Chile · HISTORICAL TOURS
The good history tours go weeks ahead in high season and the best go first. Below: the 12 to lock in early, what each includes and how they differ.
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 Valparaíso’s murals, hills, viewpoints, plazas, and naval history on a lively 2 to 3-hour walking tour with a local guide.
“Had a great tour of the murals in Valparaiso with Amari. He was an excellent guide and was very knowledgeable regarding the history of Valparaiso and the stories behind all the murals. Would highly recommend him if you are taking this tour.”
Explore Santiago’s landmarks, hilltop views, neighborhoods, and local flavors on a private half-day tour with transport and guide.
“Our guide Daniel and his driver were a fantastic team in introducing us to beautiful Santiago. Daniel’s knowledge of the city and history was superb. They were very accommodating and professional. Thank you!!”
Explore Fort Bulnes, Strait of Magellan views, historic buildings, and Chile’s geographic midpoint on a small-group tour from Punta Arenas.
“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.”
See Santiago’s historic center, San Cristóbal Hill, cable car, and Central Market on a private half-day tour with hotel pickup.
“The tour was amazing, I recommend it to anyone wanting to know Santiago in a few hours. We were taken very good care of, we were provided with all the interesting information and are really happy we found this tour!”
Explore Rapa Nui’s moai birthplace, ancient platforms, Tongariki, and Anakena Beach with a native guide on this 7-hour small-group tour.
“Es wäre ein Tagesausflug gewesen von 7h. Es gab keinen wirklichen Zeitplan oder Ablauf. Ich wurde sehr schnell überall durch geschleust. Konnte den Ausflug nicht wirklich genießen. 13:10 war er zu Ende Start war 10 Uhr!”
See Santiago’s key landmarks in four hours, with hotel pickup, a local guide, Santa Lucia Hill, La Moneda, and small-group service.
“O Guia Maurício é sensacional, recomendo muito a agência e principalmente o guia que é muito atencioso e conhece muito bem a cidade e toda sua história.”
Review of Easter Island’s private 7-hour Moai tour, with Rano Raraku, Tongariki, Anakena, guide quality, costs, and practical tips.
“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”
Walk Santiago’s historic center for four hours, from Santa Lucia Hill to Plaza de Armas and La Moneda, with a Spanish or Portuguese guide.
“Excelente recorrido. El guía muy amable y con amplio conocimiento de la historia”
Explore Valparaíso’s hills, murals, heritage streets, and former prison cultural park on a private 2.5-hour tour with hotel pickup.
“Tour was exactly what we needed. Guides were very accommodating and helpful, even helping us with our bus connection. Very interesting and informative tour, can't recommend them highly enough!”
Spend a full day at Chile’s Santa Rita vineyard with wine tasting, a bike ride, gourmet picnic, and Andean Museum visit.
“Amazing tour. Our guides Jeannette and Matías were truly fantastic and made us feel very welcome. Super day out. Totally recommended. Thank you again.”
Explore Santiago’s historic center on a small-group walking tour with Plaza de Armas, La Moneda, Santa Lucía Hill, and local guides.
“Andre Luiz is a really great guy and took us around the historic center and some other nice attractions. However, his English could use some improvement and we feel like the historic knowledge was not always on point.”
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