Better with a teacher: History, Culture and Recommendations by a local

9.8
177 Reviews
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Provided by: Diego Escobar Castro
Duration
3 hours
Meeting point
Pl. de Armas 448-498
Languages
English, Spanish
From €0
Tip based
Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.

Overview

This walking tour will help you to understand the essential Chilean history linked to current affairs but in simple and clear words.
You'll also learn about our culture, food, and drinks from this lover of the Chilean lifestyle. Moreover, along the trip, you will have all the key recommendations on the places to visit, the best restaurants and bars in town, and the things you Must do in Santiago during your stay.
By the end of the tour, you'll get more information about other towns and places to visit in Chile!

We visit all the jewels of the city that not everyone will show you, such as:

-Plaza de Armas (main square)
-The pre-Columbus art museum
-Supreme court
-Former national congress
- The Ancient Inca Road
- The Presidential Palace
- Stock market building
- New York (Yes, an area called New York in Santiago)
- Paris and London (Yes, a European neighborhood in town)
- Former-secret detention center (Pinochet's regime)
- The oldest building in Santiago!
- The Opera House
- Gabriela Mistral Cultural Center (former Pinochet's headquarters)
- Lastarria (great restaurants)

To consider:
- sun protector.
- Bring water for the walk.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Minimum Attendees
No minimum attendees
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:

  • Plaza de Armas
  • Santiago Metropolitan Cathedral
  • Museo Historico Nacional
  • Santiago former National Congress Headquarters
  • Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino
  • Supreme Court of Chile
  • La Moneda Palace
  • Nueva York 1
  • Bolsa de Comercio de Santiago
  • University of Chile
  • Barrio Paris-Londres
  • Londres 38
  • Iglesia de San Francisco, Santiago de Chile
  • Dominó
  • Municipal Theatre of Santiago
  • Santa Lucía Park
  • Universidad Catolica de Chile
  • Centre Gabriela Mistral
  • Barrio Lastarria
  • National Museum of Fine Arts

Meeting point

Pl. de Armas 448-498

On arrival

You'll see your guide between the man on horseback and the huge STGO sign in Plaza de Armas.
We always start in the shade when it's summer or the sun is strong.

The pink umbrella goes for the tour in Spanish and the black umbrella for the tour in English.

Things to note

- It's 3 hours of walking
- Bring water for the trip.
- it's fundamental to bring a hat and sunscreen.
- there's a break for coffe, snacks and toilets on the way.

How can the tour be free?

Our concept is simple — there is no set price. Instead, you tip your guide at the end of the tour whatever amount feels right to you. Typically, guests give between $10 to €50, depending on their satisfaction and budget.

Most guides accept cash or card payments, or you can do it via our app.

Rating
9.8
Organisation
9.8
Atmosphere
9.9
Content
9.9
Guide
9.9
Usefulness
9.9
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Free Cancellation

You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.

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