PUNTA ARENAS
GHOST WALK
Stroll the darkening streets of Punta Arenas as you visit historic sites to hear the gripping tales of famous hauntings, bloody rebellions, murders, and more.
Description
See Punta Arenas in a new light as you visit the historic sites of bloody rebellions, murders, famous hauntings and more.
Enjoy listening to stories from local mythology and history as you explore the dark side of Punta Arenas' past.
Stroll the darkening streets as your expert storyteller and guide regales you with tales from the dark side of Punta Arenas and Patagonia.
Combining stories from history along with local folklore and mythology, this tour is a romp through local culture and a unique way to orient yourself and get to know Punta Arenas' downtown.
Duration: 3 hours
Walking Distance: 2.5 km (1.5 mi)
Elevation Gain: 3 Flights of Stairs
In-Person Guide
Free 24-Hour Cancellation
Book Your Tour
Included
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Food & Drink
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Private Guide
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Private Transportation
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Entrance Fees
Excluded
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Guide Gratuities
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Bottled Water
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.
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.
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
Itinerary
Pick-Up (Departures from 09:00-15:00)
Get picked up by your private guide and professional chauffeur at your accommodation or cruise ship.
See Exhibitions at the Museo Rio Secco (1 Hour)
Leave Punta Arenas downtown behind to travel to the small, historic town of Rio Secco. There, visit historic buildings and tour the unique museum, run by passionate local experts on the Strait of Magellan.
Visit the Museo Nao Victoria (1 Hour)
Immerse yourself in nautical history with a trip to the Museo Nao Victoria, and learn about how Southern Exploration has evolved over time by walking above life-sized replicas of famous ships.
Stop at the Punta Arenas Municipal Cemetery (15 Minutes)
Take a moment to visit the great Southern explorers who rest in Punta Arenas, and learn about how their legacy is kept alive today.
Tour historic Punta Arenas (75 Minutes)
Journey through historic neighbourhoods, the stunning Plaza de Armas, and the Punta Arenas Municipal Cemetery
Taste local foods, wines, and beers (30 Minutes)
Finish your Antarctic exploration with a tasting platter of gourmet preparations of delicious regional foods, paired with a tasting selection of Chilean wines, beers, coffees, or fresh juices.
Drop-Off
Get dropped off anywhere in Punta Arenas to continue on your own adventure!
