Free Essential Tour in Santiago Chile
♡ Save


We meet at Plaza de Armas and you will visit the most important sights in the city center. You will learn about the Chilean culture and history as you walk by the main buildings in this area.
We meet at Plaza de Armas in front of the Museo Historico Nacional with a GREEN CAP.
From that point, we will walk by Plaza Montt-Varas, the former national congress, the pre-Colombus art museum, the presidential palace, the stock exchange neighborhood, and the municipal theater.
The tour ends in the Lastarria neighborhood, a place with restaurants and cultural activities for you to visit after the tour.
Meeting point
Plaza de Armas
Before you go
- Length
- About 2h 30min
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Usual start times
- 10:00, 15:00 (Santiago time)
- Coming up
- 120 departures in 3 months, 28 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 2h 30min.
Where does it start?
The meeting point is Plaza de Armas. 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?
120 departures are listed in the next three months, 28 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.
Is it accessible?
The tour provider has added accessibility information for this tour. Check the details with them when you book, and tell your guide about any needs on the day.
Can I bring my dog?
The tour provider lists this tour as pet friendly.
Other free tours in Santiago
- Santiago Free Tour Restricted to Adults 4.9 ★ (795) · 2h 30min
- Better with a Teacher: History, Culture & Recommendations by Local 5.0 ★ (245) · 3h
- Free Tour Yungay Neighborhood 4.8 ★ (78) · 2h
- The authentic French free walking tour in Santiago 5.0 ★ (60) · 2h 30min
- Historical Tour of Santiago 4.9 ★ (67) · 2h 15min
Accessibility information availablePet friendly
From the Tripsora travel guides
Tripsora AI agent
Plan the rest of your Santiago trip
Tell the AI agent where and when; it finds flights, hotels and tours and builds your day-by-day plan.
More for your Santiago trip
Where to stay in Santiago
Compare hotels and apartments on a map.
See stays ↗
Paid tours and tickets in Santiago
Need a bigger group, a private guide or a skip-the-line ticket?
Browse tours ↗
Travel insurance
Flexible cover for trips and nomads.
Get a quote ↗
Partner links. We may earn a commission if you book, at no cost to you. Disclosure