Private Tour: Half-Day Santiago Discovery

4.9 (296 reviews) 5 hours Private tour

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Plaza de Armas — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

San Cristobal Hill — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
Operated by: Huaso Tours & Bike Rental Santiago

Ages: Adults (0–75 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Photos (Optional - digital images to be sent post-tour via email or WhatsApp, depending on preference)
Included: Private bilingual English/Spanish-speaking guide
Included: Cable car to San Cristobal Hill, depending on accessibility
Included: Transport by private vehicle
Included: Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Food or drinks

Itinerary

La Moneda

10 min Admission not included

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
Plaza de La Constitucion

10 min

Constitution Square
Paseo Ahumada

15 min

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

15 min

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

Passing by

Santiago City Hall
Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana)

15 min

Metropolitan Cathedral
Central Market (Mercado Central)

10 min

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

15 min

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

10 min

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
National Museum of Fine Arts

15 min

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

5 min Admission not included

La Chascona - Pablo Neruda's House
Bellavista

15 min

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

10 min

Patio Bellavista
Stop 14

10 min Admission included

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

15 min

San Cristobal Hill
Santuario de la Inmaculada Concepcion

10 min

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

15 min

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

10 min

Next, stop to see the Bicentennial Park and enjoy the nice lagoons and flamengos
Stop 19

Passing by

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

Passing by

Vitacura

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Apartamentos Costanera Centre
Apart Lyon Suite
Chalet Providencia Costanera
The PopCity Hotel
Apartamentos Premium Capital Lyon Costanera
RQ Santa Magdalena
BMB Suites
Noi Vitacura
APT Serviced Apartments Santiago
Hotel Foresta
DoubleTree by Hilton Santiago Kennedy
Hotel Diego De Velasquez

and 196 more pickup points

Using your ticket

Minimum drinking age is 18
Guide may take photos at your request on company camera. Digital format photos will be either emailed or sent to you via WhatsApp, depending on your preference after the completion of tour.
Fine Arts Museum closed on Mondays; therefore alternate site(s) or outside view only may be substituted at local operator's discretion

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Good to know

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

Options

Airport + Cruise Port Pick up

Santiago Half Day Discovery Tour including Santiago Airport Pick up and San Antonio Cruise Port Drop off or vice versa.

Pickup included
Tour with Airport Pick up

Santiago Half Day Discovery Tour with Santiago Airport Pick up OR Drop off

Pickup included
Half Day Santiago Discovery

Pickup included
Tour with Cruise Port Pick up

Private Santiago Half Day Discovery Tour with San Antonio Cruise Port Pick up OR Drop off ( San Antonio is 1 hour 30 minutes drive away approx. from Santiago)

Pickup included