Santiago Tour: History, Culture, and Panoramic Views

Explore Santiago’s history, culture, and breathtaking views. Create Andean watercolors, visit historic sites, and enjoy traditional Chilean snacks.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Iglesia de San Vicente Ferrer Los Dominicos - A certified guide will greet you, provide safety instructions for scooter use, and allow you to practice around the park. Following this, the guide will outline the itinerary and share the history of Santiago, highlighting the area’s Colonial architecture.
  • Casona Santa Rosa de Las Condes - The mansion of Chile’s first president offers a journey into the past to explain the country’s current development. Inside, visitors will explore the evolution of Chilean painting over time and its most prominent artists.
  • Museo de La Chilenidad - Discover Chilean culture and traditions through displays of music, crafts, and the key characteristics of the central region.
  • Cerro Calán - Enjoy breathtaking views of the entire Santiago Valley, its hills, and the majestic Andes Mountains. Visitors will also be immersed in a sclerophyllous forest, appreciating the essential elements of the central region’s flora and fauna with their vibrant colors.
  • Centro Artesanal Pueblito Los Dominicos - The largest craft center in the eastern area, where all forms of local craftsmanship can be appreciated. Here, a watercolor painting workshop with local artisans will be held, using raw materials sourced from the Andes, and the experience will conclude with a traditional snack.
What's Included
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Watercolor painting workshop using stones from the Andes Mountains
  • Bilingual guide, Spanish-English, with first aid certificate
  • Segway use
What's Not Included
  • Tips
Additional Information

A fascinating journey around the waist of Santiago, the pre-Andean route that will take you through the city’s history and culture. We’ll start in the charming Barrio Los Dominicos, where you’ll discover the local history and architecture. We’ll continue to the historic Casona Santa Rosa de Las Condes, the home of Chile’s first president, and then visit the Museo de la Chilenidad to immerse ourselves in Chilean folklore, traditional costumes, and local craftsmanship. As we proceed, you’ll enjoy a stunning panoramic view of Santiago from Cerro Calán, perfect for capturing the sunset with a 360-degree view. The day will culminate at the Centro Artesanal Los Dominicos, where an artisan will teach you how to create your own watercolor using natural colors extracted from the Andes. To finish, you’ll savor a delicious traditional Chilean snack.

  • Not recommended for high-risk pregnancies, as the tour requires standing for extended periods
Location
Iglesia de San Vicente de Ferrer de Los Dominicos
Avenida Apoquindo
Meeting point: right outside the entrance of the church, you will find the scooters and your guide wearing a reflective vest (you can arrive by Metro at Los Dominicos station or park there)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
5.0
(1 Rating)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Select Date and Tickets
up to 10 guests
1 Adult
October 2024
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Today