Things to do in Valparaiso, Valparaiso Region: The Best Cultural Tours

March 22, 2022 Oliva Fomby

Only 70 miles northwest of capital Santiago, Valparaiso is Chile's main port and known for its bohemian, artistic vibe and lovely vistas. Its UNESCO-designated historic downtown offers charming colonial architecture, great seafood restaurants, markets and stores. Take 100-year-old funicular Ascensor Artilleria or climb Cerro Concepcion for stunning ocean and city views. Back at street level, visit writer Pablo Neruda's house.
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1. Post-cruise tour to Viña Del Mar, Valparaiso, Wine tasting, drop off in Santiago

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A bilingual guide will meet you at your cruise port in San Antonio and take you on your excursion.This excursion includes wine tasting at winery. This full day tour also visits the beautiful port city of Valparaiso, where you will get a chance to explore its colorful hills, famous street art and get a chance to ride the historic funiculars. You will also enjoy a seaside lunch before heading to the city of Viña del Mar to go see the beautiful "Flower Clock." You will also get a chance to see a real Eastern Island Moai and take a relaxing walk on the white sanded beach before leaving to your drop-off location in Santiago.

Inclusions: Port pickup , Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Wine tasting, Alcoholic Beverages, Hotel drop-off

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By bannanietrips24

Our tour was awesome! The tour guide was knowledgeable and professional! Such beautiful landscapes. Very well organized tour!

2. Full day valparaiso and viña del mar from Santiago seasonal offer

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we begin the tour with Puerto and  Magia the port is quite important it is part of chile the unique place to remember the chilean history . to walk to up and down around the hills is interesting to see the murals and cultural streets means this city is wonderful in contrasts difficult to forget. we continue with -Ascensor El Peral, and- Plaza Sotomayor. after Flower Clock the garden is very beautiful and chilean remember the soccer world cup on 1962 this place is viña del mar seal also time to get photos. -Quinta Vergara. vergara family used to live there as lovely place to visit nice garden as botanical park and sharing with several activities such as expo and festival of music and museum .-Moai, Vina del Mar, . after this we will stop at the restaurant option to spend more or less one hour and we back to santiago the driver is going to drop to you at the hotel

Inclusions: Professional guide, professional driver, pick up at the hotel and drop off, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch, no ticket to Neruda museum

Reviewed By adcdiving

The Rapa Nui National Park is not cheap as we pay 54,000 Chilean Peso (80US $) per person. You have no choice, because you come to Easter Island to admire the impressive Moai statues. Easter Island is special and I am glad I saw it

3. Valparaiso Tour (World Heritage Site) & Viña Del Mar Tour (From Valparaiso)

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The tour is only for you (small group) and nobody else PRIVATE TOUR FROM VALPARAISO & VIÑA DEL MAR AND RETURN REQUIREMENT 2 person (one couple) Tour starts at hotel. We will visit the Open Sky Museum of Valparaíso located at Bellavista and Florida Hill where we will observe 20 street mural paintings made on walls and houses. Then we will go to “La Sebastiana” Museum and we will watch the bay of Valparaíso from the sightseeing points of Alegre and Concepción Hill. Then we will take funicular and a short boat ride by the port and Valparaíso bay, then we will have lunch in a restaurant in Sotomayor square. After visiting Valparaíso, we will go to Viña del Mar and visit the Flower Clock. Custom Service NOTE: A minimum of 02 people per booking is required

Inclusions: Menu Lunch en Plaza Sotomayor Valparaiso, Bottled water, Snacks, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board, All Fees and Taxes, Museum Entrance, Funicular ticket / boat trip ticket

Exclusions: Optional Gratuities

Reviewed By xenorealm

We had a pleasure of Waldo being our tour guide driving and showing us around Valparaiso. We had 2 children that are still young, so flexibility of the schedule is a must and Waldo is very flexible and intuitive of our needs. He even prepared desserts, drinks, fruits, you name it, he brought them with him so we have a pleasant day through out the day, as most of the restaurants is still closed during Phase 2. He even brought our bags along and carried them securely,to prevent robbery. Thank you Waldo for being very patient with us and waited until we had great photo for our Instagrams. We really recommend him!

4. Pick up at the Pier and Valparaiso -Viña del Mar and transfer to the Airport

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A country with a very special geography invites us to visit Valparaiso and viña del mar which will bring us closer to history 120 kilometers from the capital, passing through valleys which give us a vision of central Chile so your guide stop for your wine tasting , when we reach the coast we can see the real meaning of the port city of Valparaiso, the first foot of the history of Chile a whole landscape like a rainbow is a perception of something that calls the popular and traditional inmercion and then viña del mar that is a very different and very beautiful city, which reminds us of its first social group aristocracy that I inhabit the garden city as they call it now a great contrast between both cities exploring history and the miscelanio of the city  of viña del mar as a citizen. we back to the city and we can drop off to you at the airport or to the hotel. REMEMBER THE GUIDE WILL BE WAITING AT THE PIER FOR YOU AND READY TO START THE ACTIVITY.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Alcoholic Beverages, professional driver, professional guide

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By adcdiving

The Rapa Nui National Park is not cheap as we pay 54,000 Chilean Peso (80US $) per person. You have no choice, because you come to Easter Island to admire the impressive Moai statues. Easter Island is special and I am glad I saw it

5. Valparaiso and Viña del Mar full day

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An excellent visit to the city of Valparaiso and its hills full of colors and history, enjoying the best view of the city and the warm weather to end in the coastal area of Viña del Mar with your feet in the sand and the sea breeze of the Pacific Ocean.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle

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Reviewed By jakobp709

The guide gave a pleasant tour full of interesting facts and anecdotes about this city -today and through the ages

6. Valparaiso Day Trip from Santiago - All Included, Personalized and Fun!

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Live a local experience in Valparaiso in our full day tour from Santiago! Our tours are informative, personalized and fun. We focus mainly on Chilean culture, history, food and wine. You can learn all about Chile during our tours and have an unforgettable day. Highlights: • Travel to a unique vineyard in Casablanca Valley meanwhile you learn about Chilean culture • Have a glass of delicious local wine in the vineyard contemplating marvelous landscapes • Explore Valparaiso Seaport, Sotomayor Plaza, the oldest area of Valparaiso, National Congress and streets full of art • Eat typical Chilean food at a local restaurant in Valparaiso (Included) • Take a historical funicular up to one of the most beautiful hills • Discover different boulevards, art galleries and craft markets in Cerro Alegre and Cerro Concepcion (Easy walking)

Inclusions: Small Group Trip (Maximum 8 People), Comfortable Transportation from/to your Hotel in Santiago, Professional Driver, Passenger Transportation Insurance, Local Bilingual Guide, Funicular Ride, Lunch at a small local restaurant (Appetizer, main plate and drink), A glass of Premium Chilean wine in the vineyard, Snack and bottles of water, All Fees and Taxes

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Reviewed By kevinmA1697YS

We booked Ilovechile Tours for a transfer from the cruise port to the Santiago airport. As our flight was mid-evening, Ilovechile recommended a vineyard tour in the Casablanca Valley and as we had a lot of time, also took us through a number of seaside towns and resorts on the way to the vineyards. We toured and tasted in one vineyard prior to transferring to a second for an excellent gourmet lunch with wine pairings. A third tour and taste was planned, but we opted to just go there for the views. Our guide Carlos was excellent giving us great insights into Chile and the sights we were seeing. We were 5 friends in a minivan plus luggage and had plenty of room. I would highly recommend this tour company.

7. Discover the treasures of Valparaiso with a local

Michael the German Pirate
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It is a unique experience with a lot of inside knowledge. All our excursions are tailor-made designed after the needs and interests of our clients. You will see many things normally not accessible for the turists.

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Reviewed By carolyn m

I booked several tours and airport transfers for a group of friends on a cruise ship due to disembark in San Antonio on Mar 15, 2020. In the weeks and months leading up to the date of disembarking, Michael was so easy to work with, planning the itineraries, contacting local wineries to confirm reservations, confirming details,

8. Private Valparaiso & Viña del Mar Pacific Treasures Tour with Harbor Boat Ride

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Come spend a wonderful day on the coast exploring the colorful and exciting port city of Valparaiso and the resort town of Viña del Mar with amazing views of the mighty Pacific! - 9-Hour Private Tour - Free Pick-up and Drop-off from any Hotel, Airbnb, and Residence in Santiago - Free Airport Pick-up or Drop-off on Tour Day - Professional & Multilingual Guide - Modern & Comfortable Van - Boat Ride in Valparaiso Harbor - City Tour of Valparaiso and Viña del Mar - Pacific Ocean Overlook and Sea Lions

Inclusions: Multilingual Guide, Private Transport, Funicular Ride in Valparaiso, Boat Tour in Valparaiso Harbor (optional), Bottled water, Digital Photographs

Exclusions: Optional gratuity for guide, Lunch

Reviewed By SumitroOng

We had only one day window to explore Santiago. Sean was very responsive from the beginning in helping us to plan our itinerary to cover the most and the best. Managed to cover 2 vineyards, 2 hills and some city tour. We had a great day and learned quite a bit on the current affairs in Chile. Thank you Sean!

9. Private Tour: Valparaiso + Viña del Mar + Casablanca Valley

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Come visit the beautiful Cordillera de la Costa that borders the central area of Chile! Enjoy the Turistik experience in private and travel with us to Valparaíso and Viña del Mar, the coast of the country, which will transfer you to the world of poetry, art, culture, gastronomy and Chilean traditions, with a spectacular sea area, port of important cruises in the world and the most famous flower clock in Latin America.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Exclusive bilingual guide, Veramonte vineyard, Visits to panoramic viewpoints in Valparaíso and Viña del Mar, La Sebastiana Museum, May 21 Walk Tour, Los Cañones Beach, Dunes of Concón

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Reviewed By houstonrocketsfan61

Enjoyed the scenery, and culture within the community. It missed out on the 4 star review because the hygiene and service could be improved drastically. To further enhance improvements, I would recommend that this is fit for a family of 4, as it depends on your tour. The tour around the city is spetacular, but the wine tours need to be further enhanced. Anyways, I enjoyed most of the experience.

10. Private Tour: Valparaiso and Vina del Mar from Santiago

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Enjoy the Chilean Pacific coastline, the garden city Vina del Mar, and the UNESCO World Heritage site - historic seaport city of Valparaiso, on this private, 8-hour  tour from Santiago. See the famous Flower Clock embedded in a garden featuring arms greater than 9 feet (3 meters), and Chile's first casino in Vina del Mar. Explore the hills of Valparaiso on a 1-hour guided walking tour to see how locals live and the vibrant street art. Tours operate with no more than 10 people to ensure a personalized experience and includes hotel pickup and drop-off.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Private English and Spanish-speaking guide, Photos (optional - will be sent via digital format by email or WhatsApp, depending on your preference after completion of tour)

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, Entrance fees to optional sites

Reviewed By trueblueChester_Uk

We had to get a taxi to find the address we wanted but true to the description we were emailed we found a black gate with an entry buzzer to gain entry. Balthazar was our guide for the day and once we were fitted out with some excellent bikes we were off just the 3 of use which was perfect as Balthazar really looked after us. For a very young age he was very knowledgable and his English was excellent. He took us to all the main sights and attractions telling us about things as we stopped to take it all in. I would highly recommend using this tour company

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