Old Town Santiago Churches Private Guided Walking Tour

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Portuguese and 2 more

How did faith shape Chile’s capital? Walk from Plaza de Armas to La Moneda, Santo Domingo, the Cathedral & San Francisco with a Private Licensed Guide and free cathedral entry. Multiple tour options.

- Discover Santiago’s churches with a 5-Star Private Guide by your side
- See the Metropolitan Cathedral and Plaza de Armas up close
- Learn how La Moneda shaped Chile’s dramatic modern history
- Explore Santo Domingo and San Agustín’s rich traditions
- Immerse yourself in San Francisco’s heritage (in 3-hour option)

What's Included

Free entry to the Church of San Francisco (3-hour option only)
5-Star Licensed Guide fluent in your chosen language
Free entry to the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago
Private Churches Walking Tour of Santiago with key landmarks
Historical and cultural insights into Santiago’s religious heritage
- (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
Entry to the Church of San Francisco (in the 2-hour tour)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of Restaurant Fu Lin; Santo Domingo 769, 8320046 Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile . Please do not enter the restaurant, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    The starting landmark near which guests meet their guide to explore Old Town Santiago. The visit focuses on the Dominican order's history and its role in shaping colonial Chilean society.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Plaza de Armas de Santiago

    The historic core of Santiago.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    National Museum of History

    Visitors walk across the central square while passing the National History Museum and learning how Spanish colonial rule and the struggle for independence shaped modern Chile.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago

    Santiago's premier religious site. The tour includes free entry to go inside and admire its grand neoclassical interior, ornate altars, and historic chapels while discovering its deep religious and cultural significance.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art

    Passed along the walking route to gain historical context regarding the region's ancient indigenous roots and pre-colonial cultures.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    La Moneda Palace

    Viewed from the outside, where visitors learn about the landmark building's historical transformation from a colonial mint to the official presidential palace, alongside key 20th-century political events.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Church of St. Augustine, Augustinians

    A historic colonial church housing one of Santiago’s most venerated religious images (the Cristo de Mayo), offering insight into local faith and devotional traditions.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Church of San Francisco

    2-Hour Tour: Viewed externally at the end of the route. 3-Hour Tour: Includes free entry to go inside, explore its historic architecture, and learn about the Franciscan order's enduring influence in Chile.

    35 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9

    An important Marian sanctuary serving as an extended tour highlight. Visitors explore its richly decorated interior while learning about centuries-old devotional traditions and colonial sacred art.

    25 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.
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Tags

Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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