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Panoramic Tour of Santiago in 3 Hours

About this experience

Discover Santiago from a new perspective with our panoramic tour, starting at Parque Bicentenario, a modern green space that offers spectacular views of the city and a relaxing atmosphere. Here you can enjoy the nature, artificial lagoons and sculptures that adorn this iconic park, reflecting the more contemporary side of Santiago.

Next, we will enter the historic center of the city, where you will explore its streets full of history, colonial architecture and monuments that have witnessed significant moments in the capital of Chile. We will take you to the Palacio de la Moneda, a symbol of Chile’s political history, Courts of Justice, Plaza de Armas and much more.

With the company of an expert guide, you will learn about the city’s key landmarks and how its evolution has shaped Santiago’s unique character. An unforgettable experience for those who want to discover the city in depth and panoramic.

At a glance

  • Duration: 4 hr

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Panoramic Tour of Santiago in 3 Hours
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Time on the tour4 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesPortuguese (live guide), English (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 4 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Face-to-face Guide: English, Spanish, Portuguese

Not included

  • Gratuities

Itinerary and highlights

Our first stop, here you will discover the origin and foundation of the Bicentennial Park, its location within the commune of Vitacura, general data of the Andean mountain range and our flora and fauna.

After our first stop, you can get to know the mythical Isidora Goyenechea neighborhood, its gastronomic and cultural offerings. You can learn more about the mining boom and the figure of Isidora Goyenechea within this world and its influence on our society.

Continuing with the scenic walk, you will know about the Providencia neighborhood, its past of haciendas and farms that were located along this commune, you will also know more about its gastronomic offer and history.

Discover more about this typical Santiaguino neighborhood, its origin and formation, its graffiti and artistic culture. Discover more about Chimberos or Chimberas, how Creole culture is born, our typical dances. In this place is also the Chascona, home of the Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature.

We will know the origin and argument of the Baquedano e Italia square, which is located in the central axis of the city of Santiago, Avenida Alameda or Libertador Bernardo O ́Higgins. In addition you can see the Catholic University of Chile, San Francisco Church and entrance of the hill St Lucia, place of founding of the city of Santiago in 1541.

Our 2nd stop within our panoramic tour, here you can learn more about the origin and foundation of the city of Santiago de la Nueva Extremadura, the origin of Santa Lucia Hill or Huelen Hill, a name that was given by the indigenous people who inhabited Santiago. If you dare, we can walk approximately 10 minutes to reach the summit of this hill.

Continuing with our tour, you will be able to get to know in a panoramic way our government palace La Moneda, you will know more of its origin, argument and architecture, the Bicentennial flag, homeland icons and we will investigate more about the coup d’état that occurred in this place on September 11, 1973.

Here you can get to know in a panoramic way, the Plaza de la Constitución, its origin, history and architecture, presidential figures that are located along the square, learn more about Diego Portales and the emblems that decorate this place.

Continuing our panoramic tour, in this place you can learn more about our Courts of Justice, Supreme Court, Former National Congress and Museum of Pre-Columbian Art, we will investigate its origin, its history, location as the main axis where it formerly housed the Legislative and Judicial branch.

Our last stop on our scenic tour. Come and discover about the origin of the Plaza de Armas, its indigenous and native origin, with the Incas and Mapuches, dominating the Mapocho Valley, the arrival and invasion of the Spaniards in the 16th century, its historical figures and founders. You can admire the architecture that frames this square, main buildings and historical emblems. You will also have free time to visit the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago.

In a panoramic way, you can learn more about French architecture and influence in Chile represented in our Mapocho Train Station. We will also pass through the Central Market, an architectural heritage of Chile. You will learn more about our popular culture and interesting details in the formation of our society.

Optionally, you can choose to finish our tour in a restaurant typical of our Chilean culture in the Bellavista neighborhood, from our recommendation. If you do not want, you can return to your hotels.

Meeting and pickup information

  • We will request information from your hotels to make the pickup route before starting the tour.

Languages and tickets

  • Portuguese — Guide
  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • SantiagoBlendTours

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 4 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
We will request information from your hotels to make the pickup route before starting the tour.
Which guide languages are listed?
Portuguese (live guide), English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 3–12; Youth tickets: age 13–17; Adult tickets: age 18+; Senior tickets: age 60+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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