Free tour

Better with a Teacher: History, Culture, and Recommendations from a Local

4.93

Excellent(532)

Santiago de Chile

Duration: 3 hours

Languages: English and Spanish

Guru: Diego

PRO

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Registered on 15 September 2022

Hi! I'm Diego. I-m born and raised in Santiago and I'm a born traveler, father of a baby boy and music aficionado. I have cycled more than 5 thousand kilometers along Chile in Atacama, Carretera austral, Valle del elqui, Cajón del maipo and also parts of Argentina. I've also done several hikes in Chile as well, so I can give lots of recomendations for those who are looking for outdoor adventures. I did my whole college training in Vaparaíso where I also became a tour guide for cruise passangers. I gave lessons of English as a foereign language in a remote school into the andes for 5 years, until my life changed when I became a father 3 years ago . That's when I decided to take apply my teaching skills towards sharing all my experiences in this country to all the visitors that have come to enjoy our wonders!

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

This free tour will help you understand the essential Chilean history linked to current events but in simple and clear words.
You will also learn about our culture, gastronomy, and drinks thanks to this lover of the Chilean lifestyle. Additionally, during the trip, you will receive key recommendations on places to visit, the best restaurants and bars in the city, and the must-do activities in Santiago during your stay.
At the end of the tour, you will get more information about other cities and places to visit in Chile!

We visit all the city's gems that not everyone will show you, such as:

Plaza de Armas (main square)
The Pre-Columbian Art Museum
Supreme Court
Former National Congress
The ancient Inca road
The Presidential Palace
Stock Exchange Building
New York (Yes, an area called New York in Santiago)
Paris and London (Yes, a European neighborhood in the city)
Old secret detention center (Pinochet regime)
The oldest building in Santiago!
The Opera House
Cultural Center Gabriela Mistral (former headquarters of Pinochet)
Lastarria (a gastronomic space full of options also for vegetarians and vegans)

Note:
- It is a 3-hour walk.
- Bring water for the trip.
- It is essential to bring some form of sun protection.
-🙏Suggested payment 15$/€ (19% VAT + 2$/€ advertising = 10$/€ profit.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Pl. de Armas 969-987, Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile

You will see your guide between "the man on horseback" and the huge STGO sign in Plaza de Armas. We always start in the shade when it's summer or the sun is strong. Look for the pink umbrella 🩷 for the Spanish tour and the black one for the English tour 🖤.

Outside visit

Plaza de Armas - Plaza de Armas

Outside visit

Museo de Arte Precolombino - Bandera

Outside visit

Former National Congress - Society of Jesus

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).