Top 12 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 from Palacio de la Moneda through Santiago’s historic center, Plaza de Armas, Bellas Artes, Santa Lucia Hill, Lastarria, and Bellavista. Guide Eugenio leads in English, Spanish, or Portuguese, with clear history, local advice, bottled water, and a finish at Patio Bellavista.

“Eugenio was an amazing guide. I would really recommend others to book the same trip. He has some interesting facts that kept me excited the whole way through. And he was ready to answer all the little silly questions we may come up with. And he is also a good photographer;)”

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2.Valle de la Luna Guided Tour

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

Meet your English or Spanish-speaking guide in your hotel lobby for a four-hour visit to Valle de la Luna. Walk near Duna Mayor, Tres Marias, and Anfiteatro, then watch the sunset from Ckari with snacks and a pisco sour. Guides such as Valentin, Marco, and Alejandro are praised for clear explanations and personal care.

“Sensational views , great guide and driver. Good and drinks were lovely and very welcomed after the spots of trekking.”

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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 de Atacama after dark for a 2.5-hour astronomy session with guides such as Patricio or Nathan. Use computerized and manual telescopes to view planets, star clusters, the Moon, and other deep-sky objects, then warm up with drinks and snacks. A professional night-sky photo is included when conditions allow.

“It was fantastic, totally recommend. the astronomer is very knowledgeable, he explained many things and answered our questions. Professional photos are beautiful”

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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 to Plaza de Armas and La Moneda. Use the included audio guide in six languages, ride toward Cerro San Cristóbal, and pause for the cable car, funicular, parks, museums, or shopping. Nathaly and Carlos are noted for clearly explaining the bus system and schedules.

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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 Valparaíso in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a guide such as Hector, Carol, or Francesca. Expect coastal viewpoints, the Flower Clock, a Rapa Nui moai, local lunch options, funiculars, murals, steep streets, and flexible time in Valparaíso.

“Highly recommend! We had HecTour's team on a private tour to Valparaiso and area. Very professional and knowledgeable as well as flexible. My family of 5 people had a fantastic experience.”

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6.Osorno Volcano and Petrohué Falls Guided Tour

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

Travel from Puerto Montt to Lake Llanquihue, Osorno Volcano, and Petrohué Falls with a Spanish-English guide in a group of up to 14. You will walk through forest, see turquoise water rushing over polished lava, and ride optional chairlifts toward Osorno’s glaciers. Extra fees apply for park entry, lunch, boat rides, and lifts.

“Our guide Jenny was very nice and knowledgeable. she made sure we left in time for each activity. incredibly nice places and the boat ride with the Osorno volcano as a backdrop was very nice. however, due to the several stops we had only 1 hour at the volcano. so there was no time to hike around but it was amazing when we reached the highest accessibile point of the volcano. we did get to touch some ice eventhough it was summer.”

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7.Guided Buggy Tour Through the Desert

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

Juan Pablo, known as JP, leads a small-group buggy trip from San Pedro through remote Atacama terrain. Over three hours and about 50 kilometers, you tackle dunes, riverbeds, mountain climbs, salt-range scenery, and two archaeological sites, with three stops for photos and short walks.

“A great trip and unlike any other! We could experience a different dimension of the desert, reach beautiful places, and listen to amazing desert stories. Our guide was very professional and friendly. Thank you so much!”

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8.Guided Atacama Desert Stargazing Tour

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

Meet at Plaza Turistour in central San Pedro de Atacama for a two-hour evening trip into the desert. A Spanish or English-speaking guide leads telescope viewing, explains stars and planets, and shares Andean cosmovision over Chilean wine or coffee. Warm clothes are essential, and two photos are sent by WhatsApp after the tour.

“es una observación básica, los telescopios no tienen mucha potencia, en nuestro caso había luna llena por lo que no se veían muchas estrellas, aparte se realiza muy cerca de la ciudad”

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

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

Set your own pace on a private Santiago walking tour with a local guide such as David, Davide, or Martin. Choose historic squares, monuments, museums, San Cristobal Hill, lively neighborhoods, and local transport. Tours run from 2 to 8 hours, with hotel pickup in central Santiago and help arranging attraction tickets.

“It was such an immersive experience very thorough and hit all the things we wanted to see. if you are visiting Santiago this is a must!”

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10.Guided Kayak Trip on Liucura River

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

Join KayakinChile for a three-hour guided kayak trip on the Liucura River near Pucón. Guides including Guillermo, Gio, and Lorenzo lead small groups through calm water, white-water rapids, hidden waterfalls, and views of Villarrica Volcano. Sit-on-top kayaks, wetsuits, helmets, shoes, transport, and instruction are included.

“Guillermo is the best guide in Chile. Fun, knowledgeable, entertaining, and easy on the eyes! Great equipment too. We were the Dream Team!”

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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 before dawn for El Tatio, where fumaroles rise among 5,000-meter peaks. After two hours among the geysers, enjoy a seasonal thermal bath or breakfast at Geyser Blanco, then stop at Putana River and Machuca. Groups are capped at 15, and guide Nata has provided careful English translation for mixed-language groups.

“It will be really very very cold in the valley before the sunrise, so do’t disregard the advice to take warm winter clothe”

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

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

Walk Valparaíso with a local guide such as Felipe, Catalina, Cristian, or Paula, exploring Plaza Sotomayor, Cerro Alegre, Cerro Concepción, street art, artisan studios, and two historic ascensores. The $40 tour includes funicular and trolleybus tickets, sunscreen, and sanitizer. Expect steep streets, stairs, and a small group of up to 10.

“Christian was passionatein his pride and love of his home city Valparaiso. Our small group tour was wonderful. He was successful in personalizing the tour to the interests of the group, and showed how friendly, artistic and creative the vibe of Vaparaiso is. There seemed to be a pleasant surprise around many corners. We highly recommend this tour.”

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