Discover Plaza de la Ciudadanía, a grand civic space in Santiago that stretches from the southern façade of La Moneda Palace to Avenida Libertador Bernardo O’Higgins. Redesigned in 2006 as part of Chile’s Bicentennial Project, the plaza features elegant water mirrors, the monumental Bicentennial Flag, and the underground Centro Cultural La Moneda, which hosts exhibitions and cultural events. It also houses the Altar de la Patria, where the remains of national hero Bernardo O’Higgins rest, alongside statues honoring Chile’s independence leaders. This plaza serves as a powerful symbol of Chile’s history, identity, and civic pride.
La Moneda is Chile’s presidential palace and a cornerstone of national identity. Completed in 1805, this neoclassical building originally housed the colonial mint. Today, it serves as the seat of the President and key government ministries. With its elegant columns, grand courtyards, and symbolic architecture, La Moneda represents Chile’s political legacy and resilience. Visitors can admire its façade from the Plaza de la Constitución and explore its surroundings, which include public art, gardens, and historical monuments.
Located at the heart of Santiago, Plaza de la Constitución is a historically significant square, home to the La Moneda Palace, the seat of Chile's government. This grand plaza is a symbol of the country’s political life, where important events and demonstrations have taken place. Surrounded by beautiful neoclassical buildings, the plaza offers a peaceful space to reflect on Chile’s rich history and political evolution. It’s a must-visit for anyone interested in the nation's heritage.
The oldest standing building in Santiago, the Church of San Francisco dates back to 1618. This colonial-era landmark survived major earthquakes and holds a rich collection of religious art, offering a glimpse into the city’s Spanish colonial roots and resilience.
One of Santiago’s busiest pedestrian streets, Paseo Estado reflects the city’s commercial heart, lined with shops, historic buildings, and vibrant street life. It’s a lively connection between colonial-era landmarks and the modern city.
Step into a hidden corner of Santiago that feels like a slice of Manhattan. Paseo Nueva York is a short, elegant street lined with early 20th-century neoclassical buildings, reflecting Santiago’s ambition to modernize and mirror European and American cities at the time. It’s a quiet, atmospheric spot that contrasts sharply with the city's busy downtown.
Founded in 1893, the Santiago Stock Exchange is housed in a stunning French-style building, symbolizing Chile’s economic boom during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It's still one of Latin America’s most important financial centers, and its elegant architecture highlights the city's historical ties to global markets.
Built in 1769, Casa Colorada is one of the best-preserved colonial mansions in Santiago. With its iconic red façade, it once housed important figures of Chile’s independence movement and now stands as a symbol of the city's colonial past.
Built in the early 1600s, the Church of St. Augustine is one of Santiago’s oldest and most historic churches. Known for its baroque architecture and the famous statue of Cristo de Mayo — a crucifix tied to a legendary earthquake story — it remains a vital symbol of the city’s religious and cultural heritage.
Founded in 1541, Plaza de Armas is the historic heart of Santiago. It has been the city’s main public space for centuries, surrounded by iconic buildings and full of life with street artists, performers, and locals.
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago, built between the 18th and 19th centuries, is a masterpiece of neoclassical architecture and the seat of the Catholic Church in Chile. Its richly decorated interior reflects centuries of history and resilience.
Once home to Chile’s National Congress, this grand neoclassical building dates back to the 19th century. Surrounded by peaceful gardens, it symbolizes Chile’s political history and remains a striking example of the country’s republican architecture.
Opened in 1872, Mercado Central is Santiago’s iconic seafood market, famous for its fresh catch and lively atmosphere. The iron structure was designed in Britain, and today it’s one of the best places to experience authentic Chilean flavors.
Stretching along the Mapocho River, Parque Forestal is Santiago’s green lung, designed in the late 19th century. It’s a favorite spot for locals to relax, exercise, and enjoy outdoor art, connecting major cultural landmarks along its path.
Housed in a beautiful Beaux-Arts building from 1910, the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes holds one of Latin America’s oldest art collections. It’s a cultural treasure, blending Chilean and international art across centuries.
Once a rocky outcrop and now a lush urban park, Santa Lucía Hill is where Santiago was officially founded in 1541. Its beautiful stairways, fountains, and panoramic views make it a must-visit spot in the city center.
Great bit of history learnt about Chile and the importance of Santiago. Our guide was so amazing and took his time to explain everything. He was very helpful and gave us great tips on what else to see in our own time and where to eat as well.
I did this tour with my partner's family who have been to Santiago many time before and we all enjoyed it and got something out of it. The tour covered the key places, but gave us some great insights to the city and fantastic eating recommendations! After the tour we ended up having the bes Pil Pil. Can't recommend this enough!
Very good tour. Lot of history and lot of information. Easy walking. Good pacing. Felipe, our tour guide was punctual, flexible and easy to walk with him. He was willing to take pictures for us. Overall, very good tour.
Maria our tour guide was amazing, her energy and enthusiasm for Santiago in addition to all the historical facts of Chile made this tour memorable.
This is great way to learn about the history of Chile and Santiago landmarks. Maria answered all our questions!
Very interesting insights into the history and architecture of Santiago. Knowledgeable and energetic guide.
l had a traumatic expedience on this walking tour! During the tour, my gold necklace was ripped off my neck by a thief while crossing the street with the tour (3 people plus the tour guide). The tour guide immediately contacted his local company and I was told they would contact me that evening or the next day to check on me. I never heard from them. Unfortunately, I was not warned by the guide that the area we were walking through that this could happen or that I should cover my necklace. I expected a phone call and at minimum, to be refunded for this tour for me and my husband. I hope to receive a communication. Beverly
Emmanuel was extremely knowledgeable and explained Chilean history in a very clear and interesting way. The tour was well organized, interactive, and never rushed. I truly appreciated the insights and local perspective. Highly recommended!
Awesome tour. Our guide clearly loved Santiago and was proud to be Chilean. During our walk we learned about the history of Chile and Santiago, Chilean foods, customs, colonial influence, and the fight for independence. We learned about the Mapuche peoples and their customs and modern Chile.she referred us to restaurants in Mercado Central and gave directions to the museum we wanted to visit after our tour.
Ignacia was a wonderful guide, very knowledgeable and friendly. Thank you for a great tour and well worth spending a couple of hours seeing the city.
We had an amazing g experience today exploring downtown Santiago Chile. Sebastian, our guide, was so passionate about the city, it was contagious! The architecture, the history and the knowledge of the area made our tour even more valuable and interesting. the time flight by so quickly, we didn’t realized how we were 30 minutes over the schedule and could keep going. Strongly recommend the company and Sebastian for your tour guide. We even scheduled another tour for this week with the same company to visit San Cristibal. Have a great time!!!
Sebastian was awesome!!! Really knowledgeable and friendly, and gave us a super detailed walkthrough of the city hotspots. Really loved all the historical details from different eras of Santiago and going to different monuments and buildings. Highly recommend!
Mani was a great tour guide. It was an excellent tour of historic Santiago. I would highly recommend. We learned a lot from our time with him. We were glad we could give a little tidbit of information back as well by letting him know that Bata is a Canadian company. :)
Our first day in Santiago and a great way to orientate ourselves in the city. Tour length was just right (take water, take sunscreen), we undoubtedly saw parts of the city we would otherwise have missed. Mani was a great guide and was passionate about his subject.
The walk was nice, I recommend it.
Very good, I highly recommend it!! Nacha is very nice, gave several wonderful points and tips, I recommend her to everyone! The type of trip that changes your journey! Chile in a way you never will! Wonderful!
Beautiful guard exchange!!! Arrive around 9:30 in the morning to pick up a privileged spot. Starts at 9:50 the event closes in 30 minutes. It happens on pairs or unparalleled days, see in the month for which you will be active,
Excellent location. It's worth seeing the shift of the guard.
The moneda palace is the heart of the executive power of santiago and chili Large and imposing palace
Felipe was a great guide, he showed us the history of the Mint and also the different areas of Santa Lucia
Walking with eyes wide open, unpretty and somewhat dangerous area a companion had his bracelet snatched
Very good experience with Francisca, who was a spectacular guide sharing the best information of the sites visited and his recommendations to continue enjoying this beautiful city
It was a good experience, we passed a lot. The guide Nacha was great, knows pretty much everything and knew how to conduct the tour very well.
Great experience in Santiago with Cristian and Rodrigo. Great reviews and unique places. Highly recommended to know different places and very useful travel tips!
We had the opportunity to do the city tour of Santiago with the guide Sebastien and it was simply wonderful! He is an exceptional tourist guide, with a lot of knowledge about the history and culture of Chile, and conveys everything in a clear and engaging way. The tour was very pleasant, we learned a lot and took advantage of every moment. In addition, Sebastien is a fantastic Cover: friendly, patient, attentive and always willing to answer any questions. I highly recommend this tour, it was one of the best experiences we had in Santiago!
Cristian is very smart and very friendly. Lots of important information. I really enjoyed the ride. Hugs from Brazil.
Cristian is an excellent guide. Very friendly and your explanations very detailed. Very interesting information.I recommend the tour 100%
The tour is very good, it tours important and beautiful places. The guide, excellent. Very clear in your reviews and makes the tour very entertaining. You can see that he knows about the subject and I learned things that I did not know about the places visited. And the views from Santa Lucia Hill, just wonderful! 100% recommended
QUITE COMPLETE TO GET AN IDEA OF THE ROOTS AND CHARACTERISTICS OF CHILE AND ITS PEOPLE Especially knowing not only part of its history but the urban diversity of this Capital, between the past and the present. The guide -Paul- very nice and welcoming.
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