Tour operator
Turistik
Santiago's hop-on hop-off bus operator, also running day tours to Valparaíso and Viña del Mar, urban and Maipo wineries, Cajón del Maipo and the Andes.
La Bicicleta Verde
A Bellavista-based company running daily guided bike tours of Santiago in English and Spanish, from market rides to a sunset tour along the Mapocho.
At a glance
- Type
- Bike tours
- Area
- Bellavista, Santiago, Chile
- Official site
- labicicletaverde.com
Good to know
- Daily bike tours
- English and Spanish
- Bike rental
- Private tours
Why we recommend it
La Bicicleta Verde runs guided bike tours of Santiago every day, in English and Spanish, from its office at Constitución 153 in Barrio Bellavista. Cycling is a good way to see a city whose sights are spread across several districts, and a guide helps you navigate the traffic and explains what you are seeing.
The company offers several regular routes. As their names suggest, the Local Life and Markets Bike Tour is built around the city's markets and everyday life, the Parks and Politics Bicycle Tour pairs green spaces with political history, and the Mapocho Sunset Bike Tour takes in the river at the end of the day. The Full Day Bike Tour combines more of the city in one outing for those who want to see as much as possible. Private bike tours can also be arranged for families or groups who want their own guide and pace.
The city tours can be taken as a half-day adventure, in the morning or the afternoon, or as a two-tour package, which is a good way to cover both the markets and the political sights. Each tour has its own booking page on the website. Beyond tours, La Bicicleta Verde rents bikes to independent riders and runs educational programmes for groups and universities.
The office is open from 09:00 to 18:00, and you can contact the team by phone on +56 9 7215 6961. Before booking, check the duration and difficulty of your chosen route, and ask whether helmets and other equipment are included. Wear comfortable clothes, bring water and sun cream in summer, and make sure you are reasonably confident riding in a city.
The Bellavista location is convenient for many visitors. The office is on Constitución, a short walk from Patio Bellavista, Pablo Neruda's house La Chascona and the Cerro San Cristóbal funicular, and close to Hotel Boutique Castillo Rojo and Peumayén Ancestral Food on the same street. From Baquedano metro station, cross the Mapocho on the Pío Nono bridge and walk north into Bellavista.
La Bicicleta Verde suits active travellers, couples, families with older children and anyone who prefers to explore at street level rather than from a bus. A morning ride early in a trip is an effective way to understand the layout of Santiago before exploring on your own.
La Bicicleta Verde FAQs
What tours does La Bicicleta Verde offer?
Local Life and Markets, Parks and Politics, Mapocho Sunset and Full Day bike tours, plus private tours.
Which languages are tours offered in?
English and Spanish.
Do tours run every day?
Yes, the company runs bike tours in Santiago every day.
How long are the tours?
City tours run as half-day morning or afternoon trips, or as a two-tour package.
Can I rent a bike?
Yes, the company also rents bikes.
Where is the office?
At Constitución 153 in Barrio Bellavista, Providencia.
What are the office hours?
09:00 to 18:00.
How do I contact them?
By phone on +56 9 7215 6961 or through the website.