City tour of Iquique with navigation to the Esmeralda buoy

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About this activity

This 4-hour tour begins on the extensive coastal sector, at the peninsula and beautiful beaches and them move toward the historic center of the city with the beautiful architecture of its avenue built from the late 1800s dressed in a lustrous Oregon Pino, highlighting the majestic and imposing Municipal Theater, the Palace Astoreca, Museum to pool the House of Culture.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 30 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Ruta Chile

Ages: Adults (3–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Transportation by car or minibus

Not included

Not included: Food and Drink
Not included: Optional Gratuities for driver and guide

Itinerary

Paseo Peatonal Baquedano

15 min

In the historical center of the city there are several places that date back to the time of the colony, which are a must stop. The Astoreca Palace, is one of the invaluable attractions in this sector of the city. So is the classic Baquedano promenade where you can witness houses built in the late 1880s and early 1900s.
Plaza Prat

15 min

The Plaza de Armas in the city of Iquique or simply Arturo Prat square is the main square of the city of the same name in the Tarapacá Region, Chile, which is a heritage zone of several buildings classified as historical monuments: 1 2 the Clock Tower, the Employees Protection Society Building of Tarapacá and the Municipal Theater, which together are one of the most representative urban expressions of the nitrate period next to the Spanish Casino and the Croatian Club
Museo Corbeta Esmeralda

30 min

The Esmeralda corvette was the only warship built as such in the Chilean Navy at the beginning of the Spanish-South American War (1865-1866), the first with propulsion to vapornotas and propeller.

He was protagonist of several events in the history of Chile, the most important perhaps were the retention of the American merchant Sportsman, the naval support in the Revolution of 1859, the capture of the schooner Covadonga during the Spanish-South American war, etc.
Mercado Central de Iquique. Centenario.

one hour

Meeting point obilgado for all visitors to the city, with its particular architecture, every day hundreds of people visit its diversity of places whose offer ensures visitors and tourists find what they seek or enjoy a delicious meal for very little money.

Its wide range of cuisine offers convincing dishes at affordable prices along with a variety of fruits, vegetables, natural juices, groceries, handicrafts, flowers, meat, fish and seafood for those who visit or work in the city of Iquique, Chile.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hotel Iquique Express
Hostal El Espanol
Holiday Inn Express Iquique by IHG
Hotel Terrado Suites Iquique
Studio 56 Apart Hotel by Terrado Iquique
Hotel Gavina Costa Mar
Hotel Divasto
Hotel Velero
Hotel Diego de Almagro Iquique
Hotel Terrado Cavancha
Hostal Gales
Hotel Esmeralda

and 7 more pickup points

Centrally located hotels in Iquique city.

If your accomodation is out of the central pick up area, we will send you a meeting point and presentation time.

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required