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Valparaíso Exploration: Semi-Private Walking Tour with Public Transport
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66 Ratings
Valparaíso
Experience Valparaíso like a local on this semi-private walking tour. Explore the city using public transport, interact with locals, and discover the hidden gems of Valparaíso.
Experience Valparaíso like a local on this semi-private walking tour. Explore the city using public transport, interact with locals, and discover the hidden gems of Valparaíso.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Caleta Portales - Meet local fishermen and fish markets, their culture and way of life. Learn about use of sea products in chilean cuisine. Enjoy the wild life of the shore with the sea lyons, pelicans and seagulls.
- Mercado El Cardonal - Get a local feeling in the most crowded place of the downtown. Walk among “porteños” in their daily…
- Caleta Portales - Meet local fishermen and fish markets, their culture and way of life. Learn about use of sea products in chilean cuisine. Enjoy the wild life of the shore with the sea lyons, pelicans and seagulls.
- Mercado El Cardonal - Get a local feeling in the most crowded place of the downtown. Walk among “porteños” in their daily vegetable shopping. Observe cooks while preparing the most typical plates. Explore the market surroundings and enjoy local soundscapes.
- Mercado del Puerto - Visit the Arts & Crafts Market located in the old town’s heart
- Historic Quarter of the Seaport City of Valparaiso - You will visit the oldtown
- Paseo 21 de Mayo - The best panoramic view is waiting for you after exploring this marvelous city. You will receive a surprise gift and then we will comeback to the VTP.
- Ascensor Reina Victoria - We will climb the hills in a historic elevator
- Cerro Concepcion - Discover the most famous neighborhood of Valparaíso. Enjoy of the best street art while walking through typical architecture, colorful stairs and narrow alleyways.
- Cerro Alegre - Discover the most famous neighborhood of Valparaíso. Enjoy of the best street art while walking through typical architecture, colorful stairs and narrow alleyways.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- All fees and taxes included
- Sunscreen and sanitizer provided
- Bottled water
- All fees and taxes included
- Sunscreen and sanitizer provided
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Lunch
Additional Information
In this exclusive tour for small groups, you will spend a day exploring Valparaíso as a local, using different types of public transport, such as trains, electric trolleybuses and old funiculars. You will share with the inhabitants in their daily activities, getting a local feeling and understanding how they live here. You will have time to go shopping,…
In this exclusive tour for small groups, you will spend a day exploring Valparaíso as a local, using different types of public transport, such as trains, electric trolleybuses and old funiculars. You will share with the inhabitants in their daily activities, getting a local feeling and understanding how they live here. You will have time to go shopping, relax or even have a coffee or empanadas. Your native guide will be happy to adapt the tour to your special interests, be your personal photographer or help you obtain specific collectibles and, at the end of the day, you will have a new friend in this part of the world.
Location
Muelle Prat
Errázuriz
From the ship you will be transported to customs (VTP). After passing control, you have to walk to the front door to find us!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(66 Ratings)
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Martin_s
Feb 15, 2025
Excellent insight into Valparaíso - Great. Catalina was a great tour guide. Good English and happy to answer all our obscure questions. Gave us a good insight into history and ordinary life in Valparaíso
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Steve_h
Feb 12, 2025
We do recommend - Our cruise ship was late into the Port by approximately 4 hours yet our guide Pablo assured us he would be waiting for us when the ship would finally arrive - and he was. Took us on an informative walking tour of Valparaiso. Well spoken and well versed on the the local sites and customs. If you are visiting Valparaiso then I recommend you use Pablo as your guide.
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Vhunter929
Feb 5, 2025
This Tour Delivers - This tour became more personal and engaging as the day progressed. We were encouraged to share our expectations and the tour delivered- five stars!!
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I8493ctmichelles
Jan 22, 2025
BEST TOUR EVER IN VALPARAISO CHILE - Best tour ever what an amazing day. I’ve done a lot of Airbnb experiences, and this was one of the best. We truly felt like a local super engaging, and fun. I had a special request for my husband who’s goal it is to play his song’s for people every town he visits and Cristian made it happen at this amazing restaurant where we stopped for the best lunch, my husband was introduced by the owner and played two of his songs on his guitar :-) the whole day we felt like we were hanging out with friends at the end we visited his wife’s art studio which was such a highlight. We booked as a day trip from Santiago and took the Turbus recommended by Cristian very easy way to get there - we highly recommend! Do not miss it!
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Sigrid_k
Jan 20, 2025
Catalina showed us all Sides of Valparaiso - Very authentic, Cata is a great Guide - friendly, Well informed.
Only for people that like to walk and want to know also about History.
Also you should be interested in art and artisans. Sehr leads you to some interesting artisans. And tobawsome places and views
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Malcolm_m
Jan 17, 2025
Valparaiso experience - The guide Cata, was extremely passionate about our experience in Valparaiso. She gave the everyday experience & the tourists experience. She is patient and knowledgeable. The smaller group is also a better experience. Cata gave the trip direction and purpose.
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Neala
Jan 7, 2025
Don’t think twice! Book this tour! - I’m happy to have trusted all of the reviews because they’re a true testament of how amazing this tour is.
The experience is unique; in the morning, you are submerged into local culture & way of life and in the afternoon you explore Valparaiso with a tourist point of view. It’s a long day but it went by quickly. One of the best tour curriculum I’ve experienced.
Catalina was excellent! She’s articulate in English, very knowledgeable and passionate with what she does. She exudes energy and enthusiasm for her culture. She also knows a lot of people in her community; bus drivers, local artists, etc.
I highly recommend this experience and strongly suggest you do this activity as soon as you arrive in Valparaiso in order to become familiar with the city’s neighbourhoods, markets, public transport, restaurant choices, etc.
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Wrestlingfamily05
Dec 29, 2024
Lots to love in Valpo! - We love Valpo! The people are friendly. There are so many great restaurants to choose from and customer service is always really good. I recommend Industrial Revolution- try the pot pie! And Birdie's for breakfast. Stop into the Pour House if you like micro-brews/IPAs. Beautiful city!
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S4142tjmariac
Dec 26, 2024
Excellent - Excellent tour!! We travelled around the city very locally; taking the bus between the narrow streets of the hills, and phoniculars; and entering the port market.
Good step, time to buy souvenirs and rest between activities.
The area chosen for lunch provides sufficient pricing options.
Sonia, our guide, is very good! very friendly!! He has a lot of knowledge, curious facts and talks all the way. We were lucky enough to have a private tour.
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Jeanfrancois_h
Dec 16, 2024
Walking tour of Valparaiso - The guided tour of Valparaíso was truly a unique and unforgettable experience. Catalina, our guide, was absolutely excellent—knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about sharing the history and culture of this vibrant city. She brought the colorful streets and stunning views to life with her stories and insights. A huge thank you to Catalina for making this tour so enjoyable and special! Highly recommended for anyone visiting Valparaíso.
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