Santiago Hop On Hop Off Bus, Cable Car & Funicular
Ride the cable car and funicular to see Santiago’s skyline and Andes peaks up close
A hop-on-hop-off bus tour of Santiago with unlimited stops at 12 locations, plus one-day access to the Cable Car and Funicular on San Cristóbal Hill. Board the open-top bus every 30 minutes starting at 9:30 AM, ride past the Central Market and Plaza de Armas, and hop off wherever interests you (Parque Arauco, Bellavista, the historic center), then take the cable car and funicular up the hill for views of the city and the Andes.
Step-by-step itinerary
Sightseeing tour of Santiago city
- Choose starting time for tour
- Board Hop On Hop Off bus
- Enjoy audio commentary on attractions
- Pass Central Market, Plaza de Armas, Bellas Artes
- Hop off at stops like Parque Arauco or Paseo Bulnes
- Ride Funicular to San Cristóbal Hill
- Ride Cable Car for city and Andes views
- Explore El Golf and Bellavista neighborhoods
- Visit historic center landmarks
- Stop at top shopping destinations
- Complete tour before 4:00 PM
What’s included
- Unlimited hop-on-hop-off bus ticket for one day.
- Santiago Cable Car ticket for one day.
- Santiago Funicular ticket for one day.
- unlimited sightseeing buses in Metropolitan Park for one day.
- audio commentary in five languages.
Times
- Tuesday to Sunday 09:00
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Operated by Ni Lo Pienses Tour
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The experience
The 2-hour bus loop runs on a fixed route with 12 stops scattered across the city, but you control when and where you get off. Buses depart every 30 minutes between 9:30 AM and 6:00 PM, so if you want to spend an hour at Parque Arauco or wander Bellavista, you can catch the next one. Audio commentary in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and three other languages plays as you ride, pointing out landmarks like the Metropolitan Cathedral, La Moneda Palace, and Santa Lucía Hill. The upper deck is open-air. The lower deck has windows if the weather turns.
The Cable Car and Funicular are where the tour shifts from watching to moving. Both run Tuesday to Sunday, and your ticket covers unlimited rides for the day. The Cable Car climbs San Cristóbal Hill in about 15 minutes. The Funicular is the older route, steeper and slower. Either way, you reach the top with views that stretch across Santiago to the Andes. You can ride both, ride one, or skip them entirely. The choice is yours. The last bus departs before 4:00 PM, so plan your cable car time before then if you want to use the same ticket.
Download the Turistik app to see the exact stops, schedules and which bus lines serve each one. Strollers and prams are welcome on the bus. Service animals ride free. The whole experience is built around moving at your own speed, not following a guide's clock.
Is this one for you?Start at any of the 12 stops closest to your hotel or location: no need to reach a central point first. The bus runs every 30 minutes, so if you're staying in El Golf, Bellavista or near Parque Arauco, you can board within a short walk and explore the rest of the city without renting a car or waiting for a guide.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 4): free.
Can I get off the bus at Parque Arauco and then catch another bus later?
Yes. Parque Arauco is one of the 12 stops on the route, and buses run every 30 minutes until 6:00 PM, so you can hop off to shop or explore and board the next one whenever you're ready.
What's the difference between the Cable Car and the Funicular on San Cristóbal Hill?
The Cable Car is faster, taking about 15 minutes to reach the top. The Funicular is the historic route, slower and steeper. Both offer the same views of Santiago and the Andes, and your ticket covers unlimited rides on both for the day.
Do I need to start the tour at a specific time or stop?
No. You choose your starting time and the closest stop to where you are. Buses begin at 9:30 AM and depart every 30 minutes, so you can board whenever suits your day.
Is the audio commentary available in languages other than English?
Yes. The bus provides audio in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and three additional languages, so you can follow along in your preferred language.
What happens if I want to ride the cable car but miss the last bus at 4:00 PM?
Plan your cable car visit before 4:00 PM if you want to use the same ticket for both the bus and the hill rides. After 4:00 PM, the bus stops running, though the cable car and funicular may continue operating separately.
Santiago Hop On Hop Off Bus, Cable Car & Funicular
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