Walk through the historical center of Santiago de Chile and get to know the most important places in the city on this free tour.
Free Walking Tour of Santiago de Chile
We'll meet at the scheduled time at the Plaza de las Armas in Santiago de Chile, one of the liveliest areas in the Chilean capital. In front of Pedro de Valdivia's equestrian sculpture, we'll talk about the foundation of Santiago, its myths and the key role played by this Chilean man. You're sure to be surprised!
While we talk about the origins of the capital, we'll pass by its most representative buildings: City Hall, the National History Museum, the Santiago Central Post Office and the Metropolitan Cathedral. We'll explore its history, architecture, and key landmarks that have significantly influenced Chile.
The next stop on the free tour of Santiago de Chile will be beside the Church of St Augustine. Here, we'll learn about the history of the Chilean Quintrala, which is one of this city's unsolved mysteries... From here, we'll walk to the Poniente area to admire its early 20th-century neoclassical and Art-Deco architecture.
To learn more about Chile's recent history, we'll walk next to the Supreme Court of Justice, the former National Congress, and the Palacio de la Moneda where the country's President of the Republic resides. We'll also talk about the causes and consequences of the 1973 Coup d'État.
After 2 hours of discovering the most interesting spots in Santiago de Chile, we'll conclude the tour.
Groups
Unfortunately, we're unable to accept bookings of more than 6 people on this free tour of Santiago de Chile. If there are more than 6 of you, we recommend booking a private tour of Santiago.
Please be aware that the tours taking place on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday will also be done in Spanish as well as English.
Free tour of the markets of Santiago
If you want to do a different tour, you can book our Free tour of the markets of Santiago.
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