Best Free Walking Tours in Santiago
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Stretching from Antarctica in the south up to the Atacama Desert in the north, Chile is one of the most geographically diverse countries on Earth. That's why its capital, Santiago, is sometimes overlooked. But book one of the Free Walking Tours in Santiago with a local guide and you will discover the wonders of the southernmost country in the world! During the Free Tours in Santiago, you will walk through its streets and learn all about this magical city: from its origins to its most contemporary peculiarities. Enjoy the friendliness of its people and get to know this hidden gem. Join an Essential Santiago City Tour to learn about the exciting diversity of Santiago and the roots of its multicultural society. Or explore an untouched Santiago with the fantastic Yungay Free Tour and explore the most authentic cultural heart of the city. Choose any of the Free Tours in Santiago and you can explore this city for a price you can definitely afford.
On the Santiago Free Walking Tours, you will learn about the influence that natural disasters have had on the architecture of Chile's capital, as well as the most important events of the country's turbulent history. Some of the landmarks of the historic center tour include La Moneda Palace, the Plaza de Armas, the Paseo Bandera, the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago and the Courts of Justice. As you explore this area, you will learn about the 1973 military coup, one of the most controversial and convulsive moments in Chile's recent history. In addition, you will be able to contemplate the city from the Cerro de Santa Lucia and also get to know the most multicultural Santiago in the Lastarria neighborhood. This is one of the oldest in the city, where you can have the best ‘sopaipilla’ and ‘empanada’ and observe the old trades that survive in today's Santiago, such as bootblacks, shoemakers and knife sharpeners.
Reviews of Free Tours in Santiago
2022 Reviews
4.96
04/01/25
Carlos was an amazing guide. Probably one of the best walking tours I have ever been on. I was so impressed by his passion for the history of this country and city.
03/01/25
Tomas was a terrific guide for an eclectic group of people. He was informative, happy to answer questions, had a clever and enjoyable sense of humor, gave us a real idea of Chilean culture and history…all while keeping us together and moving. I’ll bet we could take the tour again and learn even more. Thanks for a rewarding, fun and educational afternoon.
03/01/25
Take this tour! It is an excellent 2-3 hours. Very informative - Carlos is brilliant.
Don't expect guides in strawberry/pink shirts - we were uncertain at the start whether the guys with "Free Tour" signs were the strawberry ones - they were.
Things to Do in Santiago
After exploring downtown, turn your attention to the Yungay neighborhood to experience the most authentic spirit of Santiago. Enjoy an afternoon with a taste of living history, just a few blocks away from the hustle and bustle of an ever-growing Santiago. Meet some of the most romantic restaurants and stores in the capital. Like the 150-year-old restaurant, the Peluqueria Francesa, where you will taste French inspired dishes and see all the antique objects that decorate this quirky shop. Stroll through Quinta Normal Park, admire its eclectic palaces and enjoy spectacular graffiti. Browse its cobblestone streets and soak up the spirit of a neighborhood that has attracted artists, scientists and intellectuals. Let yourself be won over by the poetry recitals at the cultural centers or the storytelling sessions at the mythical Bar Chancho Seis. Finally, head to San Cristobal Hill for some of the best views of the city.