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Custom Private Walking Tour in Santiago with Local Guide

5.02 reviewsPlaza de Armas

  • 3–8 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 2 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

See Santiago through a local lens on this private walking tour. After booking, you’ll receive a short online Personalization Form so we can match you with a host who shapes the route to your pace and interests. From historic plazas and art-lined streets to leafy hills and creative neighborhoods, this is a flexible and personal introduction to Chile’s capital. A private, fully personalized walking tour of Santiago Pre-tour questionnaire to tailor the day to your interests Stroll through Plaza de Armas, Cerro Santa Lucía, and Barrio Lastarria Discover colorful murals and local crafts along the way Flexible pacing and spontaneous detours guided by a local host

Inclusions

What's included

  • Online Personalization Form sent after booking to tailor your experience
  • Flexible durations and start times - Pick your preferred duration when you book
  • Get picked up (on foot) at your accommodation if it's central!
  • Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
  • Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations

What's not

  • Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Hotel drop off

Itinerary

  1. Your host will guide you through a mix of iconic and lesser-known spots, adapting the route to your interests. Here’s an example of what your day might include:

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  2. Begin at Santiago’s historic heart, where the Metropolitan Cathedral faces a lively square. You might step inside to see baroque interiors or stay outside, people-watch, and soak in the city’s rhythm with your host.

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  3. Walk along this pedestrian street alive with vivid murals and public art. Your host can guide you through its colorful displays or lead you into a quieter nearby passage.

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  4. View this colonial building that houses the Museo de Santiago. You may admire its architecture from outside or step into the shady inner courtyard. Entry to the museum is not included, but your host can guide you around the exterior or into the courtyard if preferred.

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  5. Climb or meander up this iconic hill, once a volcano, now filled with leafy terraces, fountains, and scenic viewpoints. Your host will adjust the pace to suit your comfort.

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  6. Explore this artsy neighborhood filled with independent shops, open-air cinemas, and shaded plazas. You might follow the sound of music into a side street or pause to browse local crafts.

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  7. See Pablo Neruda’s whimsical Bellavista home from the outside, or choose to enter (ticket not included). Your host can share stories of the poet’s life or guide you through the garden.

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  8. If time allows, you may ride the funicular (fare not included) or walk to a viewpoint for sweeping views of the city skyline.

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Meeting point
This is a private walking tour. Your host will meet you at your chosen hotel, or you can select the central meeting point instead, which we recommend for the best overall experience. If your hotel isn’t listed, please choose the central landmark option. No private vehicle is included.
Pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
City Unscripted
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is a private City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections
  • After booking, you'll receive a short online Personalization Form to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your City Unscripted guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
  • This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.

How it compares in Santiago

  • Its from-price is 61% below the median of the 1119 experiences we list in Santiago.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 592 of 1119.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Santiago

Santiago, Chile's capital, sits in a broad valley beneath the snowy Andes, a city of hilltop parks, bohemian neighbourhoods and vineyards close by.

The Plaza de Armas, with its cathedral and grand old post office, is the historic heart, and the neoclassical La Moneda Palace stands a few blocks away. The Museum of Pre-Columbian Art holds treasures from across the Americas, and the Central Market serves seafood beneath a soaring iron roof.

Top-ranked sights in Santiago: Viña del Mar, Plaza de Armas, La Moneda Palace (Palacio de la Moneda).

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