Castro Sightseeing Tour in Chiloe

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About this activity

Castro is the largest city on the island of Chiloé, and the third oldest city in Chile. This city has beautiful architecture, from its famous palafitos to Church of San Francisco, which was declared a World Heritage Site.

On this half-day tour we will visit several important landmarks of Castro, such as the palafitos of Pedro Montt and Gamboa, the Castro Regional Museum, and the Millantuy viewpoint, among others. Come and explore this fascinating city with us. Book your place now!

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Tangol

Ages: Adults (3–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off (centrally located hotels only)
Included: Professional Guide
Included: Donations to Churches

Not included

Not included: Lunch and Drinks
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Palafitos

one hour Admission included

We will begin our tour by visiting the palafitos in Pedro Montt. The palafitos are wooden houses with larch tiles that are placed on a pier with thick piles. These houses have two fronts, one towards the street and the other towards the canal, which has an upper terrace that serves as a patio and a lower one that works for fishing activities.
Museo Municipal de Castro

30 min Admission not included

We will continue our tour through the Millantuy viewpoint, and then we will go to the Castro Regional Museum. Here we can learn about more than 6000 years of the history of Chiloé.
Stop 3

30 min Admission not included

We will also visit the Castro Church, founded in 1567, and continue on our way to the Gamboa Palafitos
Iglesia Nuestra Senora de Gracia de Nercon

30 min Admission not included

Finally, we will head south to get to know the Nercon Church, which is a World Heritage Site, and then we will return to our hotels.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Casa Hostal Kolping
Hotel de Castro
Enjoy Chiloe Hotel De La Isla
Hospedaje Mirador
Cabanas y Departamentos Nachito
Hotel Unicornio Azul
Cabanas Pleno Centro

The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm you the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel.

Using your ticket

We suggest you to confirm the booking details with us prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.

OFFICE NUMBER: (+54 11) 3221-8400 (Mon to Sat from 9 to 18 Hs and Sundays from 10 to 19 Hs)

EMERGENCY MOBILE: (+54 911) 4991-4035 (After office hours)

Cancellation

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Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Bring Suitable shoes, Sunscreen and Water if desired
This service is not valid for cruise passengers. These excursions or transfer have a special operation and rate.