Church of San Francisco and Old Town Santiago Private Tour

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

Why has Santiago’s oldest church survived centuries of earthquakes? See Iglesia de San Francisco, La Moneda, Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral and more on a private guided walk. Flexible tour options.

Explore Santiago’s historic center on a private guided experience with Rosotravel. See one of the city’s oldest churches and learn about colonial history, architecture, and culture with a Private Licensed Guide. Walk through historic streets and hear the stories that shaped Santiago.

See Santiago through the eyes of a Licensed Guide with us.

What's Included

Guided walking tour of Santiago’s Old Town and historic center
Free entry to Iglesia de San Francisco
Private Tour of Iglesia de San Francisco and Santiago’s historic landmarks
5-Star Licensed Guide fluent in your chosen language
Private round-trip transport with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pickup & Drop-off at customer's accomodation in Santiago, Chile. The driver will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead travelers name.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Church of San Francisco

    One of Santiago’s oldest surviving colonial structures and a major symbol of the city's early history along Avenida Libertador Bernardo O’Higgins. Visitors admire its red stone façade, step inside to see its wooden ceiling and religious art, and learn about the Franciscan order, local traditions, and the church's resilience against major earthquakes.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Located adjacent to the church, where visitors learn about the complex and museum housing significant collections of colonial artwork, religious artifacts, and early Santiago heritage.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    An elegant 19th-century performing arts landmark where visitors admire the exterior architecture while learning about the vibrant cultural life and performing arts history surrounding the venue.

    25 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    La Moneda Palace

    The seat of the Chilean government, closely tied to the nation's political history. Visitors view the building from the outside while learning about key political events and state governance.

    35 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Constitution Place

    A historic civic square surrounding La Moneda Palace, providing an open vantage point to view government landmarks and discuss modern political history.

    25 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art

    Passed along the Old Town walk, where visitors view the exterior while learning about the ancient civilizations that inhabited the Americas before European colonization.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7

    The landmark historic building that formerly housed Chile’s legislative branch, highlighting the country's political evolution and legislative history.

    25 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Plaza de Armas de Santiago

    Santiago’s central historic square where the city was founded in 1541. Visitors walk through the lively plaza to learn why it became the political, social, and cultural heart of the capital.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago

    Located on Plaza de Armas, where visitors admire its grand neoclassical exterior architecture while discovering its central role in Chilean religious and national history.

    35 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
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Half-day Tours
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Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Architecture Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City 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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