Private Full-Day Santiago Tour: City, Hills, and Vineyard Experience with Lunch
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Santiago
Experience the best of Santiago in a full-day tour. Explore the city, visit iconic hills, enjoy a vineyard experience, and indulge in a delicious lunch. Book now!
Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Sky Costanera - At a height of 300 meters, Sky Costanera has the most impressive 360° view of Santiago. Live a world-class experience, see the city through different eyes and feel the world beneath your feet.

  • Pío Nono Funicular Station - Inaugurated in 1925 by President Arturo Alessandri Palma, it connects the Caupolicán Square with the Summit of the San Cristóbal Hill. Its first station was built with stone edged from the same hill in the form of a medieval tower by the architect Luciano Kulczewski. You can arrive through this transport to the National Zoo. On November 16, 2000, it was declared a National Historic Landmark for the value of its complex cable transport system and its importance as a patrimonial element of Santiago.

  • Paseo Ahumada - Paseo Ahumada is four-block-long street in downtown Santiago. It extends in a north–south direction from Plaza de Armas to the Avenida Libertador General Bernardo O’Higgins and is lined by buildings housing retail establishments at their lower levels. At its northern terminus is Plaza de Armas metro station, whereas that at its southern end is Universidad de Chile metro station.

  • Central Market (Mercado Central) - The Central Market in Santiago, Chile, has been named as one of National Geographic’s top ten food markets worldwide. Taken from National Geographic’s book Journeys of a Lifetime, the list runs through the best markets in the world for offering fresh local produce alongside a slice of local life.

  • Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana) - Is the seat of the Archbishop of Santiago de Chile, currently Celestino Aós Braco, and the center of the archdiocese of Santiago de Chile. Construction of the neoclassical cathedral began in 1753 and ended in 1799. The architect was the Italian Gioacchino Toesca. Further alterations ordered at the end of the 19th century give it its present appearance.

  • La Moneda - La Moneda, is the seat of the President of the Republic of Chile. It also houses the offices of three cabinet ministers: Interior, General Secretariat of the Presidency and General Secretariat of the Government. It occupies an entire block in downtown Santiago

  • Central Post Office (Museo Postal) - The Central Post Office Building is a historic post office building on the northern edge of the Plaza de Armas, in Santiago, Chile. It is adjacent to the Palacio de la Real Audiencia de Santiago and is located on what was the land lot originally owned by Pedro de Valdivia and where he built his house.

  • Ex Congreso Nacional - Is the former home of the Chilean Congress. Congress met in this building in central Santiago until Salvador Allende’s socialist government was overthrown by Augusto Pinochet’s military coup d’état on September 11, 1973.

During the Pinochet dictatorship, Congress was moved to new premises in Valparaíso; the old building was declared a national monument in 1976 and between 1990 and 2006 housed the ministry of foreign affairs. The Senate moved its offices in Santiago to this building in December 2000

  • Castillo Hidalgo - On top of the Santa Lucia hill, in the historic center of the city of Santiago, is El Castillo Hidalgo, a building built in 1816 during the Reconquest by order of the last Spanish Governor of Santiago, Casimiro Marco del Pont. It is one of the most important buildings in the history of the city.
  • Cerro Santa Lucia - This hill is actually quite the historical locale. First off, It is the remnant of a 15 million year old volcano. Secondly, the conquistadors used it as a lookout point when they were conquering Chile. It was atop this hill that Pedro de Valdivia declared the founding of Santiago in 1541. In 1872, governer Benjamin Vickuna Mackenna decided to turn the hill into a park to commemorate its significance in the city’s history. Since then, it has undergone many renovations. Today, it comprises 65,300 square meters, replete with bronze gates, metal stairways, and various fountains and statue
  • Cerro San Cristobal - Although it’s probably on all of the Top 5 tourist sites of Santiago, Cerro San Cristóbal is not overrated in the least. This big hill in the middle of the city affords one of the most incredible Santiago panoramas available. Every time I head up, my knowledge of the city has increased, and thus I am able to point out more landmarks, distinguish different sectors, etc. For those unfamiliar to Santiago, the view from up here will let you orient the city in its surroundings: the Andes Mountains and the Cordillera de la Costa.
  • Sanhattan - This is the financial sector in the upper area of our city
  • Plaza de La Constitucion - Is a plaza occupying a full square block in the heart of the civic district of Santiago, Chile. It is located in front of the northern facade of the Palacio de la Moneda and is surrounded by other government buildings such as those housing the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice, Banco Central de Chile and the Intendencia de Santiago
  • San Francisco Church - The church, along with the adjacent convent, is one of the oldest colonial-era buildings in the country. The church was consecrated in 1622.
  • Centro Cultural Palacio de la Moneda y Plaza de la Ciudadania - the Centro Cultural Palacio La Moneda beneath Plaza de la Ciudadanía. A glass-slab roof floods the vaultlike space with natural light, and ramps wind down through the central atrium past the Cineteca Nacional, a state-run art-house movie theater, to two large temporary exhibition spaces that house some of the biggest touring shows to visit Santiago.
  • Barrio Bellavista - Is an area that lies between the Mapocho River and San Cristóbal Hill in Santiago, Chile. It is known as Santiago’s bohemian quarter, with numerous restaurants, boutiques, avant-garde galleries, bars and clubs. Many of the city’s intellectuals and artists live in Bellavista, and Pablo Neruda’s house in Santiago, La Chascona
  • Patio Bellavista - This open-air complex of bars, restaurants, and shops, located on the corner of Pio Nono and Constitución, is a relatively recent addition to the culinary, nightlife, and cultural landscape of the city.
  • Parque Metropolitano de Santiago - Parquemet - The park was created in April 1966, when incorporating the Chilean National Zoo and the services of San Cristóbal Hill, and is managed by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development
  • Plaza de Armas - “Plaza de Armas.” Literally a “square of weapons,” the concept behind this city center dates back hundreds of years, to when Spanish conquistadors were establishing and laying out the grid for cities in the Americas. A single city block would often be intentionally left empty and surrounded by important government offices, cathedrals, and the like.
  • Biblioteca Nacional (National Library) - The Biblioteca Nacional is, together with the Instituto Nacional and a small number of institutions, one of the first institutions created by the newly formed Republic of Chile in the Patria Vieja period. In the newspaper El Monitor Araucano, a Proclama de Fundación (“Proclamation of Foundation”) of the Biblioteca Nacional was published on August 19, 1813. With this vision, a call was made to all the citizens to submit their books for the formation of one great public library
  • Parque Bicentenario - One of the most popular parts of the park is the large man-made lagoon, featuring lengthy boardwalks and beautiful views of water and the city skyline. It is also home to dozens of black-neck swans and other unusual fowl and fish, which can be fed by visitors. This lagoon takes up much of the Southern half of the park, alongside multi-leveled grassy fields and gardens.
  • Centro Cultural Gabriela Mistral GAM - Chile’s most famous poet, Gabriela Mistral (1889 – 1957), significantly inspired the work of this cultural centre for her love of words, her democratic conviction and her dedication to education. Born as Lucila Godoy Alcayaga in the small town of Vicuña in north-central Chile, she started writing and working as a teacher and at the age of 15. At 25 she published her first mayor work, “Sonetos de la muerte”, which brought her the Chilean literary award in 1912
  • Parque Forestal - Parque Forestal is a large, narrow park dotted with numerous must-see locations in downtown Santiago. It borders the Mapocho River from Plaza Baquedano, also known as Plaza Italia, all the way to Estación Mapocho, a historical building and cultural center near the Puente Cal y Canto metro station. Mercado Central, La Vega, and the Bellas Artes museum are some of the other major destinations located in or adjacent to Parque Forestal.
  • Palacio de Tribunales de Justicia - The building housing the Supreme Court of Chile, the Court of Appeals of Santiago, and the Court-martial Court of the Chilean Army, Chilean Air Force and Carabineros de Chile. It occupies a full block-front of Compañía Street between Bandera and Morandé Streets
  • Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts - The Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts is one of the major centers for Chilean art and for broader South American art. Established in 1880 (making it the oldest in South America)
  • Concha y Toro - +++ If Option Selected +++

Walk through the gardens, the park and the outside of the summer residence of the Concha y Toro family towards the end of the 19th Century.
Learn about where Concha y Toro wines come from in our Variety Garden, a place with 26 varieties of wine grapes. Visit the Old Pirque vineyard. Panoramic view of the Maipo valley from the vineyard’s terraces.
Visit to the wine cellars including the centenarian Casillero del Diablo, birthplace of the Wine Legend.
3 Wine tasting and an engraved glass as gift

  • Vina Undurraga - +++ If Option Selected +++

Guided tour that lasts approximately 1 hour, you’ll visit the winery’s park, passing through the Aliwen corner a place that recreates Chile’s southern vegetation and totem poles that belong to the Mapuche people in recognition to their culture, and then onto the vineyards, so then you can appreciate our beautiful garden of varieties, continuing into our winemaking cellars.

Then the wine tasting which includes four reserve wines.

  • Vina Santa Rita - +++ If Option Selected +++

Visiting Santa Rita is a fascinating chance to experience Chile’s cultural heritage and winemaking traditions, just 45 minutes outside Santiago.
Located in the foothills of Alto Jahuel, Buin, the winery is sited in an idyllic natural setting, a meeting point for winemaking traditions, Chilean history
Guided tour through grape variety garden, vineyards, winemaking and cellaring process, and bottling process, visiting “Bodega 1” – the winery’s first cellar and the “Cellar of the 120 Patriots”, where you will discover the exciting story that gives 120 its name. The tour ends with a tasting of Reserva and Gran Reserva wines, with a free souvenir engraved wineglass. You will also receive free entry to the Museo Andino museum.

  • Santiago - Departure from Santiago city
What's Included
  • Costanera Ski Ticket - Highest Viewpoint of Sudamerica
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Winery tour with 3-wine tasting (Concha Y Toro, Santa Rita, or Undurraga)
  • Private tour
  • Professional guide
  • Funicular ride with ticket included
  • Lunch
  • Extended city tour (Santa Lucia and San Cristobal Hill)
  • Live commentary on board
  • Transport in an air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

The Santiago excursion features a comprehensive city tour where you shall explore two of the region’s most significant hills, Santa Lucia and San Cristobal, including a funicular ride. This 10-hour journey includes a stop at the financial district, including an ascent to the peak of Latin America’s tallest building. Lunch comprising 3 courses with beverages is also part of the plan. Optional visits to Santa Rita, Concha y Toro or Undurraga Vineyard are offered. All of this can be enjoyed in a cozy, air-conditioned van with the company of your personal guide.

  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Minimum age is 4 years
Location
Sky Costanera
Avenida Andres Bello 2425, Entrada por Nivel Planta Baja
Cancellation Policy

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

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Harason_h
Feb 27, 2023
Memorable day! - Our guide, Alex, was terrific. He showed us all over town and drove us to the winery, and he made us feel very comfortable, tending to our needs for a rest, food, etc. Santiago is a very cool city, but as you'll see, it is covered with graffiti, which can be a little unnerving and make you unsure as to which area is safe or not. As we entered a small park area in a main square, he said, "Ok you two. Stay VERY CLOSE to me. This is not safe here. Many pickpockets." This was very helpful, and the whole day was a great adventure. He gave us options for seeing different parts of the town. We learned a ton and want to come back again. Thank you!
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Frank
Jan 13, 2017
We had a wonderful day with our tour... - <p>We had a wonderful day with our tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and explained everything with great detail. We had a outstanding lunch in the countryside before we took a tour of a winery. We only had one full day in Santiago and this tour gave us a great overview of the city. Well worth taking!</p>
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Hiroshi
Jul 11, 2019
Long Drive - The long drive to CONCHA Y TORO made us all tired. コンチャイトロまでは高速道路を使わず時間がかかったので疲れた。 Lunch time is too long. ランチタイムが長すぎた。
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Jaehyun_p
Jan 24, 2023
The worst travel in Santiago. - This travel was the worst and never worth to the money paid. The only good thing was the guide was good and kind even though he was not expert in guide. The travel agency seemed they didn't care about the guests at all. I got contact information at 9:30 PM one day before travel. And the guide didn't know what kind of program was included in my bookings. The travel explanation said this includes "old town tour like plaza armas, Santa Lucia, San Cristbal, Sky Costanera, Concha y Toro and other programs with admission ticket included" But the guide, who didn't get any information about my booking from travel agency, brought us only Concha y Toro, old town and Sky Costanera !!!! And he even didn't know my booking includes lunch.... I did this travel in the 1st day of Santiago trip and this was totally horrible. (FYI, Concha y Toro and Sky Costanera is worth to go but don't go with this travel agency) I made another booking to visit Santa Lucia and San Christobal with other travel agency. This is a totally waste of money and I want to request refund at least 50% of paid expenses.
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