Private Tours Santiago
Private Tours Santiago
Private Tours Santiago
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8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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We are a leading inbound tour operator specialized on small, homogenous groups who are looking for private and flexible tourism services in the capital of Chile and surrounding areas. We are proud winners of three Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence (2017/2018/2019) and three Travelers' Choice (2020/2021/2023).
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Phytrpilot
Jacksonville, FL44 contributions
Jan 2020
Two couples arranged 3 day tours with Privatetours in Santiago Chile and we were delighted! Pre-arrival coordination was excellent so we knew what was expected each day and were provided updates on demonstrations in Chile Payment details were clear and smooth. We also had specific need for larger van for large men and cruise luggage, limited climbing and long distance walking and winery focus. Tour van far exceeded size expectations and was luxurious. Pickup was easy and both tour guide Ben and driver Brian were part time sommeliers and fantastic! We visit a lot of wineries and initially asked for specific well known wineries in Santiago. Our hosts were ready to take us where we asked but recommended more interesting and less crowded wineries which we thoroughly enjoyed! Glad we listened! First day tour included pickup at airport, return to Santiago, tour of Santiago highlights, fabulous lunch at seafood market, more city tour and then and drop off at hotel at afternoon check-in time. Next day we toured Valparaiso and Vina del Mar. Stopped by to visit a Easter Island Moai outside local museum. Museo Fonck looked interesting so host modified schedule and we added it on the spot! Also did Chilean Naval Museum, Seaside heights lunch, funicular railway and then Casablanca Valley Bodega RE. RE winery was small but very interesting because they use ancient way of making wine in large clay pots. Tasting included awesome both in size and taste charcuterie plate. Winery also makes noteworthy balsamic vinegar! Third day we wanted time alone to explore city and enjoyed heading to farmers market on subway and seeing largest shopping center in South America, huge by American standards! Last day was later pickup, tour and excellent private tasting at Matetic Vineyards, followed by wonderful lunch at Matetic Restaurant which is on large sprawling winery that spreads for miles! Drop off at ship for cruise was on time and smooth! The tours were extremely well done and we thoroughly enjoyed the guide’s sense of humor and care. We all highly recommend this company for similar tours in Santiago!
Written April 15, 2020
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Eileen C
Fort Lauderdale1 contribution
Jan 2020
Our group of 4 had a 12 hour wait between cruise disembarkation in San Antonia and flying back to the USA. From our first contact with Esteban in setting the itinerary through the end of the tour airport drop off, every aspect of the tour was handled with thorough professionalism. Our guide, Jeanette, and driver, Brian, were conscientious and considerate throughout. Jeanette’s perspectives and background in journalism brought a dimension to the tour that elevated it beyond our expectations. Very highly recommend this organization.
Written February 29, 2020
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Fred H
Minneapolis, MN22 contributions
Jan 2020
I highly recommend Private Tours - easy to work with, stress-free logistics, and great service from the office staff, the guide and the driver. We used them during our trip to Chile in January 2020.
A great example of their service: when we were picked up from our hotel in Valparaiso, we had hoped to stop once more at an art store in town. But it did not open on time, and we thought we might miss out since we had a schedule to keep. But our guide Jeanette managed to locate the owner by phone and got someone to open the store for us! We got everything we wanted and stayed on schedule.
More info: We used Private Tours to arrange our time in the Santiago and Valparaiso area. Esteban was our agent: he offered great advice, made it easy to book the trip, and stayed in touch until we arrived. After arriving in Santiago, we met our guide Jeanette and driver Felipe, who took good care of us over two days. We did the city tour of Santiago, and two winery tours. And they did drop off and pick up to Valparaiso.
During our day tour in Santiago, Jeanette gave us a great feel for the city sights and dining (coffee with legs! empanadas!). Since we were there during the time of demonstrations, Jeanette helped us understand the situation in the country, and made us feel completely safe. And we had such a fun day at the wineries in Casablanca valley.
Overall, a wonderful experience thanks to the team at Private Tours!
A great example of their service: when we were picked up from our hotel in Valparaiso, we had hoped to stop once more at an art store in town. But it did not open on time, and we thought we might miss out since we had a schedule to keep. But our guide Jeanette managed to locate the owner by phone and got someone to open the store for us! We got everything we wanted and stayed on schedule.
More info: We used Private Tours to arrange our time in the Santiago and Valparaiso area. Esteban was our agent: he offered great advice, made it easy to book the trip, and stayed in touch until we arrived. After arriving in Santiago, we met our guide Jeanette and driver Felipe, who took good care of us over two days. We did the city tour of Santiago, and two winery tours. And they did drop off and pick up to Valparaiso.
During our day tour in Santiago, Jeanette gave us a great feel for the city sights and dining (coffee with legs! empanadas!). Since we were there during the time of demonstrations, Jeanette helped us understand the situation in the country, and made us feel completely safe. And we had such a fun day at the wineries in Casablanca valley.
Overall, a wonderful experience thanks to the team at Private Tours!
Written May 2, 2020
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Stumblefoot
Evergreen, Colorado17 contributions
Jan 2020
We arrived at night and Cristóbal met us at the airport to transport us to the hotel. Both Cristóbal and the driver were warm and welcoming and the vehicle was comfortable and immaculately clean for our family of three.
The next morning we had a day long private tour of Santiago with Cristóbal. He was prompt for the hotel pickup and it already felt like a longtime friend was meeting up with us.
Our college-age daughter did a huge research project on the Pinochet era in school and our primary wish was to have a guide who was knowledgable on the subject. The highlight of our day was a morning visit to the Museum of Memory and Human Rights. Cristóba was extremely versed on the subject and provided us with a very informative tour. Much of the museum was in Spanish, he clearly explained the exhibits to us in his excellent English and expertly answered all our questions.
We love to try local cuisine when traveling. Cristóbal accompanied us to one of his favorite neighborhood restaurants, Galindo, where we sampled empanadas and he introduced us to Pastel de chocio, and Platada con agregado. Lunch was a fun and relaxing time to be surrounded by locals and ask Cristóbal questions about Chili's culture, lifestyle, economics, and current events. We enjoyed his friendly and kind personality as he interacted with us and the restaurant staff.
During the afternoon Cristóbal designed an itinerary to visit all the major government buildings, monuments, churches, and cultural highlights on our list. Based on his accurate reading of our interest, he worked in other sites along our walk that he felt we would enjoy, we even had a refreshing Copihue break on the warm day. Cristóbal was knowledgable on everything we saw, we never felt rushed, and he even made sure to take photos of us along the way.
At the end of the day, we felt lucky to have experienced Santiago though the warmhearted eyes of this well informed local guide!
The next morning we had a day long private tour of Santiago with Cristóbal. He was prompt for the hotel pickup and it already felt like a longtime friend was meeting up with us.
Our college-age daughter did a huge research project on the Pinochet era in school and our primary wish was to have a guide who was knowledgable on the subject. The highlight of our day was a morning visit to the Museum of Memory and Human Rights. Cristóba was extremely versed on the subject and provided us with a very informative tour. Much of the museum was in Spanish, he clearly explained the exhibits to us in his excellent English and expertly answered all our questions.
We love to try local cuisine when traveling. Cristóbal accompanied us to one of his favorite neighborhood restaurants, Galindo, where we sampled empanadas and he introduced us to Pastel de chocio, and Platada con agregado. Lunch was a fun and relaxing time to be surrounded by locals and ask Cristóbal questions about Chili's culture, lifestyle, economics, and current events. We enjoyed his friendly and kind personality as he interacted with us and the restaurant staff.
During the afternoon Cristóbal designed an itinerary to visit all the major government buildings, monuments, churches, and cultural highlights on our list. Based on his accurate reading of our interest, he worked in other sites along our walk that he felt we would enjoy, we even had a refreshing Copihue break on the warm day. Cristóbal was knowledgable on everything we saw, we never felt rushed, and he even made sure to take photos of us along the way.
At the end of the day, we felt lucky to have experienced Santiago though the warmhearted eyes of this well informed local guide!
Written April 23, 2020
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AD1290
4 contributions
Jan 2020
We had a long layover in Santiago on our way back home, and booked a tour with Private Tours Santiago - we were picked up from the airport, went to a nearby winery, and then into the city for a tour and dinner. The experience throughout was fantastic - we added a couple of friends to our tour a few days beforehand and this wasn't a problem.
Our guides Jeannette and Brian were very knowledgeable and lots of fun, and nothing was too much of a problem. The minibus we went in was comfortably big enough for all of us and our luggage, and the winery we went to (Odfjell) was fantastic. Jeannette was also very comfortable with us changing our plans midway through and her recommendation for a dinner restaurant (Mestizo) was spot on (as was her choice of wines). We had an amazing time and would recommend this tour to anyone with some time to spare in Santiago!
Our guides Jeannette and Brian were very knowledgeable and lots of fun, and nothing was too much of a problem. The minibus we went in was comfortably big enough for all of us and our luggage, and the winery we went to (Odfjell) was fantastic. Jeannette was also very comfortable with us changing our plans midway through and her recommendation for a dinner restaurant (Mestizo) was spot on (as was her choice of wines). We had an amazing time and would recommend this tour to anyone with some time to spare in Santiago!
Written January 20, 2020
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Adam F
Dallas, TX3 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
My wife and I visited Santiago for our honeymoon. Esteban helped us by coordinating a great visit to Chile that included seeing as many sites as we could in two days. Jeanette was our tour guide and provided us a great tour of Santiago and Valparaiso. She was very knowledgeable and we really enjoyed hearing her stories and learning about the country. She also made sure we tried several different local foods throughout the trip. Evaristo was a great driver and we felt very safe riding with him throughout our two days of tours. We highly recommend using this company for tours of Chile!
Written April 13, 2020
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Navigator656765
1 contribution
Dec 2019
Me and my wife were shown around Santiago by Pamela. We had done a similar private tour in Buenos Aires and booked the Santiago tour at the last minute because we didn't want to miss out on getting to know the city, and a local person, in the space of a few hours. As well as seeing the main sights we learnt from Pamela about life in Chile: politics, the economy, history etc.
It was very informative, spoken in good English and we would recommend spending that extra money to get the far more personal experience.
Thank you!
It was very informative, spoken in good English and we would recommend spending that extra money to get the far more personal experience.
Thank you!
Written August 14, 2020
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mariu40
New York City, NY208 contributions
Dec 2022
Professional, stress free tour experience.
My husband and I visited Chile for work and had a couple of days free. We wanted a private tour experience and Private tours Santiago didn't disappoint. Esteban was very helpful in recommending the adequate tours.
We did on our first day, El Cajon del Maipo and visited the "Valle de la Engorda" We were greeted by our tour guide Benjamin at our hotel lobby in Santiago at 8 am sharp. Our driver Brian and his contagious laugh made our trip more than enjoyable and relaxing.
After a nice drive through the city with no traffic because it was a holiday( Honestly didn't see much traffic on a regular day in Santiago) , we arrived a charming road side cafe where we picked up our picnic lunch, a bathroom break and had a nice coffee and cake as part of the tour. On our route to the Andes Mountains, we got to see winding roads, mountains and a river with rapids. We arrived at the parking lot where we met many goats on their way to feed for the day. The trek was ok, but a bit challenging, we were honestly not well prepared, I recommend that you take a walking stick. Luckily we found a piece of bamboo.
The views are breathtaking, we met a group of horses carrying goods for campers and their dogs. after a 45 or so minutes trek up hill, we arrived at el valle de la engorda and I can only described it as "magical" like you died and arrived at Paradise.... There were wild horses, goats, a field green with small purple and yellow flowers and birds that come right next to you :) pictures can not describe that feeling. We had a yummy picnic with wine and fresh juice at a clearing with horses and goats.
The following day we visited Valparaiso and had a walking tour taking pictures of murals and took the funicular up and down the hill. Visited briefly Vina del Mar and had tasty lunch at a castle by the sea, on our way back we stopped at a boutique winery were we had a very interesting tour and a taste of their fine wines.
If you want a private tour experience at a good price, I definitely recommend this company. As a bonus Brian took his drone and sent us 3 gorgeous videos of our visit. A fantastic way to share our experience with friends and family. Thank you to Benjamin and Brian for spending two days with us showing us around their beautiful country Chile!
My husband and I visited Chile for work and had a couple of days free. We wanted a private tour experience and Private tours Santiago didn't disappoint. Esteban was very helpful in recommending the adequate tours.
We did on our first day, El Cajon del Maipo and visited the "Valle de la Engorda" We were greeted by our tour guide Benjamin at our hotel lobby in Santiago at 8 am sharp. Our driver Brian and his contagious laugh made our trip more than enjoyable and relaxing.
After a nice drive through the city with no traffic because it was a holiday( Honestly didn't see much traffic on a regular day in Santiago) , we arrived a charming road side cafe where we picked up our picnic lunch, a bathroom break and had a nice coffee and cake as part of the tour. On our route to the Andes Mountains, we got to see winding roads, mountains and a river with rapids. We arrived at the parking lot where we met many goats on their way to feed for the day. The trek was ok, but a bit challenging, we were honestly not well prepared, I recommend that you take a walking stick. Luckily we found a piece of bamboo.
The views are breathtaking, we met a group of horses carrying goods for campers and their dogs. after a 45 or so minutes trek up hill, we arrived at el valle de la engorda and I can only described it as "magical" like you died and arrived at Paradise.... There were wild horses, goats, a field green with small purple and yellow flowers and birds that come right next to you :) pictures can not describe that feeling. We had a yummy picnic with wine and fresh juice at a clearing with horses and goats.
The following day we visited Valparaiso and had a walking tour taking pictures of murals and took the funicular up and down the hill. Visited briefly Vina del Mar and had tasty lunch at a castle by the sea, on our way back we stopped at a boutique winery were we had a very interesting tour and a taste of their fine wines.
If you want a private tour experience at a good price, I definitely recommend this company. As a bonus Brian took his drone and sent us 3 gorgeous videos of our visit. A fantastic way to share our experience with friends and family. Thank you to Benjamin and Brian for spending two days with us showing us around their beautiful country Chile!
Written December 23, 2022
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Linda
16 contributions
Sep 2019
We enjoyed a wonderful tour of Valparaiso with Benja, our tour leader and Felipe our driver. They collected us from our hotel in Santiago and drove us to Valparaiso with an excellent commentary en route. Benja walked with us around Valparaiso and was very knowledgeable about the history and current situation of the city. At the end of the day, they delivered us to the San Antonio terminal to embark on a cruise. They also went above and beyond the call of duty when one of our party realised he had left belongings back at the hotel. Estaban organised their return on our behalf. It was an excellent tour and we would recommend them unreservedly.
Written August 16, 2020
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Vickyt921
Houston, TX10 contributions
Mar 2020
We had booked our flights in and out of Santiago, with trips planned in Atacama Desert and Patagonia. We had 5 days between in Santiago and we asked Esteban to plan an itinerary for us. Ben and Felipe picked us up at airport and everything was perfect from the start. We traveled with our 8 month old infant and they were extremely accommodating. We were able to hike in the mountains, Cajon Del Maipo, highly recommended. Our baby may be the youngest to accomplish this feat! Spectacular vistas. The next days were mixed with wine and Valparaíso. Esteban was and is concerned for our happiness and well-being while in Chile. We have traveled all over the world l and found this tour to be one of the best. Highly recommend to make your experience in Chile to feel like you’re visiting family!
Written March 6, 2020
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Hi, my husband and I are taking a south American Cruise on Celebrity cruise line on Dec. 6, 2019 from San Antonio . We arrive to Santiago Chile airport on Dec.6, at 9.48am....looking for a tour and transpostation to the San Antonio cruise port....please advise. Thank you.
Written November 24, 2019
I suggest you contact Private Tours, I am sure they can arrange something for you as long as you are clear about your schedule and what you want to do or see.
Written November 24, 2019
Me gustaría presupuesto e información sobre traslados y tour para el Valle Colchagua.
¿Cuánto sería el transporte de dos personas desde el aeropuerto de Santiago hasta el hotel Vik el día 06/07 a las 8 de la mañana, y del Hotel Terraviña hasta el aeropuerto el día 09/07 a las 8 de la mañana? ¿Cuáles son las opciones de tours y valores para las viñas del valle?
Written June 11, 2019
Buen día Julia. Antes que todo, muchísimas gracias por contactarnos.
Debido a las políticas de TripAdvisor, no podemos enviarte una propuesta ni darte nuestra información de contacto en esta respuesta.
Permíteme pedirte por favor que visites nuestra página de perfil en TripAdvisor; ahí podrás encontrar nuestro sitio web y dirección de correo electrónico.
Saludos cordiales.
Departamento de reservas.
Written June 12, 2019
I'm interested in finding a private tour guide that would take 4 of us on one day for a full tour of Santiago, and then another to Valpariso and some wineries along the way or on the way back to Santiago. We are in Santiago for a long weekend beginning March 29.
Written February 12, 2019
Second vote for Private Tours. I used them for a full day tour during a 12hr layover enroute to NY last October. We covered Santiago city and Cuscal winery from airport back to airport. Esteban in the office will ask you a bunch of q's then provide you with 2/3 options based on your likes. Both my guide and driver - Benjamin and Cristóbal - were excellent in English and provided a fun day.
Written February 13, 2019
ssluihk
Hong Kong, China
I’m interested in your experience to go to San Antonio port from Santiago, via Valparaiso and vin deer Mee. I will ,with my wife ,to embark my cruise in coming jan 2019 in San Antonio. Is time too tight to go this way? Was it very expansive? Thx for your valuable opinion!
Written October 2, 2018
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I am not certain where San Antonio is in relationship to Santiago. With that said, it was about an hour from Santiago to Valparaiso. We had a driver form Private Tours and he knew exactly where he was going. Our stay in Valparaiso was Friday and Saturday. Our son lives in Santiago and was loosely familiar with the area and had chosen things for us to do. The walking tour in Valparaiso was amazing. We spent Sunday and Monday in Vin Del Mar which is minutes from Valparaiso. I hope this helps.
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Written October 8, 2018
Demian Q
Belo Horizonte, MG
Hola a que e mail le envio mi agenda para tener su presupuesto?
Written July 2, 2018
Buen día. En primer lugar muchas gracias por contactarnos. TripAdvisor no permite el envío de información de contacto a través de respuestas a preguntas. En nuestro perfil de TripAdvisor, usted puede acceder a nuestra web y a nuestra dirección de correo electrónico.
Quedamos atentos a vuestras novedades.
Un cordial saludo.
PT Booking Department.
Written July 3, 2018
Boa noite,
Estou programando uma viagem p o Chile em Setembro, casal e filha adolescente.
Gostaria de valores e opções de passeios, pode me enviar? Se possível c todos os detalhes...
Obrigada
Written June 28, 2018
Bom dia. Em primeiro lugar muito obrigado por entrar em contato conosco. Para preparar uma proposta, precisamos saber as datas exatas, preferências alimentares, seus interesses e outras informações.
Por aqui, não temos a possibilidade de enviar uma proposta ou dar-lhe as nossas informações de contato. Por favor, visite nossa página de perfil no TripAdvisor e lá você pode encontrar nosso site e endereço de e-mail.
Atenciosamente.
Departamento de reservas.
Written June 28, 2018
I read your excellent reviews on TripAdvisor.
We are looking for a private tour that would pick us and our luggage up at the pier in San Antonio at about 9:00 am on Feb 17, 2019, take us on a tour, and then drop us at the Santiago Airport around 5:00 pm that afternoon.
We are primarily interested in beautiful scenery, short easy walks through natural areas and maybe a little of the city. We are not interested in museums or shopping. We are both in our 70’s, but very fit. We often walk several miles without stopping.
Is something you could provide, and if so, what would you charge?
Many thanks,
Written June 5, 2018
Good morning, first of all thank you very much for contacting us. Could you please contact us through our website or email? (you can find both on our TripAdvisor profile).
Best regards.
PT Booking Department
Written June 6, 2018
Hi, your tours and experience sound wonderful, a good fit for our needs. We, 3, arrive the morning of April 2 and are interested in a ride to our accommodation and then a few hour tour of the city highlights such as art, culture, food. Would you be able to accommodate us? is this the best way to contact you? Thanks, Nick
Written March 28, 2018
Hi Nick, first of all thank you very much for contacting us. The best way to contact our company is through our website or email (you can find both on our TripAdvisor profile).
We will be attentive to your news.
Regards.
PT Booking Department
Written March 29, 2018
Hola hay posibilidad de contratar para mañana el servicio a Valparaíso y viña? Somos un Matrimonio estamos en las condes
Written February 16, 2018
Primero que todo, muchísimas gracias por contactarnos.
Lamentablemente, no estamos disponibles para la fecha en cuestión. Si identificamos algún partner que cuente con disponibilidad, le informaremos lo antes posible.
Cordiales saludos.
Written February 17, 2018
Hi, I'm arriving by cruise ship in San Antonio on January 7th. I'm looking for an option to get picked up in San Antonio and get a tour and end up in Santiago. Do you offer a tour that would match my needs?
Written December 10, 2017
Hi, first of all thank you very much for contacting us. We can definitely organize a tour that would match your needs. It would be fantastic if you could e-mail us to count with more detail about your requirement and to start working on a proposal.
Sincerely,
Private Tours Santiago.
Written December 10, 2017
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