Explore Valparaiso in this 3 hours walking tour visiting the main highlights of the city!
Discover Valparaiso, the "Jewel of the Pacific Coast", with its coloured houses and its countless hills and elevators grinding their way up steep hillsides.
The heart of the old city and its funiculars (which are unique in the world) have been declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the areas of Cerro Concepción and Cerro Alegre really capturing the city’s vibrant spirit. Tickets to funiculars and trolley bus are included in the price!
Free Cancellation
Fully refundable when canceled up to 24 hours prior to departure
3 Hours Duration of experience
Tour Guide / Driver Type of tour leader
Experience
Visit Valparaiso, the "Jewel of the Pacific" and see the coloured houses
Climb to the top of Cerro Concepción and Cerro Alegre by funicular
Walk in Plaza Sotomayor and feel the atmosphere of the "port"
Get unique views of the city from the numerous viewpoints
Explore the heart of the old city - declared UNESCO World Heritage - by local trolley bus
Bilingual Live Guide (English & Spanish)
Walking tour
2 funiculars rides and 1 trolley bus ticket
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meals and beverages not specified in the Itinerary
Optional Gratuities
Meeting point will be PLAZA SOTOMAYOR in front of the National Council for culture and art. The guide will be holding a sign with our logo. Please show up at least 15 minutes before starting time.
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
The tour doesn't operate with rain (in case of cancellation for weather conditions we will propose an alternative date or process the full refund of the service).
This tour doesn't operate the following days: 18 September, 25 December, 01 January
For bookings of 11 persons or more please contact reservas@graylinechile.com
Valparaiso is shaped as a natural amphitheater by the coast of Pacific Ocean with much of the city hanging from the hills in a disordered harmony, ...
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Valparaiso is shaped as a natural amphitheater by the coast of Pacific Ocean with much of the city hanging from the hills in a disordered harmony, and material and immaterial heritage embodied in the customs, traditions and particular lifestyle of its inhabitants called "porteños".
Our guide will meet you in Plaza Sotomayor in front of the Consejo Nacional de la Cultura y las Artes (National Council for Culture and Arts). Start with an introduction about the city, revealing its brilliant past as a commercial port which still nowadays is one of the most important in South America. Walk by the old aduana - nowadays part of the Navy Zone of the Chilean Army - and see the heritage buildings surrounding the square, all inspired in the French architecture of seventeenth century.
Climb up to Cerro Alegre and Cerro Conecpción by original funiculars - all declared national heritage - and get the best views of the city and the ocean from its viewpoints. This area was listed as World Heritage by UNESCO in 2002, for its coloured houses perched at crazy angles connected by a gigantic labyrinth of streets, long staircases and lookout points. Here you'll find plenty of boutique hotels, restaurants, bookstores and handicraft shops.
Then, descend to downtown by funiculars and explore the "old town" filled with beautiful architecture and narrow streets. End the tour by taking a trolley bus ride through the port area: this local public transport is considered a "rolling heritage", being the second oldest transportation service in South America, operating since 1952.
Plaza Sotomayor
Reina Victoria and Concepción Funiculars
Paseo Gervasoni and Paseo Atkinson
Cerro Alegre and Cerro Concepción
Old Town
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Highlights
Visit Valparaiso, the "Jewel of the Pacific" and see the coloured houses
Climb to the top of Cerro Concepción and Cerro Alegre by funicular
Walk in Plaza Sotomayor and feel the atmosphere of the "port"
Get unique views of the city from the numerous viewpoints
Explore the heart of the old city - declared UNESCO World Heritage - by local trolley bus
Includes
Bilingual Live Guide (English & Spanish)
Walking tour
2 funiculars rides and 1 trolley bus ticket
Excludes
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meals and beverages not specified in the Itinerary
Optional Gratuities
Essential Information
Meeting point will be PLAZA SOTOMAYOR in front of the National Council for culture and art. The guide will be holding a sign with our logo. Please show up at least 15 minutes before starting time.
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
The tour doesn't operate with rain (in case of cancellation for weather conditions we will propose an alternative date or process the full refund of the service).
This tour doesn't operate the following days: 18 September, 25 December, 01 January
For bookings of 11 persons or more please contact reservas@graylinechile.com
Itinerary
Valparaiso is shaped as a natural amphitheater by the coast of Pacific Ocean with much of the city hanging from the hills in a disordered harmony, and material and immaterial heritage embodied in the customs, traditions and particular lifestyle of its inhabitants called "porteños".
Our guide will meet you in Plaza Sotomayor in front of the Consejo Nacional de la Cultura y las Artes (National Council for Culture and Arts). Start with an introduction about the city, revealing its ...
See more
Valparaiso is shaped as a natural amphitheater by the coast of Pacific Ocean with much of the city hanging from the hills in a disordered harmony, and material and immaterial heritage embodied in the customs, traditions and particular lifestyle of its inhabitants called "porteños".
Our guide will meet you in Plaza Sotomayor in front of the Consejo Nacional de la Cultura y las Artes (National Council for Culture and Arts). Start with an introduction about the city, revealing its brilliant past as a commercial port which still nowadays is one of the most important in South America. Walk by the old aduana - nowadays part of the Navy Zone of the Chilean Army - and see the heritage buildings surrounding the square, all inspired in the French architecture of seventeenth century.
Climb up to Cerro Alegre and Cerro Conecpción by original funiculars - all declared national heritage - and get the best views of the city and the ocean from its viewpoints. This area was listed as World Heritage by UNESCO in 2002, for its coloured houses perched at crazy angles connected by a gigantic labyrinth of streets, long staircases and lookout points. Here you'll find plenty of boutique hotels, restaurants, bookstores and handicraft shops.
Then, descend to downtown by funiculars and explore the "old town" filled with beautiful architecture and narrow streets. End the tour by taking a trolley bus ride through the port area: this local public transport is considered a "rolling heritage", being the second oldest transportation service in South America, operating since 1952.
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Feb 10 2025
We had a wonderful afternoon. Our tour with Leonardo was informative & interesting. He gave us a brilliant insight to Valparaiso that we would most definitely otherwise have missed on our short visit to this city.
Glynis Jeffery
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