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By ChileViveTours

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €151 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover Santiago on a private walking tour designed for travellers seeking authentic local experiences, comfort, and flexibility. Accompanied by a bilingual guide, explore the city's historic centre and vibrant areas while learning about Chile's culture and history.

    Tour Highlights:
    • Plaza de Armas – Santiago's historic heart, home to the Metropolitan Cathedral and other iconic landmarks.
    • La Moneda Palace – Admire Chile's presidential palace while discovering key moments in the country's past.
    • Lastarria Area – Stroll through one of Santiago's most charming districts, known for its cafés, architecture, and cultural atmosphere.
    • Barrio Italia – Experience a more local side of Santiago, filled with design shops, antique stores, and cosy cafés.

    Choose between two options:
    Option 1: Visit Cerro Santa Lucía, where Santiago was founded.
    Option 2: Upgrade your experience with Cerro San Cristóbal, including cable car tickets and panoramic city views.

Activity location

  • Centro Cultural Palacio de la Moneda y Plaza de la Ciudadania
    • Plaza de la Ciudadania No. 26,
    • 8320000, Santiago, Chile

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Centro Cultural Palacio de la Moneda y Plaza de la Ciudadania
    • Plaza de la Ciudadania No. 26,
    • 8320000, Santiago, Chile

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Private Walking Tour-5 hours

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Santa Lucía Hill: Santa Lucía Hill – Explore the hill where Santiago was founded, featuring historic terraces, gardens, and city views.
Private tour
Duration: 5 hours
Mineral water: Bottled water, soft drink, natural juice, or coffee
Santa Lucía Hill: Visit Santiago's birthplace and discover its gardens, fortifications, and panoramic viewpoints.
Walking tour: Walking Tour with Metro or Uber transport when required within the designated pickup areas.
Pickup and drop-off: Hotel and Airbnb pickup and drop-off within designated areas of Santiago
Pickup included

Price details
€150.68 x 1 Adult€150.68
Total
Price is €150.68
Until Sun, 6 Sept

Walking Tour & Cable Car

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Cable Car Experience : San Cristobal Hill - Upgrade your Santiago walking tour with a scenic cable car ride.
Private service
Duration: 5 hours
Bottled water: Bottled water, soft drink, natural juice, or coffee
San Cristóbal Hill: Stroll through Santiago's historic centre before ascending San Cristóbal Hill by cable car. Admire panoramic views.
Walking Tour: Walking Tour with Metro or Uber transport when required within the designated pickup areas.
Pick-up and drop-off: Hotel and Airbnb pickup and drop-off within designated areas of Santiago
Pickup included

Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€172.20 x 1 Adult€172.20
Total
Price is €172.20
Until Sun, 6 Sept

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Soft drink, natural juice, or coffee
  • Inclusions
    Cable car ticket to San Cristóbal Hill (San Cristóbal option only)
  • Inclusions
    Hotel and Airbnb pickup and drop-off (within designated areas of Santiago)
  • Inclusions
    Bottled water
  • Inclusions
    Metro or Uber transport when required during the tour
  • Inclusions
    Professional bilingual guide
  • Exclusions
    Lunch and additional food and drinks not specified above
  • Exclusions
    Pickup from accommodation located outside the designated pickup area (additional charges may apply)
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses and service charge (optional)

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
    • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
    • On Mondays the Santa Lucia hill is closed. We will visit another place instead.
    • If you choose the Cerro San Cristóbal option, cable car tickets are included in the tour price.
    • This experience is designed for travellers who enjoy exploring cities on foot at a relaxed pace. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Centro Cultural Palacio de la Moneda y Plaza de la Ciudadania

  • 1h
Visit Santiago's civic centre and learn about Chile's political history beside La Moneda Presidential Palace. Explore the renowned cultural centre located beneath the square and discover Chile's indigenous heritage through a visit to a Mapuche craft store featuring traditional art, textiles, and symbolism.

Cerro Santa Lucia

  • 45m
Santa Lucía Hill (Option only) Explore the hill where Santiago was founded in 1541 and discover one of the city's most beloved urban landmarks. Stroll through beautifully landscaped gardens, elegant fountains, stone stairways, and historic fortifications that reflect Santiago's colonial past. Your guide will share stories about the city's origins and the importance of this site in Chilean history. From its scenic terraces and viewpoints, enjoy beautiful panoramic views of Santiago, making this a perfect stop for photography and a deeper understanding of the capital's heritage.

Plaza de Armas

  • 45m
Discover the lively heart of Santiago, where locals and visitors gather amid historic architecture, street performers, and centuries of Chilean history. Learn how this iconic square has shaped the city's identity since its founding in 1541.

Barrio Lastarria

  • 25m
Stroll through one of Santiago's most charming and culturally rich districts, known for its historic architecture, independent bookshops, art galleries, cafés, theatres, and vibrant atmosphere. A favourite among locals and visitors alike, Lastarria offers a glimpse into the city's creative spirit.

Barrio Bellavista

  • 45m
Explore Santiago's most iconic bohemian district, nestled at the foot of San Cristóbal Hill. Known for its colourful streets, artistic spirit, theatres, live music venues, and vibrant cultural scene, Bellavista offers a glimpse into the city's creative side.

Patio Bellavista

  • 15m
Visit one of Santiago's most popular cultural and gastronomic hubs, where restaurants, artisan boutiques, and local traditions come together. Browse shops featuring authentic Chilean handicrafts made from copper, alpaca wool, wood, and lapis lazuli, while experiencing the vibrant atmosphere of this iconic gathering place.

Cerro San Cristobal

  • 15m
San Cristóbal Hill (San Cristóbal Option Only) – Travellers who select this upgrade will enjoy a cable car ride to one of Santiago's most iconic landmarks. Admire panoramic views of the city and the Andes Mountains while exploring this beloved urban park and visiting the hilltop sanctuary.

Casa Museo La Chascona (Pass by)

La Chascona Museum (Exterior Visit) – Pass by the former residence of Pablo Neruda, Chile's Nobel Prize-winning poet and one of the country's most celebrated literary figures. Learn about the fascinating history behind this unique house, located in the bohemian Bellavista area and inspired by Neruda's love of the sea and creativity.

Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana)

  • 15m
Visit Santiago's most important Catholic church, admired for its impressive neoclassical architecture, sacred artwork, and historical significance. When open to visitors, you'll have the opportunity to explore its beautiful interior and learn about its role in Chile's religious and cultural heritage. Interior access is subject to opening hours, religious services, and special events. The cathedral is generally open Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Location

Activity location

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    Centro Cultural Palacio de la Moneda y Plaza de la Ciudadania
    • Plaza de la Ciudadania No. 26,
    • 8320000, Santiago, Chile

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Centro Cultural Palacio de la Moneda y Plaza de la Ciudadania
    • Plaza de la Ciudadania No. 26,
    • 8320000, Santiago, Chile

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