Santiago is the capital of Chile, a city of about seven million set in a valley between the Andes and the Coastal Range, with a walkable historic centre, the Bellavista and Lastarria neighbourhoods, Cerro San Cristobal and a fast, clean metro.
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Tour formats
Different ways to experience Santiago's food scene.
Market walking tour
Guided tasting route through Mercado Central, Tirso de Molina and La Vega Central, usually mornings, with a seafood lunch
Cooking class
Hands-on class making empanadas, pisco sours and a main course, often with a market visit
Winery tour
Half-day visits to Maipo valley estates such as Concha y Toro, Cousino Macul or Santa Rita with tastings
Self-guided food walk
Free routes between markets, sandwich counters and wine bars
Cooking classes
Take a piece of Santiago home with you.
Cook in Fiesta Chilean Cooking Class
DIY self-guided food tour
Build your own food crawl through Santiago.
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Mercado Central
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La Vega Central
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Fuente Alemana
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Emporio La Rosa
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Bocanariz
Foodie tips
Get more out of every meal.
Go to Mercado Central before 1PM, when the fish stalls are freshest and the restaurants are less crowded.
Book cooking classes and winery tours 2-3 days ahead on the operator website, especially in January-March and harvest weeks.
Wineries in the Maipo valley are 45-60 minutes from the centre; many tours include transfers from central hotels.
Ask for 'sin gluten' or 'vegetariano' when booking tours; markets lean heavily towards seafood and meat.
Carry cash in pesos for market stalls, which often do not take cards.