• 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 the world’s best markets for offering fresh local produce and a glimpse into local life.
• Paseo Ahumada - Paseo Ahumada is a four-block-long street in downtown Santiago. It runs north-south from Plaza de Armas to Avenida Libertador General Bernardo O’Higgins, 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 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 construction of this neoclassical cathedral 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. 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 located on the northern edge of Plaza de Armas in Santiago, Chile. It is adjacent to the Palacio de la Real Audiencia de Santiago and stands on the 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. Congress met here in central Santiago until Salvador Allende’s socialist government was overthrown by Augusto Pinochet’s military coup on September 11, 1973. During the Pinochet dictatorship, Congress was relocated to new premises in 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 in Santiago to this building in December 2000.
• Castillo Hidalgo - Located atop Santa Lucia hill in the historic center of Santiago, 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 one of the city’s most significant historical buildings.
• Cerro San Cristobal - +++ If Option Selected +++

Cerro San Cristóbal is undoubtedly a must-visit among Santiago’s top tourist sites. This large hill in the city’s center offers one of the most breathtaking views of Santiago. Each visit enhances one’s understanding of the city, allowing for the identification of more landmarks and sectors. For newcomers to Santiago, the view from here provides an excellent orientation of the city amidst its surroundings, including the Andes Mountains and the Cordillera de la Costa.

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

This hill is a site of great 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. It was here that Pedro de Valdivia declared the founding of Santiago in 1541. In 1872, Governor Benjamin Vicuña Mackenna transformed the hill into a park to commemorate its historical importance. Since then, it has undergone numerous renovations. Today, it 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 the city.
• Plaza de La Constitucion - This plaza occupies a full square block in the heart of Santiago’s civic district. It is situated in front of the northern facade of the Palacio de la Moneda and is surrounded by other government buildings, including 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. 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 vault-like space, with ramps winding down through the central atrium past the Cineteca Nacional, a state-run art-house movie theater, to two large temporary exhibition spaces that host some of the biggest touring shows visiting Santiago.
• Barrio Bellavista - This area lies between the Mapocho River and San Cristóbal Hill in Santiago, Chile. Known as Santiago’s bohemian quarter, it features numerous restaurants, boutiques, avant-garde galleries, bars, and clubs. Many of the city’s intellectuals and artists reside in Bellavista, including Pablo Neruda’s house in Santiago, La Chascona.
• Parque Metropolitano de Santiago - Parquemet - +++ If Option Selected +++

The park was established in April 1966, incorporating the Chilean National Zoo and the services of San Cristóbal Hill. It is managed by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development.

• Biblioteca Nacional (National Library) - The Biblioteca Nacional is one of the first institutions created by the newly formed Republic of Chile during the Patria Vieja period, alongside the Instituto Nacional and a few others. The “Proclamation of Foundation” of the Biblioteca Nacional was published in the newspaper El Monitor Araucano on August 19, 1813, calling on citizens to contribute their books to form 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, Chilean Air Force, and Carabineros de Chile. It occupies a full block-front of Compañía Street between Bandera and Morandé Streets.
• Centro Cultural Gabriela Mistral GAM - Inspired by Chile’s most famous poet, Gabriela Mistral (1889 – 1957), this cultural center reflects her love of words, democratic conviction, and dedication to education. Born as Lucila Godoy Alcayaga in Vicuña, she began writing and teaching at 15. At 25, she published her first major work, “Sonetos de la muerte,” which won the Chilean literary award in 1912.
• Costanera Center - The Torre Costanera, designed by architect César Pelli, stands 300 meters (980 ft) tall, 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 locations in downtown Santiago. It borders the Mapocho River from Plaza Baquedano, also known as 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 some of the major destinations 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 recent addition to the city’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 broader South American art. Established in 1880, it is the oldest museum in South America.
• Parque Bicentenario - Bicentenario Park (Parque Bicentenario) is a nature park located on one side of the capital’s financial district, known as “Sanhattan.” This modern and well-maintained park offers extensive lawns for walking, swan and bird watching in its two artificial lagoons, and themed spaces for leisure activities and family outings.
• Parque De Las Esculturas - Nestled between the Mapocho River and Avenida Santa María, Santiago’s Sculpture Park (Parque de las Esculturas) is an open-air art museum that opened in 1982 to beautify an area damaged by a flood of the Mapocho River. The park features impressive sculptures by various Chilean and international artists.
• Vina Undurraga - +++ If Option Selected+++

The guided tour lasts approximately 1 hour, taking visitors through the winery’s park, the Aliwen corner, which recreates Chile’s southern vegetation and totem poles of the Mapuche people, and then onto the vineyards. Visitors can appreciate the beautiful garden of varieties before continuing into the winemaking cellars, followed by a wine tasting that includes four reserve wines.

• Valparaiso - Departure from Valparaiso city.

• Small-group tour
• Professional guide
• Wine tasting
• Alcoholic beverages
• Transport by air-conditioned minivan
• Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
• San Antonio Drop off included for services from Santiago
• Viña del Mar Drop off included for services from Santiago
• Valparaiso Drop off included for services from Santiago
• Airport/Hotel Drop Off

• Food and drinks, unless specified
• Gratuities

If Valparaiso port is your cruise departure point, this is an outstanding opportunity to explore Santiago and one of Casablanca Valley’s major vineyards. From your accommodation, you can enjoy a city tour of Santiago, visiting the main tourist attractions and gaining insight into the city’s past, present, and future. Additionally, you can tour the Casablanca Valley and opt for a vineyard tour with a wine tasting at the renowned Indomita vineyard. This tour offers the flexibility of starting in Santiago and concluding at the Valparaiso port with a city tour, vineyard visit, and transport services included. Just let us know your specific requirements, and we’ll arrange everything 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.