Free Historical Centre Tour of Santiago

Discover Santiago through its contrasts and find out why it has become a magnet for thousands of immigrants. Join the Free Tour of Santiago’s Historical Center to learn about the influence of natural disasters in its architecture while listening to tales of diversity, colonization, and an ever present indigenous past.

Contemplate the city from Santa Lucia Hill and discover where Santiago’s history began. Be amazed by the Church and Convent of Los Agustinos. Understand the European influence and visit old neighborhoods in which their art and cultural offer will make you want to stay forever.

Walk through the Plaza de Armas and enjoy cosmopolitan Santiago. Go into narrow alleyways full of shops set up by immigrants with entrepreneurial spirit, and find out where you can have the best sopaipilla and empanada. Learn about the Cafés con Piernas, the most bizarre business model in South America which is unique to Santiago.

On the Free Tour of Santiago’s Historical Center you will find the key ingredients that have made Santiago one of the most diverse and exciting cities in the continent. Come and discover the hidden jewel of South America!

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Free Historical Center Tour of Santiago Highlights

• Learn about the military coup of 1973, one of the most controversial times in Chilean recent history, and hear both sides of the story.
• Discover the old trades of the city which survive in modern day Santiago such as boot cleaners, cobblers, knife sharpeners, and leather sewers.
• Hear of old traditions in Santiago, such as having a jote and eating a pollito al velador, and what it means to be guachaca.