A full Private Tour of Valparaiso from Santiago Tour WITHOUT 1 stop in a winery

Uncover the cultural richness of Valparaíso, a UNESCO World Heritage site, through a private tour. Explore colorful streets, hidden alleys, and captivating street art. Optional winery visit available.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Caleta Portales - Explore the vibrant heart of Valparaiso’s fishing community at ‘Caleta Portales’.
    This lively cove, rich in seafood culture, is home to generations of fishermen who bring in and sell their fresh daily catch directly from their colorful, weathered boats. As you walk along the pier, immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • On-board WiFi
  • Bottled water
  • Funicular (elevators) tickets included
  • Pick-up & drop off
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Tea and coffee
  • Private Guidance
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • San Antonio (Chile) TPS cruise ship pick-up & drop off
Additional Information

Unforgettable Valparaiso
Unlike crowded group tours, this private experience allows the operator to craft the perfect itinerary based on the guest’s interests. Explore hidden gems, delve into history, or focus on stunning viewpoints – it’s entirely up to the guest!
Go beyond the typical tourist stops and discover the true essence of Valparaiso with a…

Location
Caleta Portales
Av. Espana 2351
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Pete_m
Oct 26, 2024
Could not have been better! - Lucas and Mathias were my favorite people that I met in Chile, by far! We got delayed in Panama City for a day and didn't get to our place in Santiago until 3am the day of our tour. They were super understanding about us not wanting to get up early. When we did finally get up, Lucas (guide) and Mathias (driver) could not have been more accommodating. We had a wonderful tour throughout Santiago. Then the second day, they took us to Valparaiso. That was even more spectacular! Fish markets, beaches, a winery... By the time we finished, we felt like we had made lifelong friends! My only issue was that Lucas was planning to visit the US in North Dakota. Absolutely not! South Lake Tahoe, Vail/Summit County, maybe even skip the US and go to Whistler/Blackcomb. I think he's going to listen to us. Anyway, Mathias and Lucas will be remembered forever 😘 ❤️
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174lizf
Oct 25, 2024
Fantastic Tour - Fantastic tour with our guide Julio and his son driving. Great communication prior to the tour, prompt pickup to start the morning at the fish market. Such a delight to see the fisherman and sellers, and the sea lions. Quite a treat to watch the sea lions eating the scraps! Julio customized our tour to incorporate even more street art, suggested a delicious spot for lunch and a visit to a local gallery. We never could have replicated this experience on our own. Julio is gregarious and added such a richness to our day. An absolutely perfect tour and when he and his son dropped us back at our hotel it was like saying goodbye to old friends.
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Danielle
Jul 31, 2024
A beautiful experience richer! - Julio is a super friendly and good guide. The visit to the fish market is one to remember. Seen so many pelicans and sea lions and could taste delicious fresh swordfish. Afterwards, we were able to experience the difference between the affluent and spacious Viña del Mar and the atmospheric, characteristic Valparaíso built up against the hills.
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Oscar_s
Jul 26, 2024
Great Valparaiso/Vina Experience! - This experience was fantastic!! Julio is exceptionally knowledgeable and weaves in incredible detail and unexpected surprises throughout the day. An exceptional day!
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Global635261
May 4, 2024
Private Tour - Lucas made us feel like we were friends as he took us around Valparaiso. He was knowledgeable and even those questions he wasn't sure about he made sure to fact check it. I felt like we got our moneys worth as we got to experience the old with the new. I highly recommend him for a private or group tour!
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Holmesdal
Apr 7, 2024
Excellent Day trip - Julio was excellent and so was Matius the driver. He will customize your trip for you. Great winery Estancia and Valpairiso and Del Mar and beaches beautiful. Gracias Julio!
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Curtis_s
Apr 4, 2024
Private tour of Valparaiso and Viña del Mar - Julio and his son Matis are a dynamic tourist team. Julio shares all his knowledge while Matis safely drives us to each destinations. They are a top notch operation and very pleasant travel companions!
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Monsieurbernard2015
Mar 26, 2024
A Stress-Free Experience - Matias and Lucas (Julio’s sons) provided us (2 couples) a comprehensive, wonderful experience of Valparaiso and Santiago over 5 days. We knew in advance that we would end up in Valparaiso with a gap of four days before our next cruise. We saw the reviews of Julio Private Tours and engaged with Julio about how he could help us during this time when none of us had ever been to Chile before. He constructed a program that started with picking us up at the port in Valparaiso and ended with dropping us off at the port in San Antonio 5 days later. We were shuttled around in a comfortable van and shown the sights as well as enjoying wonderful experiences at outstanding Chilean wineries. Matias is a tremendously skilled driver and we felt very safe in his hands. Lucas provided all the tour commentary and was constantly making sure our tour was meeting our needs. If you are like us and want an stress-free and very friendly guided tour experience, Julio Private Tours is for you!
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472davidc472
Mar 18, 2024
Like a day out with favourite family. - We did the tour to Viña del mar and Valparaiso from Santiago. Julio was unwell but we had his sons, Mattias who chauffeured us around, and Lucas as the main guide. We had a wonderful experience seeing the fish market, with Lucas translating as we spoke with the fishermen/women. Amazing array at the wet market with the busy-ness and hubbub associated with a true working market, smells, splashes, fish guts included! It was instructive to see the recycling of offal into the waiting mouths of sealions and gulls. Lunch was a whole lot of fun with Mattias talking and Lucas translating to us about meal traditions. Lots of laughs and animated discussion. Then the walk around Valparaiso…. Lucas and Mattias walked with us showing classical buildings from the golden age of this city to the colourful bohemian neighbourhoods that it is so well known for. In total, it was like a day out with favourite family. We enjoyed it so much we requested another day tour and saw a whole other side of Santiago. But, that is another story! Sorry we didn’t meet you Julio, but your boys really excelled.
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Steve_c
Mar 17, 2024
THIS IS THE TOUR TO TAKE - This is the tour to take if you really want to see Valparaiso and Vina Del Mar. Julio, our personal guide, was outstanding in every way. He is a very personable individual with a wealth of knowledge and stories to share with you., all in excellent English. He is an outstanding driver with a very comfortable SUV. He will show you sights, up close and personal, that otherwise you would not see. Our lunch at the Restaurant La Concepción might have been the highlight of the tour. The food and view of the harbor were both superb. We highly recommend you take his tour. Both my wife and I absolutely enjoyed our day touring with Julio Peraldi.
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