Better with a Teacher: History, Culture, and Recommendations from a Local
The tour lasts 3 hours
Available in English and Spanish
Description
We proudly announce that this tour achieved the recognition of "Best Tour in South America" on the freetour.com portal in the year 2025. You are in excellent hands.
This free tour is probably the most comprehensive and informative in the capital, helping you understand the essential Chilean history linked to current events but in simple and clear words from our expert guides in the historical center of the capital.
You will also learn about our culture, gastronomy, and beverages thanks to this team of experts. Additionally, during the journey, you will receive key recommendations on places to visit, the best restaurants and bars in the city, and the must-do activities in Santiago during your stay.
At the end of the tour, you will get more information about other cities and places to visit in Chile!
We visit all the city's gems that not everyone will show you, such as:
- Plaza de Armas (main square)
- The Pre-Columbian Art Museum
- Supreme Court
- Former National Congress
- The ancient Inca road
- Presidential Palace La Moneda
- The Stock Exchange
- New York (Yes, an area called New York in Santiago)
- Paris and London (Yes, a European neighborhood in the city)
- Former secret detention center (Pinochet regime)
- The oldest building in Santiago!
- The Opera or Municipal Theater of Santiago.
- Gabriela Mistral Cultural Center (former Pinochet headquarters)
- Lastarria (a gastronomic/cultural neighborhood)
Note:
- It is a 3:00-hour walk.
- Bring water for the journey.
- It is essential to bring some form of sun protection.
-šSuggested payment $15/ā¬ to make it worthwhile for the guides.
Guide: Diego
Guiding since 2022PRO
My name is Diego Escobar Castro. Iām a former school teacher, a father to a curious 5-year-old boy, and a proud ambassador of my city. I am also the founder of *Better with a Teacher*, a project created for travelers who want to truly understand the history, culture, and unique character of Santiago and Chile.
I have cycled more than 6,000 kilometers throughout Chileāacross the Atacama Desert, the Carretera Austral, the Elqui Valley, and the CajĆ³n del Maipoāas well as parts of Argentina. Iāve also completed numerous hikes around the country, so Iām always happy to share recommendations with anyone seeking outdoor adventures.
Due to the growing popularity of this tour, Iām no longer able to guide both Spanish- and English-speaking groups simultaneously. For that reason, especially during high season, I am primarily dedicated to the English tours.
Please note that *Better with a Teacher* also includes other qualified history teachersā**FabiĆ”n, Felipe, and Melissa**āwho are passionate experts and wonderful ambassadors of Chile as well. If you choose a tour in Spanish, one of them may be your guide.
All the best
Diego Escobar Castro.
Better with a Teacher: History, Culture, and Recommendations from a Local
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