Punta Arenas & Fort Bulnes tour: 6 hours with Nao Victoria Museum

Six hours across Patagonian history: a fort, four famous vessels, and a cemetery among the world's most beautiful

A guided tour of Punta Arenas and Fort Bulnes lasting six to seven hours, visiting the Nao Victoria Museum, the Municipal Cemetery, and the Strait Park fortress south of the city. The guide speaks your language (English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian or one of three others). Pickup from your hotel or cruise terminal is included, as are entry tickets to all three main stops and a sparkling mineral water. Designed for cruise passengers and full-day visitors, the tour suits photographers and birdwatchers drawn to the endemic species in the area.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Fort Bulnes3h · entry included
2. Punta Arenas Municipal Cemetery30m · entry included
3. Nao Victoria Museum1h · entry included

Explore Punta Arenas and Fort Bulnes

• Introduction to geography and history
• Drive south observing landscapes and birdwatching
• Historical tour of Fort Bulnes and viewpoint visit
• Learn maritime history and explorers' stories
• Visit Punta Arenas Municipal Cemetery
• Tour Nao Victoria Museum with ship replicas
• Visit monument to Hernando de Magallanes and city square

The experience

The tour opens with an introduction to Punta Arenas' geography and the ice-age landscape that shaped Patagonia, then heads an hour south by air-conditioned vehicle toward Fort Bulnes. The drive itself is part of the experience: you pass small settlements built as weekend retreats that became permanent homes, watch for endemic birdlife, and see the Strait of Magellan, Tierra del Fuego Island and Dawson Island across the water. At Fort Bulnes (founded in 1843 when the government wanted to secure the Strait). You walk among native flora to reach a viewpoint overlooking the landscape relief the guide has explained.

The Nao Victoria Museum holds life-size replicas of four vessels central to Patagonian and maritime history. Magellan's Nao Victoria, the ship that gave the museum its name, sits alongside the Beagle (the Cherokee-class boat that explored Patagonia's flora, fauna and geology), the James Caird (built by Shackleton's crew during their Antarctic survival), and the Goleta Ancud (built in Punta Arenas itself in 1843 to claim the Strait). The guide walks you through each one's story during the tour.

The Municipal Cemetery, a National Monument, spans beautiful cypress avenues and mausoleums. The guide explains how the city's early cosmopolitan character (people from many nations who published newspapers in different languages in the early 1900s) is reflected in the nationalities represented here. The final stop is the Magellan monument in the city square, where the guide discusses the neoclassical architecture built by French architects for wealthy regional families, including the Braun Palace and the Montes Palace (now the Municipality building).

What’s included

• Entry to Fort Bulnes, the Nao Victoria Museum and the Municipal Cemetery.
• pickup from your hotel or cruise terminal.
• air-conditioned transport.
• a live guide in your chosen language.
• one sparkling mineral water per person.
• and WiFi on board.

Options for this experience

2 options

The price depends on the number of passengersGuide in 7 languages · 09:00Pickup is included

10% surcharge on:Guide in 5 languages · 09:00Pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

AgesAdult (18 to 59 years) · Senior (60 and older) · Youth (11 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years)

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Croatian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 32 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Patagonia Adventure Chile

Is this one for you?Book this shared tour if you're docking in Punta Arenas and want one guide to connect Fort Bulnes, the ship replica museum, and the cemetery in a single loop rather than navigating between them separately.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Croatian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years); Child (4 to 10 years); Infant (1 to 3 years).

What is the Nao Victoria Museum, and why does it matter for understanding Patagonia?

The Nao Victoria Museum holds life-size replicas of four historic vessels: Magellan's Nao Victoria (from his expedition around the world), the Beagle (which explored Patagonia's natural history), the James Caird (built by Shackleton's crew), and the Goleta Ancud (built in Punta Arenas in 1843 to secure the Strait of Magellan). The guide explains each ship's role in maritime exploration and Patagonian history during the tour.

How far is Fort Bulnes from Punta Arenas, and what will I see there?

Fort Bulnes is an hour's drive south of the city in the Strait Park, founded in 1843. From the fort, you walk through native flora to a viewpoint overlooking the Strait of Magellan, Tierra del Fuego Island and Dawson Island. The drive there passes small settlements and offers opportunities for birdwatching of endemic species.

What makes the Municipal Cemetery worth visiting?

The Punta Arenas Municipal Cemetery is a National Monument with cypress avenues and mausoleums that reflect the city's early cosmopolitan character: people from many nations who settled here in the early 1900s. The guide explains how the cemetery's design and the nationalities represented there tell the story of how Punta Arenas became a multicultural city.

Is this tour suitable for cruise passengers, and how does pickup work?

Yes, the tour is designed for cruise passengers and anyone with a full day in Punta Arenas. Pickup from your hotel or cruise terminal is included in the booking. The tour lasts six to seven hours and returns you to the pier in time for ship departure.

What is included in the tour price?

Entry tickets to Fort Bulnes, the Nao Victoria Museum and the Municipal Cemetery are included. So are pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, face-to-face guidance, and one sparkling mineral water per person. WiFi is available on board the vehicle.