Santiago, Chile
Tours Delivered,
Since Aug 26, 2017
5.0
Hours, Avg. response time
Guide #24197
Roberto Legovini is not a conventional guide. He is the founder of a successful Chilean-born travel company, with more than 20 years of experience creating private, meaningful journeys across South America. Through ToursByLocals, Roberto opens only around **50 exclusive touring days per year ** His tours are designed for experienced travelers who do not want crowds, scripts, generic routes, or the risk of choosing the wrong guide. Roberto creates private, custom experiences with premium service, deep storytelling, local flavor, and access to the kind of places most visitors never find on their own. Every restaurant, vendor, artisan, neighborhood, and hidden corner he recommends is carefully selected through years of experience and aligned with sustainable and renewable tourism — supporting local communities, respecting culture, and protecting the places that make Chile unforgettable. As a Certified Ecotourism Guide, Wilderness First Aid-trained guide, Leave No Trace practitioner, Cultural Heritage specialist, and private aircraft pilot, Roberto brings rare depth, safety, and perspective to every journey. This is Chile with intelligence, taste, humor, comfort, and soul. If you want the best experience in town — and one of Roberto’s limited dates is available — don’t overthink it. Book it.! Travel with Roberto, and Chile will not simply be a destination. It will become a story you carry home.
Santiago
Valparaíso

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There was heavy snowfall in the Andes, and in the Maipo Canyon. So the tour had to be adapted. Roberto’s communication was excellent. He suggested some changes and at the end I had a great day. We hiked on the Cerro Manquehuito. From this hill one has a great view over Santiago and the Andes. Then we headed to the coast, where we visited the Parque Tricao, especially the...
Replied from the guide, Roberto Legovini L.
August 2026Christoph, it was a real pleasure spending the day with you! I’m very glad we were able to adapt the plans and still enjoy such a great day of hiking and nature! I really enjoyed our conversations along the way as well. Thank you for your kind words, and I hope you have a safe journey home and take some wonderful memories of Chile with you!
My family of four had an incredible experience of both Santiago and the nearby coast with Roberto on two separate tours (Santiago Unveiled and Valparaíso & Viña Del Mar). First off, Roberto & our driver Richard were punctual and dependable, waiting at the door of our Airbnb before we stepped out each morning. Roberto's charm and caring, upbeat personality made us feel...
Replied from the guide, Roberto Legovini L.
July 2026Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience!! It was a joy getting to know your family and being part of the final days of your Chilean adventure. I'm glad we could explore at a relaxed pace and that, despite the long journey, you were still able to enjoy Santiago and create such special memories together. I truly hope to welcome you back to Chile...
My family of four had an incredible experience of both Santiago and the nearby coast with Roberto on two separate tours (Santiago Unveiled and Valparaíso & Viña Del Mar). First off, Roberto & our driver Richard were punctual and dependable, waiting at the door of our Airbnb before we stepped out each morning. Roberto's charm and caring, upbeat personality made us feel...
Replied from the guide, Roberto Legovini L.
July 2026Hi Robin!! Thank you so much for your kind words. It was a real pleasure spending those two days with your family and sharing some of my favorite places in Santiago and along the coast. I'm so happy you enjoyed Valparaíso, the views from Sky Costanera, and that beautiful arrebol at sunset. Those are moments I'll remember as well. Thank you again for your trust, and I...
This was a totally amazing tour. Roberto is a top-notch guide. His communication and information before the tour was first-rate. He is a wonderful guide who provided great information, and he is so personable. The tour itself was just incredible. Zapallar is beautiful, and the penguin island is just amazing. We had the best time. I can not recommend this tour and...
Replied from the guide, Roberto Legovini L.
March 2026Hi Laura, Thank you so much for your kind words. It was a real pleasure meeting you both, visiting Zapallar together, and sharing such a fantastic day. I’m very happy to know you enjoyed the experience, and I truly appreciate you taking the time to write this. It means a lot. Warm regards, Roberto