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Punta Arenas City Tour Shore Excursion

3.7 (16 reviews) 3 hours Free cancellation
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Punta Arenas City Tour Shore Excursion

About this activity

Punta Arenas City Tour [Attraction fees not included] – Discover the Charm of Patagonia’s Southern Gem

Step off your ship and into the heart of Punta Arenas with this half-day guided tour — the easiest and most enjoyable way to explore one of Chile’s most fascinating cities. With comfortable transportation, short walks, and a local expert by your side, you’ll discover the best of Punta Arenas without the stress of planning or rushing.

Designed with cruise passengers in mind, this tour includes the city’s top highlights: historic squares, elegant mansions, panoramic viewpoints, and a touching tribute to its iconic shepherd culture — all while keeping a relaxed and unhurried pace.

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At a glance

Duration
3 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 100 people
People per booking
1–30
Guide
English, Spanish
Operated by
Yellow Penguin

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–12 years) · Adults (13–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Local Guide (English, Spanish)
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Not included: Entrance fees: Museo Maggiorino Borgatello (Salesian Museum)
  • Not included: Entrance fees: Cemetery
  • Not included: Entrance fees: Nao Victoria Museum
  • Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Punta Arenas

    30 min

    Welcome to Punta Arenas!

    We will be waiting for you at the meeting point in the Port of Punta Arenas to begin our tour.

    Plaza de Armas

    Our tour begins at the Plaza de Armas, the heart of Punta Arenas. Here, you’ll marvel at the historic buildings surrounding this iconic square, reflecting the economic boom from sheep farming and the introduction of sheep from the Falkland Islands, a period known as the white gold era.

  2. Museo Salesiano / Magiorinno Borgatello

    one hour Admission not included

    Maggiorino Borgatello Museum (Salesian Museum)

    Next, we’ll visit the Maggiorino Borgatello Museum, a fascinating cultural space founded by the Salesian missionaries. This museum showcases an impressive collection of indigenous artifacts, regional wildlife exhibits, and historical pieces that tell the story of Patagonia’s early communities and missionary presence in the region.

  3. Mirador Cerro De La Cruz

    30 min Admission not included

    Next, we’ll head to the Cerro de la Cruz Viewpoint, where we’ll enjoy the best panoramic views of the city, the Strait of Magellan, and the vast Patagonian landscape. This spot is perfect for capturing memorable photos of your visit.

  4. Cementerio Municipal

    30 min Admission not included

    Sara Braun Cemetery

    Our tour continues to the Sara Braun Cemetery, a national monument renowned as one of the ten most beautiful cemeteries in the world. Discover what makes this site so unique during our visit.

  5. Monumento Al Ovejero

    30 min Admission not included

    Monument to the Shepherd (Monumento al Ovejero)

    We’ll visit the Monument to the Shepherd, a tribute to the iconic Patagonian sheep herders who played a key role in the region’s economic growth during the “white gold” era.

    Costanera and the Strait of Magellan

    We’ll wrap up our tour with a stroll along the modern Costanera, offering scenic views of the Strait of Magellan.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • We’ll meet you at the port of Punta Arenas to start our tour, look for our yellow sign!

End point

  • We’ll meet you at the port of Punta Arenas to start our tour, look for our yellow sign!

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%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Specialized infant seats are available

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

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • *In case you are bringing a wheelchair, electric scooter, or require child seating, please let us know at least 48 hours in advance.

Traveller ratings

3.7 out of 5 · 16 reviews
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