Santiago Old Town: Icons, Galleries & Hidden Gems

Overview

Discover old Santiago beyond the postcards: the founding square and cathedral, hidden historic galleries, La Moneda palace, the oldest church, and the charming Paris-Londres quarter, with a coffee.

Highlights

• Explore old Santiago's icons and its hidden gems with a local
• Step into hidden historic galleries most tours skip
• Discover the charming European quarter of Paris-Londres
• See the founding square, cathedral and La Moneda palace
• Enjoy an included coffee in a historic downtown gallery

Itinerary

1. 01

   Meet your guide & welcome 15 min

   Meet at Plaza de Armas, the founding square.

2. 02

   Plaza de Armas & the Cathedral 30 min

   Founded 1541; pre-Columbian roots to the Cathedral.

3. 03

   Hidden galleries & Justice Square 30 min

   Historic covered galleries and Plaza de la Justicia.

4. 04

   Coffee in a historic gallery 15 min

   Included coffee in a classic gallery.

5. 05

   Paseo Nueva York & the Bolsa 15 min

   Santiago's little Wall Street.

6. 06

   La Moneda & culture 30 min

   The presidential palace and its cultural centre.

7. 07

   San Francisco Church (1618) 15 min

   The oldest surviving building in Santiago.

8. 08

   Barrio Paris-Londres 15 min

   A 1920s European hidden gem.

9. 09

   Farewell & recommendations 15 min

   Goodbye and tips.

Where we meet

Meeting point

Plaza de Armas (Metro Plaza de Armas, L3/L5)

Ends at

Barrio Paris-Londres (Metro Universidad de Chile, L1)

Cancellation

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