An Architect's Tour of Downtown Santiago
ID: GYG855694-1351319
Category:
Country: Chile
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
If you are looking to learn about Santiago through its architecture, history and art, this is the tour for you. This walking tour takes you through the most iconic buildings in the heart of the city.
An Architect's Tour of Downton Santiago is a walking tour created and curated by Chilean architect Diego Inzunza. This activity begins in Santiago's most important intersection (Plaza Baquedano), and takes your through some of the city's most iconic and historically relevant buildings and neighborhoods. The tour comprehends a three hour experience in which travelers will be able to ask, learn, photograph and enjoy the city from an architectural perspective. Along the way, we will stop for a coffee break and restroom breaks if needed. Included in the tour are places such as Barrio Lastarria, Universidad Catolica de Chile, Cerro Santa Lucia, Iglesia San Francisco, Barrio Paris-Londres, and many others. This tour does not require any previous knowledge in architecture or any sort of equipment besides your desire to discover. The tour ends at Chile's Civi Center in La Moneda, which is the presidential palace.
Highlights
- This tour is guided by a native born chilean architect.
- This tour is available in English and Spanish.
- This tour offers unique historical and architectural insights to iconic places.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
There are several points within the tour for the purchase of souvenirs, so if you're interested, you may purchase things you are interested in.
Plaza Baquedano, next to Teatro Universidad de Chile
INCLUDED
- This tours includes a three hour guided conversation about Chile's architecture and historical context. The tour host graduated in 2016 with a degree in Architecture, and has worked as an architect and guide for over 6 years. In this tour, you will understand about architectural styles, reasons behind the aesthetic of buildings, and the relevant events that have shaped the development of the city. You may also ask about aspects of places you may find curious and also spend more time on a place is you wish to photograph or explore a bit further. I had the opportunity to live in the United States for 10 years, which has allowed me to develop my English at a fluent level, which will help with communicating the ideas in depth.
- Lastly, this route has been carefully curated for over five years, which means restroom stops, coffee stops, or even extra necessities such as bank or money exchange stops may be included along the way.
NOT INCLUDED
- The tour ends at the presidential palace of La Moneda. The tour does not consider a ride back to your destination, but there is both public and private transportation just steps away.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
