The 13 Best Walking Tours in Chile

1.Walk with Penguins on Magdalena & Marta Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 611 reviews · 5 hours · from $150Our pick

Walk among Magellanic penguins, watch sea lions and spot dolphins on a five-hour boat tour from Punta Arenas to Magdalena and Marta Islands.

“The boat ride was good, just a little crowded. Maybe have a few less people on the boat, six to one seat area the way they were set up was a bit . awkward. I loved the guide, Raphael! He was informative and took the time to explain everything and came to each group of seats to talk and ask if we had questions. The other crew members were good too! Loved seeing the penguins!”

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2.Guided Walking Tour of the Historical Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 459 reviews · 3 hours · from $25Best value

Explore Santiago’s old town, cathedral, Bellas Artes, Santa Lucia Hill, and Bellavista on a $25 small-group walking tour.

“Eugene was extremely knowledgeable, and the pace was very manageable. I’d definitely recommend him and this tour.”

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3.Santiago Half-Day Walking Tour with Hotel Pick up & Brunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 148 reviews · 5 hours · from $48

Review of Santiago’s 5-hour small-group city tour with hotel pickup, local snack, historic sights, Santa Lucia Hill, and flexible drop-off.

“Franco was an excellent guide; knowledgeable, funny and customer oriented. Highly recommend Franco as a guide.”

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4.Walk alongside Penguins on Magdalene Island and navigate Marta Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 116 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $140

Walk among 50,000 Magellanic penguins, circle Marta Island, and spot sea lions, seabirds, dolphins, and whales from Punta Arenas.

“We loveed visiting the Magdalenda island and walking between penguins. You get to see them very close, it’a definitely worth paying a visit. Also, observing sealions and seals from the distance was very cool, plus our tour guides were also spectacular. Hot drink in the middle was a nice surprise! 10/10 would go again!”

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5.2 Hour Walking Tour in Valparaiso

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $35Top rated

Review of Valparaíso’s 2-hour walking tour, with hillside lifts, street art, churches, bay views, local guides, price, and practical tips.

“This was a great introduction to a one-of-a-kind city. We were lucky to have Joaquin as our guide. He knew the city very well and showed us an interesting variety of street art, significant places, and local characters. For anyone concerned about safety, Joaquin is very cautious and we felt much safer with him than if we had wandered by ourselves.”

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6.Private Custom Walking tour with A Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 88 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $36

Review of Santiago’s private custom walking tour, with local guides, flexible routes, public transport, hotel pickup, and practical value advice.

“David was a great guide number one on my list was to visit San Cristobal hill and we went up by trolley and down by cable car. David is very knowledgeable about the area and we explored some more of the city before going to a local spot lunch. The city was very nice and calm to visit during a Sunday afternoon.”

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7.2-Hour Walking Tour of Yungay The Coolest Neighborhood in Chile

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Explore Santiago’s Yungay neighborhood on a two-hour walk covering museums, murals, historic homes, cafés, and lively plazas.

“MJ is a first rate story teller and a personable guide. The area in question is the heart of a vital part of Santiago. As this is a my second visit I found it allowed me to see the “real” city”

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8.Valpo in 1 day: Authentic + Famous! Semi-private walking tour & public transport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $80

Explore Valparaíso by fish market, funicular, local bus, street art, and hillside neighborhoods on a personal seven-hour walking tour.

“This is one of the best tours I've ever been on. Paula is a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable and personable. It was a more culturally authentic tour than most I've been on which I loved”

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9.Famous Valparaíso! Premium Walking Tour with a Native Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $40

Explore Valparaíso’s murals, hills, funiculars, and sea views with a native guide on this intimate three-hour walking tour.

“Christian was passionatein his pride and love of his home city Valparaiso. Our small group tour was wonderful. He was successful in personalizing the tour to the interests of the group, and showed how friendly, artistic and creative the vibe of Vaparaiso is. There seemed to be a pleasant surprise around many corners. We highly recommend this tour.”

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10.Santiago de Chile Private Walking Tour-5 Hours with Hotel Pick-up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $130

Review of Santiago’s private five-hour walking tour, covering historic sights, public transit, local food, guides, value, and practical tips.

“We had the BEST day with Edwardo in Santiago. He was amazing, professional, knowledgeable, and fun. He adjusted our private tour to accommodate our preferences. He also made some local calls to help us with our plan for the next day in town. We learned so much spending the walking tour with him. I highly recommend it!!!”

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11.Magdalena Island Navigation & Penguin Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 73 reviews · 5 hours · from $209

Walk among Magellanic penguins on Magdalena Island from Punta Arenas, with a bilingual boat tour, wildlife sightings, and practical port tips.

“The island and the penguins were great but the trip was terrible. First off since it was advertised as shore excursion we assumed that we would have transportation. Nope After having their information translated by a taxi man we found out that we needed to take a taxi to the car ferry port We did get there on time but no one was there to help us. Someone else told us what to do. The car ferry cost $50 the taxi costs $10 and we paid $230 for what????? Don't waste your money.”

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12.Walking Tour Valparaiso, History & Art – Private Optional

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 59 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $42.05

Explore Valparaíso’s history, murals, hills, viewpoints, and naval landmarks on a lively 2 to 3-hour walking tour for $42.05.

“The tour was a fun walking tour. Our guide was super knowledgeable about Valparaiso because he grew up there. He was funny, upbeat, and told us all the stories about the art and the buildings. I've been to Valpo before but this was our first tour and we are so happy we did it. It's a much cooler city when you know the history.”

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13.City Highlights Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 51 reviews · 3h 30m · from $45

Review of Santiago’s 3.5-hour city tour, covering La Moneda, Plaza de Armas, Santa Lucia Hill, Sanhattan, and Lapislazuli art.

“Fantastic! Our guide, JP, was incredible as well as the driver, Tomas. Very knowledgeable and provided great information. JP’s English was impressive.”

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