From La Moneda Palace to the Costanera Center viewpoint... Explore the city from west to east and discover the contrasts of the magnificent Chilean capital with this Santiago Panoramic Bus Tour.
Santiago Panoramic Bus Tour
After being picked up from your hotel in Santiago at the time of your choice, we'll head to the first stop on the guided bus tour: the Club Hípico de Santiago, a thoroughbred horse race track based on the famous Parisian Longchamp Hippodrome. Chile's oldest racecourse, the beautiful building was opened in 1870.
Travel further back in time as you make your way into the heart of Santiago's historic centre, where you'll visit the Plaza de Armas, the city's main square; the 19th century Santiago Metropolitan Cathedral; and La Moneda Palace. Formerly a colonial plantation house and the country's mint, this impressive Neoclassical building is nowadays the seat of the President of Chile and home to many important government offices.
Bear witness to the origins of Chile's capital next, visiting the Cerro Santa Lucía, the hill where the city of Santiago was founded on 'Santa Lucía Day' (13th December) in 1540. Having explored the park and its distinctly European feel, you'll next head towards the Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts. Here you'll be able to see how the Mapocho River divides Santiago de Chile in two.
Your panoramic bus tour of the city will continue into the bohemian Bellavista neighbourhood followed by the contrasting contemporary area of Santiago, and La Chascona, the Pablo Neruda House Museum.
Finally, you'll make a stop in a local handicrafts store near the Central Market, before being dropped back off at your hotel at the end of your comprehensive city tour.
Tour + San Cristóbal Hill
When making your reservation, you'll have the option to substitute going to Santa Lucía Hill with a visit to San Cristóbal Hill, or Cerro San Cristóbal, instead. This peak affords spectacular panoramic views over the city of Santiago de Chile all the way to the Andes mountain range.
Alternatively, if you don't want to miss out on either of these incredible places, choose to do the tour visiting both of the hills.
Hotel pick up
This tour includes a pick up and drop off service at hotels in the following areas of Santiago de Chile: Providencia, Las Condes, Vitacura and Santiago Centro. If your accommodation is located in a different district, your guide will contact you to arrange an alternative meeting point.
Groups
Our free tour doesn't accept bookings for more than 6 people. If you're a larger group, please book a private tour of Santiago.
Price
A minimum of 6 people is required to book the activity.
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Covid-19 Measures
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A safe distance of one metre between clients will be maintained whenever possible.
Alcohol gel will be available before, during, and after the service.
Handing out of printed material such as maps or brochures will be avoided.
The transport used will be disinfected before and after each service and deep-cleaned every 24 hours.
Showing your voucher on your phone will be enough, and it is not necessary to print anything.
Duration
4 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
Included
Hotel pick up and drop off.
English and Spanish speaking guide with expert knowledge of Santiago de Chile history.
Reduced group, there will be a maximum of 15 people.
When to book?
You can book up until 18 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Accessible only for folding chairs.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
No printing of documentation required.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
