10 Cultural Tours in Chile That You Shouldn't Miss

June 9, 2021 Marissa Gamble

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1. Private Walking Tour through Santiago de Chile

ChileVive Tours
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In the company of one of our guides, you will depart from your hotel and will be mobilized in the public transport  of Santiago (in subway)  and also walking . You will start knowing Government Palace (La Moneda), Plaza de Armas, Santa Lucia Hill, Barrio Bellavista and Mercado Central, where you will have lunch (included in the tour). With tastings of some of the most typical preparations of Chile such as the famous Mote con Huesillos and at the end of the tour, your guide will give you a good Chilean wine as a present. This tour also allows you to tour Santiago according to your interests.

Inclusions: Beverages, Bottled water, Lunch, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Bottle of chilean wine, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By talk2edith2

Excellent experience with a very knowledgeable tourguide with perfect English! He was very accommodating as well. Covered just about everything on this full day tour. Chilevive tours were booked via Viator tours. Highly recommended!!

2. Private Tour: Full-Day Easter Island Archeological sites

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Providing a more personalized experience discover and learn about the mystery of the Moai and its construction on the hands of a professional tour guide, who will show you around the archeological sites of this unique culture in the world. On a 7 hours tour visit the quarry of Rano Raraku, the place where the moai were carved and transported to their ahus, Ahu Tongariki the fascinating 15 standing moai platform, Te Pito Kura, the navel of the world and so many others archeological sites related to moai and the and the Rapa Nui people and culture.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Entrance fees (USD 80 per person), Lunch, Food and drinks, Gratuities, Tour not available for cruise ship passengers

Reviewed By JJ O

We took a full day tour with Sebastián. It was brilliant! The Guide Sebastián is from Rapa Nui and so was able to combine the factual history aspects of the island with enthusiasm and knowledge of the current culture. He knew everything about each of the sites we visited. On top of that, he is involved with the restoration and preservation on the island so gave us more background knowledge on the places we visited. He answered every question we had and showed us photos and pictures on a kindle as we went along (it was great to use the kindle rather than a phone or tablet so the sun didn't created a glare - just an indication that he'd actually thought about the guest experience rather than just going through the motions of his usual tour). The tour We got picked up from our hotel in a 4x4 at 9am and travelled around the island for the day. It's worth taking some snacks for the car as it's a pretty full on tour from 9am until 3pm. Take water and sunscreen as well. We told Sebastián that we only had one day on the island and he immediately adapted the tour to cover the sites he thought would be most important and most interesting. We were very grateful for this as we would have missed out on visiting Orongo otherwise. We started at a restored traditional village. We were the first ones there - even before the staff. I was a bit skeptical of this part of the tour but it laid the foundations for the entire day so was important to see - for me, that's the difference between having a professional tour guide and doing a DIY tour. We then visited Rano Raraku, Ahu Tongariki, Anakena Beach, Ahu Nau Nau and Orongo (in that order). See my photos for which site is which. We had plenty of time at each of them - not rushed and not bored / waiting around either. For me, the highlight was Rano Raraku and it was great to be one of the first people there. The customer service KavaKava tours were great when booking the tour. Alejandra is very responsive and helpful. We asked Sebastián to take some photos of us during our tour and he was able to send these on within about 5 minutes of us asking when we got home! Summary Our experience on Easter Island was fantastic. If you are wondering whether to get a private tour then I would recommend doing so and I cannot recommend KavaKava tours enough. They were brilliant!

3. Santiago city tour in small groups

Indo pro Chile
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In our City tour of Santiago de Chile you will understand how history and time speak through the city and the ways it receives. Therefore, we will start by Cerro Santa Lucía and the Plaza de Armas, so that the childhood of colonial Chilean Santiago can say its first words. These, in turn, will later become a Republican corner in the monumental Palacio de la Moneda. You will continue to follow the steps of history when you discover how Santiago de Chile becomes its inhabitants in the traditional Paris-London neighborhood and the delightful architecture of the Museo de Bellas Artes, ending in iconic places of progress and cultural mix of the capital: El Barrio Sanhattan and the Bicentennial Park. You will be visiting Santiago de Chile for four hours and in this period you will be able to see, feel and breathe the whole history of the city, from its infancy to modern times, and how life in this city changes over time and space.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Groups of up to 07 passengers per vehicle, One postcard per passenger, Tour guide in the hired language

Exclusions: Anything not previously mentioned, Lunch

4. San Antonio Port Cruise Tour to Valparaiso & Casablanca Valley from San Antonio

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This tour is the best opportunity to experience the beauty of Chile and makes worth your time and economy. Board a coach destined for the coastal towns of Valparaiso and Viña del Mar. In Valparaiso, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, embark on a panoramic tour of the port and Plaza Sotomayor (Sotomayor Square). Then, ascend to the summit of the Concepción and Alegre hills by traditional elevators. Break for lunch and enjoy Chilean cuisine at your own expense. The other stop is Viña del Mar, known as the Garden City for its plethora of greenery. Visit coast line, a real easter Island moai, flower clock before traveling to your final stop, the Casablanca Valley. Here, you can sample wines at Indomita or Veramonte vineyard before your drop off to Santiago airport or hotel in the early evening.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Wine tasting of 3 wines in Casablanca valley., Vintage Funicular ride in Valparaiso, Small groups, Airport or hotel drop off., Professional tour guide native language level so you don't going to miss any detail, Luggages Transportation

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch

Reviewed By Macie B

What a great experience! This was no doubt the highlight of my trip to Chile. Emanuel and Daniel were extremely educated and you can tell they love what they do. Lunch was amazing, views were breathtaking, and wine (grapes) was delicious. Book this tour you will not regret it. *want to make note that they ensured COVID safety protocol*

5. Valparaiso and Viña del Mar full day

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An excellent visit to the city of Valparaiso and its hills full of colors and history, enjoying the best view of the city and the warm weather to end in the coastal area of Viña del Mar with your feet in the sand and the sea breeze of the Pacific Ocean.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, Breakfast, Lunch

Reviewed By jakobp709

The guide gave a pleasant tour full of interesting facts and anecdotes about this city -today and through the ages

6. Pick up at the Pier and Valparaiso -Viña del Mar and transfer to the Airport

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A country with a very special geography invites us to visit Valparaiso and viña del mar which will bring us closer to history 120 kilometers from the capital, passing through valleys which give us a vision of central Chile so your guide stop for your wine tasting , when we reach the coast we can see the real meaning of the port city of Valparaiso, the first foot of the history of Chile a whole landscape like a rainbow is a perception of something that calls the popular and traditional inmercion and then viña del mar that is a very different and very beautiful city, which reminds us of its first social group aristocracy that I inhabit the garden city as they call it now a great contrast between both cities exploring history and the miscelanio of the city  of viña del mar as a citizen. we back to the city and we can drop off to you at the airport or to the hotel. REMEMBER THE GUIDE WILL BE WAITING AT THE PIER FOR YOU AND READY TO START THE ACTIVITY.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Alcoholic Beverages, professional driver, professional guide

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By adcdiving

The Rapa Nui National Park is not cheap as we pay 54,000 Chilean Peso (80US $) per person. You have no choice, because you come to Easter Island to admire the impressive Moai statues. Easter Island is special and I am glad I saw it

7. Santiago City Tour half day

Discover Santiago
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On this tour you can get to know the Chilean culture and internalize it. We will visit the most important tourist points of Santiago, and you will live like one more Santiaguino. Our guides are flexible, empathetic, proactive and speak several languages, so we can easily communicate to deliver information and meet the needs and concerns of our travelers. We have a personalized service in a new, safe and comfortable van with a maximum capacity for 8 passengers, Merdeces Benz brand. We offer a free photography service, which we send by email after the tour.

Inclusions: Round trip transportation to your Hotel / Hostel / Department, Air-conditioned vehicle, Wi-Fi connection on board, Passenger insurance, Tour guide

Exclusions: lunch

Reviewed By Rachael L

Carla and Brian were amazing guides and provided informed and entertaining commentary for our trip out to Valparaiso and Vina Del Mar. Communication prior to hotel pick up was great and we had a relaxing time walking the cobble-stoned streets of Valparaiso learning the history and taking in the street art. We had lunch at Vina Del Mar with local beers and Pisco sour cocktails!! Highly recommend this tour or any other tour with Discover Santiago- we would have like to have ventured into the mountains, however, COVID-19 had other plans for us and we had to return to Australia following the cancellation of our holiday.

8. Private Tour: Full-Day Easter Island Highlights

Kava Kava Tours
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Visit the most important highlights of Easter Island during this 7-hour private tour. Explore the famous megalithic statues, while your guide teaches you about this fascinating culture with incredible legends about the island. Stop at the Rano Kau crater and relax on Anakena beach, one of the most beautiful places of Easter Island. Enjoy a stress-free hotel pickup and drop-off service on your special day to immerse yourself in the Rapa Nui culture.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Professional guide, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: National Park entrance fees ticket ($80 USD), Gratuities, Food and drinks, Tour not available for cruise ship passengers

Reviewed By H9821VJmarkp

My guide, Sebastian, did an outstanding job explaining the culture, history and anthropology of the island and of there Rapa Nui people. Rapa Nui himself, his passion for his people - on both a personal and a scholarly level - made every stop a fascinating window into the story of the island. I can't recommend KavaKava highly enough.

9. Discover the treasures of Valparaiso with a local

Michael the German Pirate
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It is a unique experience with a lot of inside knowledge. All our excursions are tailor-made designed after the needs and interests of our clients. You will see many things normally not accessible for the turists.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes

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Reviewed By carolyn m

I booked several tours and airport transfers for a group of friends on a cruise ship due to disembark in San Antonio on Mar 15, 2020. In the weeks and months leading up to the date of disembarking, Michael was so easy to work with, planning the itineraries, contacting local wineries to confirm reservations, confirming details,

10. Cajon del Maipo region + Yeso Waterfall + picnic

Santiago Metropolitan Region, Santiago Metropolitan Region Full Tour
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Cajon de Maipo is a beautiful region 70 kms away from Santiago where you will enjoy nature in its pure sense. Enjoy not only the views of the Andes Mountains, the Yeso and Maipo River, but also the majestuosity of Santiago´s main clean water source: el Yeso Waterfull (el Yeso Dam visit is limited to being open by the government, is an additional stop in the tour if it isn't closed by the government) Its beauty trascends the seasons; from its beautiful snow peaks in winter to its sunny and windy landscape in summer. At 2500 meters above sea level, enjoy this trip with us where at the end of the tour we will delight you with a picnic with cheeses, salame, wine and other delicious options.

Inclusions: Snacks (Picnic done at the end of the tour), Wine tasting, Beverages

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Reviewed By TchayraS

My aunt and I went on a tour to Viña Del Mar & Valparaíso with Daniel and the driver Alejandro. They are friendly, funny and extremely patient. Not only do they do their jobs well done, but they are always giving pertinent tips on the cheapest market, where to eat and the better deals. Daniel not only takes us roaming through the two cities but also makes remarks about the smallest details, as well as historic and geographical context. He’s the full package, he even takes great pictures of all the tourists in group (in our case nicknamed the “mafia simpática” ????????????)! Congratulations on a job done with excellence, we can tell how much you do it with passion. I recommend the tour with these guys, it’s a great time guaranteed and p.s. they make extra stops to take advantage of the great landscape so we can take great pictures). I was simply enchanted!

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