Top Santiago Food Tours

Revel in the vibrant color and culture of Valparaiso Port and Viña del Mar on a full-day tour of the coastal cities from Santiago. Travel through Chile’s spectacular countryside, stopping in the picturesque Casablanca Valley to taste Chilean wine, and then arrive in the verdant city of Viña del Mar. Admire the gorgeous beach and revitalize with a delicious seaside lunch (at your own expense), and then take a tour of Valparaiso’s kaleidoscopic sprawl of houses and hills. Capture photographs of street art and hear of the city’s interesting history before returning to Santiago by luxury coach.

Immerse yourself in the mountainous splendor of the Andes on an exhilarating full-day excursion to San Esteban Vineyard from Santiago. With a professional guide, travel through spectacular scenery to one of the most beautiful lagoons in the Andes Mountains; capture photographs of the water’s iridescent turquoise surface and listen to poignant legends of Incan royalty. Marvel at archaeological park located in a hill in the middle of San Esteban Vineyard in which you will explore walking trails and find its various petroglyphs which belong to the Aconcagua culture; ascend to the vertiginous altitude of Hotel Portillo ski resort; and absorb the verdant beauty of San Esteban vineyard before pleasuring your palate with wine samples.

Visit the Maipo Valley Wine Region with a certified sommelier on a full-day wine tasting tour from Santiago. You’ll stop at three or four wineries for tastings, sampling locally-produced bottles as you learn about Chile’s wine making heritage. Stroll through the vineyards and get a behind-the-scenes look at winemaking in the Maipo Valley, one of Chile’s most important wine regions. Group size is limited to seven people for personal service from the sommelier guide.

Visit the wineries and vineyards of the Casablanca Valley on a full-day, small-group wine tour from Santiago that includes tastings at two destinations. Explore the terroir of this certified ‘Denomination of Origin’ region, whose ocean-cooled climate produces fine white wines and pinot noir. This small-group tour is limited to 7 participants for a personalized experience, with pickup and drop-off at Santiago hotels.

Be seduced by the bohemian spirit of Santiago on a full-day tour of the Chilean capital including a winery visit. Alongside your guide, you’ll gain fascinating insight into the history of the city as you visit prominent landmarks like Santiago Cathedral, La Moneda Palace and Central Market. Absorb the charm of colorful neighborhood, Bellavista; admire the metropolitan grandeur of the financial district, ‘Sanhattan’, and visit a winery of your choice for a vineyard tour and tasting session. Winery choices include Undurruga, Concha y Toro or Santa Rita.  

Pleasure your palate with the robust flavors of Chilean wines on a full-day wine-tasting tour of the Casablanca Valley from Santiago. Famed for its agricultural perfection, the splendid scenery and smooth wines of the Casablanca Valley are sure to impress during visits to local vineyards. Experience a guided tasting session of organic wines; sample award-winning wines at a renowned vineyard; and absorb panoramic views of Casablanca Valley. Hotel pickup and drop-off from your Santiago hotel is included.

Feast your senses on Concha y Toro during a half-day trip to the prestigious vineyard from Santiago. After a brief panoramic tour of Santiago by coach, follow your guide around the rooms, gardens, vineyards and warehouses that comprise Concho y Toro vineyard. Hear the legend of ‘Casillero del Diablo’ wine in the atmospheric cellars; enjoy a tasting session and receive a souvenir glass.

Venture away from the busy city of Santiago and explore the wines of the Maipo Valley on a small-group tour. Traverse the valley in a small bus, with a maximum of 18 travelers, to eat and drink at a handful of wine cellars in the region. This is an ideal way to learn more about the famous Chilean wine without the hassle of navigating public transport or driving.

Get a taste of local life in the capital and learn more about Chile’s gastronomic heritage on this 3-hour bike tour of Santiago. Follow your guide on a 4-mile (6.5km) route, stopping to browse the stalls or sample local delicacies (own expense) at famous markets like the Central Seafood market, La Vega Central or Tirso Molina Market.

Visit the bucolic town of Isla de Maipo for a day of exploring Chilean wine country. Though not truly an island, the area takes its name because it is surround by tributaries of the Maipo River, which make for perfect grape-growing conditions. Visit three family-owned wineries—each with their own specialities—and enjoy several tastings and a delicious lunch along the way.

Escape Santiago to enjoy the natural grandeur of the Andes during this day-long excursion to Cajón del Maipo with a small group. Enjoy views of gushing waterfalls, icy glaciers, and towering cliffs as you visit this scenic outdoor area. Cap it all off by savoring an included picnic featuring red wine and a snack made with locally-sourced ingredients.

Combine two great Chilean attractions into one on this private full-day trip to charming Valparaiso and a local vineyard. Head to the Casablanca Valley where you enjoy included wine tastings as you learn about Chile’s wine industry. Then explore sights like ‘La Sebastiana’ house in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed town of Valparaiso.

Get acquainted with the treasured landmarks of the Chilean capital on a 4-hour tour of Santiago by luxury coach. From your guide, you’ll receive an interesting introduction to Santiago as you visit landmarks such as Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago, Cerro Santa Lucia and La Moneda palace. Absorb the bohemian charm of Bellavista neighborhood and opt to explore the city’s financial district, nicknamed ‘Sanhattan’, due to its plethora of skyscrapers. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included in this tour.

Discover a piece of the Chilean wine industry on this 4-hour Santiago tour to Santa Rita Winery. With a guide, you can enjoy its garden, admire the natural beauty of the vineyard landscape, and learn about the winery's history, which dates back to 1880. Three tastings are included. Select a morning or afternoon departure time when booking.

Visit the Cajón del Maipo area on this full-day tour from Santiago. Located southeast of the city, Cajón del Maipo is known for its massifs, hills, and rivers and is a great spot for nature lovers looking to explore some of Chile's great outdoors not too far from Santiago. You'll visit San Jose de Maipo to learn about the area's history, and then travel into the mountains and to a lake. A wine and picnic are provided.

Take a break from the capital on a wine safari tour, and gain an intimate glimpse of South American species while unwinding with locally produced wine. Spot marine life including Humboldt and Magellanic penguins on the Cachagua coast, explore an alpaca farm to gain insight into Chile’s wool industry, and visit an Aconcagua vineyard to experience traditional Chilean wine-making. Relax after a busy day with return transfer to your hotel included.

Cook a meal just like a local with this authentic Chilean cooking class and market tour in Santiago. Join your guides for a shopping trip at a local market, and then head to their home kitchen for a hands-on cooking class where you learn to make classic Chilean dishes like bruschetta, potato pie, and papayas with cream. At the end of the class, enjoy your meal paired with local wine.

Explore Santiago on a private vehicle tour that introduces you to some of the city's main sights. Pass by a variety of landmarks, see colonial architecture, and visit Mercado Central. When booking, you have the option to select a morning or afternoon departure time, plus choose to visit either Santa Lucia Hill (Cerro Santa Lucia), San Cristobal Hill (Cerro San Cristobal), or both.

Escape the city and experience an authentic Chilean country adventure on this full-day private tour from Santiago. Saddle up for a horseback ride through the Maipo Valley wine region, enjoy a wine tasting amid the vineyards, and tuck into a traditional barbecue at the ranch.

Catch the last of the daylight and w atch the stars above the Andes Mountains on an early-evening tour from Santiago to a private observatory, hosted by an experienced astronomer. Chile offers some of the finest stargazing in the world and this unique location is one of the only places to observe stars in broad daylight. For your convenience, this evening of stargazing includes pickup and drop-off at hotels in selected areas of Santiago.

Enjoy a series of three wine tastings at Concha y Toro Winery, where you’ll explore historic gardens, the vineyards, and wine cellars. Since the wine tastings are held in significant locations throughout the winery, you’ll experience more than the wine itself—in between sips, discover the craft and tradition behind Concha y Toro wines in a scenic location.

Leave Santiago behind for a spectacular hiking tour through the Andes Mountains. Set out through Chile's Cajon del Maipo en route toward San Jose Volcano, a stratovolcano with a 2.5-mile wide caldera. Marvel at the surrounding mountain scenery dotted with glaciers and rivers as you walk, enjoying a leisurely pace while making your way to a secluded spot for lunch. Afterward, spend some relaxing time at a waterfall before completing your 2-hour round-trip trek.

With so many worthy day trip destinations outside Santiago, it can be daunting to pick just one. With this full-day tour you don’t have to. Visit two coastal cities, UNESCO-listed Valparaiso and Viña del Mar with plenty of time for wine tasting in Casablanca Valley and sea lion spotting along Reñaca Beach.

Skip the lines for taxis and save time with this private transfer from Santiago International Airport to your hotel in the district of Providencia, Las Condes, Vitacura, or Santiago Centro. Accompanied by only your own party and a driver, travel quickly in a comfortable air-conditioned minivan. Don't worry if you are arriving on a late flight, as the service is available 24 hours a day.