Patagonia from Pioneers to Palacios Private Punta Arenas City Tour

Hidden behind the nostalgic charm and slow pace of Punta Arenas lies an epic history that saw this remote outpost rise from obscurity to become one of the most important cities in the world- only to sink back into obscurity once more.

Travel through time back to the earliest people to call Patagonia home. Feel the salt breeze ripple through ancient branches as you listen to the voices of the past, brought to life by your guides.

Visit an open-air museum to see and touch the tools and treasures of Punta Arenas’ early citizens. Learn about their struggle to survive on the landscape, and how, to this day, the untameable wilderness of Patagonia dictates the way of life here.

Meet the rich and famous characters whose Palacios ring the Plaza de Armas. Go behind the scenes and into the home of Punta Arenas' first -and most powerful- female entrepreneur and her rags-to-riches pioneer husband.

Tour historic neighbourhoods and houses and learn about the diverse nations that have woven their threads into the tapestry of the region's identity. Then, look behind the scenes into a slice of Patagonian culture with a visit to the historic Punta Arenas Municipal Cemetery.

Finish your tour with a trip to a local gem to taste local foods and flavours with a gourmet twist, paired with a glass of locally brewed beer, Chilean wine, or a signature Regional cocktail.