Santiago Skyline: Cable Car and San Cristobal Walking Tour
by Unplanned Detours
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This 2.5-hour walking and cable car tour in Santiago offers views from Cerro San Cristóbal and visits to several city neighborhoods. The tour begins at Teatro Oriente near Baquedano subway station, where the guide meets guests. Participants walk through Plaza Baquedano, a central square connecting major avenues and surrounded by parks and statues. Next is Bellavista, a lively area with colorful streets, street art, restaurants, pubs, and shops, including Pablo Neruda's La Chascona museum. The group continues to Patio Bellavista at the foot of San Cristóbal Hill, an open-air complex with restaurants and artisan shops. A short visit to La Chascona allows a look at the poet’s quirky former home. The tour proceeds to Cerro San Cristóbal, part of the Metropolitan Park, known for its gardens and the 22-meter tall Virgin of the Immaculate Conception statue. Riders use the historic funicular to ascend the hill, bypassing lines. After exploring the sanctuary and terraces, the tour includes a stop to try mote con huesillos, a traditional Chilean drink and snack. Then the cable car ride offers aerial views over the parks, gardens, city skyline, and the Andes. The cable car stops midway at Tupahue Station, near gardens and cultural sites. Finally, guests walk through the quiet Pedro de Valdivia Norte neighborhood with its green spaces and sculptures before returning to the area near Teatro Oriente. The guide provides historical and cultural commentary throughout the route. The tour involves walking on uneven ground and stairs, especially to reach the statue summit. It runs in all weather, and luggage is not permitted. It is not suitable for people with limited mobility.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Teatro Oriente meeting point
The guide meets guests outside the theater near Baquedano subway station on the red line (line 1), holding a blue flag.
5 min
Plaza Baquedano (Plaza Italia)
This central square connects main avenues Providencia and Alameda. It is a cultural hub surrounded by parks and statues and serves as a link between old and modern parts of Santiago.
15 min
Bellavista
A bohemian neighborhood known for its nightlife, street art, restaurants, pubs, and boutique shops. It includes Pablo Neruda's La Chascona museum, highlighting literary history.
20 min
Patio Bellavista
An open-air complex at the base of San Cristóbal Hill featuring restaurants, cafes, and shops selling handmade jewelry, lapis lazuli, and copper crafts.
15 min
Casa Museo La Chascona
Pablo Neruda's colorful home turned museum. The house has nautical features, winding passages, and personal items reflecting Neruda’s life.
5 min
Cerro San Cristobal
A hill within Metropolitan Park offering panoramic city views, gardens, and the 22-meter tall Virgin of the Immaculate Conception statue.
40 min
Funicular Ride
Historic funicular in operation since 1925 that climbs the hill through greenery, providing a nostalgic ascent to the summit with city views.
10 min
Tupahue Station
Midway stop on the cable car route featuring access to gardens, pools, and cultural spaces, including Tupahue Pool and Casa de la Cultura Anahuac.
10 min
Cable Car Ride
A scenic ride in colorful cabins connecting parts of the park, offering aerial views of Santiago’s skyline, the Andes, and surrounding neighborhoods.
20 min
Pedro de Valdivia Norte
A residential neighborhood with English-inspired design, wide streets, tree-lined parks, and landmarks such as Casona de Lo Contador, providing a quiet urban environment.
Teatro Oriente
Located in Providencia, this area combines residential and commercial spaces with wide avenues, shopping centers, cafes, and cultural sites like Plaza Las Lilas.
5 min
Meeting point
In front of the Teatro Universidad de Chile, outside of Baquedano Subway Station Subway: Exit Baquedano station on Line 1 (red line) and take exit B or C. Outside the subway station the theater should be behind you Google Maps - https://maps.app.goo.gl/oyLDuZx3dCdepsQdA
End point
Finish your journey at the Pedro de Valdivia Metro Station in the heart of Providencia. This lively area offers easy metro access and is surrounded by cafés, shops, and local life — perfect for continuing your Santiago adventure.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Santiago Skyline: Cable Car and San Cristobal Walking Tour
by Unplanned Detours
Choose from 2 available options
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.$118Overview
This 2.5-hour walking and cable car tour in Santiago offers views from Cerro San Cristóbal and visits to several city neighborhoods. The tour begins at Teatro Oriente near Baquedano subway station, where the guide meets guests. Participants walk through Plaza Baquedano, a central square connecting major avenues and surrounded by parks and statues. Next is Bellavista, a lively area with colorful streets, street art, restaurants, pubs, and shops, including Pablo Neruda's La Chascona museum. The group continues to Patio Bellavista at the foot of San Cristóbal Hill, an open-air complex with restaurants and artisan shops. A short visit to La Chascona allows a look at the poet’s quirky former home. The tour proceeds to Cerro San Cristóbal, part of the Metropolitan Park, known for its gardens and the 22-meter tall Virgin of the Immaculate Conception statue. Riders use the historic funicular to ascend the hill, bypassing lines. After exploring the sanctuary and terraces, the tour includes a stop to try mote con huesillos, a traditional Chilean drink and snack. Then the cable car ride offers aerial views over the parks, gardens, city skyline, and the Andes. The cable car stops midway at Tupahue Station, near gardens and cultural sites. Finally, guests walk through the quiet Pedro de Valdivia Norte neighborhood with its green spaces and sculptures before returning to the area near Teatro Oriente. The guide provides historical and cultural commentary throughout the route. The tour involves walking on uneven ground and stairs, especially to reach the statue summit. It runs in all weather, and luggage is not permitted. It is not suitable for people with limited mobility.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Teatro Oriente meeting point
The guide meets guests outside the theater near Baquedano subway station on the red line (line 1), holding a blue flag.
5 min
Plaza Baquedano (Plaza Italia)
This central square connects main avenues Providencia and Alameda. It is a cultural hub surrounded by parks and statues and serves as a link between old and modern parts of Santiago.
15 min
Bellavista
A bohemian neighborhood known for its nightlife, street art, restaurants, pubs, and boutique shops. It includes Pablo Neruda's La Chascona museum, highlighting literary history.
20 min
Patio Bellavista
An open-air complex at the base of San Cristóbal Hill featuring restaurants, cafes, and shops selling handmade jewelry, lapis lazuli, and copper crafts.
15 min
Casa Museo La Chascona
Pablo Neruda's colorful home turned museum. The house has nautical features, winding passages, and personal items reflecting Neruda’s life.
5 min
Cerro San Cristobal
A hill within Metropolitan Park offering panoramic city views, gardens, and the 22-meter tall Virgin of the Immaculate Conception statue.
40 min
Funicular Ride
Historic funicular in operation since 1925 that climbs the hill through greenery, providing a nostalgic ascent to the summit with city views.
10 min
Tupahue Station
Midway stop on the cable car route featuring access to gardens, pools, and cultural spaces, including Tupahue Pool and Casa de la Cultura Anahuac.
10 min
Cable Car Ride
A scenic ride in colorful cabins connecting parts of the park, offering aerial views of Santiago’s skyline, the Andes, and surrounding neighborhoods.
20 min
Pedro de Valdivia Norte
A residential neighborhood with English-inspired design, wide streets, tree-lined parks, and landmarks such as Casona de Lo Contador, providing a quiet urban environment.
Teatro Oriente
Located in Providencia, this area combines residential and commercial spaces with wide avenues, shopping centers, cafes, and cultural sites like Plaza Las Lilas.
5 min
Meeting point
In front of the Teatro Universidad de Chile, outside of Baquedano Subway Station Subway: Exit Baquedano station on Line 1 (red line) and take exit B or C. Outside the subway station the theater should be behind you Google Maps - https://maps.app.goo.gl/oyLDuZx3dCdepsQdA
End point
Finish your journey at the Pedro de Valdivia Metro Station in the heart of Providencia. This lively area offers easy metro access and is surrounded by cafés, shops, and local life — perfect for continuing your Santiago adventure.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.