Santiago Sightseeing Bus Tour: Visit City Icons with Metropolitan Park's Cable Car & Funicular
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Tour the icons of the city aboard this Big Bus and combine with the experience of the main attractions of the Metropolitan Park: Cable Car, Funicular and Panoramic Buses, which offer you the best views of Santiago. You can go up and down unlimited for a day.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Tourist bus for Santiago one day, Cable Car and Funicular (Route)

Operating Schedule: Service from Tuesday to Sunday
First departure 10:00 a.m.
Closing at 6:30 p.m.
Buses every 1hr

1. Av. Pdte. Kennedy 5059
Parque Arauco One of the most important malls in Chile and Latin America. Here you will find various products from the best brands, along with an entertainment center that includes an open-air boulevard with a wide variety of cuisine, a cinema, a theater and a Turistik Infocenter (located at the entrance to the boulevard) from where you can discover Santiago and its surroundings. Nearby is the Parque Araucano, ideal for walking, exploring, having a picnic and enjoying fresh air and nature.

2. Isabel Montt & Avenida Bicentenario
Bicentennial Park This beautiful park, designed by the architect and landscape architect Teodoro Fernández, has an area of 27 hectares and stretches along the southern bank of the Mapocho River. It has two lagoons where black-necked swans, flamingos, herons and fish coexist, walking trails, an amphitheater where musicals, plays and other shows are performed, and an exclusive international restaurant called Mestizo. It is a perfect place to enjoy the outdoors and take one of the best postcards, which mixes nature and architecture.

3. Sheraton Santiago Hotel and Convention Center
Cable Car This is the closest stop to the entrance to the Santiago Metropolitan Park and Cable Car. It is only 5 minutes walking to be able to enjoy these entertaining attractions, such as seeing Santiago from the heights in the Cable Car and reaching the top of the San Cristóbal hill. On the way to the park you can visit the Parque de las Esculturas, an open-air terrain with more than 30 sculptures by prominent Chilean artists. Also in the sector is the historic Casona “Lo Contador”, a beautiful building with Spanish influences from the end of the 18th century, which today is occupied by the Campus of Architecture, Design and Urban Studies of the Catholic University.

4. Bellavista 52
Patio Bellavista Bellavista stands out as one of the most visited sectors of Santiago, a must-see that mixes culture with entertainment. Patio Bellavista is a place that brings together art exhibitions, live music, theater, craft shops and a wide and exquisite gastronomic offer. This stop is 5 minutes from Parquemet (entrance through Pío Nono), where you will find the Metropolitan Zoo and panoramic buses that take you to the top of San Cristóbal hill, where you can connect to the Cable Car. In the surroundings there are also Plaza Baquedano, Parque Forestal and Bustamante, multiple bars and restaurants.

5. Monjitas 821
Plaza de Armas The Plaza de Armas represents the true heart of Santiago. This type of plaza exists throughout Chile, because when the Spanish established cities they used that point as the axis of their grid plans. From this Turistik stop, you can tour the historic center of the city, visiting the historic buildings that surround the square, such as the Metropolitan Cathedral, Municipality of Santiago, Casa Colorada Central Post Office and Museum of Santiago, Former National Congress and National Historical Museum, among others.

6. Museo Interactivo Las Condes (MUI)
Plaza de la Constitución Around this square you will find some of the most important buildings and monuments linked to the executive power of the State of Chile, among them, the Palacio de la Moneda, seat of the Presidency of the Government of Chile. Its construction was carried out between 1784 and 1805, it was designed by the Italian architect Joaquín Toesca and its original destination was to be the Royal Mint, that is the reason for its current name. You will be able to see and explore buildings and places of interest that include: Plaza de la Constitución, Palacio de la Moneda, Palacio de la Moneda Cultural Center, Metropolitan Administration, Santiago Stock Exchange, Club de la Unión, Universidad de Chile, Paseo Bulnes and Eighteenth Quarter

7. Av Alameda Libertador Bernardo O’Higgins 440
Cerro Santa Lucía has been one of the most important points since the founding of Santiago. On February 12, 1541, the monumental neoclassical entrance to the hill was finished in 1902 and harmonizes around a sculpture of the god Neptune an entire architectural ensemble with curved staircases, pools, a wide terrace and a triumphal arch topped by a dome. The set constitutes a very evocative image of the lifestyle of Santiago’s high society at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th. From the Turistik Santa Lucia stop you can see and explore places of interest that include: Santa Lucia Hill, National Library, Paris-Londres neighborhood, San Francisco del Monte church, Central House of the Catholic University of Chile and Lastarria neighborhood that has a strong cultural stamp where you can find art galleries, restaurants and cultural centers.

8. Los Dominicos Craft Centre
Plaza de la Aviación The Plaza de la Aviación is an extension of the Balmaceda Park, which was created in 1929 as part of the old Japanese Park, designed by the Austrian landscape designer Óscar Prager. Its current name is given in honor of the Chilean Air Force monument erected in 1980. In addition, in the square you will find a water fountain called the Bicentennial, which is almost 70 meters long and more than 25 meters wide, inaugurated in 2005 by the Municipality of Providencia. In this sector you can visit Parque Balmaceda and Parque Uruguay that are part of the green areas that run along the slopes of the Mapocho River. You can also walk along Providencia Avenue, a tourist sector full of life, which has different shops, restaurants, cafes and bars to enjoy Santiago.

9. Tajamar & Avenida Vitacura
Costanera Center The Costanera Center is a complex that combines an experience of modernity and entertainment. With the tallest building in Latin America at 300 meters high, this imposing construction offers endless possibilities that start with its wide range of products in the largest mall in Chile, where some of the most important brands in the world are housed. world. In addition to its wide culinary offer, it has a terrace and a viewpoint, the Sky Costanera, which allows you to appreciate the city with privileged views. The enclosure also has a cinema and its surroundings, with the maximum expression of modernity and progress, in front of the new financial district of the city, also known as Sanhattan.

10. Isidora Goyenechea & La Pastora
Las Condes Interactive Museum This stop is in the heart of the El Golf neighborhood, which gets its name from the fact that the entrance to the exclusive Los Leones Golf Club is only a few blocks away. Several of the mansions in the sector date from the mid-20th century and belonged to the family of the wealthy Isidora Goyenechea, the name given to the main street in this neighborhood. Around this stop you will find many restaurants and cafes, as well as the Municipal Theater of Las Condes and the Interactive Museum of Las Condes. In the latter you will be able to travel in space and time through entertaining audiovisual productions in 3D format. An ideal panorama to enjoy with the family.

Points of Interest

  • Parque Arauco

  • Parque Bicentenario

  • Parque Metropolitano de Santiago - Parquemet

  • Patio Bellavista

  • Plaza de Armas

  • Plaza de La Constitucion

  • Centro Cultural Palacio de la Moneda y Plaza de la Ciudadania

  • Cerro Santa Lucia

  • Plaza de la Aviacion

  • Sky Costanera

  • Teatro Municipal Las Condes

What's Included
  • Unlimited Hop On - Hop Off Ticket for one day
  • Unlimited panoramic buses for a day in Parque Metropolitano (Tuesday to Sunday)
  • Santiago Cable Car Ticket for a day (Tuesday to Sunday)
  • Santiago Funicular Ticket for one day (Tuesday to Sunday)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • other tickets
Additional Information
  • Cable Car, Funicular and Panoramic Buses do not operate on Mondays
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Naji_h
Mar 18, 2024
Cable cart - Great tour experience, with a nice guide. Easy to hop off and hop on. The guide was very helpful I advise to all
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Stay20745270587
Mar 16, 2024
Great trip in Santiago - Juan Jose Sanchez sold us a great tour in Santiago. Great day in Santiago. Gracias. We love these bus tours and we think it's a lovely city to visit. Fully recommended
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Navigate24906387758
Mar 15, 2024
Santiago in a nutshell - Most wonderful bus tour ever!! Missing you Santiago already… thanks for your warm and kind guidance Nicole Gutierrez :)
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Ivanan288
Mar 13, 2024
Highly recommended! - I highly recommend this hop on bus! We were warmly welcomed by Daniela who immediately explained all details about the tour, different tickets, funicular etc. Thanks Daniela! You must take the bus because it allows you to see old part of the town and new modern Santiago. We were considering to take only walking tour and I am so happy we took Turistik bus instead. Go for the ticket with funicular and cable car as the views are spectacular. Please note that the tour bus stops at 6 PM, so plan to be back to your destination on time!
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Randyll7441la
Mar 9, 2024
No title. - Great way to see the city. Get on early as possible and you can see much of the city with a two day pass. Narrated tour via headphones (provided) in various languages. Jorge Escobar was the guide and did a great job.
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Davidto1202fy
Mar 1, 2024
Great view of the city - We took the 2 day pass, inckuding the city tour, the funicular and the cable cars. It gives a great overview of the city. The view from the cable car is very nice, you can see the whole city. The view from the the funicular was nice but limited (but the kid loved it). The bus where clean, with a top on the 2nd floor to protect from the sun. We had a great service with the workers on the bus, Jorge Escobar and Daniela Torres.
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Kay
Feb 27, 2024
Santiago via hop on and off! - Great customer service! Answered our questions and gave us great hints on how to explore the city. Thanks to Juan Jose Sanchez! Look for him.
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Pauldn5713kp
Feb 27, 2024
Great way to see city. - Excellent way to see city. Joaquin is fantastic. City is beautiful lots to see. Highly recommended. Cable car is fun!!!
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Rosemary
Mar 16, 2024
Not Impressed - Buses supposed to be 30 minutes between buses but were told it would be 45 minutes. We did one stop for the entire day and had to wait for well over an hour to be picked up. Sent an email to the company suggesting a free day but never heard back from them.
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Wrescombe2
Mar 15, 2024
Sounds better in theory than it was in practice - We arrived at Stop 1 to buy our tickets for the day and were unfortunately told that the cable car was not operating. Did not have data so could not track the buses on the app. First bus came in, there was no queue, people got on, unfortunately we did not. We had to wait for the next bus. Ear pieces were ok and commentary was interesting. We got off at Stop 4 and went up the cliff railway. Some really good views from the top. Rejoined a bus, but no slots for ear pieces, needed to use the app with your phone and a QR code for commentary. We did not have WiFi and could not do. So got off at Stop 5, visited a free museum, it was fairly interesting on National history. Back on the bus to return to first stop, there are 10 stops. Seats are uncomfortable for a 2hr+ journey. Probably would use the subway next time. I would not repeat the trip.
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