Punta Arenas and Magellan Strait Tour
Punta Arenas, Chile
- 5 hours 55 minutes (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
With just one day in Punta Arenas, this full-day tour ensures you check off all the highlights. Spend the morning exploring the coast of the Magellan Strait, stopping at historic sites such as Fort Bulnes, Mansa, and Puerto del Hambre; then take in Punta Arenas landmarks including Antoine de Saint Exupery square and the Hernando de Magallanes monument.
- Full-Day Punta Arenas and Magellan Strait tour
- Visit Fort Bulnes, Mansa, and Puerto del Hambre along the Magellan coast
- Admire views of the Strait of Magellan and Tierra del Fuego
- See the Antoine de Saint Exupery square and the Hernando de Magallanes monument in Punta Arenas
- Port or hotel pickup and drop-off is included
- Ideal tour for first-time visitors to Punta Arenas or those short on time
What's Included
- Transport by private vehicle
- Hotel/Port pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- ticket Fuerte Bulnes y Cementery
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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Pickup details
We will look for the passengers at their place of accommodation, within the city. We will also look for them at the Port and Airport
Arranged start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
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Itinerary
1
Parque del Estrecho de Magallanes
3 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
Cementerio Municipal
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Mirador Cerro De La Cruz
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Plaza de Armas
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Museo Regional De Magallanes
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
6
Punta Arenas
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
7
Bahia Mansa
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.1
based on 55 reviews
Marcia_C, Feb 2026
It is very windy in Punta Arenas and Fort Bulnes. Wear layers because if the air is cold it can cut right through you.
I highly recommend this tour. The reconstructed fort and interpretive exhibits offer a glimpse into what it took to settle this vast territory. The Strait museum is an impressive facility that showcases the ecology, exploration and settlement of this region.
Our guide Nickolas was a font of knowledge and embellished our tour with interesting stories illustrating every aspect of the founding and development of Punta Arenas. We were treated to a special viewpoint, a walk through the town square and the Cemetery of Punta Arenas where historic figures were brought to life.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
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Julia_R, Mar 2025
Stephanie was GREAT. I have chronic health problems. I felt respectfully taken care of. They helped me do more than I thought I would be able to do. She told us historical as well as fun facts about the city and the area to make the trip something. we will always. remember.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
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DONALD_H, Dec 2024
A very nice overview of the city and the area. Alex was great, he knew everything plus more about the local history and commerce, plus great insights concerning current events. He is one of the nicest people I've ever met!
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you sir Donal .We will tell the guide
Annette_T, Apr 2024
We had a great day. Our guide was knowledgeable, casual and comfortable in his approach, and very proud of his city. It was an enjoyable day and beautiful country.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
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Brigitte_S, Mar 2024
Fort Bulnes and forest there..beautiful walk, primeval forest, filled with birdsong
But…just to imagine having to live there..so difficult
Magellan Sculpture
View over Punta Arenas, charming old quarter
Response from Host, Mar 2024
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Norma_A, Feb 2024
The tour is very well organized and reliable. You visit the most interesting parts of Punta Arenas in a few hours. Our tour guide, Luis, was very knowledgeable and professional. We learnt about the history of the town in a very entertaining and delightful way. Lots of anecdotes! We highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
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Terry_H, Jan 2024
Peter was a wonderful and very informative guide. The weather was rainy but he made it work. The end
Response from Host, Jan 2024
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James_C, Jan 2024
Peter and Michael made our excursion most memorable. Enjoyed the various stops and sights. Lunch at a local spot was excellent—-thanks
Response from Host, Jan 2024
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Pradeep_M, Apr 2023
This trip is overpriced. We were a family of 4 and visitor charged us $800. There are lot agency who do the same tour with lot less. Will never book via visitor.
Response from Host, Apr 2023
We sell this same regular and private tours
Of course, if I wanted to pay less, I could have BOOKED THE TOURS REGULARL
Instead of wanting to hurt with your comments
Pam_A, Mar 2023
Great guide. Even though on bus to get places, stops not far apart and walk options offered. Beautiful national park.
William_P, Mar 2023
Unfortunately the day of our planned excursion our cruise ship could not stop at the port due to bad weather. We were immediately issued a refund for which we were very grateful. I'd highly recommend you book with these folks if the opportunity arrives, I know I will!
Response from Host, Mar 2023
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Karen_G, Mar 2023
Really enjoyed the day and our visit to the fort with Nicolas and our excellent driver. Unfortunately due to my mobility problems, our city tour was cut short. We had already visited the city square on our own before meeting up with Nicolas. He did take us up to the Hill of the Cross and would have walked around there with us if my knee had cooperated. Only regret was not visiting the cemetery. We heard so much about it after we returned to the ship. Only other problem, some miscommunication about time for pickup but it all worked out ok.
Allyn_G, Feb 2023
Did the tour coming off a cruise ship. Overall the trip was okay. Price was much cheaper than the cruise line offered. Nicholas and David were very informative and spoke English well. The Fort and Museum were interesting. $10 USD admission/pp on arrival. We did not see the cemetery in the city as 8 out of 12 of passengers didn’t want to pay the $5 USD admission. The trip lasted under 5 hours. The negative to our tour was all three groups were told different times to show up. We were told 0830 and showed at 0815. Previous reviews stated groups were left behind so we didn’t want to have that happen so we were early. After checking in we were told to expect to leave at 0830. Didn’t Happen. Left at 0930. The other groups showed at 0915. One was told 1000. The other between 0830 and 1000. The tour operator should give passengers a correct and exact time to show up. Definitely not a “ range”. After experiencing a hour delay we left. At the museum we were told we had 20 minutes and be back on the bus at 1200-1205. We complied and got back on time, only to wait another 15 minutes for the group to arrive with the guide who said he had been looking for us. I said we followed his instructions and met at the bus on time. Again, poor communication regarding meeting times. The tour got us back well in advance of our departure time. If I did this trip again, I would hire a taxi ( many available at the port) who charge posted fixed rates ($40usd I think) for a Prius vehicle. Taxi may not have the full narration of a tour, but you can control your time and pay less. Research can be done online for the Fort and the museum signs are both English and Spanish. The city tour is mostly driving around to locale view points for photo ops.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Thank you for taking the time and commenting so much on the prices. We have this Regular and private tours. The tours that you take are regular with more people and the schedule that was given is from 08:30 to 10:00 am
That day they went down at a different time, so a start and end time is given. If they all leave before 10:00, they still leave before 10:00, that's the maximum time.
The same if you want a sixth hour book this private tours
Lev_I, Feb 2023
For an hour we were waiting for somebody to meet us at the port, but no one showed up. During this time we were trying to call the local provider, but couldn't reach them. After multiple attempts to resolve our situation, we were directed to a bus without an english speaking tour guide. We didn't receive the service we paid for.
We demand the reimbursement for service not provided.
Response from Host, Feb 2023
I'm sorry for what happened to you but I don't know who you are because you didn't give your name, reservation number or tour date. In addition, refunds are requested from customer service where I bought the tours. We also do not use buses, only Sprinter. Try to contact customer service
Karen_N, Feb 2023
They never showed up at our port and no one answered their phone when we tried to reach them. They are now refusing to refund the $200 we paid.
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Sentimos que no haya llegado a tiempo al tours de 14 de Febrero .Pero ese dia si se realizo el torus con 30 pasajeros en diferentes grupos .Como se le esplico el tours era de 08:30 a 10:00 am y no se podia esperar porque este tours es regular y tiene un horario fijo .
y segun terinos y condiciones No se puede hacer reenbolso por no presentado
We are sorry that you did not arrive on time for the tours on February 14. But that day the tour was held with 30 passengers in different groups. As explained, the tours were from 08:30 to 10:00 am and you could not wait because this tour is regular and has a fixed schedule.
and according to terms and conditions No refund can be made for not presented
Best Regard
trvlr1313, Feb 2023
Francisco was such a fantastic guide! He knows so much history and obviously loves his city. He also let us take time where we wanted, like getting a snack at the Museum. Our ship was a bit late and communicating with the tour operator was easy and they moved the start time for us. The Fort and Museum were both fabulous as were the views. We saw dolphins while driving. We cut the city tour a bit short because we had pouring rain by that part, but that was our decision. Punta Arenas and the area around it is beautiful and we highly recommend this tour!
Mary_H, Feb 2023
A great personal tour, highly recommend this company. We had done a cruise ship tour the day before with bus loads of people. This tour was just the two of us and Stefan and driver. Both were professional. Stefan’s English —he’s originally from Switzerland—was good. We went to the fort/museum, had a brief lunch, then back to the city. On the way back, we expressed an interest in stopping to photograph fishing boats and corrugated iron houses—a feature of this coast. They stopped several times. I can guarantee the buses could not do this. This trip was a lot less than the cruise ship’s. Win win
J_P, Feb 2023
Greatly appreciated the tour operator's efforts to ensure we had an English speaking guide and a private tour when the public one was not available. Francisco's commentary made the fort, the city square, the sheepherder's statue and the waterfront come alive with Punta Arenas history. Many thanks for an enjoyable half day tour.
Robert_P, Jan 2023
Our tour guide was excellent at explaining the history or the area and features important to know about the city and the areas we visited. He was Knowledgeable and attentive. It was a first class experience.
Cleopatra_C, Jan 2023
Timely pickup from cruise terminal. Great SUV car, new and clean, with driver and guide - Nicholas. Guide fluent in English and knowledgeable of history, flora, fauna. We arranged the program to fit our needs. Visited Fort Bulnes, museum at Fort Bulnes, Nao Victoria Museum, the city of Punta Arenas. Very pleasant day.
Response from Host, Jan 2023
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bjnashmd, Dec 2022
Unfortunately, it was cold and raining. It was a long trip to the fort without much in the way of scenery. It was a restored for not the original without much description. The view of the Magellan strait is very nice at the location. we then went to the cemetery, which was interesting, and drove around the city before returning to the port.
Response from Host, Dec 2022
Thank you for your comments. We are sorry that it was raining, but that is beyond our control.
keith_C, Mar 2020
Booked this trip independently of our ship Coral Princess with my wife and 4 friends, we visited Punta Arenas on February 29th 2020.
The ship was slightly late in docking due to a late departure from Ushuaia the previous day as a result we later leaving the ship to meet our tour. We were met at the quayside by our tour guide and driver, we were just the six in a mini bus for the duration of the trip. Edmundo, our tour guide, explained that we would be travelling along the coast road to the national park, small museum and Fort Beule. The fee for the entrance to the park was not included in the cost of the tour. This turned out to be about $96 for the six of us. The ticket office accepts cards and a variety of currencies including US dollars. The journey to our first stop took around 30 to 45 minutes, we spotted dolphins and Eduardo told us there was a good chance to see whales as they were in the area at this time of the year. The journey was interesting looking at the variety in house styles, most built on stilts in small communities, along the road.Our first stop was at a cross roads prior to the national park, this was a way marker with distances to Buenos Aires and Antartica highlighted.
Leaving the park ticket office we had a 10 to 15 minute ride to the museum and viewing spot. We parked at the entrance to the Fort area to take photographs on the way to the museum. Here Eduardo gave us a brief insight into the history of the area. The museum was small and , unfortunately, badly lit which made it almost impossible to read the information about Magellan and the exploration and settlement of the area. The lighting may have been for atmosphere or to protect exhibits but it rather spoiled our full enjoyment of the visit. There was an exhibit of the scientific developments in navigation which lead to European exploration. We had 30 minutes within the museum site and viewing area. We then moved on to the Fort itself along a short hilly dirt road. The Fort is a reproduction built on the site of the original settlement before the settlers moved to Punta Arenas as it could be better defended against the indigenous peoples, and was better for farming. The Fort was an interesting place with buildings made from timber and turf. Within one of the larger building was an interesting display about the settlement of Punta Arenas. The views across the channel were well worth the visit, we had around 30 to 40 minutes to explore the fort and take photographs of the views. There was a small incline on grass and unpaved pathways around the fort which may not be suitable for anyone with mobility issues.
Leaving the fort we retraced our journey back to the city of Punta Arenas, this took around 40 minutes. Our first stop in the city was the main square, surrounding the square are some of the important buildings of the town. Eduardo was excellent at pointing these out to us and took us across the square to see the former home of Sarah Braun an important early member of Punta Arenas society. Leaving the central square were taken to the town cemetery which is now a world heritage site. Within the cemetery we were shown the important Mausoleums of Punta Arenas important citizens. Being English we found this visit very strange but nonetheless interesting to learn about the culture of this area. Our final stop was five minutes from the cemetery by mini bus, we were taken to a viewing area high above the dock and main city area. This was a good viewing point giving a panorama of the city with it's many coloured houses.
We were returned to the dock area in plenty of time to walk back to the ship before departure.
All in all an interesting day with Eduardo ready to answer our questions.
Final comment, there is no lunch with this trip, there was a small cafe in the museum but we did not really have time to have a coffee or snack.
Mark_R, Jan 2020
We were greeted at the cruise port by our guide (Marlon) at the meeting point and at the designated time. Marlon was very friendly and informative on many aspects of the area and Chili and answered all of our questions. Being a private tour with a driver, Marlon was able to fully focus on us and the tour. We were able to visit many different sites and explore at our own pace. There were many opportunities for some incredible photos and Marlon would not hesitate to stop our car for any photos we wanted to take. Marlon gave us a full day visiting several interesting Punta Arenas sites besides the main purpose of the trip, the fort. A special thanks to Marlon for a fun day!
Response from Host, Jan 2020
We will give in your name the congratulations to our guide Marlon Torres
Thanks for your comments
Blessings!
Clifton Q, Jan 2019
The tour team (guide and driver) did an excellent job in sharing the highlights of Punta Arenas. They were very friendly, informative and supportive in answering our many question. The pace was very comfortable.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
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suekelly80, Oct 2018
We had a fabulous day out in amazing weather. Our hotel pick up went smoothly and our guide was informative, warm, helpful and friendly.The sky was a brilliant clear blue for the whole trip which meant we saw everything at its best. The drive along the Strait of Magellan was amazing, especially for the views and bird life.The Museum of the Strait at the entrance to the Park is small but highly recommended; the exhibits are labelled in English and Spanish. The weather made the tour around the reconstruction of Fort Bulnes and walk through the Magellenic woodland to the viewpoint over the Strait and amount Tarn a joy. Make sure you have gloves, hats and a warm jacket though as the wind is biting.Back in Punta Arena we particularly enjoyed the view over the city, the tour of the cemetery and the visit to the Shepherd Monument.In our opinion, a ‘must do’ tour for anyone visiting Punta Arenas!
Maggie_A, Mar 2018
It was a very enjoyable day. Johnny was our guide. Be aware that the fee for the fort is NOT include and is 28 for each person. You can pay with a credit card. there is a tour guide both i the information center and at the fort who is fluent in English. Pick up was easy. This was a private tour with the driver and Johnny.
Sharon_S, Mar 2018
We were so glad to took this tour! Our cruise ship offered various specific tours we saw everything in a private vehicle. Our guide, Gabriel was great! He knew when/where to visit the sites, so we never experienced a crowd. We saw Fort Baines, Museu de Sitio, and toured the center of the city. Highly recommended!
Peggy_L, Mar 2018
Heading towards Fuerte Bulnes, on the Magellan Strait is an absolute must while in Punta Arenas. Nature wise this place is stunning. Also, the museum in a must. Our tour guide was very kind and even took some extra time to walk with us in the town of Punta Arenas. Highly recommend.
Emica_S, Jun 2025
The full day tour in Punta Arenas and Magalhães Strait was wonderful, stunning landscapes. The guide Felipe was extremely attentive and kind. He knew a lot about the place and gave us a true lesson of history and geography. We would like to thank Felipe and the chauffeur Mr. Luiz for the precious tips of restaurants and shopping venues. I recommend this tour!!!
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Response from Host, Jun 2025
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Leonilda_T, Oct 2022
Nosso guia Atma tornou nossa experiência em um grande aprendizado. Gostaria de parabenizar a Empresa por ter funcionários tão prestativos e competentes.
Response from Host, Oct 2022
Cuando Nos pidieron tours en portugués sólo teníamos en inglés ,francés y español
Y para este grupo contratamos guía en portugués que de ahora en adelante seguirá con nosotros .Gracias por sus comentarios !
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