The 15 Best Valparaiso Tours & Walks

1.Valparaiso and Viña del Mar Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 643 reviews · 10 hours · from $45Our pick

Travel from Santiago to Chile’s Pacific coast with a small group of up to 12. Walk Valparaiso’s painted hills, ride a funicular at your own cost, see Viña del Mar landmarks, and relax at Reñaca Beach. Guides may speak English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

“We had a fabulous day. From pick up at the apartment to drop off. Raphael our guide and Pablo our driver were wonderful. I loved everything. The guided walk through the colourful streets, the funicular, Neruda's corner and the magnificent hillside and harbour views. English translations were very good. amazing to see sealions and black pelicans. luch on the beach was also very good. our driver Pablo has a smile that lights up the day.. thank you Pablo for a wonderful drive. the music on our journey was a great mix of Espanole and English. such a great experience. Thank you. Julie, Australia.”

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2.Street Art, Funiculars and Port City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 214 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Walk from Muelle Prat into Valparaiso’s hills with a local guide such as Alex, Maria, Benjamin, or Grex. Ride El Peral and Concepción funiculars, see murals and historic passages, compare old city photos, meet local artists, and sample a Chilean alfajor.

“Very interesting tour! The guide explained a log about the history of Chile and Valparaiso, about the city, the culture and the streetart. Very into details which made it very nice.”

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3.2 Hour Walking Tour in Valparaiso

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $35Top rated

Walk Valparaíso with guides such as Joaquín, Alex, Cata, Gonzalo, Felipe, and Javi, following a route through murals, churches, hilltop promenades, Baburizza Palace, and two classic funiculars. The 2-hour-15-minute tour ends near the port and suits first-time visitors who want local context without a full-day commitment.

“This was a great introduction to a one-of-a-kind city. We were lucky to have Joaquin as our guide. He knew the city very well and showed us an interesting variety of street art, significant places, and local characters. For anyone concerned about safety, Joaquin is very cautious and we felt much safer with him than if we had wandered by ourselves.”

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4.Valpo in 1 day: Authentic + Famous! Semi-private walking tour & public transport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $80

Spend seven hours with a local Patatour guide such as Catalina, Cristian, Paula, or Danae, moving through Valparaíso by foot and public transport. Visit Caleta Portales, the markets, Cerro Concepción, Cerro Alegre, and Paseo 21 de Mayo, with time for lunch and guide-led customization.

“This is a fantastic way to spend a day in Valparaiso. Our guide, Christian, was terrific. He was born and raised in the neighborhoods we explored on foot giving us unique perspective. The excursion is about 7 hours but included a long break for lunch at a great but reasonably priced restaurant. We covered a lot of ground on foot and various forms of public transportation. Total steps walked was about 7,500 ( 3.5 miles) but not strenuous. The street art was fascinating. Highly recommend this tour of you want to experience the essential Valparaiso up close. Do it! You won’t regret it”

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5.Famous Valparaíso! Premium Walking Tour with a Native Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $40

Walk Valparaíso with a native guide such as Catalina, Felipe, Cristian, or Sebastian, exploring Plaza Sotomayor, Cerro Alegre, Cerro Concepción, street art, craft stalls, and two historic funiculars. The $40 tour also includes an electric trolleybus ride, sunscreen, and sanitizer.

“Great walking tour. Felipe explained this section of the Valparaiso, Concepcion, with interesting facts as he showed us it's unique charm. Gave great recommendations which we followed up the next day on our own. Felipe's interest and pride in his city made for a wonderful day (as well as the day after). Thanks Felipe.”

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6.Walking Tour Valparaiso, History & Art – Private Optional

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 59 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $42

Walk from Condell 1154 to Muelle Prat with a local guide, exploring Valparaíso’s plazas, hills, murals, viewpoints, and naval monuments. Expect stories about Juan de Saavedra, Aníbal Pinto, Arturo Prat, and Rafael Sotomayor, plus a rest stop at Empanaderia 190 Varieties.

“What an amazing tour that covers all things Valpo! Geans is fantastic and does a wonderful job explaining all the colorful history in town.”

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7.Fr VALPO: WILD PENGUINS, SEALION, SANDBOARD, PARAGLIDING & PICNIC

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $250

Spend 7 to 9 hours with guides such as Jimmy and Simone exploring Viña del Mar, coastal beaches, Isla Cachagua’s penguins, and the Concón dunes. A boat ride, picnic lunch, sandboards, drinks, and coastal transport are included. Paragliding is optional and costs extra.

“Had an amazing time with Jimmy, Simona, and crew. This experience far exceeded my expectations. Jimmy and his crew are super friendly and clearly love what they do. They picked us up right on time and took us to the Valparaiso fish market, to Cachagua where we boarded a boat that took us to Monumento Natural Isla Cachagua to see the Humboldt penguin colony. From there we went to Puchuncavi, where they treated us to a delicious lunch of fresh empanadas with homemade treats and drinks and where we got to go paragliding (this was not included in the itinerary but is well worth the extra cost) and finally to…”

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8.Valparaiso 4-Hour City Tour by Van and Funicular

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 45 reviews · from $112

Ride Valparaiso’s famous funiculars, walk Cerro Concepción and Paseo Atkinson, view Pablo Neruda’s La Sebastiana, and explore Plaza Sotomayor with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Groups are limited to 10, with hotel pickup in Valparaiso or selected Viña del Mar hotels.

“My Guide was incredibly knowledgeable, informative, and pleasant. Could not have asked for a better guide.”

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9.The Tour of Valparaiso in French on foot and in a small group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $17Best value

Spend 3.5 hours exploring Valparaíso with a French-speaking Chilean guide. Ride the 1902 El Peral funicular, walk Cerro Alegre and Cerro Concepción, study major murals, hear about port life, dictatorship, Mapuche culture, and finish with practical food advice.

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10.The Beer Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · from $30

Walk from central Quilpué into the woods of Fundo el Carmen, stopping at three scenic or curious spots for local beer tastings, snacks, and city views. Groups are limited to six, with water, hats, sunscreen, tasting gear, and transport fees included.

“There were no positive memories from this trip, it was a total waste of money and time we could spent doing something worthwhile. Basically we were met by a guide and then wondered around some scrubland visiting three bizarre spots and Read more”

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11.Valparaíso Viña del Mar y Reñaca

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 22 reviews · 10 hours · from $40

Travel from Santiago to Valparaíso, Viña del Mar, and Reñaca with an English, Spanish, or Portuguese guide. Walk Cerro Concepción and Cerro Alegre, ride a typical elevator if you choose, see La Sebastiana and the Flower Clock, then enjoy free time by Reñaca Beach.

“Overall a nice day trip. We were re routed due to a Christmas related event on route 68, the re route was 3 hours long due to traffic jams. I don’t blame that on the driver as he was as frustrated as the passengers. Our guide Ignacio was outstanding/informative and kind. The luncheon restaurant should de eliminated and allow free time is someone wants too.”

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12.Must-See Sites Walking Tour With A Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 20 reviews · 3 hours · from $31

Meet your English- or Spanish-speaking guide at Hotel Reina Victoria for a three-hour walk through Valparaíso. Expect harbor views, historic squares, street art, Cerro Alegre cafes, old funiculars, and local stories from guides such as David, Luis, and Carlos.

“The best way to visit Valparaiso. Luis was just amazing More than 3 hours along the street of Valparaiso, coming into shops, bank to discover every secret of the city. Great experience with Luis !”

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13.Sandboarding and Sunset in Concon Sand Dunes

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 18 reviews · from $57

Meet your English-speaking guide at the Ripley Store in Viña del Mar for a two-hour outing to the Concon Dunes. Walk up the sand, try a proper sandboard, and watch the Pacific sunset. Alex may lead the visit, with photo and video help included.

“Alex was great - really friendly and knowledgeable. The location was stunning and I caught a beautiful sunset over the Pacific ocean.”

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14.Valparaíso, Viña del Mar and Casablanca Full Day Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 14 reviews · 7 hours · from $166

Spend seven hours with guides such as Gonzalo, Camila, or Guido visiting Viña del Mar’s Flower Clock and Quinta Vergara, Valparaíso’s hills and Reina Victoria funicular, then Viña Veramonte for wine tasting. Pickup, transport, and vineyard entry are included.

“Our trip was great. We had a private guide take us around Valparaiso and Vina del Mar. He was very informative and we had a great time.”

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15.Viña del Mar and Reñaca 4-Hour Pacific Coast Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 14 reviews · from $97

Join an English- or Spanish-speaking guide for a four-hour coastal outing through Viña del Mar, Reñaca, and Concón. Visit flower-filled streets, the famous flower clock, a sea lion viewpoint, and La Isla ecological park, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

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