City Tour of Santiago with Small Group Funicular (Max. 7)

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

Discover Santiago’s vibrant mix of history, culture and modern life on the regular city tour, including pick-up and drop-off.

This half-day tour will take you through the most emblematic points of the Chilean capital. Behold the Palacio de la Moneda from the outside while you learn about its history, and visit a Mapuche store with authentic indigenous crafts. Then, tour the Plaza de Armas and the Metropolitan Cathedral, and explore the picturesque Cerro Santa Lucia, where Santiago was founded.

Walk through the bohemian neighborhood of Lastarria, climb the historic funicular to Cerro San Cristóbal, and enjoy a panoramic tour of the most elegant sectors of the city: Providencia, Las Condes and Vitacura. At Bicentennial Park, enjoy a short walk before returning comfortably to your hotel.

This tour is perfect for first time visitors who want to know the best of the city with comfortable transportation and specialized guide.

What's Included

Bilingual guide in English
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Funicular ticket in Cerro San Cristobal
Lunch
Tip (optional)

Meeting and pickup

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

Collection Information Hotel pickup and Airbnb pickup are included for guests staying in downtown Santiago. Please provide your exact address when booking to coordinate. If your accommodation is outside the pick-up area, we will assign you a nearby meeting point. Pick-up is available from the following areas: Downtown Santiago Providence The Counts Vitacura The exact pick-up time will be confirmed the night before the tour, before 21:00 PM. To ensure smooth communication, we recommend including a phone number with WhatsApp access when booking. Pick-up from hotels near the airport is available upon request, subject to availability, and costs USD 15 per person.

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Meeting point
Hotel Plaza San Francisco

The guide will pick up the passengers at the entrance of the Plaza San Francisco Hotel at an agreed time in advance

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    La Moneda

    Exterior visit to the Palacio de la Moneda with historical context

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Centro Cultural Palacio De La Moneda

    Mapuche store visit with authentic indigenous products

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

    Plaza de Armas and Metropolitan Cathedral Walking Tour

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Cerro Santa Lucia

    Discover the Cerro Santa Lucia (place of founding of the city in 1541) and the origins of Santiago.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Barrio Lastarria

    Bohemian area with heritage architecture, cafes and cultural life.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Cerro San Cristobal

    Funicular climb to enjoy panoramic views of the city.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • Providencia (Pass by)

    Panoramic tour

    Admission ticket free
  • Las Condes (Pass by)

    Panoramic tour

    Admission ticket free
  • Vitacura (Pass by)

    Panoramic tour

    Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Parque Bicentenario

    Short walk through this green lung of the city, with lagoons and birds.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The total duration of the tour includes driving time, free time to explore and time at each attraction.
Supplied by ChileViveTours

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Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Small Group
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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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