Tour Details For Santiago City Tour.

Explore the Past and Present of Chile’s Capital
Discover the historic and modern faces of Santiago in a captivating half-day tour. Begin your journey in the city’s colonial heart—Plaza de Armas—before making your way through the civic district to admire La Moneda Palace. Then, head east to see Santiago’s contemporary side, where cutting-edge architecture defines the skyline. From rich history to modern marvels, this tour offers a well-rounded look at Santiago’s cultural and urban evolution.
Book now and experience the soul of Santiago in just a few hours!

Departure & Return Location

Santiago, Chile.

Departure Time

Monday to Sunday

Duration

Half Day

Difficulty

Easy

Highest Altitude

880 m or 2887 ft

Santiago City Places Visited

Plaza de Armas & the Cathedral, Historic Downtown, Civic District & La Moneda Presidential Palace, etc

Price Includes

Hotel Pickup and Drop-off Included Santiago
Bilingual Spanish - English service.
Official Tourism Guide.

Price Excludes

Lunch
Gratuities

Additional Tour Information

Pricing based on double occupancy; inquire for solo or group rates
Please ask us about special group discounts if travelling with 5 or more people.
The tour operates only on the first Monday of each month, only in the morning for group tours.
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking
Tour does not have fixed departures, you can choose your own start date
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
If you are a senior or traveling with small children please ask us about our private tours.
This tour begins in Santiago de Chile, Hostel/Hotel Pickup is included for Accommodation located in Downtown.
This tour does not include San Cristóbal Hill

City Tour in Santiago - Cancellation Policy

As the Industry leader in customer service we provide you with the flexibility to change your travel plans – with the assurance that you’ll have options to re-book when it suits you. As long as you notify us about changes to your travel plans at least 24 hours* before your scheduled departure, you can pick new travel dates or an entirely different trip, with no change fees. We offer:

Flexible Payments
Partial Deposits
No Change Fees*
Secure Online Payment
Guaranteed Departures

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*Domestic/International Airlines may have their own fees. Day tours can be cancelled for a full refund at least 24 hours before tour start time. Multi day tours, treks and tour packages need to be cancelled at least 40 days before departure for full refund.

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Santiago City Tour - Itinerary

Half Day

Your journey begins with hotel pickup in Santiago, where you’ll meet your professional guide and set off to explore the cultural and architectural essence of Chile’s capital city.

We start in the historic downtown, where the vibrant Plaza de Armas marks the kilometer zero of the city. This square is the heart of Santiago and dates back to the colonial era. Surrounded by significant buildings like the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Central Post Office, and the National History Museum, your guide will recount the city’s origins and transformation over the centuries.

Santiago City Tour

Next, we move into the Civic District, home to Chile’s key government institutions. Here, you’ll stop by La Moneda Palace, the seat of the President of Chile. This neoclassical building holds deep historical significance, especially from Chile’s political past. You’ll also see surrounding ministerial buildings and monuments that reflect Chile’s modern democracy and national identity.

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From there, the tour continues eastward to the financial and business districts of Santiago, where a stark contrast awaits. In neighborhoods like El Golf and Nueva Las Condes, sleek skyscrapers and modern architecture showcase the city’s contemporary side. As your guide explains, this area represents the dynamic economic growth and globalization of Santiago.

Along the way, enjoy curated photo stops and the opportunity to ask questions and interact with your guide. Whether it’s understanding Chile’s colonial roots or its urban development, each stop deepens your appreciation for the city’s rich contrasts.

After a comprehensive overview of Santiago’s past and present, your tour concludes with drop-off at your hotel, leaving you with a well-rounded impression of this thriving South American capital.