Essential Santiago: San Cristobal Hill, Downtown & Lastarria

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

Visit the most important highlights, some of the city's most vibrant neighborhoods, and discover hidden gems during this experience with a local expert. Learn about the founding of Santiago and its pre-Hispanic origins, see the Government Palace and visit its cultural center, stop for coffee in a very unique place, walk through the Lastarria neighborhood and its artisan market, and take the funicular and cable car to enjoy views of the city from San Cristóbal Hill. Receive local recommendations for your stay—all of this and much more is possible when you book this tour. If you want to customize this tour, no problem! Just send us a message.

What's Included

Traditional snack
Tickets cable car and funicular San Cristobal Hill
Coffee and/or Tea
Meals
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will meet between the STGO letters and the statue of Pedro de Valdivia in Plaza de Armas

End point

We will finish the tour on the other side of the hill and city, along Pedro de Valdivia Avenue in Providencia

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Plaza de Armas de Santiago

    This is where the foundation of Santiago took place, surrounded by historic landmarks including the National Historical Museum, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the General Post Office, and Santiago City Hall

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana)

    We will visit the Cathedral and its impressive architecture

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Plaza Montt Varas

    We will pass by key landmarks including the former National Congress, the Palace of Justice, and the Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art. This stop offers insights into Chilean history, politics, and ancestral culture

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Plaza de La Constitucion

    Here in this square, which is surrounded by statues of Chile's former presidents, we'll pause to look at the Government Palace. This is a great spot to talk about the 1973 Coup, the transition back to democracy, and the architecture surrounding us

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Centro Cultural Palacio De La Moneda

    We will head deeper into the Cultural Center to see how this place has become a key hub for art and culture in Santiago

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Santiago Stock Exchange

    We'll see the iconic building that houses the Santiago Stock Exchange. From there, we'll stroll through the historic La Bolsa neighborhood and down New York Street

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Paseo Ahumada

    Santiago's oldest pedestrian street, a stop for a coffee

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • Alameda (Pass by)

    We will cross the capital's main thoroughfare

    Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Barrio Paris Londres

    We will explore this European-style neighborhood, which is currently undergoing a revitalization process

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9
    San Francisco Church

    he oldest building in Santiago and the temple of the Franciscan monks

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Teatro Municipal de Santiago

    The House of Opera and a heritage building

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Barrio Lastarria

    We're diving into one of Santiago's most vibrant neighborhoods. Not only will we explore the area, but our local guide will also share their top restaurant recommendations

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Bellavista

    We'll cross the Pío Nono Bridge and step into Bellavista, Santiago's bohemian heart and home to many universities

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 13
    Cerro San Cristobal

    Riding the funicular up, we reach the summit to take in panoramic views of Santiago. We'll explore the famous steps and pause for a snack before making our way back down

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 14
    Providencia

    We'll conclude our journey on the other side of the city, having taken the cable car up to the Pedro de Valdivia Norte area in Providencia

    15 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Merken Tours

Tags

Day Trips
Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Nature Walks

Cancellation Policy

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

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