Santiago de Chile Free Tour: History and Heritage
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Explore Santiago’s historic heart from Santa Lucía Hill to La Moneda Palace! Walk elegant streets, discover hidden spots on this city tour, and snap picture-perfect Instagram photos along the way.
Juan Pablo, a local expert in Santiago’s history and heritage, will guide you through the most iconic and historically significant buildings in Chile’s capital city.
We will meet at Plaza Benjamín Vicuña Mackenna; we will visit the foot of Santa Lucia Hill (Fuente Neptuno or Neptuno Fountain). Then, we will walk through Santiago's main street, Alameda, visiting: The National Library, San Francisco Church, New York Street, Bandera Street, La Moneda Palace, Ahumada Pedestrian Walk, Plaza de Armas, National Museum of Fine Arts, and the Forestal Park.
The tour is focused on visiting spots that can make a great picture for your Instagram, so we will visit all of the buildings, but we will not enter them. Along the way, discover Chilean history, architecture, and hidden stories, with plenty of opportunities to capture unforgettable photos for Instagram.
Meeting point
Plaza Benjamín Vicuña Mackenna, Santiago, Chile
Before you go
- Length
- About 3h
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Usual start times
- 10:00, 15:00 (Santiago time)
- Coming up
- 104 departures in 3 months, 8 this week
Questions about this tour
How much does this tour cost?
Nothing up front. You book for free and tip your guide at the end. Many travellers tip around €5 to €15 per person, depending on the length and quality of the tour.
How long does it take?
About 3h.
Where does it start?
The meeting point is Plaza Benjamín Vicuña Mackenna, Santiago, Chile. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
What languages is it in?
Upcoming departures are in English and Spanish. Pick your language in the calendar to see only those.
When does it run?
104 departures are listed in the next three months, 8 of them in the next 7 days, usually at 10:00 and 15:00. Times are local to Santiago.
Do I need to book?
Booking is a good idea: groups are limited and popular times fill up. Create a free Tripsora account, pick a day and time, and press Book to finish with the tour provider.
Can I bring my dog?
The tour provider lists this tour as pet friendly.
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