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Excellent
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿1,312 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Explore the heart of Santiago on this small-group walking tour through its historic landmarks and hidden gems. Visit iconic sites like La Moneda Palace, Plaza de Armas, and the Metropolitan Cathedral. Stroll down charming streets like New York Street and pass by Casa Colorada as your guide shares fascinating stories of Santiago’s colonial roots and the city’s transformation over the centuries. Along the way, admire neoclassical architecture, lively plazas, and the everyday rhythms of local life. Enjoy local anecdotes, cultural insights, and photo stops that bring the city’s past and present together. The tour ends with panoramic views from Santa Lucía Hill — a scenic and symbolic spot where Santiago was founded. This 3-hour guided experience offers a rich and unforgettable look at the layers of history and culture that define Chile’s capital — ideal for curious travellers, history lovers, and first-time visitors alike.

Activity location

  • Citizenship Park
    • 1255 Avenida Alameda Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins
    • Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Monument to General Bernardo O'Higgins Riquelme
    • Avenida Alameda Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins
    • 8330109, Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile

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Historic Santiago Walking Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

Semi-private walking tour

Price details
฿1,312.16 x 1 Adult฿1,312.16
Total
Price is ฿1,312.16
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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Photo stops at key locations like Plaza de Armas and Cerro Santa Lucía
  • Inclusions
    Certified Local Expert Guide (Portuguese/English)
  • Inclusions
    Entry into select churches and historic landmarks when accessible
  • Inclusions
    Enjoy panoramic views of Santiago from Santa Lucia Hill
  • Inclusions
    Recommendations for food, shopping, and things to do after the tour
  • Inclusions
    Insights into Santiago's history, culture, architecture, and traditions
  • Inclusions
    Fully narrated walking tour through Santiago’s historic city centre
  • Exclusions
    Service charge
  • Exclusions
    Transport

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • To ensure a truly personalised experience, our tours are limited to small groups. For parties of 10 or more, we are happy make arrangements to maintain the same high-quality attention.

Activity itinerary

Citizenship Park

  • 5m

La Moneda Palace

  • 5m

Constitution Square

  • 5m

Church of San Francisco

  • 5m

Paseo Estado (Pass by)

Paseo Nueva York

  • 5m

Santiago Stock Exchange

  • 5m

Casa Colorada (Pass by)

Church of St. Augustine, Augustinians (Pass by)

Plaza de Armas

  • 10m

Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana)

  • 5m

Ex Congreso Nacional (Pass by)

Santiago Central Market (Pass by)

Parque Forestal (Pass by)

Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts (Pass by)

Cerro Santa Lucia

  • 15m

Location

Activity location

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    Citizenship Park
    • 1255 Avenida Alameda Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins
    • Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Monument to General Bernardo O'Higgins Riquelme
    • Avenida Alameda Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins
    • 8330109, Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile

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