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City tours Bellavista

Santiago: Neruda, San Cristóbal and Andes Views
Activity
Walking
Walking
4 km
Duration
3h 30m
Group size
Runs with one person, any day of the year · max 10
Languages
English, Spanish, Portuguese

Overview

Discover bohemian Santiago on foot: Bellavista street art and a warm empanada, Neruda's house La Chascona (included), then ride the 1925 funicular up San Cristobal for sweeping Andes views.

Highlights

  • Explore Bellavista's colourful street art with a local guide
  • Step inside Neruda's house La Chascona (entrance included)
  • Ride the historic 1925 funicular up San Cristobal Hill
  • Enjoy sweeping views of Santiago and the Andes
  • Taste a warm empanada and a traditional refreshment

Itinerary

Approximate times for the 10:00 departure.

  1. 01

    10:00Meet your guide and welcome 15 min

    Meet at the Gabriela Mistral monument.

  2. 02

    10:15Bellavista street art and empanada 45 min

    Murals and a warm empanada.

  3. 03

    11:00La Chascona, Neruda's house 60 min

    Neruda's quirky Santiago house (entrance included).

  4. 04

    12:00Funicular up San Cristobal 30 min

    The historic 1925 funicular, a national monument.

  5. 05

    12:30Summit views and refreshment 30 min

    Andes and city views with a refreshment.

  6. 06

    13:00Cable car down to Oasis 15 min

    Glide down by cable car.

  7. 07

    13:15Farewell at Paseo La Villa 15 min

    Goodbye and tips.

Included in the price

  • La Chascona, Pablo Neruda’s house: entryUS$11
  • San Cristóbal Hill funicular and cable car(Mon to Fri)US$6
  • Chilean empanadaUS$4
  • Coffee or mote con huesilloUS$3

Included valueUS$24

Plus a trilingual local guide · group of 10 at most

Why it costs what it costs

A comparable tour in Santiago is an hour shorter and includes only the funicular and a drink. Here you go inside La Chascona, ride up the hill by funicular and cable car, and eat along the way, all already paid. Plus a local guide who speaks your language and a group that never goes over 10 people.

What’s included

  • Trilingual guide
  • Empanada at a local spot
  • La Chascona entrance
  • Funicular + cable car ticket
  • Summit refreshment (mote con huesillo/water/coffee)
  • Group photos taken by your guide, sent after the tour
  • Never more than 10 people, even with more bookings: we split the group

Not included

  • Transport, hotel pickup and drop-off (walking tour)
  • Additional food/drinks
  • Gratuities

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sun protection
  • Water

Good to know

Runs Tue-Sun (La Chascona closed Mon). Includes funicular + cable car.

Booking conditions

  • Runs with 1 people. If a departure does not reach it, we tell you in advance and you choose: another date at no cost, private (paying the difference) or a full refund.
  • Never more than 10 people per group: if there are more bookings on the same day, we split the group.
  • Online booking closes 12 hours before the start.
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
  • We meet at a fixed, easy-to-find point (photo and directions below and in your voucher).
  • Pay by card (Mercado Pago), PayPal, bank transfer (CLP, USD or EUR) or Pix; instant confirmation by email.

The route on the map

Approximate locations. Use Ctrl + scroll (or two fingers) to zoom.

Approximate locations. Use Ctrl + scroll (or two fingers) to zoom.

Where we meet

Murals along Antonia López de Bello street in Bellavista
Meeting point
Monumento a Gabriela Mistral, Bellavista
Address
Pío Nono con Av. Santa María, Providencia
How to get there
Metro Baquedano (Lines 1 and 5): walk north across the Pío Nono bridge; the monument is at the start of Pío Nono street.
Be there at
09:50 · 13:50 (10 minutes before departure)
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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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