Santiago Skyline: Cable Car & San Cristobal Walking Tour
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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Discover Santiago from above on our Skyline Santiago: Explore San Cristóbal by Funicular & Cable Car tour! Start in vibrant Bellavista, home to colorful streets, bohemian nightlife, restaurants, and artisan shops. Skip-the-line to ride the historic funicular to the summit of Cerro San Cristóbal, home to the towering Virgin of the Immaculate Conception statue and breathtaking city views. Visit the Sanctuary, explore green terraces, and sample traditional treats like mote con huesillos. Then soar across the sky on the cable car, gliding over parks, gardens, and Santiago’s modern skyline. Walk through the peaceful Pedro de Valdivia Norte neighborhood and admire outdoor sculptures before ending the tour near the historic Teatro Oriente. This 2.5-hour guided experience is perfect for travelers who want to mix panoramic views, nature, and local culture in one unforgettable Santiago adventure!
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Luggage/Travel bags are not allowed in this tour. There is no luggage storage available
Our tours are limited to small groups. For parties of 10 or more, we are happy make private arrangements to maintain the same high-quality attention.
Tour involves walking on uneven terrain and stair climbing to reach the statue summit. Comfortable shoes are a must!
We run the tour in any weather and it's mainly outdoors, so make sure to dress for the conditions and come ready for an awesome adventure!
Not recommended for people with limited mobility
Step steps, and stairs required to reach the Summit
What To Expect
Your guide will be waiting in front of the Theater with a blue flag. Theather is located outside of the Baquedano subway station on the red line (line 1)
Plaza Baquedano (Plaza Italia)
Plaza Baquedano, also known as Plaza Italia, is a lively central square where important avenues like Providencia and Alameda meet. It’s a cultural hub, historically significant as a gathering point for protests and celebrations. Surrounded by vibrant parks and iconic statues, it marks the entry into Santiago's bustling heart, linking the city's old and modern districts.
Options
Skyline Tour English
Skyline Spanish/Portuguese
What‘s Included
Cable Car Ride with Panoramic Views of Santiago
Fully narrated walking tour through Santiago's bohemian district and Cerro San Cristobal
Photo stops at key locations
Stop for "Mote con Huesillo", a local chilean treat
Skip-the-line Funicular Ride to San Cristobal's Summit
Insights into Santiago's history, culture and traditions
Certified Local Guide
Visit to the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception Sanctuary
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
243 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun for the family
I1633XXdanieln,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very fun and informative! We loved riding up and down to visit the statue.
Great tour!
Alison M,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Esteban was an amazing guide! We loved this tour and got to see and learn so much. Highly recommend!
A Wonderful Day of Outing with Nacha
MyungHee H,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We spent over three hours walking through several different neighborhoods with very distinct characteristics. We then rode funicular up to San Cristobal Hill and walked around the Hill. It was foggy and we could not see much of the city but we still enjoyed it. Nacha was our guide. She was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and super kind. We learned so much from her. Nacha also spoke excellent English, and connoisseur of completo (hotdog). We had an amazing day with her. I highly recommend this tour company and especially Nacha.
Great walking tour of Santiago de Chile
Steven M,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great walking tour of Santiago. Our guide was very personable and made sure we were all engaged. It was a lot of fun and he was super knowledgeable and enthusiastic about Santiago.
Great walking tour
Jeff Z,May 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This trip is perfect for someone who wants to learn more about some highlights of Santiago in a short period of time (~3 hours). The tour guide Benjamin was super knowledgeable and passionate about the city. We started the tour from Providencia area, then we walked to the bottom of San Cristobal. We took the funicular up, saw the Virgin, and we rode the cable car down. Along the trip, Benjamin was introducing the history of various items, while at the same time pointing out things that only a true local would knew. Highly recommended.
Great guide!
Olga C,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great guide - knowledgeable, interesting, friendly, personable, enthusiastic. He obviously loved doing this and telling people about his city. We had already taken a similar tour and were afraid that we would be bored. That was definitely not the case!
Amazing scenery
842sy,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I don’t like heights but am so glad that I faced my fears and took the cable car. The panoramic and diverse views of Santiago are amazing. It was one of the highlights of my trip to South America.
Fantastic experience, great views of Santiago with an informative guide
X379XLannettew,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience with great views of Santiago and the Virgin statue. Esteban was a fantastic guide - very good English, knowledgeable and informative, and good to talk to.
Great visit. Amazing views.
aespanajera,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nacha was great! We had a nice walk and visit to San Cristobal. Everything went smooth and she was great at sharing information along the way, not only places but culture. I was with my mom who is a slower walker and Nacha was very accommodating adjusting her pase as needed. She was very attentive to her.
Walk, experience, learn and enjoy!
tanyapH6775WW,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guides, Nacha and Sebinha, we enjoyed spending time with. They gave a great tour with helpful tips and recommendations for food, how to dress for our future tours, etc. The information about the city was interesting, it was nice learning more about Chile.
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