Santiago Food Tour, Santiago

This is an opportunity to discover Chile's capital city one bite at a time. Accompanied by an English-speaking guide, this half-day tour is an immersive experience that reveals the true beating heart of Santiago, which is found in its people, marketplaces, and cuisine. One highlight is a visit to Santiago's labyrinthine Mercado Central. This central marketplace overflows with vendors and local residents eager to get their hands on the day's fresh produce. It's the perfect spot to sample traditional Chilean dishes like empanadas, sopapillas (fried pumpkin dough), and mote con huesillos (a drink of syrupy peach juice with cracked wheat).

Other highlights include a trip up to the top of Cerro San Cristóbal, a hill that sits 300 meters (984 feet) over Metropolitan Park and offers 360° views of the entire city. It's possible to hike up to Cerro San Cristóbal on foot or take a cable car or funicular elevator. The tour includes a lunch break in the trendiest neighborhood in the city: Bellavista. Here there are a diverse array of funky cafés, international eateries, and high-end restaurants.