Private Santiago and Neighborhoods Tour: San Cristobal Hill & Artisan Village
Private Santiago and Neighborhoods Tour: San Cristobal Hill & Artisan Village
Soak up the massive city of Santiago with this private multi-stop driving tour that includes visits to historical sites and El Pueblito de Los Dominicos Artisan Village. In the city center, see the historic landmarks and then venture into the varied neighborhoods beyond the downtown. Take in panoramic views of the urban and mountain landscape as you travel by cable car up to the top of San Cristobal Hill.- 5-Hour Private Tour- Free Pick-up and Drop-off from any Hotel, Airbnb, and Residence in Santiago- Free Airport Pick-up or Drop-off on Tour Day- Professional & Multilingual Guide- Modern & Comfortable Van- Visit the City Landmarks- Learn about Chile's History and Culture- Visit San Cristobal Hill for Panoramic Views - El Pueblito de Los Dominicos Artisan Village
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Cerro San Cristobal
This tour will show you Santiago’s historic downtown and beyond. You will be picked up by one of our expert guides in a private vehicle and explore the downtown area as well as Santiago’s diverse and interesting neighborhoods. We start by visiting San Cristobal Hill where we will take a cable car to the summit and enjoy the most amazing panoramic views of the entire city and Andes Mountains.
2 hoursPlaza de Armas
Afterwards, we will drive through the bohemian neighborhood of Bellavista before arriving in the historic city center where we will see Florestal Park, the Museum of Fine Arts, Plaza de Armas (Santiago’s main square), the Cathedral, City Hall, Historic Post Office, Old Congress Building, Palacio La Moneda (The Government House), and National Theater.
15 minutesCerro Santa Lucia
Then, we stop at Santa Lucía Hill. Originally named Cerro Huelén by the Mapuche Indians, Santa Lucía Hill is where Pedro de Valdivia founded the city in 1541.
1 hourBarrio Lastarria
We will also pass through the vibrant bohemian neighborhood of Lastarria.
15 minutesBarrio El Golf
We will then drive to the eastern side of the city, to the financial heart of Santiago, known for its modern buildings and impressive glass skyscrapers, passing by Costanera Center, South America’s tallest building. You will see why this area is known as “Sanhattan” among the locals.
30 minutesCentro Artesanal Pueblito Los Dominicos
Then we will visit the upscale neighborhood of Las Condes and stop at El Pueblito de Los Dominicos, a beautiful handicraft market in the shadow of the Andes designed to resemble a colonial village, where you will see local artisans actually working in their trade. Located next to the beautiful San Vicente Ferrer Church, a national monument, the village is a “must see” in Santiago. The shops built with clay and straw, are home to more than 180 artisans, representing the best and most complete showing of Chilean handicraft.
1 hourIncluded
- Multilingual Guide
- Private Transport
- Bottled water
- Entrance to San Cristobal Hill
- Cable Car Ride (Tuesday thru Friday only)
- Digital Photographs
- Entry/Admission - Cerro San Cristobal
Not Included
- Optional Gratuity for Guide
- Lunch
Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- El Pueblito Handicrafts Village may be closed on certain national holidays
- Santa Lucia Hill is closed on Mondays for maintenance.
- Stroller accessible
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- The order of sites visited may vary depending on your pick up location
- As with any major city, Santiago has heavy traffic in some sectors, especially on weekdays Your driver will do his or her best to avoid highly-congested areas, but in order to see the city’s major landmarks in the downtown area inevitably we will run into traffic, which can be heavy at times and may cause delays in the tour return time. We appreciate your patience and understanding, as traffic is completely beyond our control. If you would like a traffic-free tour, please consider our "Private Santiago Historic Landmarks Walking Tour including San Cristobal Hill" (Viator/Trip Advisor Product Code: 101394P13)
- On weekends and national holidays, due to excessive crowds and lines to board the gondola at San Cristobal Hill, we will not take the gondola, but rather we will visit an alternative site in the tour van for panoramic views of the city and surrounding mountains. We will do the same on Mondays, since the gondola is closed for maintenance on this day.
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- Your health is our priority. All of our tours include private transportation in order to maintain social distancing. You will be the only guests in the tour van. We also provide hand sanitizer and masks are available for all guests.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.