
Half Day Santiago City Tour
Traveler rating
4.5/5
Based on 37 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Half Day Santiago City Tour worth booking?
Half Day Santiago City Tour is a 4.5-hour experience in Santiago, Chile, from $20 per person. It scores 65 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 37 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 65 / 100
- Rating
- 4.5/5 (37)
- Duration
- 4.5 hours
- From
- $20 per person
This half-day tour of Santiago will take you to the most important points of Santiago. Receiving historic information at each point from your local guide/driver who can also give the best tips of places to go in Santiago
What you get
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
About this experience
This half-day tour of Santiago will take you to the most important points of Santiago. Receiving historic information at each point from your local guide/driver who can also give the best tips of places to go in Santiago. The tour will show the contrast of the city from historical parts to modern parts of Santiago.
What's included
Included
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
Not included
- Gratuities
- Lunch
What you'll see and do
Plaza de Armas
Stop for to meet Main Square, Metropolitan Catedral, Main Post Office, Nacional historic museum, Santiago city hall
30 minutes here
Cerro Santa Lucia
Enter Santa Lucia Metropolitan Park, Historical Spaniard fortress
30 minutes here
Club Hipico de Santiago
Enter Jokey club and have a glance at the racing tracks and the horses training
20 minutes here
La Moneda
Visit the outsides of the Governments palace, Ministries buildings and enjoy the Change of the Presidential guard (Happens every 48hrs)
30 minutes here
Biblioteca Nacional (National Library)
Drive thru the Main Avenue of the city and view important building of the city. National Library, Cultural center Gabriela Mistral, Main house of Catholic University, Main House of Chile University, San Fransisco Church, Old Men's Club La Union.
Pass by without stopping
Central Market (Mercado Central)
Pass by Central Market (fishes & sea food), Frut & vegetable market, Old Train Station (cultural center Mapocho)
Pass by without stopping
Patio Bellavista
Pass by Bohemian neighborhood of Santiago, Entrance of biggest Metropolitan Park of the city San Cristobal hill, Pablo Nerudas museum.
Pass by without stopping
Parque Bicentenario
Visit Bicentennial Park in Vitacura. Enjoy Artificial lake with Chilean Black neck Swans, ducks, Flamencos
20 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 2700 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- pt, en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Go2Chile Travel
Know before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pick up time will be confirmed 1 day before travel date by email
- Infant seats must be requiered the same moment of the booking
- Must ask if taking laggauge is possible previous of the tour
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Good to know
- Duration
- 4.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $20 to $75
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 13
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Go2Chile Travel, who run 6 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 77.5 and 2 in the 90+ Club.
See everything Go2Chile Travel runsWhy this scores 65
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Half Day Santiago City Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Santiago.
How much does Half Day Santiago City Tour cost?
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Prices start at $20 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Santiago usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Half Day Santiago City Tour take?
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Plan for about 4.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Santiago is not rushed.
Is Half Day Santiago City Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 65 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 37 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Santiago, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Half Day Santiago City Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Half Day Santiago City Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Half Day Santiago City Tour?
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Around 13 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Santiago can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Santiago and add a light layer if any part of the 4.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Half Day Santiago City Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Santiago within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Santiago?
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On Outty we rank every Santiago experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Maipo Valley Wine Tour with 4 vineyards from Santiago., Valparaiso Port and Viña del Mar with Casablanca Wine Tasting, Santiago: Valparaiso, Viña del Mar & Casablanca Wine Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Santiago?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Santiago?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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