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Walking tours Lastarria

Santiago: Lastarria Art, Culture & Andes Views

Stalls along a street in Barrio Lastarria
Centro Gabriela Mistral (GAM) on the Alameda
Santiago and the Andes seen from Cerro San Cristóbal
Duration
3h 05m
Group size
Up to 8 people
Languages
English, Spanish, Portuguese
Ages
All ages

Overview

Walk five centuries of Santiago with a local: bohemian Lastarria with its hidden church and plaza, Latin America's first art museum, an included coffee, and the founding hill of Cerro Santa Lucia.

Highlights

  • Walk five centuries of Santiago's history with a local guide
  • Explore bohemian Lastarria: hidden church, plaza and cafes
  • Visit Latin America's first art museum, free entry
  • Climb Cerro Santa Lucia, where Santiago was founded in 1541
  • Enjoy an included coffee break in Parque Forestal

Itinerary

  1. 01

    Meet your guide & welcome 15 min

    Meet at the Gabriela Mistral centre (GAM).

  2. 02

    Bohemian Lastarria 45 min

    Av. Lastarria, the hidden Veracruz church and Mulato Gil plaza.

  3. 03

    Coffee at Parque Forestal 15 min

    Included coffee in the Belle Epoque park.

  4. 04

    Museum of Fine Arts 30 min

    Latin America's first art museum, 1910 Beaux-Arts (free).

  5. 05

    Walk to Santa Lucia 20 min

    Past Santiago's historic first fire station.

  6. 06

    Cerro Santa Lucia viewpoint 45 min

    The hill where Santiago was founded in 1541; Andes views.

  7. 07

    Farewell at the Alameda 15 min

    Goodbye at Metro Universidad Catolica.

What’s included

  • Trilingual guide
  • Included coffee in Parque Forestal
  • Lastarria, Fine Arts Museum, Cerro Santa Lucia
  • Story of Santiago from Mapuche roots to today

Not included

  • Additional food/drinks
  • Gratuities

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Water
  • Sun protection

Good to know

Runs Tue-Sun (Fine Arts Museum closed Mon). Moderate climb up Santa Lucia.

Where we meet

Meeting point
Centro Gabriela Mistral (GAM), Alameda 227 (Metro Universidad Catolica, L1)
Ends at
Metro Universidad Catolica
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Cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations and no-shows are not refundable.

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