Private tour in Santiago Myriam C

Santiago Half Day Walking City Tour

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Myriam C.

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Hola Amigos!!!! Thank you for choosing Santiago as your holiday destination. I am Myriam and I have been working in the field of tourism since 1999 (hotels, restaurants and travel agencies) but I always wanted to be a tour guide. I made my dream come true in 2007, falling in love with my country, my city, its history and its charming and cute places. I also have been leading groups through Chile and Argentina. I am 100% Chilean and I have lived my entire life in Santiago but traveled abroad and through Chile extensively. I would be honored to have the opportunity to introduce my homeland to you. I love welcoming foreigners to the country I love so much and the city where I grew up. I like to share my knowledge about history, wine, people and culture. I will show Santiago and its surrounding areas with tours that I offer, as well as customized tours, tailored to meet your needs, both with a view as a local would see it. Including less crowded places - off the beaten path whenever possible. Since I will share so many stories, maps and images with you I prefer to hire a driver for our private van so I can focus on travelers, also it will give us more time and independence because we don´t need to look for parking space or go back to the same place where the car is parked, the driver will pick us up wherever we need as much as possible. Do you want to learn why are we called the British of South America? Why do we have a sweet tooth? Why people of almost every Latin American country make fun of the Chilean spanish? I invite you to learn this and much more with interesting and juicy stories of Chile. I am looking forward to meeting you in Santiago to give you the most unforgettable travel experience. See you soon!!! Certified Tour Guide (valid until 2026) Registered in Chile 's National Tourism Service, SERNATUR. Wine studies: - Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET - Levels 1, 2 & 3) - Sommelier School of Chile (Level 1, 2 & 3) - Catholic University of Chile (Chilean wine Diploma) Member of : - Professional Tour Guide Association of Santiago (APGT CHILE), I was the President of this Association between 2020 - 2022 - National Federation of Tour Guides (FEGUITUR CHILE), Course "Knowledge update on Precolumbian Art Museum" English course at Tronwell Institute (all levels) "Ceremony & Protocol" delivered by Diplomatic Academy of Chile First Aids Course ( valid until july 2028) Engineer of Tourist Business Administration at Duoc School of the Catholic University of Chile Course of "The Heritage of Santiago" , "The Heritage of Valparaiso" provided by "Escuela de Guias de Patrimonio" Colonial Art Course delivered by the Colonial Art Museum in Santiago "Geology" classes delivered Camilo Vergara geologist of the University of Chile "Indigenous Heritage" classes provided by "Escuela de Guias de Patrimonio" Twenty six years of experience working in tourism, since 2007 as a local guide and part of this time as a Tour Leader, working for companies such as Abercrombie & Kent, Overseas Adventure Travel, Road Scholar among others. I offer the following tours: Santiago city tour, full or half day tours, using public or private transportation Valparaiso tour a full day tour where we can visit only the city of Valparaiso or can be combine with Vina del Mar or with a winery Visit The Andes: can be Maipo Canyon or Portillo Alpaca farm tour Tricao Park with its largest aviary in southamerica Wine tours to: Casablanca, Maipo, Aconcagua, Cachapoal or Colchagua Valley Human Right tour Isla Negra tour to visit Pablo Neruda´s house and much more!! I offer tours from Santiago city, the airport of Santiago (international and domestic), Ports near Santiago (Valparaiso or San Antonio port) Please contact me if you want to combine my tours, plan a multiday visit or if you have in mind something different, we can work on your itinerary in order to have an excellent travel experience. Dont hesitate and write me an email, I will be happy to help you.

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Overview of your Santiago tour

This private walking tour gives you the opportunity to discover Santiago and its metro system considered as the best in Latinamerica not only because of its modernity also because in many of the station you can enjoy art and of course, we will see some of them. I will tell you the history of Santiago, the new one discovered just a few years ago and the one that you find in books. You will also learn about the chilean economy, politics, culture and the lives of chilean people and why it has changed so much in the last decades. We will see a mix of construction old and new ones, besides hidden details that one sees. As with all my tours I customized each tour based on what you want to see. If you would like I can also give you recommendations for places to visit, restaurants, shops and public transportation A complete introduction to the city!!!

Recent Reviews

Sue J.United States
February 2026

We thoroughly enjoyed our 4-hr walking tour with Myriam. She was easy to talk with, very knowledgeable, and included as much as possible into a relatively short tour. Myriam has extensive historical and political knowledge of Santiago which she shares in an easily understandable manner. Myriam is a delightful person to spend time with. It was very hot that day and we appreciated Myriam’s ability to adjust her plans to the heat and allow for necessary breaks in the shade. We highly recommend Myriam as a guide for Santiago tours.

Kathleen M.United States
January 2026

Myriam is an excellent tour guide. She speaks perfect English and could answer all of our questions. We appreciated her meeting us at our hotel. She tailored our 4 hour tour to our requests and her great suggestions. She even went out of her way to walk us to the entrance to the funicular when we ended the tour. We enjoyed an outstanding afternoon with Myrian.

Michelle H.
May 2025

Our guide was so informative! She was delightful and checked in with us during the tour for on options. She encouraged our questions and gave us the tour we were hoping for on the social and cultural history of Santiago. We loved doing the city by foot and recommend Myriam!

Bernard S.
March 2025

Myriam was a fantastic guide for our walking tour of Santiago. She met us right on time at our hotel for the tour. She was bright and cheery and made it a fun day. Myriam provided a thourough history of Santiago as we visited many local sites and attractions. After the tour we felt we knew much more about the history, people and culture of this great city and Chile. It was a great experience and we would highly recommend booking a tour with Myriam.

Erin S.
January 2025

A Perfect Introduction to Santiago with Myriam Carrasco We had a fantastic half-day walking tour with Myriam Carrasco of Tours by Locals. Myriam was personable, knowledgeable, and highly professional, making our afternoon both enjoyable and enriching. She expertly guided us through Santiago's major city sites, shared fascinating insights into Chilean history, and introduced us to authentic Chilean cuisine. The tour was perfectly paced, allowing us to soak in the atmosphere without feeling rushed. It was a wonderful way to experience the heart of Santiago. Thank you, Myriam, for a memorable afternoon!

Scott B.United States
January 2025

This was a great half-day exposure to Santiago. There was a decent amount of walking, but not unreasonably so. Myriam knows a lot about her city and explained so much to us. Her English is fantastic and she was also able to tailor the tour to our requests.

Your Santiago tour itinerary

Itinerary -Meeting in the lobby of your accommodation located in Santiago (not near the airport) or agreed meeting point. - Taking the subway to downtown - Government palace and the surrounding government buildings. - Ex- Congress - Cathedral of Santiago - Main Square and the historical buildings located there. - London & Paris Neighborhood - New York Neighborhood - Lastarria Neighborhood - Santa Lucia hill (only when it´s open) - Subway back to your accommodation or to any central location you choose. Are you interested in a longer or different tour or are you with more people? Write me a message for a customized tour.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

- walking at your pace - subway o bus ride

What's included
Other: Subway or bus ride
Private Guide
Public Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Pick up from the airport. Hotels near the airport the pick up is at the airport with an extra cost. Transportation to the subway station. if your accommodation is located more than 15 minutes walking from a subway station and you dont want to walk and prefer to take a taxi or bus to the subway station, it will be an extra cost.-
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets: museum entrance fee, if you want to visit one but the itinerary might be altered
Meeting location

Santiago, Chile

hotel in santiago (not near the airport)

Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
History
Architecture
Art And Culture
Off The Beaten Path
Tour reference number
508957
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

5.0

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This private tour in Santiago is perfect for travellers who want to explore the city on foot and learn about its history, culture, and current situation. It's also ideal for those who enjoy using public transportation and want a personalized experience with insights from a local guide, Myriam C.

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Hours icon 4 hours
Walking
Private tour for 1-4 people
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