Santiago de Chile Scenic 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 into 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 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 Cerro Santa Lucía 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 Pickup
This tour includes a pickup 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.
Itinerary Changes
The Cerro Santa Lucía can be closed due to adverse weather conditions. If this occurs, in its place, we'll visit the Sculpture Park Museum, the Bicentenario Park, and the Costanera Center.
Please note that both Cerro Santa Lucía and Cerro San Cristóbal are closed on Mondays.
Group Size
This tour does not allow bookings for more than 6 people. If you are a larger group, you can book a private tour of Santiago.
More Information
Duration
4 - 5h.
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
Reduced group, maximum of 15 people
Not included
Ticket for the Cerro San Cristóbal cable car: between CL$ 2,000 (US$ 2.10) and CL$ 4,000 (US$ 4.21) per person for a one
way or round
trip ticket
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.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Which areas of Santiago de Chile can we be picked up in?
A - This tour includes hotel pickup from any hotel or private address in the following areas of Santiago de Chile: downtown Santiago, Las Condes, Vitacura, Providencia, Lastarria, Ñunoa, and Bellavista. Pickup in outlying areas or outside Santiago will have an extra charge.
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Q - What should we be aware of before booking?
A - The peaks can be closed for maintenance without pre-warming. If one is closed, it will be replaced by the Parque Bicentenario.
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?
A - Mto Tour Corporate name: ASESORIAS GUILLERMO ROJAS EIRL Registered Office: MARIA DEL PILAR 2931, Santiago de Chile, Chile Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): RUT 77.805.448-5 Contact information Email: reservas@mtotour.com Phone: +56996383528
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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.
