Official Tour of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago
Overview
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35 minutes
Mobile ticket
On this tour you will tour the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago and through extensive stairs, you will be able to climb the bell tower and then up to an incredible viewpoint, located at the top of the temple. From here, you will have the best view of the historic center of Santiago, with an incredible panoramic view of the Plaza de Armas and the buildings around it, such as the Municipality of Santiago, the Chilean Post Office, the National Historical Museum, among others.
The history of the Metropolitan Cathedral dates back to 1745 when the construction of the current temple began, which is the fifth church built in this place, in front of the Plaza de Armas. It was finally consecrated in 1775, and a few years later the Italian architect Joaquín Toesca was in charge of the construction of the façade that is seen today. The Cathedral was declared a Historical Monument of Chile on July 6, 1951.
Exclusive tour for people over 12 years old.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana)
Metropolitan Cathedral Meeting place and starting point of the tour (Plaza de Armas #498)
Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana)
Monument to the Heroes of the Conception First attraction of the tour, in memory of the heroes who fought in the Battle of La Concepción in 1882.asdf
What‘s Included
Bilingual guide (Spanish - English)
Access to the bell tower of the Metropolitan Cathedral
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Official Tour of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago
Reviews
371 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very good experience
cecilia s,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good experience is a place I didn't know existed. Loved the history of the place.................... . ... .......
Tour of the Catedral Metropolitana
W9982BMderekd,,Dec 12, 2025
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5.00Brandon was awesome great tour answered all the questions we had and would definitely recommend for anyone it's very interesting
Stgo Metropolitan Cathedral
carolinamD519CK,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice experience fully recommended to value, know and enrich the Catholic culture of our homeland.
Cathedral tour
A1989KFpedror,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour with Lissete we came as a family for this special tour in the cathedral we visited the bells and met more of Santiago
Worth of money!
PasiN64,,Nov 19, 2025
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5.00Janis was an excellent guide who told us a lot of the history and persons behind the Cathedral history. We had a tour in English.
Excellent experience
danielsS3883ZC,,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good company with Janis Sanchez, nice experience to know our history and have a nice time .........
All excellent
maximilianohumbertot,,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent all very nice, arta warmth good experience, ...........................................
Great experience
barbaradC5347AF,,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Janis the best guide It was an amazing experience Good view... Recommended at 1000% The best climb... Hahahahahaha
Very good
fernandacatelinac,,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My guide was Janis, very attentive and very friendly, you feel the concern. Experience is nourishing in knowledge and for the soul
Tour
994carlisp,,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour and guide Janis, great your explanation was very entertaining and explicit, easy to understand and remember
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