Free Tour of Santiago's Museums and Palaces

Interested in architecture? Explore the historical center of the Chilean capital on foot and admire its main museums and palaces from outside with this free tour of Santiago.

Free Tour Details

The free tour of Santiago de Chile starts at the Plaza de Armas, in front of the Museum of National History. The tour does not include entries into museums, palaces, or monuments; instead, participants will learn about their history and admire their architecture. Following a brief introduction, the tour proceeds to the Palacio de los Tribunales de Justicia de Santiago and the Former National Congress Building. The next locations are the Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art and Palacio de la Moneda.

The walk continues to the Larraín Palace, featuring Neo-Rococo and Art Nouveau architecture, before taking the metro to the Barrio París-Londres. Participants will discover the history behind the neighborhood's name while visiting three notable sites: the Palacio de la Bolsa de Santiago, Edificio Ariztía, and San Francisco Church.

The next stop is the Teatro Municipal de Santiago, near the Cerro de Santa Lucía. After this landmark, the tour moves to Forestal Park to view the National Museum of Fine Arts, notable for its Art Nouveau style. The tour concludes in Lastarria, one of the most bohemian neighborhoods in the Chilean capital, after approximately 2.5 hours.