Valparaíso: City Highlights Tour with Viña del Mar
ID: GYG1073265-1648472
Category:
Country: Chile
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Explore Valparaíso's highlights, from Pablo Neruda's house to Sotomayor Square. Ride the Concepción Funicular, Try Chilean Snacks and Cocktails as you summerge into fascinating Street Art.
Begin your tour in Valparaiso with a visit to “La Sebastiana,” Pablo Neruda's House/Museum, and explore the beautiful community of artisans surrounding the neighborhood. Next, head to the Dissidents Cemetery, where important european figures of Valparaiso's History are buried.
Continue to the Memorial Park of Valparaiso, a site of memory where many revolutionaries and anarchists wrote the rebel spirit of Valparaiso, victims of political repression from different times of Chile's political unrest.
Next, visit Sotomayor Square, home to the Army Headquarters Historic Building and the Iquique Naval Battle Memorial. See the First Dock Historic Mark Place and learn about the infrastructure of Valparaiso in the 1800s and how natural disasters affected the city’s urbanization. Stroll down Old Customs Street, where European migrants settled with their businesses, insurance companies, banks, and fascinating architecture.
Head to Concepcion and Alegre Hill and take a ride on the Concepción Elevator/Funicular, the first funicular implemented in Valparaiso. Enjoy the best ocean views and street art as you explore Reina Victoria and Dimalow Corridor, Atkinson Corridor, Gervasoni Corridor, Yugoslavian Corridor, Baburizza's Palace, Templeman Stairs, and Piano Stairs.
Finally, drive through the modern side of the coast in Viña del Mar and Reñaca. See the Viña del Mar Flower Clock, the emblematic Casino of Viña del Mar, Colombia Square and Artisans Fair, Saint Expeditus Temple, and Reñaca's downtown.
Highlights
- Discover the vibrant city of Valparaíso and its rich history
- Visit Pablo Neruda's house and the Dissidents Cemetery
- Explore Sotomayor Square and learn about the city's past
- Ride the Concepción Funicular and enjoy panoramic views, Art & Chilean Snacks
- Drive along the coast to Viña del Mar and see the Flower Clock
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes for walking
Bring a camera for photos
Check weather conditions before the tour
INCLUDED
- Visit to the Dissidents Cemetery
- Visit to Memorial Park of Valparaiso
- Sotomayor Square
- Army Headquarters Historic Building
- Iquique Naval Battle Memorial
- Old Customs Street
- Ride on Concepción Elevator/Funicular
- Tour of Concepcion & Alegre Hill
- Visit to Viña del Mar Flower Clock
- Visit to Colombia Square and Artisans Fair
- Visit to Saint Expeditus Temple
- Tour of Reñaca's Downtown
- Complimentary Treats: Typical Alfajor of Valparaiso
- Complimentary Treats: Earthquake Cocktail, Typical of Chile
NOT INCLUDED
- Restaurant Comsumption
- Personal Expenses
- La Sebastiana House Museum Admission
- Palacio Baburizza Museum Admission
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.