4-Hour Santiago City Tour with Lastarria and Santa Lucía Hill

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Plaza de Armas, Santiago's foundational main square
• 02 A brief visit to Chile's cultural cradle at the Museo de Bellas Artes
• 03 Walk through La Moneda, symbol of Chilean democracy and the civic quarter
• 04 Experience the lively atmosphere of Paseo Ahumada, Santiago's main pedestrian street
• 05 Explore Barrio Lastarria's street art, terraces, and flea market
• 06 Take in panoramic views from Santa Lucía Hill's 19th-century garden and colonial fort
• 07 See the traditional financial quarter at Barrio Bolsa de Comercio

A four-hour tour featuring the main landmarks of this emblematic city, helping you understand and appreciate its geography, history, culture, and idiosyncrasy. We will discover Santiago's location at the foot of the Andes Range, its pre-Hispanic roots, its role in colonial times, how it reached independence, and the way it is developing as a modern and multicultural nation. We will learn about the men and women who have shaped the city's destiny and experience the colors and flavors that converge in this unique capital city, giving it its captivating and universal character.

A four-hour tour featuring the main landmarks of this emblematic city, helping you understand and appreciate its geography, history, culture, and idiosyncrasy.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Santiago

Languages English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Explore Barrio Lastarria

• Discover Barrio Lastarria, known for its street art, terraces, and flea market.

2

Day 02

Visit the Museo de Bellas Artes

• Enjoy a short visit to Chile's cultural cradle.

3

Day 03

Discover Plaza de Armas

• Visit Santiago's main square, the city's foundational cornerstone. We will appreciate its monuments, buildings, history, and ambiance.

4

Day 04

Walk by the Ex Congreso Nacional

• Take a walk through the former parliament building, a fine example of late 19th-century grandeur.

5

Day 05

See La Moneda Palace

• This historic building is a true symbol of Chilean democracy. It is the workplace of the president and is surrounded by a unique civic neighborhood.

6

Day 06

Stroll Along Paseo Ahumada

• Experience Santiago's thriving pedestrian street ambiance.

7

Day 07

Climb Santa Lucía Hill

• Visit this historical hill featuring a 19th-century garden and a colonial fort. Its panoramic views help us understand and relive the foundation of the city.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Public transportation tickets
• Bottled water

What's Not Included

• Private transportation
• Other foods and beverages

What to bring

• Dress according to the season.

Know before you go

• We will walk around 10,000 steps. This can be adapted to a shorter walk, and private transportation can be hired optionally.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Emporio La Rosa - Merced, Santiago, Chile

Tour start

Lastarria, Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.