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A smiling vendor behind her produce stall in a Santiago market, with corn, carrots, garlic and hand-painted price signs
Chilean empanadas de pino fresh from a clay oven
Paila marina, a Chilean seafood stew with mussels and fish
Fruit and vegetable stalls at La Vega Central
Fried sopaipillas topped with pebre, Chile’s fresh tomato and herb salsa

4-hour walking food tour · Small group Santiago Food Tour: 12+ Tastings in La Vega & Mercado Central

A 4-hour Santiago food tour for foodies: 12+ Chilean tastings in historic markets, enough to replace lunch.

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USD 69 Per person

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What travelers say · ★ 5.0 Google · ★ 5.0 Tripadvisor

“…very responsive and so knowledgeable about the places we visit and local food.”
Pedro P · Tripadvisor
“It was an experience packed with breathtaking views and incredible food with a crew that truly cared about you.”
Connor F · Tripadvisor
“The food was delicious and the attention made me feel like I was part of the family :)”
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Why you’ll love it

  • 12+ Chilean tastings, enough to replace lunch
  • Three historic markets: Mercado Central, Tirso de Molina and La Vega
  • A local host who shows you where to go and what to try
  • Max 8 travelers, Monday to Saturday at 10 AM
What’s Included

What the tour includes.

Guided food walk
4 hours on foot with a local host
12+ tastings
Small portions — enough to replace lunch
Traditional markets
Mercado Central, Tirso de Molina & La Vega
English-speaking host
Spanish on request, subject to confirmation
The route

Where we’ll explore: La Vega & Mercado Central

  1. 10:00 AM
    01 10:00 AM

    Meet at Bellas Artes Metro

    Right outside the station, corner of Monjitas & Mosqueto — it has only one exit.

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  2. Domed early-20th-century buildings and a colorfully painted street in Santiago’s historic center
    02 Stop 1

    The historic center

    An introduction to the city’s history and your first Chilean flavors.

  3. A cook in white behind a seafood counter at a busy Santiago market
    03 Stop 2

    Mercado Central

    Chile’s seafood tradition, under a historic iron roof.

  4. Juice and snack counters with hand-painted price signs
    04 Stop 3

    Tirso de Molina

    Ingredients and traditional flavors in one of the city’s liveliest markets.

  5. A traveler takes a bite of a completo italiano, Chile’s hot dog with avocado and tomato
    05 Along the way

    12+ tastings

    Small portions, big variety — enough to replace lunch.

  6. Travelers choosing fruit at a busy stall in La Vega Central
    06 Stop 4

    La Vega Central

    Fresh produce and everyday Santiago in the city’s great market.

  7. 2:00 PM
    07 2:00 PM

    Barrio Lastarria

    The tour ends in a safe spot in Barrio Lastarria — from there, everyone goes their own way.

What You’ll Taste

12+ authentic Chilean food tastings

Chilean empanadas de pino fresh from a clay oven
Empanada de pino
Fried sopaipillas topped with pebre, Chile’s fresh tomato and herb salsa
Sopaipillas with pebre
A market stall piled with strawberries, cherries and seasonal fruit
Seasonal Chilean fruit
Peanuts roasted with merkén, a smoky Mapuche chili spice
Maní con merkén
Completo italiano hot dogs with avocado, tomato and mayonnaise
Completo italiano
A humita — seasoned fresh corn paste steamed in a corn husk — on a plate
Humitas
Pastel de choclo, a baked corn pie over a beef filling, in a clay bowl
Pastel de choclo
A bowl of porotos granados, a summer stew of fresh beans, corn and squash
Porotos granados
A bowl of ceviche with red onion and cilantro
Ceviche
Paila marina, a Chilean seafood stew with mussels and fish
Paila marina or a seafood specialty
Traditional Chilean pastries and sweets on a market counter
A traditional Chilean sweet
Mote con huesillo, a summer drink of dried peach and wheat
Mote con huesillo

Dishes may vary with the season.

Only on our tour

Take Santiago home with you.

  • “Cook Chile at home” recipe booklet

    Chilean classics to cook at home — including the famous pisco sour recipe. Sent to you after the tour.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this enough food for lunch?
Yes. The tour is designed to give you enough food to replace lunch, through a variety of small tastings.
Where does the tour start?
Right outside Bellas Artes Metro Station, at the corner of Monjitas and Mosqueto streets. The station has only one exit, so it’s easy to find.
What time does it start, and how long does it last?
It starts at 10:00 AM and lasts about 4 hours, finishing around 2:00 PM in a safe spot in Barrio Lastarria, where the group disperses. It runs Monday to Saturday.
Do you cater for dietary restrictions or food allergies?
Please tell us about any dietary restrictions or food allergies in your booking request (there’s a field for it in the form). We’ll review your needs and confirm whether suitable alternatives can be arranged.
Can children come?
Yes. We recommend ages 8 and up; younger children can join if their parents are comfortable with it. Children pay the full price.
I'm traveling solo — can I still go?
Yes. Book a seat — we confirm your day as soon as a second traveler joins; if no one has joined 48 hours before, we offer another date, another tour or a full refund.
How do I book?
Pick your date in the calendar on this page — it shows the seats left — and book online: pay the full tour by card, or reserve with 30% and pay the rest in cash on the day. Free cancellation up to 48 hours before. Questions first? Message us on WhatsApp.
What if I need to cancel?
Cancel up to 48 hours before your tour and it’s free. Later than that the day isn’t refundable, but tell us and we’ll try to move you to another date. If weather stops the tour, you choose: a new date or a full refund.
Big groups

Coming with a bigger group?

Regular departures take up to 8 travelers. Coming with more? Write to us and we’ll plan the tour with your group.

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More day trips from Santiago: horseback riding in Ritoque · Cachagua penguin tour · faculty-led programs in Chile — or see our guide to the best day trips from Santiago

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In Santiago for a few days? From the city you can ride the dunes and beach at Ritoque, see penguins on the Pacific or taste Santiago’s markets — and be back the same day. Tell us your dates and we’ll help you choose, with pickup in Santiago and a clear quote.

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