Unforgettable Santiago: History, anecdotes and mysteries.

Duration: 2h
Languages: Spanish
Guru: LST
Registered on December 27, 2019
  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

This Free Tour shows us a beautiful city full of contrasts and myths. Founded in 1541 on an ancient Inca settlement, Santiago is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world and we will talk about the colonial history of this country and its formation as an independent nation in the 19th century.

But it is not only history, we will talk about the mysteries that surround this metropolis, especially haunted buildings, urban myths and the lineage of one of the most prolific serial killers of the colonial era, whose spirit still roams these streets.

We will end our tour at the Palacio de la Moneda, where we will learn about the recent history of Chile and about the 1973 coup d'état.

Some highlights of the tour will be the following:

*Plaza de Armas and Town Hall building.

*Cathedral and tomb of national heroes, among them the Carrera Verdugo Family.

*Red House (Independence Process)

* Church of the Augustinians, seat of one of the mysteries of Santiago.

*Estado, Huérfanos and Bandera streets.

*National Congress and old Jesuit Church and its great fire of 1860.

*Palace of the Courts of Justice.

*Palace of the Currency and Coup d'état of 1973.

Finally, you will always be able to count on our best data to have lunch or get to know other places in the city designed for our visitors.

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Pl. de Armas 969-987, Santiago, Regió...
    Pl. de Armas 969-987, Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile
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    Plaza de Armas of Santiago. At the foot of the sculpture of Don Pedro de Valdivia (on horseback) and the icon of the STGO brand. I will wear a black T-shirt or cap and a cap with the legend “Chile”.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Plaza de Armas - Plaza de Armas
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago de Chile - Plaza de Armas
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Portal Fernández Concha - Plaza de Armas
  • 4
    Outside visit
    State Street
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Church of the Augustinians - State
  • 6
    Outside visit
    smoked ride
  • 7
    Outside visit
    Crillon Gallery - Agustinas
  • 8
    Outside visit
    Flag
  • 9
    Outside visit
    Palace of Courts of Justice - Society of Jesus
  • 10
    Outside visit
    Former National Congress - Society of Jesus
  • 11
    Outside visit
    La Moneda Palace - Currency

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

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4.94
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4.56
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4.83
Quality
4.72
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Gustavo 23 Jan 2023
Girona

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Travelled alone - Jan 2023
Excelente manera de conocer el centro de Santiago.
Aitor 22 Nov 2022
Barcelona

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Travelled alone - Nov 2022
Un buen freetour para hacer en Santiago. Nos enseñó los lugares mas importantes y su historia. Muy buen guía. Muchas gracias :)
Mari... 08 Nov 2022
Canals

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Travelled in couple - Nov 2022
MUY INTERESANTE, DATOS HISTORICOS, INFORMACION UTIL Y FACIL DE ENTENDER. LO RECOMIENDO!!
Juan 06 Nov 2022
Madrid

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Travelled alone - Nov 2022
Genial todo.
Camila 19 Oct 2022

Fue una experiencia ótima! Fue bueno hacerlo en un domingo cuando no había tanta gente en el centro de la ciudad. El guia nos contó muchas cosas interesantes!
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 4 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.

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