The 15 Best Guided Tours in Chile

1.Guided Walking Tour of the Historical Old Town

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

3-hour guided walk through Santiago’s old core, from Palacio de la Moneda to Bellavista, with major sights, views, and local food stops.

“I had a day layover and this tour was perfect to get an understanding of Santiago. Eugene was very knowledgeable about the history of Santiago and hit multiple impory areas of the city and was able to answer any cultural, historical or cuisine related questions thrown at him. Eugene was very generous with his time, allowing the tour to run overtime to ensure we got all the information”

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2.Valle de la Luna Guided Tour

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

Guided Moon Valley in San Pedro, with salt dunes, Tres Marias, sunset views, plus snacks and a pisco sour, with hotel pickup.

“The tour itself was good and our guide was very nice. However we didn’t hear anything from the provider or pick ups until less than an hour before the activity with no way to contact them. Pick ups were quite unorganised and was just left waiting until they arrived to the hotel. Also the guide was also the driver so it was hard to hear him over the vehicle when sat at the back. Also it was very warm and at one point we were told we could use the toilet but had to be back within 10 mins but were then left waiting in the bus for 40 mins…”

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3.Guided Ascent to the Villarrica Volcano from Pucón

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 220 reviews · 8 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $198Top rated

Guided ascent from Pucon to Chile’s active Villarrica Volcano. Gear included, small group, expert guides, and park admission.

“Me and my girlfriend bought the trip to volcano Quetrupillan. Two days before a trip, main guide inform us about all the details connected with the trip. Moreover, on the day of the trip , guides came for us to our hostel by car (6am). In the company we got from Ermitano all equipment we need. Boots jacket gloves special suit for sliding , crampons. During the trip, the guide noticed that i dont have sunglasses so he gave me his own. Moreover, on the trip on every three person, there was one guide. Every guide on the trip were taking care how the patricipants feel. They seem to be…”

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

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

Stargazing from San Pedro de Atacama with expert guides, telescopes, laser pointers, drinks, snacks, and professional photos on clear nights.

“Lamentablemente nos toco muy nublado por lo que no pudimos ver casi nada y nos quedamos con las ganas de ver el cielo estrellado. Si bien es una condición climática que la agencia no puede controlar, si pienso que debieron advertirla. Esto es sabido por los lugareños; que durante Enero, Febrero y Marzo hay lluvias altiplanicas (por lo que yo aconsejo no entusiasmarse si vas en estas fechas a San pedro) . Y el tour no fue cancelado y fue una perdida de tiempo y un mal rato para todos los asistentes incluso para quienes estaban a cargo de la actividad. Yo incluso pregunte 30 min antes y aun así…”

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

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

Hop-on hop-off Santiago bus with audio guide, covering Plaza de Armas, La Moneda, Cerro San Cristóbal cable car, and Costanera Center.

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6.Guided Half Day Kayak Tour with Picnic in Villa la Angostura

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $115

Half-day guided kayak on Lake Nahuel Huapi from Bahía Mansa, plus a picnic breakfast in Villa la Angostura. Double kayaks, safety included.

“Amazing experience! Mariano, our Guide, was very professional and made us feel safe at the same time he made the whole tour enjoyable and fun. A day full of learning and enjoying our beuatiful Patagonia. With an amazin Pic-Nic to make it even better!”

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7.Half-Day Sightseeing City Tour with Chauffeur and Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 124 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $160

Private half-day Santiago city tour with chauffeur and guide, San Cristóbal cable car views, street art neighborhoods, Plaza de Armas and La Moneda.

“Very well informed of the history and walked all around in joying the history. He new history of Chile and all the monuments.”

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

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

Private full-day coast tour from Santiago to Viña del Mar and Valparaíso, with wine country views, Neruda views, and street art.

“We really enjoyed our time with Hector. He gave a great tour and was very patient with me as I struggle with vertigo.”

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9.Osorno Volcano and Petrohué Falls Guided Tour

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

Puerto Montt day trip to Osorno Volcano and Petrohué Falls, with glacier views, forest walks, and turquoise river scenery in 10 hours.

“We did get to see the three locations listed and the time at each one was appropriate. The locations were great and worth visiting. Pick up was efficient and on time. I know it was disclosed but for the benefit of others, you should know that each site does require you to pay for the activity over and above the tour. Here are the costs: waterfalls entry-6000; boat ride-6000; volcano ski lift ride-33,000; lunch stop-20,000. This actually exceeds the cost of the tour in the first place. These were all optional as you could wait for the group at the van. We skipped the restaurant and simply had a drink…”

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10.Guided Buggy Tour Through the Desert

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

Guided buggy tour from San Pedro de Atacama with 50 km of dunes, river crossings, salt hills, oasis breaks, and archaeology stops in 3 hours.

“This activity is really fun l will definitely recommend to anyone... Such a great way to discover atacama desert... The guide Juan made the tour go through despite the weather was a bit bad so thanks again for the effort!!”

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11.Guided Atacama Desert Stargazing Tour

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

A guided 2-hour Atacama Desert stargazing tour from San Pedro, with telescopes, dark-sky stops, Andean stories, and two photos included.

“Unfortunately our tour was cancelled due to unusual bad weather, however we were quickly kept informed, and offered another date without any difficulty.”

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12.Private Custom Walking tour with A Guide

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

Private custom walking tour of Santiago with hotel pickup, flexible sights, and live multilingual guides. From $36 per person.

“David was terrific. This was our first visit to Santiago. David did a great job of educating us on the history of Santiago, Chile and important sites in the city. I'd highly recommend using him. After the tour, he showed us how to use the subway which we took back to our hotel. He called me to be sure we arrived safely - very thoughtful!”

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13.Guided Kayak Trip on Liucura River

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

Guided kayak on Chile’s Liucura River from Pucón in about 3 hours, with wetsuits, sit-on-top boats, rapids, waterfalls, and Villarica views.

“WOW. Guillermo is full of JOY and passion for the river and for sharing the sport and spirituality of Kayaking with you. From the moment he picks you up he exudes enthusiasm. Think: Danny Rojas from "Ted Lasso" vibes. We were actually very tired and beat up when it was time for the tour. The second we got in to his truck, our mood was transformed by his infectious joy and we were swept up in his excitement and ready to rock !! Truly Guillermo turned our day into an amazing experience and a memory we will always cherish. We learned a lot as he gave excellent instructions before and…”

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

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

Sunrise El Tatio geysers, geothermal breakfast at Geyser Blanco, then Putana River and Machuca food stop from San Pedro de Atacama.

“An amazing experience in the Atacama! Our guide Nata was incredible. She was so attentive from the start and checking in with us. I was nervous because I’d never been at such a high altitude, but her attitude made me not worry about it, and I had no issues (other than feeling a little heavy, and it was hard to breathe climbing the optional church steps, which is to be expected). I was the only English speaker on the tour and she translated everything for me. I never felt not included, and she was incredible at making sure everything she said in Spanish she said in English. She also look…”

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

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

3-hour Valparaíso walking tour with native guide, 2 funicular rides, electric trolleybus ticket, and big hill views in style.

“Sergio was a perfect guide. I love Valporaiso. The tour was wonderful and we got to see so many beautiful places.”

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