See the history, culture, sights and sounds of Santiago!
Highlights
* Discover the Classic & Modern Architecture in Santiago
* La Plaza de Armas and Central Market, typical and traditional places in Santiago.
* Be amazed by the majestic architecture of the Metropolitan Cathedral.
* See La Moneda (Government Palace), the seat of every chilean President
* Santa Lucia Hill, for having a panoramic view from Santiago Downtown, also an important place because of history between "Mapuches" and Spanish people.
* Drop off options: San Cristobal Hill, Bellavista neighborhood, Costanera shopping center or Hotel Contact.
included with
* Hotel pickup and drop off from Santiago Hotels
* Transportation Insurance
* Bilingual Live Guide (English & Spanish)
* Drop off options: San Cristobal Hill, Bellavista neighborhood, Costanera shopping center or Hotel Contact.
excluded by
* Pickup and drop-off at Santiago International Airport
* Meals and beverages not specified in the Itinerary
* Optional Gratuities
Essential
Information
* If you're staying at Hilton (Airport), Holiday Inn (Airport), Diego de Almagro (Airport), Manquehue (Airport), Radisson Petra (La Dehesa) or Mercure (Ciudad Empresarial, Quilicura) you should reach one of our pick up zones located in Downtown, Providencia or Las Condes. For more information please contact us
* For bookings of 11 persons or more please contact reservas@graylinechile.com
Itinerary
The capital of Chile is a vibrant city full of character, with a thriving artistic culture, modern restaurants and lively nightlife. Surrounded by mountains - the mighty Andes to the east and the smaller coastal range to the west - on a clear day, Santiago boasts one of the most incredible urban scenes in the world. Old-world colonial mansions and eclectic neighborhoods seamlessly integrate the skyscrapers of "Sanhattan" into a captivating fusion of tradition and modernity. With world-class skiing, wine routes, biking and trekking right at your doorstep, Santiago is a city full of stimulating possibilities.
Our tour starts from the hotel where the transfer will pick us up. We will start through the main avenue of the city, knowing its history and its surroundings. We will go down to the cobblestone neighborhood of Lastarría, a characteristic sector for its green areas and beautiful houses of the XIX century, now restored and mostly used as cafes, restaurants, bookstores and museums.
Then, we will go to Cerro Santa Lucia here we will have time to walk and take pictures, while our guide tells us some of the most important episodes in the history of Santiago, such as the Mapuche / Spanish confrontation. From its terraces we will have a panoramic view of Santiago, as well as admire relics and constructions from the colonial era, such as Castillo Hidalgo.
We will go to our next stop, on the way we can see emblematic places of the city such as the Plaza de Armas, The Santiago Cathedral and its impressive architecture, in addition to the former national congress. We will arrive at the imposing government house called “La Moneda” and next to it the “Plaza de la Constitución”; We will visit its surroundings and we will know more about its important and interesting history.
Once in our vehicle, the tour will continue with a step through the Central Market, one of the most characteristic gastronomic points of Santiago, and then continue to the upper sector of the capital. On the way we will stop at a lapis lazuli store where we can admire and/or buy beautiful jewelry and unique crafts. Then we will finish the tour at the respectives hotel or drop off options.