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Private Tour: Half-Day Santiago Discovery

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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.

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Adult

Ages 18 or above
2

Children

0

Things To Know

  • 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
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Wheelchair accessible. Please advise local operator no later than 48 hours in advance
  • Total walking distance will be approximately 0.62 - 1.86 miles (1 - 3 kilometers), depending on passenger's preferences
  • Fine Arts Museum closed on Mondays; therefore alternate site(s) or outside view only may be substituted
  • Minimum drinking age is 18
  • Infant seats are not available

What's included in the package

Itinerary

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

Admission Ticket Not Included

Plaza de La Constitucion

Constitution Square

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!

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

Edificio de la Municipalidad de Santiago (Pass-by Only)

Santiago City Hall

Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana)

Metropolitan Cathedral

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

Mercado Tirso de Molina

After the visit, we cross over the Mapocho River to enjoy a local fruit and vegetable market: Tirso de Molina.

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

Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts

You will now get a chance for a brief visit to Bellas Artes / Fine Arts Museum

Casa Museo La Chascona

La Chascona - Pablo Neruda's House

Admission Ticket Not Included

Barrio Bellavista

Next, continue the tour to the cultural and bohemian neighborhood Bellavista offering colorful murals and street art

Patio Bellavista

Patio Bellavista

Hop on the cable car taking us to the San Cristobal hill top

Admission Ticket Included

Cerro San Cristobal

San Cristobal Hill

Santuario de la Inmaculada Concepcion

Visit the Sanctuary in the San Cristobal Hill and see the landmark of Santiago: the Virgin Mary state

Parque Metropolitano de Santiago - Parquemet

Next, we will drive along the Metropolitan Park offering us great views over the city and the Andes

Parque Bicentenario

Next, stop to see the Bicentennial Park and enjoy the nice lagoons and flamengos

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

Vitacura (Pass-by Only)

Vitacura


Where to meet and pickup

Pickup and Dropoff

Choose to be picked up from a list of locations

Ticket Redemption

Direct access, no redemption is required


Reviews By Other Travelers

4.9
Based on 116 reviews

What do other 116 guests say about Private Tour: Half-Day Santiago Discovery

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monicapC1495WZ
5
Mar 2024
Had a wonderful experience touring the beautiful city of Santiago. Cristian our tour guide was excellent! Very knowledgeable about Chilean history and made the trip very enjoyable. Would recommend this tour to others.
J
James_K
5
Mar 2024
Our guide, Tomas, and our driver, Carolina, were the absolute best. Tomas was extremely considerate as well as knowledgeable. He was extremely patient with my mobility issues. Also, he provided us with some local delicacies as well as plenty of water. Carolina was an expert driver and also very p...
J
Jeanette_N
5
Mar 2024
Our guide was fantastic. He took us to areas that were so interesting. Showing us Santiago's best. Enjoyable

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SuMoTuWeThFrSa
All prices are shown in USD

Adult

Ages 18 or above
2

Children

0

Things to know

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
Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food or drinks
Additional Information
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Wheelchair accessible. Please advise local operator no later than 48 hours in advance
  • Total walking distance will be approximately 0.62 - 1.86 miles (1 - 3 kilometers), depending on passenger's preferences
  • Fine Arts Museum closed on Mondays; therefore alternate site(s) or outside view only may be substituted
  • Minimum drinking age is 18
  • Infant seats are not available