Activity Mendoza, Argentina

City Tour of Mendoza

4.8 (37 reviews) 4–5 hours Free cancellation

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Cerro de la Gloria — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Jesuit Ruins of San Francisco — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

We begin the adventure in the stunning ruins of San Francisco, a vestige full of history that will transport you to the ancient city of Mendoza. We will visit the famous Plaza Independencia, inaugurated in 1863, where you can enjoy its charming satellite squares: San Martín, Spain, Italy and Chile along with the Civic Center, home of the emblematic Banner of the Army of the Andes.

Next, marvel at San Martin General Park, the largest green lung in the province that houses the beautiful Rosedal and the peaceful Lake General Espejo. The tour will culminate at Cerro de la Gloria, with its imposing monument to the Liberator Army, a key symbol of Mendoza’s history.

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At a glance

Duration: 4–5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 23 people
People per booking: 1–23
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Cepas Turismo

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Adults (4–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Breakfast
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Ruinas Jesuiticas de San Francisco

20 min

They are the only vestige of the colonial city of Mendoza that survived the earthquake of 1861, and correspond to the remains of a temple that initially belonged to the Jesuits, who built it in the 18th century
Plaza Independencia

Passing by

We will visit the famous Plaza Independencia, opened in 1863, where you can enjoy its charming satellite squares: San Martín, Spain, Italy and Chile
Memorial de la Bandera del Ejercito de Los Andes

30 min

Located in the Civic Center of the Province, the Memorial of the Banner of the Army of the Andes consists of three rooms. In the first, there is the Flag of the Army of the Andes, the maximum symbol of the Liberating Gesta and first independent flag of South America.
Parque General San Martin

40 min

The largest green lung in our province that houses the Fountain of Los Continentes, the beautiful Rosedal and the peaceful Lake General Espejo.
The Hill of Glory (Cerro de la Gloria)

30 min

The tour will culminate at Cerro de la Gloria, with its imposing monument to the Liberator Army, a key symbol of Mendoza’s history.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Hualta Hotel Mendoza, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hotel Windsor Mendoza
Hotel Centrico
Hotel Cordon del Plata
Huentala Hotel
Delacava Hotel Boutique
Modigliani Art & Design Suites Mendoza
Hotel Central Mendoza
Sheraton Mendoza Hotel
Hotel Cervantes
Mod Hotels Mendoza
Diplomatic Hotel

and 73 more pickup points

The search is carried out only by accommodations within the microcenter of Mendoza City.

The pick-up service has a grid that assembles the tour guide knowing all the accommodations you must pass through. So they should be ready at the start time of the tour, knowing that you can have a delay of about 30 to 40 minutes depending on the tour of the service.