No trip to Santiago is complete without seeing the colorful confection of Valparaiso and Viña del Mar. Let a guide organize transport and activities on a hassle-free excursion that gives a comprehensive introduction to the UNESCO World Heritage sites. Travel with ease between the highlights of Valparaiso and Viña del Mar, and receive personalized attention in a small group limited to 15. For added convenience, hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

What to expect

Your tour begins with hotel pickup in Santiago. Board a coach destined for the coastal towns of Valparaiso and Viña del Mar. In Valparaiso, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, embark on a panoramic tour of the port and Plaza Sotomayor (Sotomayor Square). Then, ascend to the summit of the Concepción and Alegre hills by traditional elevators. Break for lunch and enjoy Chilean cuisine at your own expense. The other stop is Viña del Mar, known as the Garden City for its plethora of greenery. Visit a coastal spot to observe sea lions before traveling to your final stop, the Casablanca Valley. Here, you can sample wines at a vineyard before returning to Santiago in the early evening.

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION Santiago City
DEPARTURE TIME Pickup time starts at 8:00 AM
RETURN TIME Approximately 6:00 PM.
WEAR Comfortable clothes
INCLUDED
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Drop-off at Valparaiso port (if on cruise ship)
Local taxes
Wine tasting
Funicular in Valparaiso
Alcoholic Beverages
Entry/Admission – Ascensor Artilleria
Entry/Admission – Ascensor El Peral
Entry/Admission – Ascensor Reina Victoria
NOT INCLUDED
Gratuities
Lunch

 

Departure details
  • Pickup is available from most centrally located Santiago hotels or Airbnb locations, please inform your location to confirm your reservation and pickup time If your hotel is not in the available areas, the supplier will provide the nearest meeting point from your location.
  •  Airport pickup or drop off , with a fee of USD 15 per person per section
Duration
  • 10h
Return details
  • Returns to original departure point
1

Santiago

Pick up in your location at Santiago City
2

Moai

Genuine Moai brought from Easter Island in 1951. Now is part of the collection of the Fonck museum. Your tour guide will give you a complete brief about the island and they culture.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

3

Avenida Peru

Seaboard with nice view of the cost of Viña del Mar and Cerro Castillo.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

  • Wulff Castle (Pass By)

    Old castle of an important family of German origin who had a great contribution to the city.
4

Flower Clock (Reloj de Flores)

flowery garden that houses the famous clock

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

  • Costanera (Pass By)

    Panoramic view of the city

  • Vina del Mar Casino (Pass By)

    First casino in Chile.
5

Caleta Portales

Fish market and sea lions spot. Popular beach where you will have the opportunity to touch the Pacific ocean or just know more about it.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

  • El Arco Britanico (Pass By)

    It was donated in 1910 by the British colony resident in Valparaíso on the occasion of the Centennial of the Independence of Chile.
6

Plaza Sotomayor

Plaza Sotomayor is the largest civic center in the city here is located the Navy headquarter, Monument to the heroes of the Pacific War, first fire company of Chile besides being an archaeological center. 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7

Monumento a Los Heroes

Monument to the heroes of the Pacific War.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

8

Ascensor Artilleria

One of the historical ascensores that is possible take in this tour.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

  • Historic Quarter of the Seaport City of Valparaiso (Pass By)

    Panoramic view of the city with general descriptions to give you a better idea of what we going to see then in the walking tour.
9

Paseo Yugoeslavo Ex Paseo Americano

Famous walkway at top of the hill with spectacular view to the sea, bay, Colourful hills with an interesting history. We get here in ascensor.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

10

Palacio Baburizza

Fine art museum, Old mansion located in the top of the hill in the old wealthy neighborhood of the city. Has spectacular view of hills and bay.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

11

Ascensor El Peral

One of the historical ascensores that is possible take in this tour.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

12

Pasaje Bavestrello

Interesting stairs made by the Italian community and donated to the Porteño’s people to shortcut the hill. Depending on availability we’ll give you to taste a local alfajores made by a former neighbor of the community.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

13

Gálvez Inc. Arte Contemporáneo

Ready to get inside of Valparaiso. Here start the Wall art alley ways . Walk through various exhibitions of street art that surprise you in this labyrinth of surprises.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

14

Cerro Concepcion

Walking tour through the top of the hill where you will find all the main attraction as victorian and german tudor architecture, vintage shop, and much more.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

15

Paseo Gervasoni – Paseo Atkinson

Famous walkway with spectacular view to the sea and bay and interesting history. Also have the oldest Ascensor of Valparaiso ”Concepcion” dating from 1883.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

  • Ascensor Concepcion (Pass By)

    First ascensor of the city date from 1883.
16

Cerro Alegre

Walking tour Here is located most of the highlights World Heritage by UNESCO.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

17

Piano Staircase

Beautiful wall art in one of the hundreds stair of Valparaiso.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

18

Paseo Dimalow

Interesting alley which take you to Reina Victoria’s Ascensor. Awesome views.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

19

Ascensor Reina Victoria

One of the historical ascensores that is possible take in this tour.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

20

Paseo Atkinson

One of the famous walkways with awesome view of the east side of Valparaiso, hills, centenary catholic and dicident cemetery.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

21

Casablanca

In this prestigious valley you will have a wine sample in one of the beautiful wineries.

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

22

Return to the starting point

Drop off in your location at Santiago City
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • If you need drop off in Valparaiso or Viña del Mar please is mandatory to advise if you have luggages and how many pieces otherwise will not be possible to carry your luggages in the van.
  • If you request drop off in Valparaiso or Viña del Mar you will miss the visit at the winery because this stop is made at the way back to Santiago.
  • Minimum numbers apply (2 people) . There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Child is considered from 3 to 12 years old

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