Political and Historic tour in Downtown Santiago

5.0 (3 reviews) 2 h 30 min – 3 hours Free cancellation

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About this activity

We invite you to explore Santiago on this Walking Tour, which combines history, culture, politics, and reflection. You'll discover the city's most iconic tourist sites, heritage buildings, and learn about the origins and present-day life of Santiago and Chile.

The tour is led by professional guides who will help you gain a deep understanding of Santiago's current events and recent history.

Walking tour of the main tourist and historical attractions.

Personalized recommendations for your stay in Santiago. Suggestions for typical Santiago food, drinks, and restaurants.

Connect with the essence of Santiago and its people.

We guarantee a deep understanding of the city, current events, and history of Santiago, along with suggestions for you to continue exploring on your own.

Discover, with our team of professionals, the heritage, city, culture, and traditions of Santiago, Chile. We strive to make each tour an educational experience!

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min – 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
Operated by: Roots & Routes

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–64 years) · Seniors (65–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Foodie Guide
Included: Personalized suggestions and picks in the city
Included: Professional Tour Guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Private transportation: Private transport (extra fee, available if u ask)

Itinerary

Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana)

10 min

A religious and historical site of great value in Chile, we will learn about its history and visit its imposing facade and interior decoration
Plaza de Armas de Santiago

25 min

We will visit the heritage buildings of the Plaza de Armas in Santiago, Chile, and explore the history of this square, from the beginnings of Santiago, the Mapuche, the Spanish, and the Incas, to understand the historical and cultural value of this meeting place.
Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino

Passing by

We will learn about the history and cultural importance of the Chilean museum of pre-Columbian art
Plaza Montt Varas

15 min

We will visit the courts of justice and the former national congress, discovering curiosities, and its history, both ancient and recent.
Plaza de La Constitucion

30 min

La Moneda Palace, monuments, and flags will be among the symbols we will learn about in this plaza, the district of executive power in Chile, along with a review of the last 60 years of Chilean history.
Centro Cultural Palacio De La Moneda

25 min

We will visit the Palacio de la Moneda cultural center, and then learn about the history of the Palacio de la Moneda, the independence of Chile, and the Alameda, Santiago's main avenue, all in the Plaza de la Ciudadanía, in front of the government palace.
Paseo Nueva York

10 min

We will visit Santiago's financial district, the Stock Exchange, the Ariztía building, and New York Street.
Barrio Paris Londres

10 min

Neighbourhoods that change the shape and view of the city.
Stop 9

10 min

Oldest church, and building of the city.
Cerro Santa Lucia

25 min

We will learn about the history of Santa Lucía Hill, the Terrace, and the Neptune Fountain, the meaning and importance of Welén Hill, curiosities and recommendations at this beautiful viewpoint in Santiago
Barrio Lastarria

10 min

Gastronomic District: Tips, Places and Recommendations (to avoid tourist traps)

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We are standing in front of the Pedro de Valdivia monument, a statue of a man on horseback. Our guide will be there wearing his light blue hat and carrying his identification badge and the Roots & Routes logo.

End point

We finish at forestal park, in a gastronomic pole

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.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.