"Geek & History Tour" discover Chile's past through Pop Culture!
Hello! My name is Claudio, but you can also call me: Mr. Tour! You may have heard of other guides, but none like me. Not only will you learn about my beautiful city: Santiago de Chile, but we will also delve into mind-blowing details that no one else tells you about. I will guide you through a journey that will make you feel like you are part of the place from the get go, and in the end, you will learn so much that you won't even want to leave and will even yearn for a little bit more. I have done more than 1000+ Tours & 100 Five-Star Reviews under my name which can be seen on my IG: @Mr.Tour Chile You can't go wrong with Mr. Tour!
Pickup
I will be in front of "Basilica de la Merced" with my pink "Mr. Tour Chile" hat and some striking yellow glasses.
Description
Embark on a fascinating "Geek and History Tour" and discover Chile's past through pop culture in Santiago Centro with Mr. Tour!
This tour is designed to uncover Chile's influence on pop culture, highlighting iconic series like "31 Minutos," the mysterious and unknown card game: "Mitos y Leyendas," the forgotten headquarters of "Salo" a company dedicated to selling albums and stickers in the 90s and 2000s, as well as the musical influence of iconic bands like "Los Prisioneros" and "Los Jaivas."
- You will visit iconic places like "Entrete imientos Diana" where the tradition of arcades continues to this day.
- The Basilica of La Merced, where you will find comics and manga stores nearby.
- We will pass by the abandoned "Cine Hoyts" on Paseo San Agustín and discover the curious story of "La Pica de Clinton."
- Explore "El Eurocentro," the cornerstone of geek culture in Santiago, and delve into the dark history of "La Quintrala" and the San Agustín Church with its iconic "Cristo de Mayo."
- We will venture into the "Paris Londres" neighborhood, and it's dense but important history, and you will learn about significant milestones in Chile in the 21st century.
- Furthermore, we will take a leisurely walk through Parque Forestal, ending in the beautiful and dazzling Bellavista neighborhood, full of culinary offerings, at the foot of the imposing Cerro San Cristóbal, and I will introduce you to themed cafés that you simply cannot miss.
There's no mistake when it's with Mr. Tour!