• Central Market (Mercado Central) - Santiago, Chile’s Central Market has been recognized by National Geographic as one of the top ten food markets globally. Featured in National Geographic’s book “Journeys of a Lifetime,” this list highlights markets worldwide that offer fresh local produce and a glimpse into local life.
• Paseo Ahumada - Paseo Ahumada is a four-block-long street in downtown Santiago, running north-south from Plaza de Armas to Avenida Libertador General Bernardo O’Higgins. It is lined with buildings featuring retail shops on their lower levels. At its northern end is the Plaza de Armas metro station, and at its southern end is the Universidad de Chile metro station.
• Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana) - This cathedral is the seat of the Archbishop of Santiago de Chile, currently Celestino Aós Braco, and the center of the archdiocese of Santiago de Chile. The neoclassical cathedral’s construction began in 1753 and concluded in 1799, designed by Italian architect Gioacchino Toesca. Further modifications at the end of the 19th century have given it its current appearance.
• La Moneda - La Moneda serves as the office of the President of the Republic of Chile and 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 structure on the northern edge of Plaza de Armas in Santiago, Chile. It is adjacent to the Palacio de la Real Audiencia de Santiago and is located on land originally owned by Pedro de Valdivia, where he built his house.
• Ex Congreso Nacional - This building was the former home of the Chilean Congress, which met here in central Santiago until the military coup led by Augusto Pinochet on September 11, 1973. During Pinochet’s dictatorship, Congress was relocated to Valparaíso. The old building was declared a national monument in 1976 and housed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs between 1990 and 2006. The Senate moved its offices to this building in December 2000.
• Castillo Hidalgo - Located atop Santa Lucia hill in Santiago’s historic center, El Castillo Hidalgo was constructed in 1816 during the Reconquest by order of the last Spanish Governor of Santiago, Casimiro Marco del Pont. It is a significant historical building in the city.
• Cerro San Cristobal - +++ If Option Selected +++

Cerro San Cristóbal is a must-visit site in Santiago, offering breathtaking views of the city. This large hill provides an incredible panorama, allowing visitors to identify landmarks and different sectors. For those new to Santiago, the view offers a clear orientation of the city amidst the Andes Mountains and the Cordillera de la Costa.

• Cerro Santa Lucia - +++ If Option Selected +++

This hill is a site of historical significance. It is the remnant of a 15-million-year-old volcano and was used by conquistadors as a lookout during the conquest of Chile. Pedro de Valdivia declared the founding of Santiago atop this hill in 1541. In 1872, Governor Benjamin Vickuna Mackenna transformed it into a park to honor its historical importance. It now spans 65,300 square meters, featuring bronze gates, metal stairways, and various fountains and statues.

• Sanhattan - This is the financial district located in the upper area of Santiago.
• Plaza de La Constitucion - This plaza occupies a full square block in Santiago’s civic district. It is situated in front of the northern facade of Palacio de la Moneda and is surrounded by government buildings, including 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 its adjacent convent, is one of the oldest colonial-era buildings in Chile. It was consecrated in 1622.
• Centro Cultural Palacio de la Moneda y Plaza de la Ciudadania - The Centro Cultural Palacio La Moneda is located beneath Plaza de la Ciudadanía. Its glass-slab roof allows natural light to flood the space, with ramps winding through the central atrium past the Cineteca Nacional, a state-run art-house cinema, to two large temporary exhibition spaces hosting major touring shows in Santiago.
• Barrio Bellavista - Situated between the Mapocho River and San Cristóbal Hill in Santiago, Chile, Barrio Bellavista is known as the city’s bohemian quarter. It features numerous restaurants, boutiques, avant-garde galleries, bars, and clubs. Many intellectuals and artists reside here, including Pablo Neruda’s house, La Chascona.
• Parque Metropolitano de Santiago - Parquemet - +++ If Option Selected +++

Established in April 1966, the park includes the Chilean National Zoo and services of San Cristóbal Hill, managed by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development.

• Biblioteca Nacional (National Library) - The Biblioteca Nacional is one of the first institutions established by the newly formed Republic of Chile during the Patria Vieja period. A “Proclamation of Foundation” was published in the newspaper El Monitor Araucano on August 19, 1813, inviting citizens to contribute books to create a great public library.
• Palacio de Tribunales de Justicia - This building houses the Supreme Court of Chile, the Court of Appeals of Santiago, and the Court-martial Court of the Chilean Army, Air Force, and Carabineros de Chile. It occupies a full block-front on Compañía Street between Bandera and Morandé Streets.
• Centro Cultural Gabriela Mistral GAM - Inspired by Chile’s renowned poet Gabriela Mistral (1889 – 1957), this cultural center reflects her love for words, democratic beliefs, and dedication to education. Born Lucila Godoy Alcayaga in Vicuña, she began writing and teaching at 15 and published her first major work, “Sonetos de la muerte,” at 25, winning the Chilean literary award in 1912.
• Costanera Center - The Torre Costanera, designed by architect César Pelli, stands at 300 meters (980 ft), making it the tallest building in Latin America and the second tallest in the Southern Hemisphere.
• Parque Forestal - Parque Forestal is a large, narrow park featuring numerous must-see spots in downtown Santiago. It borders the Mapocho River from Plaza Baquedano (Plaza Italia) 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 among the major attractions located in or near Parque Forestal.
• Patio Bellavista - This open-air complex of bars, restaurants, and shops is located at the corner of Pio Nono and Constitución. It is a relatively new addition to Santiago’s culinary, nightlife, and cultural scene.
• Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts - The Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts is a major center for Chilean and South American art. Established in 1880, it is the oldest museum in South America. The current “Palace of the Fine Arts” building, designed by Chilean architect Emile Jéquier in a Beaux-arts style, dates to 1910 and commemorates Chile’s first centennial of independence. It is located in Santiago’s Parque Forestal.
• Parque Bicentenario - Bicentenario Park is a nature park located on one side of Santiago’s financial district, known as “Sanhattan.” This modern, well-maintained park offers extensive lawns, artificial lagoons with swans and other birds, and themed spaces for leisure activities, perfect for walks with family or friends.
• Parque De Las Esculturas - Situated between the Mapocho River and Avenida Santa María, Santiago’s Sculpture Park is an open-air art museum that opened in 1982 to beautify an area damaged by a flood. The park features impressive sculptures by Chilean and international artists.
• Vina Undurraga - This guided tour lasts about an hour and includes a visit to the winery’s park, the Aliwen corner, which recreates Chile’s southern vegetation and features Mapuche totem poles. Visitors can explore the vineyards and appreciate the beautiful garden of varieties before heading to the winemaking cellars for a wine tasting of four reserve wines.
• San Antonio - Departure from the city of San Antonio.

• Small-group tour
• Professional guide
• Wine tasting
• Alcoholic beverages
• Transport by air-conditioned minivan
• Hotel/port pickup and drop-off (Port Drop-Off just Santiago starting services)
• Local taxes
• San Antonio Drop off just included on services started from Santiago
• Viña del Mar Drop off just included on services started from Santiago
• Valparaiso Drop off just included on services started from Santiago

• Food and drinks, unless specified
• Gratuities

Optimize your cruise trip via San Antonio port by exploring the charming city of Santiago and savoring the excellence of renowned vineyards in the Maipo Valley. From your accommodation, begin a panoramic city tour of Santiago, where you can uncover the city’s past, present, and future at the essential tourist spots. We then head towards the coast to visit Undurraga Vineyard, the first in Chile to export to the United States. Immerse yourself in the vineyard’s history in one of the country’s oldest cellars, dating back to 1885. This experience also includes a wine tour and wine tasting session. Depending on your preference, you will be dropped safely at the San Antonio port around 3:00 pm or at your requested time. Alternatively, you can start your tour at the port, visit the vineyard, and conclude with the city tour. Let us know your unique requirements, and we will customize the arrangements for you.

• Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
• Minimum drinking age is 18 years
• At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
• Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 2 suitcase. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable

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