Ancestral Santiago: Art, Roots & Native Cuisine

3 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Discover the Pre-Hispanic roots of Chile's capital and the influence of Inca culture. We will visit sites of ancient indigenous settlements like Plaza de Armas and Cerro Santa Lucía (also known as Huelén). You will also have the chance to learn and appreciate the art of the region's ancient cultures through artifacts, pottery, and textiles at the Pre-Columbian Art Museum.

During the experience, enjoy a unique drink and snack of the Mapuche culture and learn about their gastronomy.

The tour ends at the Museum, if you want to prolong your stay or keep walking around the oldtown, this is the perfect spot to discover more of Santiago and its culture.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Merken Tours

Ages: Adults (14–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Meals: Local food tasting with indigenous ingredientes
Included: Traditional Mapuche Drink
Included: Ticket for entry to the Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: Tourist Guide

Not included

Not included: Extras

Itinerary

National Museum of Fine Arts

Passing by

We will meet outside Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes by Parque Forestal
Barrio Lastarria

10 min

We will walk and stop in Lastarria to give you a few recommendations
Cerro Santa Lucia

45 min

We will walk through this urban park, which was once an ancient ceremonial center and indigenous settlement.
Plaza de Armas de Santiago

30 min

You'll be able to learn more and gain a deeper understanding of the Pre-Hispanic past and what Santiago was like before its founding.
Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino

1 h 15 min Admission included

You will visit the exhibitions "Chile before Chile" and "Pre-Columbian American in Art"