Visit Valparaíso and feel the atmosphere of this vibrant city! The city was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2002, for its picturesque and unique architecture, with countless houses of various colors spread over 40 hills in a disorderly harmony, which reflects the soul of its inhabitants, called "porteños". During this tour we will visit the most famous places in the city, such as Sotomayor Square, Cerro Concepcion, Cerro Alegre, among others. The tour takes place in a comfortable air-conditioned van and includes a trip in one of the 16 old elevators that are still in use
Departure place
Pick up from Viña del Mar: Sheraton Miramar Hotel, Panamericana Hotel O'Higgins, Gala, Enjoy Viña Del Mar and Marina del Rey.
Pick up from Valparaiso: Ibis Valparaiso and Diego de Almagro Valparaiso.
Days of operation: from Monday to Sunday
Itinerary
Day 1
Full Day
Valparaiso, the "jewel of the Pacific", as the city is known, is considered one of the most interesting cities in South America, thanks to its picturesque multicolored houses and narrow streets, declared World Heritage by UNESCO in 2002.
The first stop is the Cerro Florida, to admire La Sebastiana, Pablo Neruda House-Museum (Nobel Prize for Literature in 1971, entrance not included).
Continue on a scenic road that crosses the hills, from where you can get beautiful views of the city and the ocean.
Then go up to Cerro Concepción and walk along the famous Paseo Atkinson and Gervasoni, while our guide tells you the story of foreign immigrants who arrived in Valparaíso during their golden age (before the opening of the Panama Canal, where it was still the main port in South America).
Then, descend to the Prat Pier and see the Sotomayor Square, one of the main squares of Valparaíso, which houses some of the most traditional landmarks of the city, including the Old Customs, which is currently part of the Naval Zone of the Army of Chile, the monument to Arturo Prat, considered a national hero of the Pacific War and other French-style buildings dating from the 17th century.
Finish your tour with a funicular to Paseo 21 de Mayo, to get the breathtaking views of the harbor.
Your last stop is Cerro Playa Ancha to visit the Mirador de la Mercante Marina, with its fabulous amphitheater facing the Pacific.
Includes
Pickup and drop-off at selected hotels
transport insurance
Bilingual guide
Not included
Meals and drinks not specified in the Itinerary,
Optional tips
Activities
Hike, trekking (optional)
Notes
The pick-up in Viña del Mar starts at 08:30 AM approx. of the following hotels: Sheraton Miramar Hotel, Panamericana Hotel O'Higgins, Gala, Enjoy Viña Del Mar and Marina del Rey.
The pick up service in Valparaiso starts at 09:00 AM approx. of the following hotels: Ibis Valparaiso and Diego de Almagro Valparaiso.
If your hotel is not included in our pick-up list, you should go to the nearest hotel on your own.