Chile · GUIDED
Distances here punish guesswork, so this is the shortlist: 12 guided tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Walk Santiago’s historic center from La Moneda to Bellavista, with the Cathedral, Santa Lucia Hill, Lastarria, and expert local guidance.
“Eugenio was a really informative guide and ensured the English and Spanish speakers knew everything. Great stories about the history of the city and Chile.”
Explore Valle de la Luna from San Pedro with desert viewpoints, Tres Marias, sunset at Ckari, snacks, and a pisco sour.
“We had a great time with our guide Alvaro, who was warm, knowledgeable, and humorous! The scenery was beautiful.”
Review of San Pedro de Atacama’s $38 astronomy tour, with telescopes, expert guides, hotel pickup, photos, drinks, moon tips, and practical advice.
“My son and I had an amazing experience with AstroTour. Our astronomía guide was extraordinarily knowledge and his command of English was excellent. My son and I both understand Spanish, but his decision to use English was very inclusive. We are grateful for the experience at such a good price and in even more out of the universe in which we live.”
Review Santiago’s hop-on hop-off bus, from Cerro San Cristóbal and Plaza de Armas to Parque Arauco, with practical route and value tips.
Review of a private Santiago day trip to Valparaiso and Viña del Mar, with coastal views, street art, funiculars, Moai, and local lunch options.
“Loved it a lot! Carol, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable and absolutely knew everything we asked her about. The tour itself left me with 250 photos and 2 hours of sorting them - such a joy!”
Visit Petrohué Falls and Osorno Volcano from Puerto Montt, with turquoise river water, glaciers, lake views, and a bilingual guide.
“The cable car to the glacier was a real experience but not for those who don’t like heights.”
Ride 50 kilometers through Atacama dunes, riverbeds, mountains, and quiet archaeological sites with guide Juan Pablo in a small-group buggy tour.
“JP is a fantastic host and guide. He's passionate about his job and explains all about everything on the tour. The tour shows you a totally different view on the planet. Going by buggy is the icing on the cake. Much better than a comfortable 4x4. Feel the ride!!”
See the Atacama night sky through telescopes, hear Andean star lore, and enjoy wine or coffee on a two-hour tour from San Pedro.
“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”
See Santiago your way on a private walking tour with local guidance, flexible timing, central pickup, public transport, and tailored sights.
“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!”
Paddle Pucón’s Liucura River through gentle water and white-water rapids, with volcano views, local guides, gear, and transport included.
“Guillermo is the best guide in Chile. Fun, knowledgeable, entertaining, and easy on the eyes! Great equipment too. We were the Dream Team!”
Review of the Tatio Geyser tour from San Pedro, with sunrise fumaroles, Geyser Blanco breakfast, high-altitude scenery, and practical tips.
“It will be really very very cold in the valley before the sunrise, so do’t disregard the advice to take warm winter clothe”
Explore Valparaíso’s murals, hills, funiculars, and sea views with a native guide on a lively three-hour small-group walking tour.
“Cristian from PataTours, was an amazing local guide with deep knowledge of the history and culture in Valparaíso. Our tour was exceptional, and we would highly recommend it to others looking for an intimate visit of the city's historic quarter.”
Pick a desert, a vineyard or a glacier.
