Santiago before Santiago : Discover the origins of the city

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Learn about the pre-Hispanic origins of Chile’s capital and the influence of Inca culture.
We will visit places of ancient indigenous settlements such as Plaza de Armas and Cerro Santa Lucia or Huelén. You can also see and appreciate the art of the ancient cultures of the region through artifacts, vessels and textiles in the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art.
Enjoy a coffee or drink and a local snack during the tour. The tour ends in the Lastarria Quarter, an optimal place to eat and drink something, plus you will get personalized recommendations and leave with another vision of the city and its origins.

What's Included

Local snack or chilean sweet
All Fees and Taxes
Coffee and/or Tea
Tourist Guide
Entrance ticket Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art
Extras

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will meet in Plaza de Armas next to the letters STGO, in front of the Municipality building.

End point
Lastarria

We will finish in the Barrio Lastarria, ideal place to eat and drink something after the tour, near the main avenue of Santiago and metro Catholic University.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Plaza de Armas de Santiago

    You can learn more about the pre-Hispanic past and what Santiago was like before its foundation.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino

    We will visit the permanent exhibitions "Chile before Chile" and "Pre-Columbian America in Art"

    1 hour 15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Cerro Santa Lucia

    We will walk through this urban park that was an ancient ceremonial center and indigenous settlement.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Barrio Lastarria

    We will stop at a cafe to taste pastry with products from southern Chile and Mapuche culture.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children are not allowed
Supplied by Merken Tours

Tags

Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Archaeology Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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