The 15 Best Walking Tours in Chile

1.Walk with Penguins on Magdalena & Marta Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 611 reviews · 5 hours · from $150Our pick

From Punta Arenas, travel by bus and boat to Magdalena Island for a guided one-hour walk beside wild Magellanic penguins. If weather allows, continue to Marta Island for sea lions and seabirds. English and Spanish guides, coffee, and the island entry fee are included. Expect wind, waves, and an early start.

“Sunny day, not so windy. Perfect for walking and take pictures. Guide was a very knowledgeable person. Service was perfect overall.”

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2.Guided Walking Tour of the Historical Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 459 reviews · 3 hours · from $25Best value

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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3.Santiago Half-Day Walking Tour with Hotel Pick up & Brunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 148 reviews · 5 hours · from $48

Start with hotel or Airbnb pickup in Providencia, Las Condes, or Santiago. A multilingual guide such as Antonio, Tephi, Mauricio, or Jocelyn leads you through modern districts, markets, Plaza de Armas, La Moneda, Santa Lucia Hill, and more. Expect a small-group mix of short drives, city walks, local food, and flexible drop-off options.

“We really enjoyed this tour and our guide, Tephi. She was a knowledgeable and friendly. The tour was a mixture of driving and walking. The driving allowed us to get a little further out than just a walking tour would have allowed. Also having a small group gave us flexibility walking thru plazas and other tourist areas. Santiago is an amazing city and exploring it with Tephi was one of the highlights of our trip!”

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4.Walk alongside Penguins on Magdalene Island and navigate Marta Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 116 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $140

Leave Punta Arenas early for Isla Magdalena, where you spend about an hour walking a marked path among Magellanic penguins. Then circle Isla Marta by boat to see sea lions, cormorants, petrels, and possible dolphins or whales. Guides such as Sebastian and Rafael explain the wildlife in English and Spanish. Expect wind, cold, and possible rough water.

“This tour was as advertised. We took a 45 minute ride to the pier, followed by a 45 minute boat ride to Magdalena Island, and then a ride by Marta Island to watch the Sea Lions and Seals. The staff was absolutely terrific, gave our kids small penguin souvenirs and drinks upon return from the island. All the knowledge about the animals and the surroundings were delivered in both English and Spanish. It is a must do if you are in Punta Arenas. Our bus was a bit late to arrive on the day”

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5.2 Hour Walking Tour in Valparaiso

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $35Top rated

Walk Valparaíso with a local guide such as Joaquín, Alex, Cata, Gonzalo, Felipe, or Javi. Ride the Reina Victoria and El Peral funiculars, see colorful murals, visit historic churches, stroll hilltop promenades, and finish near the port. The small-group tour lasts about 2 hours 15 minutes and costs $35 per person.

“Alex is a wonderful tour guide and we loved getting to know Valparaiso. At first glance this city feels a little grungy, but it really grows on you the more you explore and the higher up you get on the hillsides. The whole city is bursting with color and beautiful street art. Alex really shows you the highlights of what makes this such a special city, and you even get to go down a slide and ride a funicular up the hillside. 100% recommend this tour.”

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6.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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7.2-Hour Walking Tour of Yungay The Coolest Neighborhood in Chile

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Walk from Quinta Normal to Concha y Toro with a local guide such as MJ or Pedro. You’ll see the Museum of Memory, 1920s passageways, Plaza Yungay, Palacio Álamos, Plaza Brasil, and the French-style barber restaurant. The 3 pm tour ends near República Metro and suits anyone wanting Santiago beyond its standard sights.

“Enjoyed hearing the inside story to many of the places we visited. The area appeared vibrant and energetic. It was delightful to see the many murals, the architecture, the charm of the alleys and streets, the various establishments that continue to operate and thrive such as the french beauty salon, the sandwich shop, the polish family home converted to a restaurant, the cat alley and the professor’s house. Most of all our guide was knowledgeable, affable and interesting and we certainly learned from discussions related to the human rights museum.”

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8.Valpo in 1 day: Authentic + Famous! Semi-private walking tour & public transport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $80

Spend about seven hours exploring Valparaíso with a small group of up to 10 people and a local guide such as Catalina, Cristian, Paula, or Danae. Visit Caleta Portales, markets, Cerro Concepción, Cerro Alegre, and Paseo 21 de Mayo while using buses, trains, taxis, and historic elevators. Lunch is separate, and the route can follow your interests.

“À guided tour using all the local types of public transport that we would never have tried in our own. Such an original experience and fun! Small group and and a great choice of restaurant for lunch with a fabulous view over the city. Our guide Paula was informative, friendly and professional. Highlight among many great insights was probably the lively fish market!”

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9.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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10.Santiago de Chile Private Walking Tour-5 Hours with Hotel Pick-up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $130

Spend about five hours exploring Santiago with a private ChileVive Tours guide such as Pablo, Sofia, Eduardo, Julio, or Alessandro. Walk from La Moneda to Santa Lucia Hill, Plaza de Armas, the Central Market, Lastarria, and Bellavista, using public transit along the way. Expect local snacks, hotel pickup and drop-off, and plenty of walking.

“This was the perfect intro to Santiago! We visited all of the key sites and some other interesting locales. Sofi was a very informative, friendly, and thorough guide. She was able to give historical, political, social context to everything. Highly recommend!”

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11.Magdalena Island Navigation & Penguin Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 73 reviews · 5 hours · from $209

Spend about five hours sailing from Punta Arenas to Magdalena Island, then walk for roughly one hour beside Magellanic penguins in the Los Pingüinos Natural Monument. A bilingual guide shares information in English and Spanish, while the crossing may bring sightings of dolphins, whales, gulls, cormorants, and albatrosses.

“The island and the penguins were great but the trip was terrible. First off since it was advertised as shore excursion we assumed that we would have transportation. Nope After having their information translated by a taxi man we found out that we needed to take a taxi to the car ferry port We did get there on time but no one was there to help us. Someone else told us what to do. The car ferry cost $50 the taxi costs $10 and we paid $230 for what????? Don't waste your money.”

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12.Walking Tour Valparaiso, History & Art – Private Optional

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 59 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $42

Walk through Valparaíso’s historic hills and art-filled neighborhoods, hear stories about Juan de Saavedra, Arturo Prat, and local figures, visit Plaza Aníbal Pinto and Plaza Sotomayor, and finish at Muelle Prat. Guides including John, Gonzalo, Geans, and Amari have led lively, personal tours, with a funicular ride and mural stops sometimes included.

“We were the only 3 on the tour & John made it very personalized. We saw SO much in a short window!!!”

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13.City Highlights Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 51 reviews · 3h 30m · from $45

This 210-minute Santiago tour combines hotel pickup, guided walks, and van transfers between La Moneda, Plaza de Armas, Santa Lucia Hill, Bellavista, and Bicentenario Park. You’ll hear about Chilean history, visit a lapis lazuli shop, and compare the old center with modern Sanhattan. Guides speak English, Spanish, or Portuguese, though language confirmation matters.

“Fantastic! Our guide, JP, was incredible as well as the driver, Tomas. Very knowledgeable and provided great information. JP’s English was impressive.”

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14.Santiago Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 2 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $35

Meet a Santiago local such as Sebastian, Maria, Cristobal, or Vicente for a private two to six-hour walk shaped around your interests. You can focus on downtown history, markets, churches, parks, food, politics, or viewpoints. Central hotel pickup is available, and the route can change to suit your pace.

“Nice conversation. No other added value. You can do this walking tour yourselves. If you have travelled enough you will not need this”

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15.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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