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Santiago Old Town Private Guided Tour with Tickets

6 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Santiago Old Town Private Guided Tour with Tickets

About this activity

Where colonial Chile meets modern power—walk Plaza de Armas, La Moneda and the Pre-Columbian Art Museum with Skip-the-Line access and a Private Licensed Guide. Flexible tour options included.

  • Discover Santiago’s Old Town with a 5-Star Private Licensed Guide
  • Skip the lines at the Pre-Columbian Art Museum with ease (in 4- & 6-hour options)
  • Explore Plaza de Armas and admire La Moneda Palace up close
  • Learn how Chile’s past shaped Plaza de Armas and the nation
  • Visit Casa Colorada and more colonial gems in depth (in 6-hour option)

Discover the heart of Santiago on a Private Tour with a Licensed Guide. Walk through historic plazas, admire grand architecture, and uncover stories that shaped Chile’s capital. Enjoy a personalized experience at your own pace and see the city through the eyes of a local expert with Rosotravel.

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At a glance

Duration
6 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
Portuguese, English, Spanish
Operated by
Rosotravel - Ghent City Tours

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: 5-Star Licensed Guide fluent in your chosen language
  • Included: Skip-the-Line Tickets to the Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art (in the 4- and 6-hour options)
  • Included: Regular admission to Museo de Santiago Casa Colorada (in the 6-hour option only)
  • Included: Personalized itinerary tailored to your pace and interests
  • Included: Private City Center Walking Tour of Santiago (number of attractions depend on the selected option)

Not included

  • Not included: Tickets to the Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art (in the 2- and 3-hour options)
  • Not included: Admission to Museo de Santiago Casa Colorada (in the 2-, 3-, and 4-hour options)
  • Not included: Food and drinks

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1

    15 min

    The starting neighborhood for the walking route.

  2. Stop 2

    25 min

    Visitors learn about the early founding of Santiago in 1541 and its urban development from a small Spanish colonial settlement into a modern Latin American capital.

  3. Stop 3

    25 min

    Santiago’s primary historic square and civic heart. Visitors stroll across the central plaza while hearing engaging stories about Spanish colonial rule, the Chilean fight for independence, and major historical events that shaped the nation.

  4. Stop 4

    30 min

    Located on Plaza de Armas, where visitors admire its imposing neoclassical façade while learning about its spiritual importance and architectural history in Chile.

  5. National Museum of History

    35 min

    Situated along Plaza de Armas, the tour includes viewing the museum's historic exterior while discussing key political transformations and national figures.

  6. Stop 6

    45 min

    Dedicated to ancient Latin American civilizations.

    2-Hour & 3-Hour Tours: Exterior viewing paired with guide commentary on the region's indigenous heritage and ancient cultures.

    4-Hour & 6-Hour Tours: Includes Skip-the-Line indoor tickets and a guided tour through curated exhibitions showcasing indigenous beliefs, traditional art, and daily artifacts.

  7. Stop 7

    20 min

    A landmark 19th-century performing arts venue. Visitors admire its grand architecture, reflecting the deep European influence on Santiago’s 19th-century cultural and social elite.

  8. Stop 8

    45 min

    A major civic plaza framing the government quarter, offering a vantage point to view government architecture and learn about modern political developments.

  9. Stop 9

    30 min

    The official seat of the President of the Republic of Chile. Visitors view its impressive neoclassical exterior while hearing about its role in modern history, governance, and national political turning points.

  10. Stop 10

    45 min

    One of the oldest surviving colonial residential buildings in Santiago.

    3-Hour Tour: Passed externally while learning about daily life and residential architecture in 18th-century colonial Santiago.

    6-Hour Tour: Includes regular admission for a guided interior visit to explore the museum's exhibits on the city's colonial origins.

  11. Stop 11

    45 min

    A distinguished historic social club building passed along the extended route, highlighted for its architectural detail and socio-political history in Old Town Santiago.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Meet your guide in front of Ismael Hotel; Ismael Valdés Vergara 312, 8320089 Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

End point

  • Meet your guide in front of Ismael Hotel; Ismael Valdés Vergara 312, 8320089 Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

Using your ticket

Information for the customer (Know before you go)

Please check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.

The number of attractions and itinerary depends on your selected option.

Skip-the-line tickets let you bypass the ticket office, but due to high visitor numbers, you may have to queue shortly for security checks and entry.

Due to the attraction’s policy, we will limit your group size to 1-9 people per guide. We will arrange additional guides for larger groups, so the price will be higher.

This is a moderate walking tour, including some uneven surfaces or steps. The guide will adapt the pace to your group. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather – the tour runs rain or shine!

Have a special request or need accessibility support? Let us know in advance—we’re happy to help!

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

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Please check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.

  • The number of attractions and itinerary depends on your selected option.

  • Skip-the-line tickets let you bypass the ticket office, but due to high visitor numbers, you may have to queue shortly for security checks and entry.

  • Due to the attraction’s policy, we will limit your group size to 1-9 people per guide. We will arrange additional guides for larger groups, so the price will be higher.

  • This is a moderate walking tour, including some uneven surfaces or steps. The guide will adapt the pace to your group. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather – the tour runs rain or shine!

  • Have a special request or need accessibility support? Let us know in advance—we’re happy to help!

Options

  • 6H: Old+PreColumbianArt+Casa

    Duration: 6 hours: Visit the Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art with skip-the-line tickets and Casa Colorada with admission,

    ,: plus see Plaza de Armas and La Moneda Palace on a comprehensive tour.

    5-Star Licensed Guide: Official 5-Star Licensed Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. CHSA010

  • 4H: Old+PreColumbianArtMuseum

    Duration: 4 hours: Visit the Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art with skip-the-line tickets and

    ,: see Plaza de Armas and La Moneda Palace on a guided walk through Santiago’s historic center.

    5-Star Licensed Guide: Official 5-Star Licensed Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. CHSA010

  • 3H:ExtendedOldTownWalkingTour

    Duration: 3 hours: Visit Santiago’s Old Town, see Casa Colorada, Plaza de Armas and La Moneda Palace,

    ,: and view the Pre-Columbian Art Museum from outside on an extended walk.

    5-Star Licensed Guide: Official 5-Star Licensed Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. CHSA010

  • 2-hour: Old Town Walking Tour

    Duration: 2 hours: Visit Santiago’s Old Town, see Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral and La Moneda Palace,

    ,: and view the Pre-Columbian Art Museum from outside while learning about Chile’s past.

    5-Star Licensed Guide: Official 5-Star Licensed Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. CHSA010

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