Highlights of this experience
- Walking Cerro Alegre and Cerro Concepción, full of street art.
- Viewpoints over the Pacific, such as Paseo Yugoslavo and Paseo Atkinson.
- Riding century-old funiculars up or down, when they're running.
- A typical port-city lunch at a traditional hillside restaurant.
- The Open-Air Museum, an outdoor circuit of murals.
- Sunset over the bay before heading back to Santiago.
Valparaíso is a poem turned into a city: murals climbing the hills, century-old funiculars linking worlds, streets full of history and an ocean watching over it all. On this private full day we explore the artistic and historic heart of the port, for travellers who love to walk, discover and immerse themselves in the real Valpo.
Valparaíso from the air
Filmed with our drone from Paseo Yugoslavo, on Cerro Alegre: the port and its cranes, the colourful hills and the bay of Valparaíso, all part of the day's route.
Above Paseo Yugoslavo: Baburizza Palace, the heritage mansions of Cerro Alegre and the colourful hills we later explore on foot.
At a glance
Itinerary
- Departure from Santiago
We pick you up at your accommodation and travel by private transport along Route 68.
- Cerro Alegre
The walking tour begins: colonial streets, art galleries, murals and heritage architecture.
- Paseo Yugoslavo and Baburizza Palace
One of Valparaíso's most beautiful viewpoints. The palace is seen from outside.
- Pasaje Gálvez and Pasaje Bavestrello
Iconic corridors of Valparaíso street art.
- Paseo Gervasoni and Paseo Atkinson
Classic postcard views of the port, overlooking the ocean.
- Typical port-city lunch
A local menu at a traditional hillside restaurant.
Included - Open-Air Museum
An outdoor circuit of historic murals.
- Coffee and a local sweet
A break at a local café to enjoy the afternoon.
Included - Plaza Sotomayor and the port
Maritime history, architecture and local culture.
- Final viewpoint and sunset
Golden light over the Pacific before the return.
- Return to Santiago
Return trip in the same private transport.
- Arrival at your accommodation
End of the experience.
Times and route are for reference only: every tour is tailored to your interests, so they may vary.
The route
From Santiago to Valparaíso
Diagram, not to scale.The walking route
1 Cerro Alegre · 2 Paseo Yugoslavo · 3 Gálvez and Bavestrello alleys · 4 Gervasoni and Atkinson promenades · 5 Lunch · 6 Open-Air Museum · 7 Coffee · 8 Plaza Sotomayor · 9 Final viewpoint. Diagram, not to scale.Trip details
What's included
- Private round-trip transport from Santiago.
- Host guide throughout the tour.
- Full walking tour of the main hills.
- Typical port-city lunch (set menu included).
- Coffee and something sweet in the afternoon.
- Light snack.
- Funicular rides when they're running.
- Photos of the tour, if you'd like them.
Not included
- Alcohol or extras not listed.
- Water.
- Optional museum entries, on request.
- Tips.
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes with good soles: there's walking up hills and stairs.
- Comfortable clothes and a windbreaker.
- Sunscreen.
- A bottle of water.
Before you go
- The route depends on weather and traffic; if needed, we adjust the order of the stops.
- The funiculars may be out of service on some days.
- We recommend going Tuesday to Friday.
- You can add a stroll around Viña del Mar at the end of the day.
Meeting point and times
At your accommodation in Santiago, at 08:00.
Cerro Alegre, Valparaíso, at 10:00.
Back at your accommodation, around 20:00.
Our commitment to you
Just your groupNo one else joins your outing.
Host guideGet to know the hills, their history and their people.
Weather plan BIf anything changes, we adjust the route.
Real supportDirect contact before and during the day.
Want to change something?
Add Viña del Mar, change the pace, include a tasting in the Casablanca Valley or combine it with other days in Chile. We design it with you.