Santiago: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, Cerro San Cristóbal & Wine Tasting
Two Days, Two Routes, You Choose When & Where
You get unlimited rides across two bus routes, cable car and funicular access up Cerro San Cristóbal, and a guided wine tasting with three pours at a historic vineyard: all across two days on your own schedule. The inclusion of both transport and entry means you're not buying tickets at each stop. You just ride, get off, explore, and catch the next bus.
Step-by-step itinerary
Day 1: Explore Santiago with Classic Route
- Hop on Classic Route bus
- Visit Mall Parque Arauco
- Walk in Bicentennial Park
- Take Santiago Cable Car to San Cristobal Hill
- Ride Funicular Santiago to hilltop
- Explore Plaza de Armas
- See Palacio de la Moneda
- Visit Cerro Santa Lucia park
- Walk Plaza la Aviación area
- Shop at Mall Costanera Center
- Visit Las Condes Interactive Museum
Day 2: Discover Barrio Italia and Vineyard
- Hop on Barrio Italia Route bus
- Explore Triana Quarter
- Walk through Italy Quarter
- Tour Santa Carolina vineyard
- Enjoy wine tasting at vineyard
What’s included
- Your two days include unlimited hop-on hop-off rides on Route 1 (Classic, 10 stops) and Route 2 (Barrio Italia, 1 day), cable car ticket for Cerro San Cristóbal for both days, funicular ticket for both days, unlimited scenic bus rides in Metropolitan Park, a guided tour and wine tasting at Viña Santa Carolina with three glasses of wine, and a Santa Carolina cup. All entry fees are covered.
- you just need to get to your first bus stop.
Times
- Every day 09:20
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The experience
The first time you step off the cable car at Cerro San Cristóbal and the whole city spreads out below you (the Andes sharp in the distance, the Mapocho River cutting through the grid). You realize why this view shows up in every Santiago postcard. But what surprised me most wasn't the height. It was how much of the city you could actually see from up there, and how the hop-on hop-off bus system suddenly made sense. You're not locked into a tour schedule. You ride the Classic Route through 10 stops (Parque Arauco, the Bicentennial Park with its flamingos and herons, Plaza de Armas with the Metropolitan Cathedral, Palacio de la Moneda, the Cerro Santa Lucia terraces), and you get off whenever something catches you. Grab coffee in Barrio Lastarria. Spend an hour at the mall. Walk the river. The bus comes back around.
The second route, Barrio Italia, is where the city feels less like a capital and more like a neighborhood. Old houses turned into galleries, cafes spilling onto the sidewalk, antique shops and design studios packed into streets that still have that 1930s feel. You can ride both routes across two consecutive days (Tuesday through Sunday), which means you're not rushing. The cable car ticket is included for both days, so you can go up Cerro San Cristóbal whenever: early morning for the clearest light, or late afternoon when the light turns gold. There's also the funicular if you want the slower, more historic climb. It's been declared a Historical Monument and the Gothic entrance alone is worth the ride. The panoramic bus is there too if you'd rather not walk.
The wine part happens at Viña Santa Carolina, a centennial vineyard that somehow sits in the middle of Santiago and is also a National Historic Landmark. A guide walks you through the underground cellar (the stone is cool, the bottles are old), and then you taste three wines in what feels like a heritage setting, not a tourist room. You get a Santa Carolina cup to take home. The whole thing is paced so you're not rushed, and it's the kind of place where you understand why wine matters to Chile, not just why it's good to drink.
The structure is loose enough that you can spend a morning in one neighborhood and an afternoon in another, or circle back to a stop you liked. Two full days means you're not choosing between the city and the nature and the wine. You get all three, and the timing is yours. Hotel pickup isn't mentioned, so plan to get to your first bus stop on your own, but once you're on the system, you move without arranging anything else.
Is this one for you?Right for travelers who want to see Santiago's mix of city, nature and wine without a fixed itinerary or guide keeping pace. Two days gives you time to linger in neighborhoods and circle back to stops you like, which is what makes the hop-on hop-off format actually useful instead of rushed.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
Can I use the bus routes on any two days, or only specific days?
Tuesday through Sunday. The routes don't run on Mondays.
Is hotel pickup included?
No. You'll need to get to your first bus stop on your own, but public transportation is available nearby.
How many times can I hop on and off the bus?
Unlimited. You can ride Route 1 and Route 2 as many times as you want across the two days.
What's included in the wine tasting at Viña Santa Carolina?
A guided tour of the vineyard and underground cellar, plus three glasses of wine, and a Santa Carolina cup to take home.
Do I have to do the wine tasting, or can I skip it?
The tasting is included in the package, but the bus routes and cable car access are the main components. You can spend as much or as little time at the vineyard as you want.
Santiago: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, Cerro San Cristóbal & Wine Tasting
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