Plaza de Armas Tours and Activities

When your ship pulls into port in San Antonio, discover Santiago on a private shore excursion. Skip the complications of arranging your own transport to the capital with this one-way private transfer. A guide helps you get acquainted with Santiago while you sightsee at the Plaza del Armas and other major highlights. Make use of a provided cable car ticket at San Cristobal Hill before drop-off at your hotel.

Santiago de Chile is emerging as a key player helping to shape the world today. Learn to navigate this cosmopolitan capital wrapped in a colonial skin and discover its unique charm with help from a local guide. Enjoy an authentic Chilean lunch as part of this full-day tour of the city's highlights.

Experience Santiago like a local on this private 7-hour tour, including hotel pick-up, and enjoy the flexibility of a fully customisable itinerary. Follow your guide on a walking tour of downtown Santiago; ride the funicular to the top of Cerro San Cristobal; and tuck into a typical Chilean lunch (included) at the Central Market. Get the inside scoop on Santiago’s best shops, museums and street foods as you explore the city’s colorful neighborhoods, and stop by local haunts like Cafe con Piernas and La Piojera.

Get acquainted with the treasured landmarks of the Chilean capital on a 4-hour tour of Santiago by luxury coach. From your guide, you’ll receive an interesting introduction to Santiago as you visit landmarks such as Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago, Cerro Santa Lucia and La Moneda palace. Absorb the bohemian charm of Bellavista neighborhood and opt to explore the city’s financial district, nicknamed ‘Sanhattan’, due to its plethora of skyscrapers. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included in this tour.

In our City tour of Santiago de Chile you will understand how history and time speak through the city and the ways it receives. Therefore, we will start by Cerro Santa Lucía and the Plaza de Armas, so that the childhood of colonial Chilean Santiago can say its first words. These, in turn, will later become a Republican corner in the monumental Palacio de la Moneda. You will continue to follow the steps of history when you discover how Santiago de Chile becomes its inhabitants in the traditional Paris-London neighborhood and the delightful architecture of the Museo de Bellas Artes, ending in iconic places of progress and cultural mix of the capital: El Barrio Sanhattan and the Bicentennial Park. You will be visiting Santiago de Chile for four hours and in this period you will be able to see, feel and breathe the whole history of the city, from its infancy to modern times, and how life in this city changes over time and space.

Explore Santiago’s most significant sights on a comprehensive private guided tour of the city. Visit legendary landmarks and impressive monuments in stylish transportation with a knowledgeable guide, discovering the bohemian neighborhood of Bellavista and the neoclassical splendor of Moneda Palace. Choose between a morning or afternoon tour and continue to explore the sparkling city independently after your tour concludes.

Be seduced by the bohemian spirit of Santiago on a full-day tour of the Chilean capital including a winery visit. Alongside your guide, you’ll gain fascinating insight into the history of the city as you visit prominent landmarks like Santiago Cathedral, La Moneda Palace and Central Market. Absorb the charm of colorful neighborhood, Bellavista; admire the metropolitan grandeur of the financial district, ‘Sanhattan’, and visit a winery of your choice for a vineyard tour and tasting session. Winery choices include Undurruga, Concha y Toro or Santa Rita.  

Experience Santiago with this small-group, guided, multi-stop, full-day tour that includes transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle between stops. Learn about the city’s origin story, the military coup of 1973, and modern-day life. Visit places like the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago, La Moneda, and Plaza de Armas. Wander in modern and bohemian neighbourhoods and stop at an equestrian club.

Orient yourself around Santiago’s major attractions on a half-day guided sightseeing tour of the city in a comfortable minivan. Gain local insight into historical and modern sites alike on a small-group excursion to Santiago's must-see spots like Plaza de Armas, Santa Lucia Metropolitan Park, and La Moneda.

Gain a sense of all Santiago has to offer on this 5-hour guided tour. Learn about the military coup at la Moneda, see the catch of the day at the central fish market, tour the Fine Arts Museum, and ride a cable car to San Cristobal Hill. Further highlights include the colorful Bellavista neighborhood, colonial buildings in the historic center, and legendary bar La Piojera.

Experience Santiago after dark during this 4-hour small-group excursion combining nighttime sightseeing, dinner, and ‘Cueca’ dance performance. See the illuminated Chilean capital from the top of San Cristobal Hill, explore the city center after dark, and then dig into a tasty meal at a restaurant accompanied by a performance of Chilean-style ‘Cueca.’

See the best of Santiago on this 10-hour sightseeing tour that introduces you to different neighborhoods, landmarks, and characteristics. You'll visit the financial district, check out the city's two major hills—Santa Lucia and San Cristobol—go to the top of the tallest building in Latin America, and visit a local winery for wine tastings. A 3-course lunch is also included. Select your preferred winery to visit when booking.

Enjoy a performance by ‘Voces de América’ (America’s Voices) and the ‘Thiare’ ballet during this 3.5-hour combination dinner and a show experience in Santiago. Dig into an included three-course dinner of international fare as you enjoy an extravaganza of typical dances from Chile’s northern, central, and southern regions, plus Easter Island.

Soak up the massive city of Santiago with this private multi-stop driving tour that includes visits to historical sites and El Pueblito de Los Dominicos Artisan Village. In the city center, see the historic landmarks and then venture into the varied neighborhoods beyond the downtown. Take in panoramic views of the urban and mountain landscape as you travel by cable car up to the top of San Cristobal Hill.

Explore Santiago’s top attractions on a convenient hop-on, hop-off bus tour. Enjoy two days of fun with complimentary audio narration, a cable car ride in the massive Santiago Metropolitan Park, and stops at important landmarks, neighborhoods, museums, and markets. Hop off whenever you like and simply hop on the next bus when you’re ready to move on.

See the Chilean capital at its most atmospheric on this 3-hour evening bike tour of Santiago. Soak up the city nightlife as you follow your guide through Santiago Centro, Providencia and Vitacura districts, and pedal past illuminated landmarks. After gliding around the lamp-lit Forestal Park and admiring the glittering La Moneda Palace, finish by watching the dramatic light show in Plaza de la Aviación.

Discover Chile’s cosmopolitan capital and tour a celebrated winery on this 8-hour excursion. Trace the events of Santiago’s past as you visit the city’s colonial center and contemporary financial district. Visit monuments and admire panoramic views from Santa Lucía Hill. Head to Undurraga Winery to taste premium wines and explore the gardens, cellars, and a museum on Andean culture before concluding your tour in San Antonio.

Experience Santiago after dark during this 4-hour private excursion combining nighttime sightseeing, dinner, and ‘Cueca’ dance performance. See the illuminated Chilean capital from the top of San Cristobal Hill, explore the city center after dark, and then dig into a tasty meal at accompanied by a performance of Chilean-style ‘La Cueca.’

Experience the spectacular sights and sounds of Santiago like a true local on a cultural 6-hour private walking tour. Explore bespoke boutiques, vibrant food markets and intriguing neighborhoods as you stroll around the city with a knowledgeable guide. Savor the sublime flavors of freshly made street food and enjoy a national cocktail in an ambient bar, gaining insight into the country’s intriguing history and colorful culture as you wander.

Discover the story of Spanish conqueror, Don Pedro de Valdivia and the history of Santiago during this full-day, guided city sightseeing tour that includes a wine tasting and tour at a Chilean winery. Walk among the plazas, cathedrals, and the historic La Moneda Palace before visiting modern and colorful neighborhoods like Bellevista. Wrap your day with a winery tour and tasting in the district of your choosing.

If your plane is passing through Santiago on the way to other destinations, don’t spend the day inside the airport. Instead, take a private 8-hour layover tour that includes round-trip airport transfers and covers the highlights of Chile’s vibrant capital. With a private guide, you’ll tick off Mercado Central (Central Market), the Central Post Office, and the bohemian neighborhood of Bellavista. Plus, take a tour of a local winery, eat a traditional Chilean lunch, and absorb panoramic city views from the highest building in South America.

Enjoy learning about the city of Santiago in a 4 hours customized experience. Your personal guide and your driver will pick you up at your hotel to start the day. You will visit the city's main attractions, such us , Santa Lucia Hill, Santiago's historic center, La Moneda Palace, Plaza de Armas city sq, the Cathedral of Santiago, Bellavista neighborhood, San Cristobal hill and more. During the experience your expert guide will explain everything about its progress and society, whilst revealing the most important milestones in the history and national development of Chile. Trust our specialized guides that will take you through Santiago City Experience.

Get an insider's look at the Chilean capital on a private 3- to 4-hour tour. Round-trip transportation from your hotel allows you to complete your Santiago bucket list in just half a day. Explore Plaza de Armas, shop like a local at Mercado Central, and view the city from above at San Cristobal Hill. Then take a relaxing panoramic tour through Parque Forestal, Costanera Center, and the Lastarria and Bellavista Barrios.

Pre-book your private departure transfer from San Antonio Cruise Port to Santiago hotel or International Airport and enjoy hassle-free transportation! Plan ahead and book your airport transfer in advance to enjoy a convenient, efficient and stress-free way to end your vacation. Maximum group size for this transfer is 12.