Explore Santiago’s Metropolitan Cathedral, climb the bell tower, and enjoy panoramic views of historic landmarks. Exclusive tour for ages 12+.
- 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.
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- Bilingual guide (Spanish - English)
- Access to the bell tower of the Metropolitan Cathedral
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.