Cultural Tours in Santiago

A country with a very special geography invites us to visit Valparaiso and viña del mar which will bring us closer to history 120 kilometers from the capital, passing through valleys which give us a vision of central Chile when we reach the coast we can see the real meaning of the port city of Valparaiso, the first foot of the history of Chile a whole landscape like a rainbow is a perception of something that calls the popular and traditional inmercion and then viña del mar that is a very different and very beautiful city, which reminds us of its first social group aristocracy that I inhabit the garden city as they call it now a great contrast between both cities exploring history and the miscelanio of the city  of viña del mar as a citizen.

Visit the Cajón del Maipo, El Yeso Dam, and mountain hot springs on a full-day tour from Santiago into a dramatic gorge flanked by high peaks. With a picnic lunch and wine served by a gorgeous alpine lake, this tour is a relaxing alternative to more strenuous mountain tours, and all transport is in the comfort of a climate controlled minivan.

Off the radar of most travelers, Santiago de Chile awaits to sweep you off your feet with an unexpected cosmopolitan feel wrapped in a picturesque colonial skin. With the Andes Mountains for a backdrop and world-class wines on tap, you'll thank yourself for choosing this adventure. See the city's highlights and sample exclusive vintages at a local winery during this full-day tour.

Enjoy an alternative sightseeing experience of Santiago and gain local insight into the recently revolutionized San Miguel neighborhood on this 3.5-hour tour of the Open Sky street art museum in Santiago. Filled with culture and Chilean hospitality, this tour showcases some of the 40 vibrant murals that decorate the walls of San Miguel, and explains the story behind each urban masterpiece. Additionally, you'll enjoy a traditional Chilean meal of fresh bread, avocados, eggs, and sweet cakes in a local home. Small-group tour limited to 12 people.

Get a sobering look at the human rights abuses of Chile's Pinochet Regime during this 4-hour trip to Santiago's 'Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos' and exploration of the nearby Barrio Yungay area. Explore one of Santiago's oldest historic districts before visiting this unique museum examining the crimes committed by the military government from 1973 to 1990.

Experience Chilean village life on this full-day tour of Pomaire and Isla Negra from Santiago. Visit the former home of Nobel Prize-winning poet Pablo Neruda in Isla Negra, and shop for unique handicrafts and souvenirs as you explore the famous crafts village of Pomaire. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

With so many worthy day trip destinations outside Santiago, it can be daunting to pick just one. With this full-day tour you don't have to. Visit two coastal cities, UNESCO-listed Valparaiso and Viña del Mar with plenty of time to for some wine tasting in Casablanca Valley and sea lion spotting along Reñaca Beach.

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.

Explore the flower-lined streets and lush green areas of Viña del Mar, Chile's "Garden City." Visit Valparaíso, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its charming funicular elevators. Tour the Casablanca Valley wine region, stopping at vineyards to taste local wines and olives. This customizable excursion allows you to build an itinerary of celebrated wineries like Undurraga, Santa Rita, and Concha y Toro.

Get close to Chilean culture at Santa Rita vineyard, the perfect place to enjoy history as well as its excellent wines.

Explore Santiago, Viña Del Mar, Valparaíso, and the Casablanca wine region on this 2-day tour. Spend a half-day touring Chile's cosmopolitan capital city, with stops at the Equestrian Club, Santa Lucía Hill, La Moneda, and more. Visit Viña Del Mar, affectionately known as the "Garden City" for its extensive green areas. See the hilly streets and funicular elevators of Valparaíso and sample delicious wines at vineyards in the Casablanca Valley.