Santiago Walking City Tour
3,5 to 4 hours of walking conversation through the city, depending on physical capacity and interest. Therefore an estimated displacement time between locations is considered as part of the visit per every place of interest.
To be introduced into part of Santiago society for a few hours so the visitor can have a proper introduction to the city.
We will be describing the city as we walk: its infrastructure, activities, values and locations since the minute we get together. It is the job of the guide to explore the interest of the visitor about the route that will be discovered in order to lead his experience to the satisfaction of such curiosity.
If agreed spontaneously, variations of the tour can happen as long as it doesn't exceed the tour area and it's understood that if we include something additional, probably part of the itinerary will be left aside.
In case of Social unrest (demonstrations) or danger (assault), the tour will be modified or cancelled for safety reasons.
Options
Santiago City Tour Reloaded
Comfortable van with driver.: For a fuller and more flexible experience in the city we offer a support vehicle to change the scenery swiftly when needed.
What's included in Santiago Walking City Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts
Next to the Subway station of the same name, "Bellas Artes", there is a coffee, beer and conversation area, a "barrio" we call it, with the same name. Also, the public Museo de Bellas Artes next to it is the inspirational denomination for it. If it's not Monday, between 10 AM and 6 PM we are most likely to be admitted, as long as there is no strike or maintenance duties, in such case we can only admire its architecture from outside and the layout of the premises around it. Among signs of a lively city we can begin (or continue) our conversation about how is it to live by it nowadays, the year before, and what was the origin of the place and how it has endure the recent years. The guide must share some insight about it and then listen attentively to the questions, comments and thoughts of our visitor(s) about their own related urban experience and how they picture it from their own perspective. Then we continue conversation, as we friendly walk on.
Cerro Santa Lucia
Unless is Monday (when it's regularly closed) we can enter to the public park Cerro Santa Lucía by the north entrance. It's a small green lung in the middle of downtown where, as if a magic spell was cast upon, the city noise almost goes away and you can enjoy the beauty of green and oxygen as you carry on conversation. Be careful not to over-demand yourself, we can take it to the main terrace or keep going until the top of the tower so some fitness is required! Depending on the point of observation we can admire up close a portion of our city. There is no whole view angle of it from here, but that's precisely the point to find our own point of interest in this "little jungle" we have created for amusement of visitors and locals. Be aware of the uneven trails in the terrain, after all, you are walking on a rock. Visitors will be able to make pictures, check lookout points and share insight on historic and current activities placed in the city.
Plaza de La Constitucion
Through the honking of cars and the noise of undistinguished conversation we make it into the Constitution Square, north of the Civic box and The City, it is the heart of the public administration of our country: Palacio de la Moneda, Palacio de Gobierno. Built in order to be the mint house, was inaugurated in 1804, few years before the chilean colony began its emancipation process to become a nation of its own. Built with a mixture of techniques it was a proper school of handicraft led by roman architect Joaquín Toesca, who arrived in the colonial Santiago in 1780 with the mission to complete this construction task, he never saw it finished. A number of presidential statues surround the square adding each a piece to a chapter of our government history. The coup d'etat in 1973, took place here and the reminding of it, plus other historic tokens in place, sets the tone for insight about human rights, civic duty and our hopes and expectations for the future.
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
- Bottled water
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Meeting Points
- Uber, Walk or Take the subway and get down in Metro Bellas Artes of Line number 5 (the green one). The meeting point is at the Entrance of the Metro Station Bellas Artes.
End Points
- We will finish off at traditional Barrio Lastarria in the middle of plenty of options to eat, move or just wander around.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Your Tour guide will show up and ask on behalf of "Iconoclasta Voyage" if you have a walking tour booked with us and will verify your names. If you need to call the Assistance Number, make sure to whatsapp or SMS before indicating your name and the tour related so we know it's not a spam message or call.
