Chile · VALPARAíSO & THE PACIFIC COAST
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Valparaíso repays a guide more than almost anywhere else in Chile, because the good parts are up unmarked alleys and behind century-old funiculars you would walk straight past. Here are the 15 best tours of the port city and Viña del Mar: what each one covers, which stay on foot instead of in a minibus, whether a Casablanca vineyard is bolted on for the drive back, and what the whole day costs from a Santiago hotel.
Small-group Santiago day trip to Valparaiso, Viña del Mar, Casablanca wine tastings, and Reñaca beach, with hotel pickup.
“Tour was great — Jhodad was a very enthusiast guide who knew a lot about the areas we visited”
Full-day coast tour from Santiago to Casablanca, street-art Valparaiso, Viña del Mar, Reñaca, Concón and Oceanic Rock.
“Great tour. The guide (Leandro) and the driver (Marcelo) were attentive and very professional, the locations are beautiful and the lunch point was a great choice. My only deception was the "wine and olive products tasting" (I expected it to be at a winery/winemaker site), which was in fact a stop at a shopping area for breakfast and bathroom (first stop of the tour); the operator should exclude the misleading advertisement...”
A 10-hour Santiago day trip to Valparaíso, Viña del Mar, and Casablanca Valley with cable cars, street art, and a wine tasting for $72.
“Excellent tour and wine tasting included was also phenomenal! Nacho was incredibly informative and we even kept calling on his knowledge after the tour when visiting other places in chile and South America!”
Small-group day trip from Santiago to Viña del Mar, Valparaíso and Casablanca Valley, with funicular stops and a vineyard wine tasting.
“We had a wonderful experience exploring Valparaiso and Vina del Mar. Our guide Tiare was very knowledgeable and helpful. It was a big bonus that we were picked up at our accommodation and dropped back off at the end of the tour.”
One full day links Valparaíso street art, Viña del Mar seaside sights, and a Casablanca vineyard wine tasting with pickup from Santiago.
“Some was brilliant very knowledgeable and funny. And well organized . Very punctual . The trip had a great mix of activities . Well worth the money and highly recommend”
One day trip from Santiago to Valparaíso and Viña del Mar, with hilltop sights, Reñaca Beach time, and a Quinta Vergara stop.
“Seeing many places in a short time. Tour Guide, Raphael, was funny and informative. Lunch place had a very scenic view. Value for money.”
10-hour Santiago coast trip to Valparaíso, Viña del Mar, Casablanca wine market, and Reñaca beach, with pickup and tasting.
“AMAZING!!! Alex was incredibly knowledgeable!! I have never met such a great guide!! And for the money is absolutely worth it!”
Small-group day trip from Santiago to Viña del Mar and Valparaíso, plus Casablanca wine tasting. Street art, cable cars, sea lions.
“Brilliant day. Great guide (Edu) and driver (Isaac). Really good variety of experiences. Highly recommended.”
Full-day guided tour from Santiago to Valparaíso and Viña del Mar with UNESCO street views, sea lions, a Moai, and beach walking.
“Alejandro was an amazing tour guide! Overall the whole tour was very remarkable!”
Full-day Chile coast tour from Santiago to Valparaíso and Viña del Mar, with Neruda, ports, murals, and beach time for $37.
“Great tour! Loved seeing the two cities with all of their artwork. Alejandro was fantastic! Lots of personality and information! And the resto was also great! Highly recommend!”
A 2-hour Valparaiso street art and funicular tour from Muelle Prat, with iconic viewpoints, alfajores, and local artist stories.
“Alex was an amazing tour guide! He was really passionate about educating us about Valparaiso- and he was really funny too! He knew so much history about Valparaiso and even had older historic photos to compare with modern day views. He knew a lot about the art murals and showed us all of the highlights. He gave us good lunch recommendations. I highly recommend this tour.”
A 10-hour day trip from Santiago to Valparaíso and Viña del Mar, with hilltop street art, coastal views, and beach time.
“I selected this trip because I was traveling with family that speaks multiple languages. Rafael moved between Portuguese, Spanish, and English with ease and even took care to translate jokes so nobody was left out. His tour didn’t just include information about the places but also the people and culture. He translated a song that a man was singing at one vista and introduced us to the significance of cuecas dances and his playlist in the van was outstanding! He helped us to understand the art and music we were experiencing and provided much needed fun and relaxation. I will absolutely look for more opportunities to have Rafael as my…”
Private 8-hour trip from Santiago to Valparaíso and Viña del Mar, with Casablanca Valley tastings, viewpoints, street art, and Neruda sights.
“Our guide/driver Luis was very nice, was full of information and was continuously sharing it, but his English was not quite up to our expectation, and the tour was not as expected or described. We were spoiled the day before, having had a guide with excellent English. At the 09:00 pickup, we were told we would stop for the wine tasting in about an hour, on the way to Valparaiso. I mention that 10:00 seemed a bit early for a wine tasting, and asked if we could do it on the way back from Valparaiso. When told it would complicate the schedule if we changed it, I said to proceed…”
7-hour Santiago day trip to Undurraga winery, Isla Negra and Algarrobo, with wine tasting and Neruda house visit.
“We had the best time! The wine tasting exceeded our expectations, the restaurant at Algarrobo was excellent and the Pablo Neruda museum at Isla Negra closed the a very successful tour. The tour guide Carlos was kind and provided an amazing experience!”
Explore Valparaiso street art and coastal fish market, then unwind with Casablanca Valley wines on a small-group day trip from Santiago.
“Friendly fellow travelers, knowledgable guides and a safely driven tour van all made for an amazing Valparaiso experience. If you are in Santiago and looking to visit another nearby city this is the tour for you!”
