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City tours Valparaíso · Viña del Mar

Valparaíso and Viña del Mar Full Day
Activity
With transport
Walking
4 km
Duration
10h
Group size
Runs with 2 people · max 10
Languages
English, Spanish, Portuguese

Overview

A full day on the coast with transport from our meeting point in Santiago: Valparaíso’s colourful hills and a historic funicular, Neruda’s La Sebastiana, Viña del Mar and its Flower Clock and seafront.

Highlights

  • Cerro Alegre and Concepción, a UNESCO World Heritage site
  • A historic funicular and Neruda’s La Sebastiana
  • The Flower Clock and the Viña del Mar seafront

Itinerary

Approximate times for the 08:30 departure.

  1. 01

    08:30Meet at the MUT 15 min

    Meet your guide at the MUT (Mercado Urbano Tobalaba), next to Tobalaba metro.

  2. 02

    08:45Drive to the coast 90 min

    Through the Casablanca Valley vineyards.

  3. 03

    10:15Plaza Sotomayor and the port 30 min

    The historic heart of the port city.

  4. 04

    10:45Cerro Alegre and Concepción 90 min

    Murals, viewpoints and a ride on a historic funicular.

  5. 05

    12:15La Sebastiana 60 min

    Neruda's house above the bay (entry included).

  6. 06

    13:15Drive to Viña del Mar 30 min

    Along the coast to the garden city.

  7. 07

    13:45Lunch stop 90 min

    Lunch on your own at a spot with several options (US$25–40), vegetarian choices included.

  8. 08

    15:15Flower Clock and seafront 60 min

    The Reloj de Flores, Wulff Castle and the beaches.

  9. 09

    16:15Back to Santiago 135 min

    Return drive to the MUT, Tobalaba.

Included in the price

  • La Sebastiana, Neruda’s house in Valparaíso: entryUS$11

Included valueUS$11

Plus transport, a trilingual local guide · group of 10 at most

Why it costs what it costs

Over 10h, the entry is included: US$11 you won’t pay on the spot, and the ride from the MUT is covered too. Plus a local guide who speaks your language and a group that never goes over 10 people.

What’s included

  • Transport throughout the day
  • Trilingual guide
  • Entry to La Sebastiana and one funicular ride
  • Water
  • Group photos taken by your guide, sent after the tour
  • Never more than 10 people, even with more bookings: we split the group

Not included

  • Lunch not included. We take you to a spot with several options, between US$25 and US$40, with a vegetarian choice.
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup (optional add-on)

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes (steep streets)
  • Light jacket for the coastal breeze
  • Sunscreen

Good to know

Small group of up to 10 travellers; also available privately or as part of a tailor-made trip. Airport or outside the city: tell us in the booking notes; an extra charge applies and we confirm it with you before the tour. Valparaíso has steep streets and stairs. Departure from the MUT (Mercado Urbano Tobalaba, Tobalaba metro); hotel pickup can be added when booking.

Booking conditions

  • Minimum 2 people per booking.
  • Runs with 2 people. If a departure does not reach it, we tell you in advance and you choose: another date at no cost, private (paying the difference) or a full refund.
  • Never more than 10 people per group: if there are more bookings on the same day, we split the group.
  • Online booking closes 24 hours before the start.
  • Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start.
  • We meet at a fixed, easy-to-find point (photo and directions below and in your voucher).
  • Hotel pickup in the city of Santiago can be added when booking.
  • Pay by card (Mercado Pago), PayPal, bank transfer (CLP, USD or EUR) or Pix; instant confirmation by email.

Good to know

  • We leave on time from the meeting point; travel times are approximate and may shift with traffic.

The route on the map

Approximate locations. Use Ctrl + scroll (or two fingers) to zoom.

Approximate locations. Use Ctrl + scroll (or two fingers) to zoom.

Where we meet

The illustrated façade of Mercado Urbano Tobalaba
Meeting point
MUT – Mercado Urbano Tobalaba
Address
Av. Apoquindo 2730, Las Condes
How to get there
Metro Tobalaba (Lines 1 and 4): take the exit to Av. Apoquindo; the MUT is right there. We meet at its main entrance on Apoquindo, under the MUT sign.
Be there at
08:15 (15 minutes before departure)
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Cancellation

Cancel up to 48 hours before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations and no-shows are not refundable.

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