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Where Santiago began: walk Plaza de Armas, Santa Lucía Hill and Castillo Hidalgo, with museum art and pre-Columbian heritage. Private family tour with Licensed Guide. Multiple tour options.
- Discover Santiago with a 5-Star Private Licensed Guide in Plaza de Armas
- Skip the line to the Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art (4-hour option)
- Explore Santa Lucía Hill and admire historic Castillo Hidalgo
- Learn about Chile’s heritage at National Museum of Fine Arts (3- & 4-hour option)
- Discover the heart of Santiago from Plaza de Armas to the Old Town streets
Explore Santiago’s historic heart on a fun and educational Family Tour with a Private Licensed Guide. Walk through lively squares, admire historic landmarks, and hear fascinating stories that bring Chile’s past to life for all ages.
Enjoy a relaxed private experience designed for families who want to learn, explore, and experience Santiago together with a knowledgeable Licensed Guide.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide in front of Hotel España; Morandé 510, 8320000 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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1Plaza de Armas de Santiago
Santiago’s historic city center and political-cultural heart. Families walk through the lively square, observe daily life among street artists and local vendors, and hear kid-friendly stories about explorers, early colonial life, and the figures who shaped the capital.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago
Located directly on Plaza de Armas, where families admire the cathedral's grand historic façade while learning how the city was founded in 1541.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art
Dedicated to the pre-colonial history of the Americas. 2-Hour & 3-Hour Tours: Exterior viewing while learning about ancient indigenous cultures that lived across the Americas prior to Spanish arrival. 4-Hour Tour: Includes Skip-the-Line indoor admission with a private guide to explore ancient artifacts, indigenous traditions, art, and beliefs across early American civilizations.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Cerro Santa Lucia
One of Santiago’s most famous urban landmarks. Families walk up the hill to admire Castillo Hidalgo while hearing local legends and learning how this fortress site played a role in the city's early development.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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An ornate fountain feature located on Santa Lucía Hill, providing a scenic stop where the guide shares engaging stories about Santiago’s 19th-century urban transformation.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6National Museum of Fine Arts
Housed in one of Santiago’s premier historic buildings, this stop includes indoor entry to explore impressive artworks and Chilean visual arts culture.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Monument to the Indigenous Peoples
Located in Plaza de Armas, where families pause to learn about the diverse native cultures that form Chile’s rich heritage.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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An impressive neoclassical landmark where visitors admire the grand interior/exterior architecture while learning about Chile’s literary history and cultural heritage.
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.
- 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!
- For a personalized experience, we keep our private groups small (1-20 guests per guide). Larger groups can book additional guides with us.
- Have a special request or need assistance for individuals with disabilities? Let us know in advance!
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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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