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Punta Arenas Antarctic History Private City Tour
(7) Reviews
Punta Arenas
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Explore the history of exploration in the world's southern extremes on this unique city tour in Punta Arenas- the main jumping-off point to Antarctica. See historic sites where Ernest Shackleton, Otto Nordenskold, Roald Amundsen and other heroes came during their missions to conquer the White Continent. Visit replicas of some of the famous ships that sailed these waters on quests to find new worlds, new life, and new hope. Finish with drinks in the Bar Shackleton to watch real footage of Ernest Shackleton's famously ill-fated expedition before being taken back to your drop-off destination of choice to continue your own Southern adventure.
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entrance Fees
Finish your tour with a refreshment in the Bar Shackleton. Please note that minors will be served only non-alcoholic refreshments.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Enjoy appetizers in the Bar Shackleton at the end of your tour.
Gratuities
Punta Arenas Antarctic History Private City Tour
(7) Reviews
Punta Arenas
About
Explore the history of exploration in the world's southern extremes on this unique city tour in Punta Arenas- the main jumping-off point to Antarctica. See historic sites where Ernest Shackleton, Otto Nordenskold, Roald Amundsen and other heroes came during their missions to conquer the White Continent. Visit replicas of some of the famous ships that sailed these waters on quests to find new worlds, new life, and new hope. Finish with drinks in the Bar Shackleton to watch real footage of Ernest Shackleton's famously ill-fated expedition before being taken back to your drop-off destination of choice to continue your own Southern adventure.
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entrance Fees
Finish your tour with a refreshment in the Bar Shackleton. Please note that minors will be served only non-alcoholic refreshments.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Enjoy appetizers in the Bar Shackleton at the end of your tour.
Gratuities
Itinerary
1
Nao Victoria Museo
Take a step back in time as you board life-sized recreations of the ships of famous Southern explorers Magellan and Darwin, as well as the famous lifeboat that was the sole salvation of Ernest Shackleton and his crew.
20 minutes
2
Plaza Munoz Gamero
Visit Punta Arenas' historic plaza to learn about the role that the city played in the history of the exploration and study of the world's southernmost regions.
10 minutes
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Teatro Municipal
See the theatre where Frank Hurley's famous images of the Shackleton expedition were first premiered to the world.
4
Costanera de Punta Arenas
Walk along the shore of the Strait of Magellan to learn about the explorers that sailed through her, and the integral role played by these waters in the explorations of Antarctica and the South.
10 minutes
5
Palacio Sara Braun
Finish the tour with a drink in the Bar Shackleton, located in the beautiful historic Palacio Braun Noguiera. Watch some of Hurley's original footage from Shackleton's expedition play out on the surrounding screens while you relax and enjoy your refreshment.
