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Santiago, Chile

Things to Do in Santiago

Top sights, the tours and tickets travellers book most, hidden gems and day trips.

Most booked:Valparaiso Port and Viña del Mar with Casablanca Wine Tasting

Most booked tours and tickets in Santiago

Valparaiso Port and Viña del Mar with Casablanca Wine Tasting

Valparaiso Port and Viña del Mar with Casablanca Wine Tasting

4.98,573 reviews10h
Cajon del Maipo/Embalse del Yeso, Tradition Folk Picnic included

Cajon del Maipo/Embalse del Yeso, Tradition Folk Picnic included

4.53,114 reviews9h
Cable Car, Funicular and Sightseeing Bus in Santiago one day

Cable Car, Funicular and Sightseeing Bus in Santiago one day

4.93,032 reviews2h
Maipo Valley Wine Tour: 4 Wineries, Great Views, Fun Tastings

Maipo Valley Wine Tour: 4 Wineries, Great Views, Fun Tastings

4.92,806 reviews10h
Inca Lagoon in Andes Mountain Range - Visit Local Vineyard with Tasting included

Inca Lagoon in Andes Mountain Range - Visit Local Vineyard with Tasting included

4.82,196 reviews11h
Santiago: Valparaiso, Viña del Mar & Casablanca Wine Tour

Santiago: Valparaiso, Viña del Mar & Casablanca Wine Tour

4.91,271 reviews10h
Andes Range Tour at Inca Lagoon & InSitu Winery Snack Included

Andes Range Tour at Inca Lagoon & InSitu Winery Snack Included

4.8943 reviews10h

Tickets and tours by attraction

The best options for each of Santiago's top sights, compared.

Top sights in Santiago

  1. 1Cerro San Cristóbal
  2. 2Bellavista
  3. 3La Chascona
  4. 4Central Market
  5. 5Maipo Valley wineries
  6. 6Plaza de Armas
  • A World-Class Wine Capital at Your Doorstep: Santiago is the unrivaled gateway to Chile's famed wine valleys. Take a short trip to the Maipo Valley for robust Cabernet Sauvignons at Concha y Toro or visit the innovative wineries of the Casablanca Valley for crisp Sauvignon Blancs, all within an hour's drive.
  • The Dramatic Andean Backdrop: The snow-capped Andes aren't just a distant view; they're an integral part of the cityscape. Ride the funicular up Cerro San Cristóbal for 360-degree vistas, hit the slopes at nearby ski resorts like Valle Nevado in winter, or hike the pre-Columbian trails of Cerro El Plomo.
  • A Literary and Artistic Pilgrimage: Follow in the footsteps of Nobel laureate Pablo Neruda by visiting his whimsical Santiago home, La Chascona, in Bellavista. Explore the street art-covered passages of the same neighborhood and the contemporary collections at the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo.

Tickets and passes in Santiago

Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino Admission Ticket

Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino Admission Ticket

4.4138 reviews2h
From Santiago to the Andes: 4x4, horseback riding, waterfall visit and barbecue

From Santiago to the Andes: 4x4, horseback riding, waterfall visit and barbecue

5.066 reviews10h
Penguin Watching Navigation Cachagua Lunch From STGO Private Tour

Penguin Watching Navigation Cachagua Lunch From STGO Private Tour

4.956 reviews7h

Food and drink experiences in Santiago

Premium Wine Tour in Viña Cousiño Macul Spanish official

Premium Wine Tour in Viña Cousiño Macul Spanish official

4.9730 reviews1h 30m
4 Exclusive & boutique wineries in Casablanca - Tanino Restaurant

4 Exclusive & boutique wineries in Casablanca - Tanino Restaurant

4.8653 reviews10h

Day trips and outdoor activities from Santiago

Viña Del Mar-Valparaiso -Casablanca -Reñaca-Oceanic Rock-Concon

Viña Del Mar-Valparaiso -Casablanca -Reñaca-Oceanic Rock-Concon

4.52,078 reviews9h
Ski Experience in Valle Nevado, Lessons, Transportation, and More

Ski Experience in Valle Nevado, Lessons, Transportation, and More

4.8765 reviews10h
Portillo and Laguna del Inca Tour with Lunch at Hotel Portillo

Portillo and Laguna del Inca Tour with Lunch at Hotel Portillo

4.9749 reviews10h

Hidden gems in Santiago

Places most visitors miss, many of them free.

Parque Quinta Normal

A sprawling, serene 19th-century park west of the center, home to several excellent museums and a beautiful lagoon.

Persa Bio Bío

A massive, sprawling flea market in the Franklin neighborhood, operating primarily on weekends.

Café con Piernas (Coffee with Legs)

A uniquely Santiago institution: standing-only espresso bars where waitresses in miniskirts serve strong, cheap coffee to a mostly male clientele.

Cerro Santa Lucía

A small, fortified hill in the city center, transformed into a picturesque park with fountains, terraces, and a castle-like entrance.

Villa Grimaldi Peace Park

A former secret detention and torture center during the Pinochet dictatorship, now a poignant park and museum dedicated to memory and human rights.

Day trips from Santiago

Valparaíso & Viña del Mar

1.5 hours by bus

Explore Chile's colorful, chaotic port city of Valparaíso, a UNESCO site famed for its steep funiculars and vibrant street art, then unwind on the pristine beaches of the resort city Viña del Mar.

Maipo Valley Wine Region

45 min to 1 hour by car

Journey into the heart of Chile's oldest wine region, known for its powerful reds, particularly Cabernet Sauvignon. Tour historic bodegas set against the dramatic backdrop of the Andes.

Cajón del Maipo

1.5 hours by car/bus

An adventurer's paradise, this deep Andean canyon offers stunning mountain scenery, hiking, hot springs, and rustic restaurants. It's a complete escape from the urban environment.

Plan your Santiago trip

Things to do in Santiago: FAQ

What are the best things to do in Santiago?+

Top sights include Cerro San Cristóbal, Bellavista, La Chascona and Central Market. Away from the crowds, try Parque Quinta Normal and Persa Bio Bío.

What are the most popular tours in Santiago?+

The most booked experiences on Viator are Valparaiso Port and Viña del Mar with Casablanca Wine Tasting (4.9 stars, 8,573 reviews); Cajon del Maipo/Embalse del Yeso, Tradition Folk Picnic included (4.5 stars, 3,114 reviews); Cable Car, Funicular and Sightseeing Bus in Santiago one day (4.9 stars, 3,032 reviews).

How much do tours in Santiago cost?+

The tours and tickets on this page start between €15 and €360 per person, depending on length and what is included.

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