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Private Food Tasting and Santiago Old Town Sightseeing Tour

About this experience

How did Santiago’s history shape its flavors? Walk Plaza de Armas to the Central Market with a Private Licensed Guide, tasting classic dishes and drinks along the way. Multiple tour options.

- Discover Santiago’s flavors with a Private Licensed Guide in Plaza de Armas
- Explore the Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art and the Metropolitan Cathedral
- Immerse yourself in local cuisine with curated tastings near Central Market
- Enjoy extra dishes, beer, and deeper insights along the route (in the 3.5-hour option)
- Celebrate with extended food and beer or vodka tastings (in the 5-hour option)

Savor the flavors and stories of historic Santiago on a private food tour with Rosotravel. Walk iconic squares and markets with a Licensed Guide, enjoy pre-booked tastings without the stress of planning, and learn how food and history intertwine in the city’s heart.

Taste history, culture, and local life at your own pace—book your private Santiago food tour with us today!

At a glance

  • Duration: 5 hr
  • Private experience

Choose your tour option

Select a date and travellers to compare current prices and departure times.

2.5H:FoodTastingTour at2Venues
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: Walk Santiago’s historic center past Plaza de Armas, the Metropolitan Cathedral and Central Market on a guided food tour.
Foods and Drinks: This option includes 1 meal, 1 cake, 1 soft drink, and 1 coffee or tea.
Expert Guide: Official Foodie Guide who is an expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. CHSA006
3.5H:Food&Beer Tasting+3Venues
Duration: 8 days 18 hours: Walk Santiago’s Old Town past Plaza de Armas and Central Market on a guided food tour.
Foods and Drinks: This option includes 2 meals, 1 cake, 1 soft drink, 1 coffee or tea, and 1 beer.
Expert Guide: Official Foodie Guide who is an expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. CHSA006
5H:Food&BeerTasting at3Venues
Duration: 5 hours: Walk Santiago’s historic center past Plaza de Armas and Central Market on a food tour.
Foods and Drinks: This option includes 2 meals, 1 cake, 1 soft drink, 1 coffee or tea, plus 8 beers or 8 vodka shots.
Expert Guide : Official Foodie Guide who is an expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. CHSA006

Plan your experience

Time on the tour5 hr
Guide languagesPortuguese (live guide), English (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 5 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Private Food and Beer Tasting Tour with Sightseeing in Santiago
  • 2 full course meals with dessert, 1 soft drink, 1 coffee/tea and 8 beers (5-hour option only)
  • Local Foodie Guide who is fluent in the language selected when booking
  • 2 full course meals with dessert, 1 soft drink, 1 coffee/tea and 1 beer (3.5-hour option only)
  • 1 full course meal with dessert, 1 soft drink and 1 coffee/tea (2.5-hour option only)
  • - (number of tastings and attractions depends on selected option)

Not included

  • Additional food & drinks (you can order more!)

Itinerary and highlights

The starting point of the guided walking route in Santiago's historic center, setting the stage for exploring the city's pre-colonial origins, rich heritage, and cultural development.

Santiago’s iconic main square. Visitors walk through the historic plaza while learning about colonial power, faith, and daily life. Extended tour options allow extra time to linger around the square, uncovering hidden architectural details and local history.

A landmark religious site located on Plaza de Armas. Visitors admire its grand historic structure while hearing stories of faith, religious traditions, and colonial influence in Chilean society.

Viewed from the outside, this historic building on Plaza de Armas provides context for storytelling about Chile's national development, civic landmarks, and political history.

A bustling, world-famous public market. The guided walk explores how trade, migration, and local ingredients shaped Chilean culinary traditions, providing an authentic look into classic dishes and food culture.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Meet your guide in front of Hotel Gran Palace; Huérfanos 1178, 8340420 Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

Languages and tickets

  • Portuguese — Guide
  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Rosotravel - Ghent City Tours

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.
  • Please note that the number of tastings and attractions depends on the selected option.
  • This tour includes restaurant reservations, so it's important to arrive on time.
  • Kindly inform us of any dietary restrictions or allergies in advance.
  • The menu is an example and may vary depending on the venue. We'll select the best food options based on availability.
  • 3.5 and 5-hour options: The tasting includes beer samples (0.125-0.33l). The legal drinking age in Chile is 18.
  • For the best experience, we limit the group size to 1-25 guests per guide. Additional guides can be arranged for larger groups.
  • Have a special request or need accessibility support? Let us know in advance—we’re happy to help!

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 5 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
Which guide languages are listed?
Portuguese (live guide), English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 0+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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