Let`s discover Santiago in a unique way with this Hop On Hop Off City Tour experience, and feel totally free to choose where you want to be and how much time you need. Surely some of Santiago`s gems will take you longer than others, forget about itineraries, today you choose. This free adventure can depart at the time you decide at the stop you prefer, the Big Bus operates from Tuesday to Sunday between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
The 1st stop of our Hop On Hop Off is located next to the Parque Arauco Mall, one of the most important shopping centers in Chile and Latin America. Inaugurated in 1982, it was the first mall in the country that brought together large stores and entertainment. Today it combines a wide variety of gastronomy and entertainment, with diverse national and international products and shops, and a Luxury District with brands such as Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Dior, among others.
The 2nd stop will be at the beautiful Bicentennial Park located in the commune of Vitacura, the largest green space in this sector, which extends along the south bank of the Mapocho River. It has different landscapes throughout its 27 hectares, which include play areas, statues, sports areas, lagoons, and much more. The best way to explore it is by walking along its paths and visiting its two lagoons, where black-necked swans, flamingos, herons, and fish coexist.
The 3rd stop is the Santiago Cable Car, which offers the best panoramic view of the capital. We arrive at the initial station, called "Oasis Station," through the main access road in Pedro de Valdivia. By cable car we can enjoy the best 360º views of the city, as well as the imposing Andes Mountains, surrounded by nature and native Chilean species. Named as the number 1 attraction in Santiago, the cable car takes us directly to the top of San Cristóbal Hill at the "Cumbre Station", where the image of the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception and Bellavista Terrace are located, which stands out for its views of the city and the classic "Motes con huesillo" (wooden blocks), a must-see to refresh the walk.
The 4th stop is the Funicular, located in Parquemet, the largest green lung in Santiago and Latin America, better known as "Cerro San Cristóbal". The "Funicular" was declared a Historical Monument in 2000, for the value of its complex cable car transport system and its importance as a heritage element of Santiago. Its entrance through Pío Nono is a large neoclassical castle designed by the renowned architect Luciano Kulczewski and the recently remodeled cars climb about 500 meters up the hillside until reaching the summit of San Cristóbal. It also has an intermediate station that goes to the National Zoo, and the next one is "Estación Cumbre", where we can connect with the Bellavista Terrace, the Sanctuary of the Virgin and the Cable Car.
Regardless of the stop you choose, you will also have these unique tours:
* Funicular Machine Room Tour: An entertaining tour of the Machine Room of the Santiago Funicular, which will surprise us with its old, but still current, cable system, the same one it has used since its inauguration in 1925.
* Panoramic Buses: These buses, which are also ecological, travel through the Parquemet and take you from Estación Pío Nono to Estación Cumbre and Estación Tupahue. They are a great way to tour and enjoy the scenery. You can also connect by cable car or funicular.
The 5th stop is Santiago`s Plaza de Armas, the historic heart of the capital and considered kilometer 0, a captivating space that fuses colonial architecture with the vibrant energy of urban life. Surrounded by the majestic Metropolitan Cathedral and colorful buildings such as the "Post Office", the "Santiago Municipality", and the "National History Museum". The square is a cultural meeting point where history, local crafts, and the city`s lively atmosphere converge.
Another unique extra that you won`t get anywhere else is:
* Metropolitan Cathedral Tour: This is an exclusive tour to learn about the history of the Cathedral and the unique opportunity to climb the bell tower and enjoy a 360º view of Santiago`s Historic Center.
The 6th stop is at Constitution Square, located in the so-called Civic Quarter of Santiago. Around the square we find some of the most important buildings and monuments linked to the executive branch of the Chilean State, and five statues of important national political figures: Diego Portales, Pedro Aguirre Cerda, Jorge Alessandri, Eduardo Frei Montalva, and Salvador Allende. The Moneda Palace is the main attraction as it is the presidential headquarters. Next to it is the La Moneda Cultural Center, which has different art exhibitions. In the surroundings of this sector, there are also the Metropolitan Intendancy, the Santiago Stock Exchange, the Union Club, the University of Chile, Paseo Bulnes and Barrio Dieciocho.
The 7th stop is Santa Lucía Hill, one of the most important points since the founding of Santiago on February 12, 1541. The monumental neoclassical entrance to the hill was completed in 1902 and harmonizes around a sculpture of the God Neptune, an entire architectural complex with curved staircases, fountains, a large terrace and a triumphal arch topped by a dome. In addition to the Hill, its architecture and the panoramic views it offers, nearby we can explore the National Library, the Paris-Londres neighborhood, the San Francisco Church, the Catholic University`s Main Building, the Gabriela Mistral Cultural Center, and the Lastarria neighborhood, full of art galleries, restaurants, bookstores, crafts, and much more.
The 8th stop is in Providencia, in the Plaza de la Aviación, an extension of Balmaceda Park. Its current name comes from the monument to the Chilean Air Force erected in 1980. We also find a water fountain called Bicentennial, which is almost 70 meters long and more than 25 meters wide. The park that borders the Mapocho River, we can also walk along Providencia Avenue, a lively tourist area with various shops, restaurants, cafes, businesses and bars to enjoy Santiago and very close is the Barrio Italia, a gastronomic center that stands out with its variety of restaurants serving international cuisine.
The 9th stop is the tallest building in Latin America, the Costanera Center, this 300-meter-high tower mixes modernity and entertainment, and has become one of the important tourist spots in Santiago. One of the most modern malls with hundreds of clothing, technology, sports, film and entertainment stores and its wide culinary offering. In addition, it has a terrace and a viewing platform called Sky Costanera, which gives us privileged views of the city.
The 10th stop mixes modernity and gastronomy, and is in the heart of the El Golf neighborhood, Las Condes. With mid-20th-century architecture, belonging to wealthy families of the time, such as the wealthy Isidora Goyenechea, the name given to the main street of this neighborhood. Around this stop we find national and international restaurants and cafes, as well as attractions and entertainment such as Plaza Perú, the Las Condes Municipal Theater, and the Las Condes Interactive Museum. At the latter, you can travel through space and time through entertaining 3D audiovisual productions, an ideal panorama to enjoy with the family.
Before ending the tour, you can enjoy a complimentary cocktail at one of the top bars in Santiago. Ranked among the "World`s 50 Best Bars."
* Cocktail at Siete Negronis: This bar, characterized by its signature cocktails, has been chosen three times among the best in the world by the "World`s 50 Best Bars" ranking. Here you can try a cocktail of your choice (from the Stgo Pass menu) in one of the best bars in Latin America and the world.
With the Santiago Pass ticket you will have a complimentary cocktail of your choice (from the Stgo Pass menu) at Siete Negronis and enjoy it in one of the best bars in Latin America and the world, located just a 20-minute walk from Arauco Park.
We remind you that this adventure is totally flexible. You can enjoy 24, 48, or even 72 hours of unlimited access to the Big Bus, adapting completely to your time and allowing you to make the most of your visit with this unforgettable and vibrant experience in Santiago.