The 13 Best Walking & Bike 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.Santiago Half-Day Walking Tour with Hotel Pick up & Brunch

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

Spend five hours exploring Santiago by air-conditioned van and on foot with an English, Portuguese, or Spanish-speaking guide. Antonio, Tephi, Mauricio, and others have led recent departures. Expect city views, markets, local snacks, Cathedral and La Moneda visits, Santa Lucia Hill, and flexible drop-off choices.

“Franco was an excellent guide; knowledgeable, funny and customer oriented. Highly recommend Franco as a guide.”

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3.2 Hour Walking Tour in Valparaiso

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

Walk from Plaza Aníbal Pinto through Valparaíso’s painted hills, historic churches, scenic promenades, and famous funiculars. Guides such as Joaquin, Alex, Cata, Gonzalo, Felipe, and Javi bring local stories, art, and safety tips to a small group of up to 20 people. The tour ends near the port.

“This was a great introduction to a one-of-a-kind city. We were lucky to have Joaquin as our guide. He knew the city very well and showed us an interesting variety of street art, significant places, and local characters. For anyone concerned about safety, Joaquin is very cautious and we felt much safer with him than if we had wandered by ourselves.”

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4.Markets Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 107 reviews · 3 hours · from $45

Join a small group of up to 10 for an easy ride through Bellavista, Parque Forestal, and Santiago’s markets. Bilingual guides such as Isabella, Marti, Diego, and Felipe share city history, street art, food tips, and local customs. Your $45 includes a bike, helmet, water, sunscreen, sopaipilla, and fresh juice.

“Lovely bike tour through Santiago and to the market. Tour guide Marti was so great! We had a wonderful time!”

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5.Bike Tour in San Pedro de Atacama – Devil’s Throat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $85

Meet in central San Pedro de Atacama for a four-hour bike ride into Catarpe Valley. You’ll cycle to San Isidro Chapel, pause, then descend through Devil’s Throat in the Chulacao ravine. Guides such as Juli, Julia, and Andrej adjust the pace to your ability, explain the desert’s geology and wildlife, and provide bikes and safety equipment.

“One of my favorite activities in Atacama! Juli was very knowledgeable and a great guide, tailoring the route to our experience with cycling. The views were incredible and she took amazing photos of us. Highly recommend!”

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6.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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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 guide such as MJ or Pedro, stopping at the Museum of Memory, Plaza Yungay, Palacio Álamos, Plaza Brasil, and more. Expect architecture, murals, social history, and local stories rather than a long museum visit. The tour starts at 3 pm and ends near República Metro.

“MJ is a first rate story teller and a personable guide. The area in question is the heart of a vital part of Santiago. As this is a my second visit I found it allowed me to see the “real” city”

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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 with a local guide such as Catalina, Cristian, Paula, or Danae, moving through Valparaíso by foot, funicular, microbus, trolley, train, and taxi. You’ll visit Caleta Portales, local markets, Cerro Concepción, Cerro Alegre, and Paseo 21 de Mayo, with time for lunch and personal interests.

“This is one of the best tours I've ever been on. Paula is a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable and personable. It was a more culturally authentic tour than most I've been on which I loved”

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

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

Spend five hours with a private guide such as Pablo, Julio, Sofia, or Eduardo, walking Santiago’s historic center and bohemian districts. You’ll use public transport like a local, visit La Moneda, Santa Lucia Hill, Plaza de Armas, the Central Market, Lastarria, and Bellavista, and sample a Chilean empanada. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, but lunch and transport costs are not.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable about Santiago and its history which he shared with during our walk”

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11.Highlights, Parks and Politics Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 75 reviews · 3 hours · from $45

Cycle through Forestal and Bustamante Parks, downtown bike lanes, GAM, and Palacio de La Moneda with a bilingual guide. Guides such as Isabella, Valentina, Juan Pablo, and Camille bring Chile’s political and social story to life. The route is mostly flat, with cruiser bikes, water, sunscreen, and gelato included.

“Was Amazing! Our guide Ales was the best! We had so much fun touring around with the bikes and we were amazed by the history class that she gave us!”

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

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

Walk from Condell Street to Muelle Prat while learning Valparaíso’s story, meeting its historic figures, and seeing murals, hills, viewpoints, and key squares. Guides such as John, Gonzalo, Geans, and Amari have led lively tours, with some departures including a funicular ride, pisco sour tasting, and local food stops.

“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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13.City Highlights Walking Tour

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

Explore Santiago by van and on foot with an English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide. Visit Santa Lucia Hill, La Moneda, Plaza de Armas, Bellavista, and Bicentenario Park, then see the city’s modern Sanhattan district. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and a lapis lazuli shop visit are included.

“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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