Top 15 Guided Tours in Chile

1.Guided Walking Tour of the Historical Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 459 reviews · 3 hours · from $25Our pick

Spend three hours walking Santiago with Eugenio, also called Eugene, or another English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide. See La Moneda, Plaza de Armas, the 1748 cathedral, Bellas Artes, Santa Lucia Hill, Lastarria, Forest Park, and Bellavista. The small group ends at Patio Bellavista, a handy spot for lunch or dinner.

“Eugenio was a brilliant guide. Very friendly in the start gathering us all together. His historical knowledge of Chlie together with his commercial knowledge made the tour really interesting and special. The pace was perfect we saw so much of the city and Eugenio kept it really interesting. He also made suggestions of other places we could visit in addition and recommended museums and restaurants. A fantastic day. What a great guide!”

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2.Valle de la Luna Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 312 reviews · 4 hours · from $63

Spend four hours exploring Valle de la Luna from San Pedro de Atacama with a Spanish- or English-speaking guide. Visit Duna Mayor, Tres Marias, Anfiteatro, and the Ckari sunset viewpoint, then enjoy snacks and a pisco sour. Guides such as Valentin, Marco, Alejandro, and Nicholas are praised for clear explanations and good group care.

“the valley of the moon is beautiful the aperitif was good. the timing could have been improved we didn't get a full sunset and felt rushed at the end.”

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3.Astronomical Tour with Guide and Pick Up San Pedro de Atacama

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 145 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $38

Leave San Pedro at about 9:30 p.m. for a 2.5-hour astronomy session with telescopes, laser-guided constellations, snacks, drinks, blankets, and chairs. Guides such as Patricio explain the southern sky in Spanish and, depending on the group, English translation may be provided. On moonless nights, you can also receive an astro photograph.

“The stars were gorgeous but we were the only 3 English speakers in the group and didn’t realize we would be in a group with mostly Spanish speakers. The guide was bilingual but spent most of the time speaking Spanish so sometimes we didn’t know what we were looking at when he was pointing at starts with the laser. The English parts felt rushed. How good your experience is will probably depend on what guide you get.”

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4.Hop-on Hop-off Bus Day Ticket with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 137 reviews · 1 day · from $50

Spend one day touring Santiago by hop-on hop-off bus, with 10 stops from Parque Arauco and Costanera Center to Plaza de Armas, La Moneda, and San Cristóbal Hill. You can use the included cable car and funicular stops, follow the route with an app, and listen to commentary in six languages.

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5.Valparaiso and Viña del Mar Full-Day Private Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $259Top rated

Travel from Santiago to Casablanca Valley, Viña del Mar, and Valparaiso in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Expect coastal viewpoints, the Flower Clock, an Easter Island moai, hilltop streets, funiculars, murals, and local food advice. Guides such as Hector, Carol, and Francesca are known for flexible, personal tours.

“Valparaiso is a unique, very interesting city. Vina del Mar was beautiful with a pretty beach are. Francisca was a fabulous tour guide and made sure we saw the best sights. Our driver, Daniel saw us safely back to our hotel. HecTours was great to work with.”

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6.Osorno Volcano and Petrohué Falls Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 104 reviews · 10 hours · from $69

Spend 10 hours exploring Chile’s Lake District with a small group of up to 14 people. Ride from Puerto Montt along Lake Llanquihue to Osorno Volcano, then walk through Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park to Petrohué Falls. English and Spanish guides, optional chairlifts, boat rides, and lunch are available at extra cost.

“The guide was very knowledgeable and there was a lot to see and so.”

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7.Guided Buggy Tour Through the Desert

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · 3 hours · from $130

Join Juan Pablo of On Safari Atacama for a three-hour, small-group buggy ride from San Pedro. After a safety briefing and gear fitting, travel about 50 kilometers through dunes, mountain trails, riverbeds, the salt mountain range, and two archaeological sites. Hotel pickup, equipment, water, trail mix, fuel, and English or Spanish guiding are included.

“Juan was amazing, super friendly, funny and professional, and very knowledgeable. We had an incredible time and it was a fantastic way to wrap up our visit in the Atacama desert. we got to go to and see some places that other bigger tours don't and maybe can't go to. we learned a lot and had so much fun, riding the buggy is just awesome! 100% recommend 👌”

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8.Guided Atacama Desert Stargazing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 93 reviews · 2 hours · from $49

Meet near central San Pedro de Atacama, ride into the desert, and study stars and planets through telescopes with a Spanish or English-speaking guide. You’ll hear about Andean cosmovision while sharing Chilean wine or coffee, then receive two photos and a hotel drop-off. Warm clothing is essential, and the schedule can change with weather or moonlight.

“informative and friendly. a really interesting and different experience and the Milky Way looked amazing. nice selection of drinks and snacks and good photo op.”

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9.Santiago De Chile: Private Custom Walking tour with A Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 88 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $36

Meet David, Martin, Davide, or another local guide at your Santiago hotel and shape a private walking tour around your interests. Spend 2 to 8 hours on foot, use public transport when useful, visit major sights, and learn how the city works. Museum stops, tickets, food, and car transport cost extra.

“Davide was a great tour gide and spoke very well English. He showed me the hotspots of Santiago, but also the places where you better not come alone as a tourist. Because of that, I’ve got an allround view of Santiago. We even used the bus and metro, It was a great experience and I would recommend you to book it as Well.”

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10.Guided Kayak Trip on Liucura River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $75

Paddle the Liucura River near Pucón with guides Guillermo, Gio, or Lorenzo. You’ll use open sit-on-top kayaks, neoprene gear, and safety equipment while handling calm stretches and bubbly rapids. The trip includes private transportation, local wildlife and plant life, secret river spots, and views toward Villarrica Volcano.

“Gio is wonderful guide. He is thoughtful, friendly and he loves to be on the river kayaking. His knowledge and friendliness are exceptional. We had a wonderful trip. The surroundings are beautiful. Highly, highly recommended!!”

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11.Guided tour to the Tatio Geyser breakfast at Geyser Blanco

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 81 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $90

Leave San Pedro de Atacama before dawn for El Tatio, where fumaroles rise against 5,000-meter peaks. After two hours among the geysers, enjoy a seasonal thermal bath or breakfast beside Geyser Blanco, then stop at Putana River and Machuca. Groups are limited to 15, and guide Nata has been praised for careful bilingual explanations.

“Nice trip, really cold in am, make sure to get warm clothing. Tour guide was nice, a little rushed though.”

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12.Famous Valparaíso! Premium Walking Tour with a Native Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $40

Spend about three hours with a native Valparaíso guide such as Catalina, Felipe, Christian, or Seba. Walk Plaza Sotomayor, Cerro Alegre, and Cerro Concepción, ride the Reina Victoria and El Peral funiculars, use an electric trolleybus, and finish with views from Paseo 21 de Mayo. The small group has up to 10 people.

“Had a fabulous time with Esteban who created a personalized tour for me because I was the only person! He took care to show me different areas of Valpo and introduce me to his friends (and sometimes family!) all across the city. Met some fabulous artists that I loved being able to support and rode multiple ascensores. Learned so much about the city I never would have on my own.”

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13.Caracoles: Red Stones of Atacama and Chaxa Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 56 reviews · 10 hours · from $85

Spend 10 hours in the Atacama highlands with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, visiting Chaxa Lagoon, the Red Stones, Aguas Calientes, and the Meñiques and Miscanti lagoons. Guides such as Brandon and Valentin add useful regional stories, while breakfast and lunch are served in scenic outdoor settings.

“Brandon was super knowledgable about the area and the tour was extremely informative.”

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14.Must-See Sites Walking Tour With A Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 20 reviews · 3 hours · from $31

Walk from Hotel Reina Victoria through Valparaíso’s harbor district and hillside neighborhoods with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. See Plaza Sotomayor, Cerro Alegre, Paseo Gervasoni, Ascensor Reina Victoria, and more. Guides such as David, Luis, and Carlos add local stories, while private groups help you set the pace.

“The best way to visit Valparaiso. Luis was just amazing More than 3 hours along the street of Valparaiso, coming into shops, bank to discover every secret of the city. Great experience with Luis !”

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15.Guided city tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Spend about two to three hours exploring Viña del Mar with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. You’ll see the Flower Clock, bay viewpoints, Wulff Castle, Casino, Fonck Museum and its authentic Easter Island moai, then ride public transport to Muelle Vergara. Guides such as Loreto and Miguel add local history and personal attention.

“Great way to see the highlights of the city and get to know some history of Viña del Mar”

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