Santiago 3-Hour Private Walking Tour of Historical Center and Bellavista
by Huaso Tours Bike Rental
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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.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$170Overview
This is a 3-hour private walking tour of Santiago that covers the historical center and the Bellavista neighborhood. The tour begins at La Moneda, the Presidential Palace, and Constitution Square, where the guide explains the history of the site, including the years of dictatorship and the current political context. The group then walks to Calle Nueva York, one of the city’s oldest streets, followed by a stroll along Paseo Ahumada, a busy commercial street leading to Plaza de Armas. At Plaza de Armas, the guide provides an introduction to Santiago’s history and points out landmarks such as the Mapuche monument, street artists, the Central Post Office, the Municipality of Santiago, and the National History Museum. Visitors may optionally enter the nearby Metropolitan Cathedral. The tour continues with a stop at the Central Post Office building before reaching Mercado Central, the fish market where vendors sell fresh seafood from the Chilean Pacific. After crossing the Mapocho River, the group visits Mercado Tirso de Molina, a typical fruit and vegetable market. The walk proceeds along the paths of Parque Forestal to the National Museum of Fine Arts (Bellas Artes), where visitors have a brief opportunity to enter. If the museum is closed, an alternate route will be arranged. The tour ends in the Bellavista neighborhood, known for its local art and cultural scene. A bilingual English/Spanish guide leads the tour. Optional digital photos can be sent after the tour by email or WhatsApp. Food, drinks, and gratuities are not included. The walk covers approximately 2.5 to 4 miles (4 to 6 kilometers), mainly on sidewalks and park roads. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. The minimum age for participants is eight years old.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
La Moneda
After meeting the guide, visit the Presidential Palace La Moneda and Constitution Square. The guide explains the history of this site, focusing on the dictatorship years and current political situation in Chile. This stop lasts about 15 minutes.
15 min
Santiago Stock Exchange
Walk towards Calle Nueva York, one of Santiago’s oldest streets. The guide discusses the historical significance of this area. This stop is about 10 minutes.
10 min
Paseo Ahumada
Proceed along Paseo Ahumada, a busy street through Santiago's commercial center, leading to the main square. This section takes approximately 10 minutes.
10 min
Plaza de Armas
At Plaza de Armas, the guide gives an introduction to Santiago’s history. Visitors see the Mapuche monument, street artists’ works, and nearby historical buildings including the Central Post Office, Municipality of Santiago, and the National History Museum. This stop is about 15 minutes.
15 min
Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana)
Guests may visit the main Cathedral of Santiago, located near Plaza de Armas. This visit lasts around 10 minutes.
10 min
Central Post Office
View the Central Post Office building. This stop is brief, about 5 minutes.
5 min
Central Market (Mercado Central)
Visit Mercado Central, the fish market, where local vendors sell fresh fish and seafood from the Chilean Pacific. This stop lasts about 15 minutes.
15 min
Mercado Tirso de Molina
Cross the Mapocho River to reach Mercado Tirso de Molina, a market specializing in fruits and vegetables. This stop lasts about 15 minutes.
15 min
Parque Forestal
Walk along the paths of Parque Forestal, a park leading to the Fine Arts Museum. This walk takes about 10 minutes.
10 min
National Museum of Fine Arts
Brief visit to the Bellas Artes Museum (Fine Arts Museum). This stop is approximately 15 minutes. Note the museum is closed on Mondays and the itinerary is adjusted accordingly.
15 min
Barrio Lastarria
The tour concludes in the Lastarria neighborhood, known for local art and cultural atmosphere. This stop lasts about 10 minutes.
10 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
Santiago 3-Hour Private Walking Tour of Historical Center and Bellavista
by Huaso Tours Bike Rental
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.$170Overview
This is a 3-hour private walking tour of Santiago that covers the historical center and the Bellavista neighborhood. The tour begins at La Moneda, the Presidential Palace, and Constitution Square, where the guide explains the history of the site, including the years of dictatorship and the current political context. The group then walks to Calle Nueva York, one of the city’s oldest streets, followed by a stroll along Paseo Ahumada, a busy commercial street leading to Plaza de Armas. At Plaza de Armas, the guide provides an introduction to Santiago’s history and points out landmarks such as the Mapuche monument, street artists, the Central Post Office, the Municipality of Santiago, and the National History Museum. Visitors may optionally enter the nearby Metropolitan Cathedral. The tour continues with a stop at the Central Post Office building before reaching Mercado Central, the fish market where vendors sell fresh seafood from the Chilean Pacific. After crossing the Mapocho River, the group visits Mercado Tirso de Molina, a typical fruit and vegetable market. The walk proceeds along the paths of Parque Forestal to the National Museum of Fine Arts (Bellas Artes), where visitors have a brief opportunity to enter. If the museum is closed, an alternate route will be arranged. The tour ends in the Bellavista neighborhood, known for its local art and cultural scene. A bilingual English/Spanish guide leads the tour. Optional digital photos can be sent after the tour by email or WhatsApp. Food, drinks, and gratuities are not included. The walk covers approximately 2.5 to 4 miles (4 to 6 kilometers), mainly on sidewalks and park roads. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. The minimum age for participants is eight years old.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
La Moneda
After meeting the guide, visit the Presidential Palace La Moneda and Constitution Square. The guide explains the history of this site, focusing on the dictatorship years and current political situation in Chile. This stop lasts about 15 minutes.
15 min
Santiago Stock Exchange
Walk towards Calle Nueva York, one of Santiago’s oldest streets. The guide discusses the historical significance of this area. This stop is about 10 minutes.
10 min
Paseo Ahumada
Proceed along Paseo Ahumada, a busy street through Santiago's commercial center, leading to the main square. This section takes approximately 10 minutes.
10 min
Plaza de Armas
At Plaza de Armas, the guide gives an introduction to Santiago’s history. Visitors see the Mapuche monument, street artists’ works, and nearby historical buildings including the Central Post Office, Municipality of Santiago, and the National History Museum. This stop is about 15 minutes.
15 min
Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana)
Guests may visit the main Cathedral of Santiago, located near Plaza de Armas. This visit lasts around 10 minutes.
10 min
Central Post Office
View the Central Post Office building. This stop is brief, about 5 minutes.
5 min
Central Market (Mercado Central)
Visit Mercado Central, the fish market, where local vendors sell fresh fish and seafood from the Chilean Pacific. This stop lasts about 15 minutes.
15 min
Mercado Tirso de Molina
Cross the Mapocho River to reach Mercado Tirso de Molina, a market specializing in fruits and vegetables. This stop lasts about 15 minutes.
15 min
Parque Forestal
Walk along the paths of Parque Forestal, a park leading to the Fine Arts Museum. This walk takes about 10 minutes.
10 min
National Museum of Fine Arts
Brief visit to the Bellas Artes Museum (Fine Arts Museum). This stop is approximately 15 minutes. Note the museum is closed on Mondays and the itinerary is adjusted accordingly.
15 min
Barrio Lastarria
The tour concludes in the Lastarria neighborhood, known for local art and cultural atmosphere. This stop lasts about 10 minutes.
10 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.