La Chascona Tours and Tickets

Of his three houses around Chile that are open to the public, Pablo Neruda's Isla Negra home is perhaps the most fascinating. Perched on a rocky shore, the house is filled with the presence of the sea and a collection of the national poet's personal belongings, including ship figureheads. As you explore, the audio guide fills you in on the background of the house and poet.

Be seduced by the city of Santiago on a half-day bike tour including a visit to Sky Costanera, South America's tallest building. With your guide, you'll explore Santiago's principle parks and landmarks by bike and gain a holistic picture of the Chilean capital. Ride through the bohemian Bellavista district, Providencia and Vitacura neighborhoods. Then, conclude your tour by ascending to the summit of the colossal Sky Costanera Center to absorb panoramic city vistas.

See the spectacular sights of Santiago from the unique perspective of an open-top double-decker bus on this hop-on hop-off tour of the Chilean capital. Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of this comprehensive tour and disembark the bus whenever an attraction captures your attention. Listen to informative audio commentary as you approach legendary landmarks like Plaza de Armas, Mercado Central and Bellas Artes and enjoy a regular service from each stop you embark at.

Follow in the footsteps of Chilean poet and Nobel Prize winner Pablo Neruda on this full-day small-group tour, including hotel pick-up. Journey from the city to the coast as you follow the 'Route of Neruda' to three of Neruda's former homes, now preserved as museums. Explore the exhibitions at the Casa de Isla Negra; admire the views from the hilltop La Sebastiana in Viña del Mar; and uncover the poet's life with his secret lover at La Chascona in Santiago's Bellavista neighborhood.

Get a street-level view of Santiago's historic sites, neighborhoods, and parks on a 7-hour, small-group bicycle tour for one to seven people. This full-day Santiago tour follows bike paths, park lanes, and city streets, all equipment, and a visit to the Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts.

See a different side to Santiago as you glide around the city's parks and green spaces on a 3-hour bike tour. Hop on your mountain bike and follow your guide around the beautiful Bicentennial Park, take in the views from San Cristobal Hill and pedal around the Bellavista district. Keep your camera to hand as you stop at landmarks like Plaza Italia, Parque de las Esculturas and La Casa Chascona along the way.

Poet and Nobel laureate, Pablo Neruda has a special place in Chilean national heritage. Get a deeper understanding of his life and legacy than would be possible from just reading by visiting his Santiago home, named "La Chascona" for his curly haired mistress Matilde Urrutia. As you stroll through the house, admiring Neruda's fascinating belongings, your multilingual audio guide fills in the details.