The 15 Historical Tours in Chile That Earn Their Price

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Santiago: Guided Walking Tour of the Historical Old Town

/ August 6, 2026

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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Tour Viña Santa Rita: History, Wine and Picnic Outdoors

/ August 6, 2026

2.Tour Viña Santa Rita: History, Wine and Picnic Outdoors

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 141 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $123

Cycle Maipo Valley on a small-group wine tour from Santiago, visit Carmen and Santa Rita, taste 3 wines, picnic outdoors.

“Well organized and delivered what was promised. Excellent value and lots of fun”

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Elqui Valley Tour: History and Flavors (NOT FOR CRUISES)

/ August 6, 2026

3.Elqui Valley Tour: History and Flavors (NOT FOR CRUISES)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 139 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $53Top rated

Elqui Valley day tour from La Serena with pisco history, organic high-altitude wine tastings, and Gabriela Mistral stops, plus lunch.

“Great food, many beautiful sights. Most of all enjoyed great conversations with our guide, Alex. He was very informative and passionate about his work.”

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Viña Del Mar and Valparaiso world heritage site.

/ August 6, 2026

4.Viña Del Mar and Valparaiso world heritage site.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 89 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $55

UNESCO Valparaiso and Viña del Mar day trip from Santiago: hills walk, Neruda panoramic views, sea lions, flower clock, museum, beach.

“J’attend toujours le remboursement de la prestation le chauffeur n’est pas venu. Levée à 5 h00 pour rien”

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Walking Tour Valparaiso, History & Art – Private Optional

/ August 6, 2026

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

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

2 to 3 hour private optional walking tour of Valparaíso’s murals and history, from Plaza Aníbal Pinto to sailor monuments and a rest stop.

“Our tour guide John was excellent! Very good English, very knowledgeable about the history, the street art, the food and local customs. It was a walking tour that was very doable for a 62 yr old! We had a fun funicular ride, got to taste a pisco sour (great!!) and checked out some cool shops along the way. Highly recommend this tour!! Loved John’s humor!!”

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Essence of Santiago : History, Flavors and Panoramic Views

/ August 6, 2026

6.Essence of Santiago : History, Flavors and Panoramic Views

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $240

Half-day private Santiago tour with historic hill, La Moneda, San Cristobal views, Lastarria and Bellavista, plus tasting and transport.

“Estoben was a great guide. Very knowledgable and good company. He could not have been more helpful, even trying to book our dinner in a local restaurant that evening. It is the perfect tour if you only have one day to get a taste of Santiago. Highly recommend. Thank you Estoben.”

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2 Day Private Tour: Easter Island’s Cultural Heritage

/ August 6, 2026

7.2 Day Private Tour: Easter Island’s Cultural Heritage

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $320

Two days of Rapa Nui must-sees with a private guide, moai backstories, and easy hotel pickup in Hanga Roa.

“This was a great itinerary. Many amazing f things to see! Juan was a character, but so knowledgeable and full of interesting facts. This was a great way to see and learn so much!”

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Punta Arenas: Fort Bulnes Historical Tour

/ August 11, 2026

8.Fort Bulnes Historical Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 32 reviews · 4h 30m · from $46

Fort Bulnes tour from Punta Arenas with reconstructed fort buildings, Strait of Magellan exhibits, lighthouse and views, plus the middle of Chile photo stop.

“it wasn't clear about pick up. No one at the port knew about the operators. We started late and then had to pick up others. Didn't know it would be bilingual. It was really about the transportation and then basic info added. I wouldn't do it again.”

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Santiago: Private tour, historic center, high altitude viewpoint, cable car

/ August 13, 2026

9.Private tour, historic center, high altitude viewpoint, cable car

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 27 reviews · 4h 30m · from $150

Private Santiago highlights with a historic-center walk, Moneda and Plaza stops, plus San Cristobal views by cable car, with entry tickets.

“Marianne was a great guide. Relaxed and knowledgable and she went at our pace . Fabulous tour”

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Santiago Walking Tour: Heart of Santiago, Queer History & Culture

/ August 13, 2026

10.Santiago Walking Tour: Heart of Santiago, Queer History & Culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $65

A small-group Santiago walking tour linking LGBTQ+ culture to Chile’s modern political history, from La Moneda to Lastarria.

“Freddy was an absolutely phenomenal guide on the Walking Tour. He was knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about both the city’s history and the LGBTQ+ stories that are so often overlooked. He struck the perfect balance between historical context, cultural insight, and personal perspective, which made the tour feel really meaningful. Freddy created a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere and made everyone feel comfortable, AND the Pisco Sour we had near the end was delicious and the perfect touch! Highly recommend this tour.”

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2 Day Small Group Tour in Moai Monuments and Historic Pathways

/ August 16, 2026

11.2 Day Small Group Tour in Moai Monuments and Historic Pathways

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $300

Two days on Rapa Nui with a small group: moai sites, quarry and topknots, Orongo rituals and lava-tube caves, plus pickup in Hanga Roa.

“We did 4 tours in total with Green island tours, Paulina is amazing, fast on whatsapp with responses and share details. We had really good guids for all our trips, Thank you Yoyo,Patricio,Bastian and Hekii for the amazing experience, the history you told us, your time and your company. We really liked Rapa Nui and hearing everything about the island.”

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La Moneda Palace, Plaza de Armas & Historic Santiago Walking Tour

/ August 16, 2026

12.La Moneda Palace, Plaza de Armas & Historic Santiago Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Small-group walking tour from La Moneda to Plaza de Armas and Cerro Santa Lucía, with free landmark stops and panoramic views.

“Emmanuel was extremely knowledgeable and explained Chilean history in a very clear and interesting way. The tour was well organized, interactive, and never rushed. I truly appreciated the insights and local perspective. Highly recommended!”

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Historic Valparaiso and Viña del Mar from Santiago

/ August 17, 2026

13.Historic Valparaiso and Viña del Mar from Santiago

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 19 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $52

An easy, guided day trip from Santiago to UNESCO Valparaiso and Viña del Mar, with hotel pickup, street-art walking, and beach time.

“The tour was fantastic ! The guide was well preprared, transportation always on time and special thanks to Carolina, the guide at this tour.”

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Private tour: where the history of the Moai was born

/ August 22, 2026

14.Private tour: where the history of the Moai was born

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 13 reviews · 7 hours · from $150

A 7-hour small-group Easter Island tour tracing moai origins, from the Rano Raraku quarry to Tongariki sunrise and Anakena beach.

“Sophia was a wonderful guide. I was the only person on the tour, so she adapted it and took me to some different places that I wanted to see. I learned a lot from her not only about the history and culture but also about life today on Rapa Nui. She also taught me some Chilean Spanish. We spoke Spanish but her English was perfect too from having lived in the US. Sophia was lovely company and I would recommend her very highly”

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Easter Island: Private Full Day History Of The Moai

/ August 24, 2026

15.Easter Island: Private Full Day History Of The Moai

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 12 reviews · 7 hours · from $219

Private 7-hour Rapa Nui tour covering Ahu Vinapu, Rano Raraku, Tongariki, Te Pito Kura and Anakena, with hotel pickup and a guide.

“la culture et la connaissance passionante du guide , sa gentillesse et son professionalisme .... a notre ecoute , un vrai bonheur , ce fut un reve de vour 8 sites dans la journée”

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