Official Tour of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago

Explore Santiago’s Metropolitan Cathedral, climb the bell tower, and enjoy panoramic views of historic landmarks. Exclusive tour for ages 12+.

Duration: 35 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana) - Metropolitan Cathedral

Meeting place and starting point of the tour (Plaza de Armas #498)

  • Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana) - Monument to the Heroes of the Conception

First attraction of the tour, in memory of the heroes who fought in the Battle of La Concepción in 1882.

  • Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana) - Courtyard of the Orange trees

Internal Courtyard of the Cathedral, which is distinguished by its orange trees.

  • Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana) - Metropolitan Cathedral Bell Towers

Through the stairs, we will surround the old bells of the Metropolitan Cathedral.

  • Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana) - lookout

Located at the top of the bell tower, you will have a 360º panoramic view of the historic center of Santiago.

What's Included
  • Bilingual guide (Spanish - English)
  • Access to the bell tower of the Metropolitan Cathedral
Additional Information

On this tour you will tour the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago and through extensive stairs, you will be able to climb the bell tower and then up to an incredible viewpoint, located at the top of the temple. From here, you will have the best view of the historic center of Santiago, with an incredible panoramic view of the Plaza de Armas and the buildings around it, such as the Municipality of Santiago, the Chilean Post Office, the National Historical Museum, among others.

The history of the Metropolitan Cathedral dates back to 1745 when the construction of the current temple began, which is the fifth church built in this place, in front of the Plaza de Armas. It was finally consecrated in 1775, and a few years later the Italian architect Joaquín Toesca was in charge of the construction of the façade that is seen today. The Cathedral was declared a Historical Monument of Chile on July 6, 1951.

Exclusive tour for people over 12 years old.

Location
Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago de Chile
Plaza de Armas
In Plaza de Armas, in front of the Metropolitan Cathedral at its main entrance, you will find our guides waiting for you, identify them by their red Turistik jacket. Arrive 15 before the start of the tour
Cancellation Policy

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

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Cesarazpo
Sep 15, 2024
Legal - The Tour was very interesting and entertaining, the Fernanda Guide was very cool and friendly, recommended for those who want to know a part that does not go everyone
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988ligiad
Sep 14, 2024
Excelente tour campanario Catedral de Santiago - Excellent tour and the best Guide Brandon!! Highly recommended !! Thank you!! And we love Nalita, the cathedral kitten for kitten lovers.
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Alexandrast527ew
Sep 11, 2024
Brandon's good tour - I really liked the tour Brandon did, it was very good, 100% recommended, I hope to come back soon because I really liked it:)
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A7096bsfernandov
Sep 6, 2024
Excelente Tour - Excelente Tour. Janis did a fabulous job, we felt very accompanied and answered all our doubts. Recommended.
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Angiemargaritar
Sep 6, 2024
A great experience - Amazing, Brandon and Yanis, thank you for your patience and all your knowledge. You can't miss it!! It looks beautiful downtown Santiago, l
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Inspire04333847465
Sep 6, 2024
Nice experience - Very nice experience with nice people, entertaining, dynamic, very friendly hosts, empathetic, very interesting.
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Galazzoti
Sep 6, 2024
Experiencia Catedral de Santiago - Very interesting the tour of the Cathedral, Brandon knew a lot and also very friendly and Fernanda very clear in the instructions
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Jeanmn3601co
Sep 6, 2024
Excellent tour - Brandon and Fernanda made an excellent tour of Santiago Cathedral giving important and interesting historical data about the history of the cathedral and the country
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H3846dpevelynv
Sep 6, 2024
Recommended excursion - Beautiful, entertaining and playful experience. The hosts were excellent in their tour, very smart and friendly
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Muriloperettid
Sep 4, 2024
I recommend to all - I recommend this tour, I met the interior and exterior, climbing the stairs to the top of the church to see the bells and a beautiful view of the city, I recommend to all who visit Santiago Thanks. Fernanda and Janis
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