Santiago to Viña del Mar, Valparaíso & Casablanca wine tour
See the coast and taste Casablanca wine without arranging the route yourself
A full-day guided tour from Santiago travels west to Viña del Mar and Valparaíso on Chile's Pacific coast, then returns through Casablanca Valley for a wine tasting at a local vineyard. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with one funicular ride through Valparaíso's historic hills. The tour runs about 10 hours and operates in English, Spanish, or Portuguese with a live guide.
Step-by-step itinerary
Full-day tour to coast and wine valley
- Pick up at accommodation around 8 AM
- Visit Francisco Fonck Museum and Moai statue
- See old German-origin castle
- Walk through Viña del Mar gardens and see famous clock
- Enjoy panoramic views of Viña del Mar
- Visit first casino in Chile
- Explore fish market and spot sea lions
- Visit Plaza Sotomayor and Navy headquarters
- See Monument to the heroes of the Pacific War
- Panoramic view of Valparaíso city
- Ride El Peral Funicular
- Visit Baburizza Palace
- Walk famous walkway with sea views
- Walk Italian community stairs and taste local alfajores
- Explore Valparaíso wall art alleyways
- Walking tour of Cerro Concepción hill
- Visit Paseo Gervasoni walkway
- Walking tour of UNESCO World Heritage highlights
- See beautiful wall art on Valparaíso stairs
- Walk to Reina Victoria's Ascensor with views
- Walk famous walkway with views of east Valparaíso
- Wine tasting in Casablanca Valley winery
- Drop off at accommodation around 6-7 PM
- Francisco Fonck Museum of Archaeology and History
- Plaza Sotomayor 15m
- Valparaíso Historic Quarter
- El Peral Funicular Entry included 5m
- Baburizza Palace 10m
- Cerro Concepción 20m
- Paseo Gervasoni 15m
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Santiago.
- one funicular ride in Valparaíso.
- guided wine tasting at a Casablanca Valley vineyard.
- live guide in English, Spanish, or Portuguese.
Times
- Every day 07:30
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The experience
The day starts with hotel pickup around 8 AM and heads west toward the coast. Your first stop is Viña del Mar, the "Garden City," where you walk through flower-lined avenues, see the oceanfront and Cerro Castillo, and visit the Francisco Fonck Museum: home to a genuine Moai brought from Easter Island in 1951, which your guide explains alongside other pre-Columbian cultures that inhabited Chile. You'll also see the city's famous flowery garden with its clock tower and the first casino built in Chile.
From there, the route continues to Valparaíso, a UNESCO World Heritage port city where the walking tour covers the colorful hills, street art alleys, and historic funiculars. You'll ride one of the ascensores (the El Peral Funicular or another depending on the day) up the steep terrain, visit Baburizza Palace (a fine art museum in an old mansion at the hilltop with views across the bay), and walk through Cerro Concepción and Paseo Gervasoni, both famous walkways with sea views and Victorian and German Tudor architecture. The itinerary includes Plaza Sotomayor, the city's civic center and archaeological hub, plus time to explore the fish market and spot sea lions at the beach. Lunch is on your own, giving you freedom to eat where you choose in the city.
On the return to Santiago, the tour stops in Casablanca Valley, one of Chile's premier wine regions, for a guided tasting at a local vineyard. This is included in the full-day price. If you request drop-off in Valparaíso instead of returning to Santiago, you'll miss the winery visit since that stop happens on the way back. The tour ends with drop-off at your accommodation between 6 and 7 PM.
Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see both the coast and wine country in one day without driving yourself: the fixed route and included transport mean the day stays on schedule and you skip the navigation.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (under 5): free.
What's included in this tour from Santiago?
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Santiago, one funicular ride in Valparaíso, and a guided wine tasting in Casablanca Valley are all included. Lunch is not included, so you'll have time to eat on your own in Valparaíso.
How long does the full day take?
The tour runs about 10 hours from pickup to drop-off, departing around 8 AM and returning between 6 and 7 PM.
What will I see in Valparaíso?
Valparaíso's UNESCO Historic Quarter includes colorful hills, street art alleys, the Baburizza Palace fine art museum, the historic funiculars (ascensores), Cerro Concepción and Paseo Gervasoni walkways with sea views, Plaza Sotomayor civic center, and the fish market where you can spot sea lions.
Can I get dropped off in Valparaíso instead of returning to Santiago?
Yes, you can request drop-off in Valparaíso, but if you do, you'll miss the wine tasting in Casablanca Valley since that stop occurs on the return route to Santiago. If you have luggage, you must report how many pieces when you request this option.
What is the Francisco Fonck Museum?
The Francisco Fonck Museum in Viña del Mar houses a genuine Moai statue brought from Easter Island in 1951, along with artifacts and information about pre-Columbian cultures that lived in Chile. Your guide provides a full explanation during the visit.
Santiago to Viña del Mar, Valparaíso & Casablanca wine tour
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