Ancestral Santiago: Art, Roots & Native Cuisine

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

Discover the Pre-Hispanic roots of Chile's capital and the influence of Inca culture. We will visit sites of ancient indigenous settlements like Plaza de Armas and Cerro Santa Lucía (also known as Huelén). You will also have the chance to learn and appreciate the art of the region's ancient cultures through artifacts, pottery, and textiles at the Pre-Columbian Art Museum.
During the experience, enjoy a unique drink and snack of the Mapuche culture and learn about their gastronomy.
The tour ends at the Museum, if you want to prolong your stay or keep walking around the oldtown, this is the perfect spot to discover more of Santiago and its culture.

What's Included

Local food tasting with indigenous ingredientes
Traditional Mapuche Drink
Ticket for entry to the Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art
All Fees and Taxes
Tourist Guide
Extras

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
National Museum of Fine Arts

We will meet outside Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes by Parque Forestal next to the Statue "Unidos en la gloria y en la muerte

End point
Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art

We will finish at Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino in Santiago downtown

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • National Museum of Fine Arts (Pass by)

    We will meet outside Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes by Parque Forestal

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Barrio Lastarria

    We will walk and stop in Lastarria to give you a few recommendations

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Cerro Santa Lucia

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

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Plaza de Armas de Santiago

    You'll be able to learn more and gain a deeper understanding of the Pre-Hispanic past and what Santiago was like before its founding.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino

    You will visit the exhibitions "Chile before Chile" and "Pre-Columbian American in Art"

    1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children under 14 years old are not allowed
Supplied by Merken Tours

Tags

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Cancellation Policy

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

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