Official Tour of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago with Bell Tower Access
by Turistik
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
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This walking tour in Santiago covers the Metropolitan Cathedral and includes climbing the bell tower. The tour lasts about 35 minutes and is suitable for visitors aged 12 and older. A bilingual Spanish-English guide leads the group throughout. The tour begins at Plaza de Armas #498, where the cathedral is located. It includes a stop at the Monument to the Heroes of the Concepción, honoring those who fought in the 1882 battle. Inside the cathedral, the tour visits the Courtyard of the Orange Trees, an internal courtyard named for its orange trees. Participants then climb the stairs surrounding the old bells in the bell towers. At the top of the bell tower, there is a 360-degree viewpoint offering panoramic views of Santiago's historic center, including Plaza de Armas and nearby buildings such as the Municipality of Santiago, the Chilean Post Office, and the National Historical Museum. The cathedral's current building dates back to 1745 and was consecrated in 1775. Its façade was designed by Italian architect Joaquín Toesca. The cathedral was declared a Historical Monument of Chile in 1951. The tour includes access to the bell tower and the services of the bilingual guide.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana)
The tour starts at the Metropolitan Cathedral located at Plaza de Armas #498, serving as the meeting point.
10 min
Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana)
The first stop is at the monument honoring the heroes who fought in the Battle of La Concepción in 1882.
5 min
Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana)
The tour includes a visit to the cathedral's internal courtyard, known for its orange trees.
5 min
Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana)
Participants climb the stairs around the old bells located in the bell towers of the cathedral.
8 min
Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana)
At the top of the bell tower, visitors can see a 360-degree panoramic view of Santiago's historic center, including Plaza de Armas and surrounding buildings.
7 min
Meeting point
In Plaza de Armas, in front of the Metropolitan Cathedral at its main entrance, you will find our guides waiting for you, identify them by their red Turistik jacket. Arrive 15 before the start of the tour
End point
In Plaza de Armas, in front of the Metropolitan Cathedral at its main entrance, you will find our guides waiting for you, identify them by their red Turistik jacket. Arrive 15 before the start of the tour
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Official Tour of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago with Bell Tower Access
by Turistik
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$22Overview
This walking tour in Santiago covers the Metropolitan Cathedral and includes climbing the bell tower. The tour lasts about 35 minutes and is suitable for visitors aged 12 and older. A bilingual Spanish-English guide leads the group throughout. The tour begins at Plaza de Armas #498, where the cathedral is located. It includes a stop at the Monument to the Heroes of the Concepción, honoring those who fought in the 1882 battle. Inside the cathedral, the tour visits the Courtyard of the Orange Trees, an internal courtyard named for its orange trees. Participants then climb the stairs surrounding the old bells in the bell towers. At the top of the bell tower, there is a 360-degree viewpoint offering panoramic views of Santiago's historic center, including Plaza de Armas and nearby buildings such as the Municipality of Santiago, the Chilean Post Office, and the National Historical Museum. The cathedral's current building dates back to 1745 and was consecrated in 1775. Its façade was designed by Italian architect Joaquín Toesca. The cathedral was declared a Historical Monument of Chile in 1951. The tour includes access to the bell tower and the services of the bilingual guide.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana)
The tour starts at the Metropolitan Cathedral located at Plaza de Armas #498, serving as the meeting point.
10 min
Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana)
The first stop is at the monument honoring the heroes who fought in the Battle of La Concepción in 1882.
5 min
Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana)
The tour includes a visit to the cathedral's internal courtyard, known for its orange trees.
5 min
Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana)
Participants climb the stairs around the old bells located in the bell towers of the cathedral.
8 min
Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana)
At the top of the bell tower, visitors can see a 360-degree panoramic view of Santiago's historic center, including Plaza de Armas and surrounding buildings.
7 min
Meeting point
In Plaza de Armas, in front of the Metropolitan Cathedral at its main entrance, you will find our guides waiting for you, identify them by their red Turistik jacket. Arrive 15 before the start of the tour
End point
In Plaza de Armas, in front of the Metropolitan Cathedral at its main entrance, you will find our guides waiting for you, identify them by their red Turistik jacket. Arrive 15 before the start of the tour
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.