Santiago Highlights, Parks and Politics Bike Tour
by La Bicicleta Verde
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This three-hour bike tour in Santiago begins at the office in Recoleta, where participants meet the bilingual guide and prepare for the ride. The route starts by cycling through Parque Bustamante, a large central park popular with locals and known for its many friendly street dogs. Next, the tour continues to Parque Forestal, where the guide explains why the park is a favorite spot for couples and locals alike. The group then rides to Plaza Baquedano, also called Plaza Italia, where the guide discusses its significance as a central point in downtown Santiago. Afterward, the tour heads to Barrio Lastarria, a lively neighborhood known for its bars and restaurants, making it a good place to visit after the ride. The route includes a stop at the Centro Cultural Gabriela Mistral (GAM), where the guide shares information about recent Chilean history that remains relevant today. The final stop is outside La Moneda, the Presidential Palace, where the guide recounts the political events surrounding the military coup. The tour includes use of a bicycle, a helmet (mandatory by Chilean law), bottled water, snacks, and tea or coffee. This small-group tour offers an informative and relaxed way to cycle through Santiago’s key parks, cultural sites, and political landmarks.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Starting point in Recoleta
The tour begins at the office in Recoleta where participants meet the bilingual guide and prepare for the ride through Santiago’s main sites.
10 min
Parque Forestal
This park is a popular local spot with many people and friendly dogs. The guide explains why it attracts so many visitors and the local dog culture.
20 min
Plaza Baquedano (Plaza Italia)
The guide explains the significance of Plaza Baquedano, commonly called Plaza Italia, as the main square in downtown Santiago.
15 min
Barrio Lastarria
The tour passes through Lastarria, a lively neighborhood known for its bars and restaurants, offering a chance to explore this area after the ride.
20 min
Parque Bustamante
This large central park is a key part of the city’s green spaces. The guide provides insights about the park and local quiltros (dogs), popular with residents.
30 min
Centro Cultural Gabriela Mistral GAM
At this cultural center, the guide discusses Chile’s recent history and its ongoing impact on society today.
30 min
La Moneda
The tour ends outside La Moneda, the Presidential Palace, where the guide details the military coup events linked to this site.
30 min
Meeting point
Our office is near Baquedano Metro Station and next to Plaza Mori!
End point
Our office is near Baquedano Metro Station and next to Plaza Mori!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Santiago Highlights, Parks and Politics Bike Tour
by La Bicicleta Verde
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.$87.48Overview
This three-hour bike tour in Santiago begins at the office in Recoleta, where participants meet the bilingual guide and prepare for the ride. The route starts by cycling through Parque Bustamante, a large central park popular with locals and known for its many friendly street dogs. Next, the tour continues to Parque Forestal, where the guide explains why the park is a favorite spot for couples and locals alike. The group then rides to Plaza Baquedano, also called Plaza Italia, where the guide discusses its significance as a central point in downtown Santiago. Afterward, the tour heads to Barrio Lastarria, a lively neighborhood known for its bars and restaurants, making it a good place to visit after the ride. The route includes a stop at the Centro Cultural Gabriela Mistral (GAM), where the guide shares information about recent Chilean history that remains relevant today. The final stop is outside La Moneda, the Presidential Palace, where the guide recounts the political events surrounding the military coup. The tour includes use of a bicycle, a helmet (mandatory by Chilean law), bottled water, snacks, and tea or coffee. This small-group tour offers an informative and relaxed way to cycle through Santiago’s key parks, cultural sites, and political landmarks.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Starting point in Recoleta
The tour begins at the office in Recoleta where participants meet the bilingual guide and prepare for the ride through Santiago’s main sites.
10 min
Parque Forestal
This park is a popular local spot with many people and friendly dogs. The guide explains why it attracts so many visitors and the local dog culture.
20 min
Plaza Baquedano (Plaza Italia)
The guide explains the significance of Plaza Baquedano, commonly called Plaza Italia, as the main square in downtown Santiago.
15 min
Barrio Lastarria
The tour passes through Lastarria, a lively neighborhood known for its bars and restaurants, offering a chance to explore this area after the ride.
20 min
Parque Bustamante
This large central park is a key part of the city’s green spaces. The guide provides insights about the park and local quiltros (dogs), popular with residents.
30 min
Centro Cultural Gabriela Mistral GAM
At this cultural center, the guide discusses Chile’s recent history and its ongoing impact on society today.
30 min
La Moneda
The tour ends outside La Moneda, the Presidential Palace, where the guide details the military coup events linked to this site.
30 min
Meeting point
Our office is near Baquedano Metro Station and next to Plaza Mori!
End point
Our office is near Baquedano Metro Station and next to Plaza Mori!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.