Punta Arenas Shore Excursion: Fort Bulnes Tour
Overview
Time of tour: 3 1/2 hours approx. Available all year long.
Description: Meet and greet at Punta Arenas Pier, and depart south towards Fort Bulnes. This historical site is recognized as the first settlement in the southern zone of Chile. It was founded in 1843 in a strategic point for the defense of the population, and as a result of this it was decided to found later Punta Arenas in 1848 for settlement. For the centenary of the birth of Bulnes, this site was rebuilt and reopened as a museum. The tour extends throughout this historic place where there will be free time to take photographs and discover details of his legacy. At the end of the tour, return to the city of Punta Arenas, directly to the pier to board your cruise.
Description: Meet and greet at Punta Arenas Pier, and depart south towards Fort Bulnes. This historical site is recognized as the first settlement in the southern zone of Chile. It was founded in 1843 in a strategic point for the defense of the population, and as a result of this it was decided to found later Punta Arenas in 1848 for settlement. For the centenary of the birth of Bulnes, this site was rebuilt and reopened as a museum. The tour extends throughout this historic place where there will be free time to take photographs and discover details of his legacy. At the end of the tour, return to the city of Punta Arenas, directly to the pier to board your cruise.
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Worry-free Shore Excursion guarantee
- Entry/Admission - Fuerte Bulnes
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Fuerte Bulnes, V-621, Punta Arenas Chile
Fort Bulnes is recognized as the first settlement in the southern zone of Chile. It was founded in 1843 in a strategic point for the defense but not for the settlement of the population, so it was decided to found later Punta Arenas in 1848. For the centenary of his birth was rebuilt and reopened as a museum. The tour extends throughout this historic place where there will be free time to take photographs and know details of his legacy. At the end of the tour, return to the city of Punta Arenas.
Duration: 3 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Fuerte Bulnes, V-621, Punta Arenas Chile
Fort Bulnes is recognized as the first settlement in the southern zone of Chile. It was founded in 1843 in a strategic point for the defense but not for the settlement of the population, so it was decided to found later Punta Arenas in 1848. For the centenary of his birth was rebuilt and reopened as a museum. The tour extends throughout this historic place where there will be free time to take photographs and know details of his legacy. At the end of the tour, return to the city of Punta Arenas.
Duration: 3 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Gary B
June 2018
A great trip with a very helpful and friendly guide and driver. The Fort is well worth visiting with lots of beautiful scenery as well. We were also dropped off at the Nao Victoria Museum on the way back, which enabled us to fully utilise our time in port. Our guide even organised with the man...
A great trip with a very helpful and friendly guide and driver. The Fort is well worth visiting with lots of beautiful scenery as well. We were also dropped off at the Nao Victoria Museum on the way back, which enabled us to fully utilise our time in port. Our guide even organised with the manager at the Museum to get us a taxi for our return to the ship - we could not have asked for more.