Join this private 5-hour tour of Santiago takes you to explore the main attractions of the city, including a sociocultural look at downtown Santiago. See the governmental palace and Constitution Square linked to the years of the military coup. Visit the historic Plaza de Armas main square, where you're guide will explain the history and its significance. Explore the Central Market featuring various seafood and visit the Fine Arts Museum featuring a permanent exhibition of Chilean art. Take the cable car to San Cristobal hill and enjoy panoramic views. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included. Choose from a morning or afternoon departure.
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Photos (Optional - digital images to be sent post-tour via email or WhatsApp, depending on preference)
Private bilingual English/Spanish-speaking guide
Cable car to San Cristobal Hill, depending on accessibility
Transport by private vehicle
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Gratuities
Food or drinks
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
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Wheelchair accessible. Please advise local operator no later than 48 hours in advance
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Total walking distance will be approximately 0.62 - 1.86 miles (1 - 3 kilometers), depending on passenger's preferences
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Fine Arts Museum closed on Mondays; therefore alternate site(s) or outside view only may be substituted
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Minimum drinking age is 18
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Join this private 5-hour tour of Santiago takes you to explore the main attractions of the city, including a sociocultural look at downtown Santiago. See the governmental palace and Constitution Square linked to the years of the military coup. Visit the historic Plaza de Armas main square, where you're guide will explain the history and its significance. Explore the Central Market featuring various seafood and visit the Fine Arts Museum featuring a permanent exhibition of Chilean art. Take the cable car to San Cristobal hill and enjoy panoramic views. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included. Choose from a morning or afternoon departure.
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Photos (Optional - digital images to be sent post-tour via email or WhatsApp, depending on preference)
Private bilingual English/Spanish-speaking guide
Cable car to San Cristobal Hill, depending on accessibility
Transport by private vehicle
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Gratuities
Food or drinks
Itinerary
1
La Moneda
After meeting your guide at your hotel, the first stop of the day takes you to see the Presidential Palace La Moneda and Constitution Square where you will get an introduction to this important place and the years of dictatorship as well as the current situation in Chile
10 minutes
2
Plaza de La Constitucion
Constitution Square
10 minutes
3
Paseo Ahumada
Starting from this point the tour includes a walk in the commercial city center; the best way to get in touch with the local life, where we explore the lively streets, local markets and monuments. You will explore the history, culture and the Chilean way of life!
15 minutes
4
Plaza de Armas
We start our walk by passing the “Wall Street” - Calle Nueva York, and the commercial center of the city until arriving in the main square: Plaza de Armas. Here we give you an introduction to the history of Santiago, as well as visit the Santiago Cathedral, and observe the Mapuche monument as well as street artists - and paintings
15 minutes
5
Edificio de la Municipalidad de Santiago
Santiago City Hall
6
Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana)
Metropolitan Cathedral
15 minutes
7
Central Market (Mercado Central)
We continue next towards Santiago Fish Market - Central Market, where we can see local vendors selling the fresh seafood of the Chilean Pacific
10 minutes
8
Mercado Tirso de Molina
After the visit, we cross over the Mapocho River to enjoy a local fruit and vegetable market: Tirso de Molina.
15 minutes
9
Barrio Lastarria
Our next visit takes us to see the vivid Lastarria street offering us a nice atmosphere, local art and culture as well as selection of fine restaurants and bars
10 minutes
10
Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts
You will now get a chance for a brief visit to Bellas Artes / Fine Arts Museum
15 minutes
11
Casa Museo La Chascona
La Chascona - Pablo Neruda's House
5 minutes
12
Bellavista
Next, continue the tour to the cultural and bohemian neighborhood Bellavista offering colorful murals and street art
15 minutes
13
Patio Bellavista
Patio Bellavista
10 minutes
14
Tupahue station. Cerro San Cristobal Cable Car
Hop on the cable car taking us to the San Cristobal hill top
10 minutes
15
Cerro San Cristobal
San Cristobal Hill
15 minutes
16
Santuario de la Inmaculada Concepcion
Visit the Sanctuary in the San Cristobal Hill and see the landmark of Santiago: the Virgin Mary state
10 minutes
17
Parque Metropolitano de Santiago - Parquemet
Next, we will drive along the Metropolitan Park offering us great views over the city and the Andes
15 minutes
18
Parque Bicentenario
Next, stop to see the Bicentennial Park and enjoy the nice lagoons and flamengos
10 minutes
19
Sanhattan Chile
On our way back to your hotel, we will drive past the modern part of the city Vitacura holding the financial district "Sanhattan" where you can observe the tallest building in South America: Costanera
