Highlights
- Discover Santiago with a 5-Star Private Licensed Guide in Plaza de Armas
- Skip the line to the Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art (4-hour option)
- Explore Santa Lucía Hill and admire historic Castillo Hidalgo
- Learn about Chile’s heritage at National Museum of Fine Arts (3- & 4-hr option)
- Discover the heart of Santiago from Plaza de Armas to the Old Town streets
Description
Explore Santiago’s historic heart on a fun and educational family tour with a private licensed guide. Walk through lively squares, admire historic landmarks, and hear fascinating stories that bring Chile’s past to life for all ages. Experience Santiago together with Rosotravel.
Book a 2-hour private tour of Santiago designed for families who want to explore the city in an engaging and easy-to-follow way. Meet your private licensed guide at the Metropolitan Cathedral overlooking Plaza de Armas, the historic center of Santiago. Learn how the city was founded and how this square became the political and cultural heart of Chile. As you walk around Plaza de Armas, admire the cathedral’s grand façade and watch daily life unfold among street artists and local vendors. Your guide will share stories about explorers, colonial life, and the people who shaped Santiago’s identity. Continue along historic streets to admire the Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art from the outside while learning about the ancient cultures that lived across the Americas long before the Spanish arrived. The tour continues toward Santa Lucía Hill, one of Santiago’s most beloved landmarks. Along the way your guide will point out hidden corners and share local legends that make the city’s history fun and easy for children to understand. At the hill you will admire Castillo Hidalgo and learn how this historic site played a role in the early development of the city.
Choose a 3-hour option to extend the family adventure with more art, stories, and historic landmarks. This route adds entry to the National Museum of Fine Arts, where you can see impressive artworks displayed in one of the city’s most beautiful historic buildings. Along the way you will also pass the Monument to the Indigenous Peoples in Plaza de Armas and learn about the diverse cultures that form Chile’s heritage. The extended walk also includes Santa Lucía Hill’s Neptune Fountain, where your guide will share stories about the city’s transformation during the 19th century.
Book a 4-hour private tour to enjoy the most complete family experience in central Santiago. This option includes skip-the-line tickets to the Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art, where you can enter with your guide and see remarkable artifacts representing ancient civilizations of the Americas. Your guide will explain how these cultures influenced traditions, beliefs, and art across the continent. This extended route also includes entry to the National Museum of Fine Arts and continues to the National Library of Chile, where you can admire the impressive architecture and learn about the country’s literary heritage.
Enjoy a relaxed private experience designed for families who want to learn, explore, and experience Santiago together with a knowledgeable licensed guide.
Includes
Private family tour of Santiago’s historic center (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
5-star private licensed guide fluent in your chosen language
Free entry to the National Museum of Fine Arts (in the 3-hour and 4-hour options)
Skip-the-line entry to the Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art (in the 4-hour option)
Family-friendly storytelling at Plaza de Armas, Santa Lucía Hill, Castillo Hidalgo, and more
Excludes
Free entry to the National Museum of Fine Arts (in the 2-hour option)
Entry to the Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art (in the 2-hour and 3-hour options)
Important Information
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important details from your tour operator
- The number of attractions and itinerary depends on your selected option
- Skip-the-line tickets let you bypass the ticket office, but due to high visitor numbers, you may have to queue shortly for security checks and entry
- This is a moderate walking tour, including some uneven surfaces or steps. The guide will adapt the pace to your group. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather – the tour runs rain or shine!
- For a personalized experience, we keep our private groups small (1-20 guests per guide). Larger groups can book additional guides with us
- Have a special request or need assistance for individuals with disabilities? Let us know in advance!
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
