Chile · Walking Tours

8-Hour Santiago History Walk with Hills, Landmarks and Handicrafts

8 Hours Round trip from Plaza de Armas Easy pace

Virgin Mary statue at Cerro San Cristobal

Los Dominicos - A crafts market and popular tourist shopping destination

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Santiago's historic center, including Plaza de Armas, the cathedral, and the central market
02 Visit La Moneda Palace and discover key monuments that shape the city's history
03 Walk through Santa Lucía Hill and the cute Lastarria district where Santiago was founded
04 Take in panoramic city and mountain views from San Cristóbal Hill
05 End at Los Dominicos, Chile's biggest handicraft market

Take a leisurely 8-hour tour through Santiago, Chile, and trace the city's history through its architecture, monuments, parks, and viewpoints. Explore the historic center, including Plaza de Armas and the cathedral, then continue to landmarks such as La Moneda Palace, Santa Lucía Hill, La Chascona, and San Cristóbal Hill. Along the way, discover how old European style meets American influences in the city's architectural character, and end your experience at Los Dominicos, Chile's biggest handicraft market.

Drive to Cerro San Cristóbal to see the giant statue of Maria and enjoy a panoramic view over the city and the mountains.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Historic Santiago, Hills, Views, and Handicrafts

The tour kicks off at 9:30 am with a visit to the historical center, including Plaza de Armas, the cathedral, the central market, and other monuments.
The next stop is La Moneda Presidential Palace.
Proceed towards Cerro Santa Lucía, a park with fortifications located on the hill where Santiago was founded, and the cute Lastarria district.
Lunch at an authentic Chilean restaurant.
Stroll around La Chascona, one of the three houses of the famous poet Pablo Neruda, with its eclectic collection of objects from all over the world.
Drive to Cerro San Cristóbal to see the giant statue of Maria and enjoy a panoramic view over the city and the mountains.
End the tour at Los Dominicos, Chile's biggest handicraft market.

Return to the hotel.