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Private tour in Santiago Joaquin C
Walking Santiago: highlights city tour
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4 hours
Walking
Private tour for 1-3 people
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4 hours
Walking
Private tour for 1-3 people
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Joaquin C.
4.9
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Hello! I’m Joaquin, a passionate ecotourism guide who creates tailored travel experiences for small groups. My goal is to help you discover Chile’s natural and cultural wonders in a way that feels authentic, professional, and truly memorable. Rather than offering the usual tourist-driven experiences, I share the places and activities I enjoy with my friends and family. Every journey is crafted with care, focusing on connection—both with nature and the unique stories of our country. My love for the outdoors began as a child, hiking for hours with my father. What started as a challenge quickly became my lifelong passion. This enthusiasm led me to study Ecotourism Project Management, where I specialized in sustainable tourism and conservation. Since then, I’ve dedicated my life to sharing Chile’s beauty while promoting its preservation. Today, I run my own ecotourism agency and tour operator, along with a nature-themed shop that brings people closer to Chile’s wild beauty. I guide and operate tours in Santiago and surrounding areas, the Atacama Desert, Patagonia, and more. From hiking, rock climbing, birdwatching, and horseback riding to cultural city tours, food, and wine experiences, I love showcasing the diverse landscapes and traditions of my country. When I’m not guiding, you’ll find me outdoors rock climbing, birdwatching, or tending to my garden in the foothills of Santiago, where I live with my wife and our three dogs. Our backyard has become a sanctuary for birds, and I love spending peaceful moments there, reconnecting with nature and recharging my spirit. Horses are another passion of mine, and I thoroughly enjoy guiding horseback riding tours that offer a unique perspective on Chile’s landscapes. Credentials: • Ecotourism Project Management - Universidad Andrés Bello • Wilderness First Responder (80 hrs) - Certified in 2015, 2017, 2024 • American Canoe Association - Touring Sea Kayak Level II • Winter Mountaineering Course (8 days) - July 2015 • Safety and Rescue on Rock and Ice - Huaráz, Peru (International Mountain Guides Association) - April 2014 • Traditional Rock Climbing - 2011
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The best introduction to the country
Overview of your Santiago tour
This tour is a "must-do" if you got half-day in Santiago and you would like an introduction to the city and the country. We will meet outside the "Universidad de Chile" metro station (Reachable by Uber too) to start our walking tour of the city. First, we will get through the "Wall Street" to the see financial buildings, the presidential palace, the ex-congress, the court, If you like we will enter to the "Museo Precolombino", the most important museum of indigenous arts and archaeology and then see the Main Square, the Cathedral and understand where the city started back in the 16th century. Then climb to the top of "Cerro Santa Lucia" the most important viewpoint downtown. After that move to Lastarria Neighbourhood, the art museums and the most important park in the city "Parque Forestal to end our tour.
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Nina D.United States
Our 8 person, 4 hour walking tour of downtown Santiago with Joaquin was excellent. His manner was easy, open, interested and interactive. Through his choices of places he thought of interest and import, he delivered an unexpectedly comprehensive historic, social and cultural view of Santiago's highlights.
Your Santiago tour itinerary
09:00 AM Meet at Universidad Católica metro station. 09:15 - 10:00 AM Walk through Santiago’s “Wall Street,” visit the Presidential Palace, Old Congress, and Supreme Court. 10:15 - 11:00 AM Optional visit to the Pre-Columbian Museum, followed by a tour of Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral. 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM Climb up Santa Lucía Hill for panoramic views of the city. 12:15 - 1:00 PM Explore the Lastarria neighborhood and finish the tour at Forestal Park. This itinerary is just an example and can be adjusted according to your interests and preferences.
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Transport details
Type: Walking
Walking tour
What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses (lunch, museum entrance fee), insurance, optional tips.
Public Transportation
Food Drinks Snacks
Private Transportation
Meeting location
11 José Victorino Lastarria, Santiago, Región Metropolitana, 8320165, Chile
We'll meet at Metro Universidad Católica.
- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
Tour reference number
803861
Languages
Spanish
EnglishActivity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Traveller reviews
5.0
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Who is this private tour in Santiago best suited for?
This private tour in Santiago is perfect for travellers who want an engaging introduction to the city and the country. It's ideal for those interested in history, culture, and architecture. Families with children will find it suitable as well.
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4 hours
Walking
Private tour for 1-3 people
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Tour date
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4 hours
Walking
Private tour for 1-3 people
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