a story about the possible first serial killer of those times, which is related to the Christ of May. 

Then we will arrive at the San Francisco Church to learn about its historical legacy and witness a celestial miracle. 

To conclude our tour, we will visit the beautiful Paris-London neighborhood, which hides disturbing places that are imperceptible in the daylight, but at nightfall, many witness these phenomena linked to the times of Pinochet's dictatorship, such as the "Yucatan Barracks."

Welcome to Santiago de Chile ! We are Santiago's guru travel agency, a team of fun and friendly professional guides who love meeting and talking to people from other countries. We believe that traveling educates us and makes us grow, that is why we love being your guides in this beautiful city. We have traveled many places, from Chile to the southern highway, but our true destination is you, the travelers. We are passionate about everything this city has to offer and we are here to help you discover it to the fullest. Remember that we are the guides of the orange umbrella !

Come and see the General Cemetery of Santiago de Chile, a hidden gem in the heart of the city. This mysterious place shrouded in secrets will transport you to a world full of history and surprises .

The General Cemetery of Santiago, inaugurated in 1821 , is one of the oldest and most emblematic funerary sites in Latin America. Its tombs and mausoleums are silent witnesses of the lives of illustrious, famous and anonymous people, who rest eternally within its walls.

As you enter this enclave, you will realize that each tomb has its own story. The atmosphere is so enigmatic that you will feel a certain chill running down your spine as you explore the dark and narrow corridors. Emerge from anonymity and discover the secrets that lie in each tomb.

On your tour of the cemetery, you will find tombs of various architectural styles, from simple and modest to majestic and ornate. Each of them tells a unique story, full of intrigue and tragedy.

Hi, I'm Juan, and I'm an experienced guide. Together we'll tour Santiago's heritage, where we'll talk about history, architecture, gastronomy, and much more.

Let's tour Santiago!!!!.....

Places we will visit:

• Plaza de Armas in Santiago de Chile.
• Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago.
• Historic Center (Post Office, Historical Museum, City Hall)
• Former National Congress of Chile.
• Palace of courts of justice.
• Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art.
• Constitution Square.
• Palace of the Currency.
• Santiago Stock Exchange.
• Santiago Municipal Theater + Fun Fact.
• National Library of Chile.
• Santa Lucia Hill.
• Lastarria neighborhood.
• GAM (Gabriela Mistral Cultural Center).

This is one of the most comprehensive routes you'll find in Santiago, as we'll also learn some of the route's culinary secrets. We'll also end inside the GAM (Mexico City Municipality), a place with good public transportation connections (buses, metro), and the option to request private taxi services (Uber, Didi).

Santiago General Cemetery: An open-air museum.
On this tour we will be able to discover this important architectural gem and historical monument. In addition to finding beautifully decorated tombs, we will walk through some of its streets. An opportunity to connect with art, silence and nostalgia in a friendly and respectful way. It is not intended to be a gloomy tour but rather a contemplative one.
We will visit the most important tombs and mausoleums in architectural and historical terms (Italian Mausoleum and its stained glass windows, Gothic mausoleums, exotic mausoleums, Green Chapel, Yellow Chapel, among others). We will be able to enjoy a very green tour as it is full of trees and gardens.
We will meet at the Cementerios Metro Station (Recoleta) and walk to the southern part of the Cemetery (Avenida Zañartu) to end the tour at the Hospitales Metro Station (Independencia). Approximately 2 hours of walking.

Dare to discover the city of the dead.

Did you know that Santiago is considered the spearhead of the Latin American economy, but also a city marked by the shadows of its past? 

In this express 45-minute tour, we will walk from Tobalaba, in the heart of Providencia, to the Parque de las Esculturas, passing through the financial district known as “Sanhattan”. We will see how the glass and steel skyscrapers tell the story of an “economic miracle,” but also of deep inequalities born during Pinochet's dictatorship. 

During the tour, we will explore: 

• Av. Apoquindo: from a residential neighborhood to a corporate epicenter.
• Costanera Center: the tallest skyscraper in Latin America and a symbol of the Chilean economic model.
• Streets of Sanhattan: banks, multinationals, and globalization live.
• Parque de las Esculturas: a cultural closure in front of the Mapocho River, perfect for reflecting on how memory and art dialogue with the modernity of Santiago.

📍 Start: Metro Tobalaba
📍 End: Parque de las Esculturas
⏱ Duration: 45 minutes
🌍 Languages: German