Embark on a half-day tour of Valparaíso, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and immerse yourself in its vibrant architecture and notable landmarks. Explore the colorful houses spread over 40 hills and visit Plaza Sotomayor, Cerro Concepción, and Cerro Alegre. Travel in a small group and experience the city’s unique funiculars.
In the morning, get picked up at one of the select hotels in Valparaíso or Viña del Mar. Meet your local guide, board the comfortable air-conditioned van and head out on your 4-hour tour of Valparaíso, considered among the most interesting cities in South America, thanks to its picturesque multi-colored houses and narrow streets, which have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Make a first stop in Cerro Florida to admire La Sebastiana, the home of Nobel Prize for Literature winner, Pablo Neruda (admission not included). Continue along a scenic road through the hills, enjoying views of the city and the ocean, then climb up to Cerro Concepción and walk through the famous Paseo Atkinson and Gervasoni while your guide tells you about the history of immigrants who came to Valparaíso during its golden age before the opening of the Panama Canal, when it still was the main port in South America.
Then, descend to Muelle Prat and see Plaza Sotomayor, one of Valparaiso´s main squares. These squares host some of the most traditional landmarks of the city, including the Old Aduana (customs house), nowadays part of the naval zone of the Chilean army; the monument to Arturo Prat, considered a national hero for the Pacific War; and other French-style buildings dating back to the seventeenth century.
End your tour with a funicular ride to Paseo 21 de Mayo for a stunning view of the port. Your last stop is Cerro Playa Ancha to visit the Merchant Marine viewpoint, with its fabulous amphitheater facing the Pacific, before being dropped off back at selected hotels in Valparaíso or Viña del Mar.
Points of Interest
- Valparaiso
- Transportation Insurance
- Bilingual Guide (English & Spanish)
- Pickup and drop-off from selected hotels in Valparaíso and Viña del Mar
- Food and drinks
- Pickup and drop-off from Santiago and hotels outside of Viña del Mar & Valparaiso
- Gratuities
- Admission to Pablo Neruda House-Museum
Embark on a 4-hour exploration of Valparaíso, a bustling port city bestowed with the honor of being a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2002 due to its striking architecture. Experience the spectrum of colors presented by countless houses dotting over 40 hills in apparent disorderly yet pleasing arrangement. Visit the city’s most well-known attractions such as Plaza Sotomayor, Cerro Concepción, and Cerro Alegre. Enjoy the journey in a cozy, air-conditioned van with a small group of maximum 10 people and ride one of the city’s 16 ‘ascensores,’ or funiculars.
- It’s recommended to use sunscreen; sneakers or shoes without heel; a light jacket in summer and warm jacket in winter.
- This tour doesn’t operate the following days: September 18, December 25, and January 1
- A maximum of 10 people per booking
If you cancel at least 2 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
