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Where colonial Chile meets modern power—walk Plaza de Armas, La Moneda and the Pre-Columbian Art Museum with Skip-the-Line access and a Private Licensed Guide. Flexible tour options included.
- Discover Santiago’s Old Town with a 5-Star Private Licensed Guide
- Skip the lines at the Pre-Columbian Art Museum with ease (in 4- & 6-hour options)
- Explore Plaza de Armas and admire La Moneda Palace up close
- Learn how Chile’s past shaped Plaza de Armas and the nation
- Visit Casa Colorada and more colonial gems in depth (in 6-hour option)
Discover the heart of Santiago on a Private Tour with a Licensed Guide. Walk through historic plazas, admire grand architecture, and uncover stories that shaped Chile’s capital. Enjoy a personalized experience at your own pace and see the city through the eyes of a local expert with Rosotravel.
Book your Private Tour today and explore the city with a Licensed Guide.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide in front of Ismael Hotel; Ismael Valdés Vergara 312, 8320089 Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
Itinerary
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The starting neighborhood for the walking route.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2National Museum of Fine Arts
Visitors learn about the early founding of Santiago in 1541 and its urban development from a small Spanish colonial settlement into a modern Latin American capital.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Plaza de Armas de Santiago
Santiago’s primary historic square and civic heart. Visitors stroll across the central plaza while hearing engaging stories about Spanish colonial rule, the Chilean fight for independence, and major historical events that shaped the nation.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago
Located on Plaza de Armas, where visitors admire its imposing neoclassical façade while learning about its spiritual importance and architectural history in Chile.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5National Museum of History
Situated along Plaza de Armas, the tour includes viewing the museum's historic exterior while discussing key political transformations and national figures.
35 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art
Dedicated to ancient Latin American civilizations. 2-Hour & 3-Hour Tours: Exterior viewing paired with guide commentary on the region's indigenous heritage and ancient cultures. 4-Hour & 6-Hour Tours: Includes Skip-the-Line indoor tickets and a guided tour through curated exhibitions showcasing indigenous beliefs, traditional art, and daily artifacts.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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A landmark 19th-century performing arts venue. Visitors admire its grand architecture, reflecting the deep European influence on Santiago’s 19th-century cultural and social elite.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Constitution Place
A major civic plaza framing the government quarter, offering a vantage point to view government architecture and learn about modern political developments.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9La Moneda Palace
The official seat of the President of the Republic of Chile. Visitors view its impressive neoclassical exterior while hearing about its role in modern history, governance, and national political turning points.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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One of the oldest surviving colonial residential buildings in Santiago. 3-Hour Tour: Passed externally while learning about daily life and residential architecture in 18th-century colonial Santiago. 6-Hour Tour: Includes regular admission for a guided interior visit to explore the museum's exhibits on the city's colonial origins.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11
A distinguished historic social club building passed along the extended route, highlighted for its architectural detail and socio-political history in Old Town Santiago.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.
- The number of attractions and itinerary depends on your selected option.
- Skip-the-line tickets let you bypass the ticket office, but due to high visitor numbers, you may have to queue shortly for security checks and entry.
- Due to the attraction’s policy, we will limit your group size to 1-9 people per guide. We will arrange additional guides for larger groups, so the price will be higher.
- This is a moderate walking tour, including some uneven surfaces or steps. The guide will adapt the pace to your group. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather – the tour runs rain or shine!
- Have a special request or need accessibility support? Let us know in advance—we’re happy to help!
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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