• Central Market (Mercado Central) - Santiago, Chile’s Central Market has been recognized by National Geographic as one of the top ten food markets globally. Featured in National Geographic’s book “Journeys of a Lifetime,” this list highlights markets worldwide that offer fresh local produce and a glimpse into local life.
• Plaza de Armas - Paseo Ahumada is a four-block-long street in downtown Santiago. It runs north-south from Plaza de Armas to Avenida Libertador General Bernardo O’Higgins, lined with buildings featuring retail shops on their lower levels. At its northern end is the Plaza de Armas metro station, while the southern end is home to the Universidad de Chile metro station.
• Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana) - This cathedral serves as the seat of the Archbishop of Santiago de Chile, currently Celestino Aós Braco, and is the center of the archdiocese of Santiago de Chile. The neoclassical cathedral’s construction began in 1753 and concluded in 1799, designed by Italian architect Gioacchino Toesca. Additional modifications at the end of the 19th century have given it its current appearance.
• La Moneda - La Moneda is the official residence of the President of the Republic of Chile. It also houses the offices of three cabinet ministers: Interior, General Secretariat of the Presidency, and General Secretariat of the Government. It occupies an entire block in downtown Santiago.
• Central Post Office (Museo Postal) - The Central Post Office Building is a historic site located on the northern edge of Plaza de Armas in Santiago, Chile. It is adjacent to the Palacio de la Real Audiencia de Santiago and stands on the land originally owned by Pedro de Valdivia, where he built his home.
• Ex Congreso Nacional - This building was the former home of the Chilean Congress. Congress convened here in central Santiago until the overthrow of Salvador Allende’s socialist government by Augusto Pinochet’s military coup on September 11, 1973. During Pinochet’s dictatorship, Congress was relocated to Valparaíso; the old building was declared a national monument in 1976 and housed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from 1990 to 2006. The Senate moved its Santiago offices to this building in December 2000.
• Castillo Hidalgo - Situated atop Santa Lucia hill in Santiago’s historic center, El Castillo Hidalgo was constructed in 1816 during the Reconquest by order of the last Spanish Governor of Santiago, Casimiro Marco del Pont. It is a significant historical building in the city.
• Cerro San Cristobal - +++ If Option Selected +++

Cerro San Cristóbal is a must-visit site in Santiago, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the city. Each visit enhances one’s understanding of Santiago, allowing for the identification of landmarks and different sectors. For newcomers, the view provides an excellent orientation of the city amidst the Andes Mountains and the Cordillera de la Costa.

• Cerro Santa Lucia - +++ If Option Selected +++

This hill is a site of historical importance. It is the remnant of a 15-million-year-old volcano and served as a lookout for conquistadors during Chile’s conquest. Pedro de Valdivia declared Santiago’s founding atop this hill in 1541. In 1872, Governor Benjamin Vickuna Mackenna transformed it into a park to honor its historical significance. It now spans 65,300 square meters, featuring bronze gates, metal stairways, and various fountains and statues.

• Sanhattan - This is the financial district located in the upper area of Santiago.
• Plaza de La Constitucion - This plaza occupies a full square block in Santiago’s civic district. It is situated in front of the northern facade of Palacio de la Moneda and is surrounded by government buildings, including the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice, Banco Central de Chile, and the Intendencia de Santiago.
• San Francisco Church - The church, along with its adjacent convent, is one of the oldest colonial-era structures in the country. It was consecrated in 1622.
• Centro Cultural Palacio de la Moneda y Plaza de la Ciudadania - The Centro Cultural Palacio La Moneda is located beneath Plaza de la Ciudadanía. Its glass-slab roof allows natural light to flood the vault-like space, with ramps winding through the central atrium past the Cineteca Nacional, a state-run art-house cinema, to two large temporary exhibition spaces hosting major touring shows in Santiago.
• Barrio Bellavista - This area lies between the Mapocho River and San Cristóbal Hill in Santiago, Chile. Known as Santiago’s bohemian quarter, it features numerous restaurants, boutiques, avant-garde galleries, bars, and clubs. Many of the city’s intellectuals and artists reside in Bellavista, including Pablo Neruda’s house, La Chascona.
• Parque Metropolitano de Santiago - Parquemet - +++ If Option Selected +++

Established in April 1966, the park includes the Chilean National Zoo and services of San Cristóbal Hill, managed by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development.

• Biblioteca Nacional (National Library) - The Biblioteca Nacional, along with the Instituto Nacional and a few other institutions, was among the first established by the newly formed Republic of Chile during the Patria Vieja period. The “Proclamation of Foundation” of the Biblioteca Nacional was published in the newspaper El Monitor Araucano on August 19, 1813, inviting citizens to contribute books to create a great public library.
• Palacio de Tribunales de Justicia - This building houses the Supreme Court of Chile, the Court of Appeals of Santiago, and the Court-martial Court of the Chilean Army, Air Force, and Carabineros de Chile. It occupies a full block-front on Compañía Street between Bandera and Morandé Streets.
• Centro Cultural Gabriela Mistral GAM - Inspired by Chile’s renowned poet Gabriela Mistral (1889 – 1957), this cultural center reflects her love for words, democratic beliefs, and dedication to education. Born Lucila Godoy Alcayaga in Vicuña, she began writing and teaching at 15, publishing her first major work, “Sonetos de la muerte,” at 25, which won her the Chilean literary award in 1912.
• Costanera Center - The Torre Costanera, designed by architect César Pelli, stands at 300 meters (980 ft), making it the tallest building in Latin America and the second tallest in the Southern Hemisphere.
• Parque Forestal - Parque Forestal is a large, narrow park featuring numerous must-see spots in downtown Santiago. It borders the Mapocho River from Plaza Baquedano, also known as Plaza Italia, to Estación Mapocho, a historical building and cultural center near the Puente Cal y Canto metro station. Mercado Central, La Vega, and the Bellas Artes museum are among the major attractions located in or near Parque Forestal.
• Patio Bellavista - This open-air complex of bars, restaurants, and shops is located at the corner of Pio Nono and Constitución. It is a relatively new addition to Santiago’s culinary, nightlife, and cultural scene.
• Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts - The Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts is a key center for Chilean and broader South American art. Established in 1880, it is the oldest museum in South America. The current building, “Palace of the Fine Arts,” dates to 1910, commemorating Chile’s first centennial of independence. Designed by Chilean architect Emile Jéquier in a Beaux-arts style, it is located in Santiago’s Parque Forestal.
• Parque Bicentenario - Bicentenario Park (Parque Bicentenario) is a nature park situated on one side of Santiago’s financial district, known as “Sanhattan.” This modern, well-maintained park offers extensive lawns for walking, themed spaces for leisure activities, and two artificial lagoons where visitors can enjoy watching swans and other birds.
• Parque De Las Esculturas - Nestled between the Mapocho River and Avenida Santa María, Santiago’s Sculpture Park (Parque de las Esculturas) is an open-air art museum that opened in 1982 to beautify an area damaged by a flood of the Mapocho River. The park features impressive sculptures by various Chilean and international artists.
• Santiago - Departure from Santiago city.

• Private Tour
• Hotel or address pickup and drop-off
• Professional bilingual guide
• Live commentary on board

• Food and drinks, unless specified
• Gratuities

Embark on a 4-hour exploration of Chile’s capital, Santiago. This vibrant, contemporary city is a mix of colonial estates nestled among towering high-rises, where traditional art turns into trend and Latin merges with European cultures. The city is experiencing a transformation with its burgeoning arts, nightlife, and dining scenes, morphing this prosperous and elegant urban center into the civic, cultural and historical heart of the nation.

• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
• pickup from your Santiago accommodations in the districts of Providencia, Las Condes, Vitacura, or Santiago Centro if your hotel is outside the pick up area recharge will be applied

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