
Private Guided City Tour in Punta Arenas
Antarctic History City Tour
4 Hours
Easy
Follow in the footsteps of famous explorers as you travel through Punta Arenas, discovering the rich Antarctic history that infuses the very foundations of the city.
Starting at $350 USD/Person
Discover the History of Antarctic Exploration
Explore the places in Punta Arenas where Antarctic History was made.
Travel along the coast to a historic warehouse turned museum, where one-of-a-kind artifacts will introduce you to the fauna of the Strait. On the way back, look out for whales and dolphins at a forgotten pier which once welcomed Antarctic survivors back to the comforts of civilization.
Feel the creak of wooden decks beneath your feet and the sea wind on your face as you walk aboard life-sized recreations of famous ships. Peer behind the scenes at the lives of the men and women aboard the ships, who risked everything to brave the Strait of Magellan.
Follow the trail of historic clues back to Punta Arenas’s downtown core, discovering the Antarctic History that surrounds the city.
Finish your tour with tapas and tastings of local traditional food with a gourmet twist, paired with a tasting of locally made beer, cocktails, or fresh juices.
Highlights
Meet the Wildlife of the Strait at Museo Rio Secco
Get a unique look at life in the Strait at a little-known museum that uses innovative techniques to showcase the ways animals adapt to life in Patagonia’s forbidding sub-antarctic climate.
Explore Historic Ship Recreations at the Museo Nao Victoria
Walk aboard lifesized recreations of ships that changed the history of the Southern Hemisphere, Antarctica, and the world.
Tour the Plaza de Armas
Learn how the beautiful Neoclassical buildings that decorate Punta Arenas' downtown have played a role in Antarctic History
See the Punta Arenas Municipal Cemetery
Visit the final resting places of some of Patagonia’s great Southern and Antarctic explorers in Punta Arenas’ Municipal Cemetery, and learn how the people here keep their legacies alive today.
Feast on Local Flavours
While you explore, keep your energy level up with beloved local snacks provided to you by your guides. Finish your tour with a tasting platter of delicious regional foods and flavours prepared with a gourmet twist.
Toast Your Adventure with Local Beer or Wine
Accompany your tapas with a locally brewed beer, a glass of Chilean wine, a special regional cocktail, or some locally roasted coffee.
Explore with Experienced, Professional Guides
Our guides are trained professional interpreters with years of experience entertaining and educating curious travellers like you in Patagonia.
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Know Before You Go
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Large portions of this tour take place outside.
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This experience is family-friendly
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This experience takes place in all types of weather.
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This experience requires passengers to have adequate footwear for the conditions.
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For your safety, your guide may change your itinerary based on weather conditions and passenger preparedness.
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Infants under four years old must be carried in an appropriate snuggly or backpack provided by the family.
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Infants must sit on laps unless the family is able to provide a car seat.
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This private city tour in Punta Arenas features Free 24-Hour Cancellation. Receive a full refund for cancellations made up to 24 hours before your tour start time. Cancellations made within 24 hours of the tour start time are non-refundable.
What's Included
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Lunch
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Snacks
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Drinks (Alcohol, Juice, Coffee, or Soda)
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Private Guide
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Private Transportation
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Entrance Fees
What To Bring
Please come prepared to enjoy the changeable weather of Patagonia by bringing:
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Appropriately supportive walking footwear (No sandals, high heels, or dress shoes)
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Reusable water bottle
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Warm, layered, comfortable clothing.
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A warm hat or buff
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Gloves
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Rain Gear