Santiago food tour
SANTIAGO FOOD TOURS - Chileans take almuerzo, Santiago's lunchtime, seriously. It's the biggest meal of the day and sees the city's markets fill with steam, chatter and the clattering of plates as office workers and families gather for the dishes that define Chilean cooking.
On this four-hour walking food tour, you’ll explore Santiago’s historic market district, visiting 3–4 of the city’s most important food hubs from Vega Central and Mercado Tirso de Molina, to the iconic Central Market, with 12+ tastings along the way.
The tour begins with classic Chilean staples. Bite into a golden empanada de pino, filled with seasoned beef, onion, olive, and egg, and try sopaipillas, crisp pumpkin fritters served with creamy avocado. From there, the menu opens up into the heart of Chilean lunchtime cooking - humitas wrapped in corn husks, rich pastel de choclo, and comforting bowls of porotos granados, a summer stew of corn, beans, and squash.
As you move deeper through the markets, seafood takes centre stage. Expect dishes like paila marina, a briny fish and shellfish soup, citrus-bright ceviche prepared fresh at the stall, and the indulgent chupé de jaiba, baked crab pie beloved along Chile’s coast.
Snacks and sides appear along the way, from manà con merkén, smoked chilli peanuts, to Santiago’s famously over-the-top completo hot dog. The tour finishes on a refreshing note with mote con huesillo, the city’s favourite peach-and-wheat drink.
This is the ultimate crash course in the dishes beloved by locals in Santiago.
Why this tour is awesome
Santiago’s best food doesn’t live behind white tablecloths, it's in the city's markets and family-run eateries. But with so many stalls, dishes, and regional specialities, knowing where to go and what to order can be overwhelming. This tour cuts through the noise, guiding you directly to the market vendors and dishes that locals love.
With 12+ tastings across multiple historic markets, you’ll experience the full range of Chilean cooking, from hearty comfort food and seasonal stews to fresh seafood and iconic street snacks. Along the way, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how Santiago eats day to day, and leave with the confidence to keep exploring the city’s food scene on your own.
Join our four-hour 12+ tastings daily food tour in Santiago
Eat in spots beloved by locals
Taste Santiago's iconic completo
Try traditional dishes beloved by Chileans
Steamed husk-wrapped humitas with ensalada Chilena
Visit 3-4 of the city's food markets from Vega Central De Santiago to Central Market
Sopaipillas con palta, pumpkin fritters with avocado
Eat at local market spots, the lunchtime favourites
Citrus-bright prawn ceviche, a coastal Chilean dish
Paila marina, Chilean seafood broth
Finish on a sweet note with mote con huesillo, a Santiago speciality
Includes
- Price US $59 per person
- Language English
- Small group Our small group tours have a maximum of 8 guests. Larger private groups are available on request
- Tastings 12+ tasting menu. No hidden charges
- Drinks Bottled water and local drinks
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- Guide Led by one of our superb Santiago food hosts
- Cancellation Cancel up to 48 hours before departure for a full refund
- Family friendly Families welcome on all our tours. Children 50% discount
- Transport Walking tour
- Instant confirmation Book now to secure your space (before we sell out!)
- Pick up / drop off Our guests come from all over the city, so to save time we have a meeting point for everyone. Your guide can help you find transport back at the end of the tour
Dietary information
- General Advice Many local eateries specialise in signature menus, and may not have alternatives. It is not always possible to cater for all dietary requests at every stop
- Vegetarian Unsuitable as meat and seafood is used in 5-6 tastings (out of 12 total)
- Vegan Unsuitable as meat, seafood or dairy as used in all tastings
- Pescatarian Possible, though meat is used in 2-3 tastings (out of 12 total)
- Pork Possible, though pork lard is used in 3-4 tastings (out of 12 total)
- Halal Unsuitable, as there are no vendors on the tour route that hold halal certification
- Gluten intolerance / Celiac Unsuitable as gluten is used in 6-7 tastings (out of 12 total)
- Lactose intolerance Unsuitable as milk and butter is used in 5-6 tastings (out of 12 total)
- Tree nut / peanut allergy Suitable for mild allergies as peanuts are used in 1-2 tastings (out of 12 total). There are no other known tree nuts
- Seafood / Shellfish allergy Unsuitable as seafood and shellfish are used in 3-4 tastings (out of 12 total)
- Severe allergies Due to the nature of local eateries, we can never guarantee any dish to be 100% free from allergens, as there is always the risk of traces and cross-contamination. It is unsuitable for severe allergies. Contact us: info@achefstour.com
How to book
To join our Santiago food tour, use the calendar above to select your preferred date, and secure your tour with your card. For special requests, private bookings, or dietary requirements, please contact us. Safety of our customers is our first priority, so if you have any food allergies, please contact us before booking.
What to expect
This tour is designed for adventurous eaters with an interest in discovering the food locals eat. It’s a walking tour, but the pace is gentle, the terrain flat and there are plenty of rest (eating) stops along the way. Join us on the best Santiago food tour in the city, you won't regret it.
Meeting point
The tour departs from the Monument To The Indigenous Peoples next to the Plaza de Armas de Santiago. It's easy to reach by taxi from city's central hotels. There will be more details on your booking voucher.Â
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Why you should book with us
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No hidden charges - all food tastings included in the price
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Authentic food experience, escape the tourist traps