Valparaíso and Viña del Mar Private Tour with Wine Tasting

Valparaíso's hills, funniculars, and coastal views, then Casablanca wines

A private full-day tour from Santiago explores Valparaíso's historic quarter and hilltop neighborhoods, Viña del Mar's resort beaches, and Casablanca Valley's wineries. Your guide leads you through the UNESCO World Heritage streets, up the oldest funniculars, past La Sebastiana (Pablo Neruda's clifftop home), and along coastal promenades before wine and food tasting at a Casablanca producer. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. The guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Valparaíso, Viña del Mar, and Casablanca

• Depart from Santiago city
• Visit La Sebastiana house
• See lookout spot for aerial views
• Pass by Turri Tower
• Explore Plaza Sotomayor
• View government building
• Walk Paseo Gervasoni street
• Visit Baburizza Palace
• See military fortress
• Enjoy views from Cerro Concepción
• Visit War of the Pacific monument
• Pass by nineteenth century castle cultural center
• Drive along oceanfront main drag
• Visit Viña del Mar casino
• Explore Reñaca beach and promenade
• Take photos at Paseo 21 de Mayo
• Pass by president's summer house on Castle Hill
• Walk Valparaíso Historic Quarter
• Visit Viña del Mar city center
• Pass by Arco Británico monument
• Stop at literary square with gardens
• Visit Francisco Fonck Museum
• See Easter Island statue
• Tour Pablo Neruda's house
• Enjoy boat views and port culture
• Visit Valparaíso seaside historic area
• Pass by Vergara Pier fishing spot
• Ride Artilleria ascensor
• Ride El Peral Funicular
• Ride Concepción Funicular
• Visit Paseo Atkinson viewpoint
• See Piano Staircase
• Walk commercial historic street
• Ride Queen Victoria funicular
• Visit Casablanca Valley for wine tasting

Stops and time spent at each 11 stops

1. La Sebastiana 20m
2. Plaza Sotomayor 20m
3. Paseo Gervasoni 30m
4. Baburizza Palace 15m
5. Cerro Concepción 20m
6. Paseo 21 de Mayo 20m
7. Valparaíso Historic Quarter passing by
8. Francisco Fonck Museum of Archaeology and History 20m
9. Vergara Pier passing by
10. El Peral Funicular 15m
11. Concepción Funicular 15m

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Santiago.
• private vehicle with air conditioning.
• professional guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese.
• live commentary throughout the day.
• wine and food tasting (Azapa olives and cookies with olive oil) at a Casablanca Valley producer.

Times

• Every day 09:00

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Before you book

Group Private 9 group tours ›

Live guide English, Spanish and Portuguese Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included.

Ages Adult (10 and older) · Child (4 to 9 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Infant seats available Pets welcome

Operated by MTO Tour Chile

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The experience

Valparaíso sits on steep hills that rise straight from the Pacific, and the tour uses that geography as its spine. You start in the Valparaíso Historic Quarter, walking the narrow streets lined with colorful colonial buildings and street art, then ride the Concepción Funicular, the oldest one in the city, up to Cerro Concepción for views across the bay. The guide shows you Paseo Gervasoni with its vintage Chilean architecture, Plaza Sotomayor anchoring the port, and La Sebastiana, the four-story home where poet Pablo Neruda lived and designed his own fireplace. You'll see Baburizza Palace (now the Fine Arts Museum), the Turri Tower clock, and stop at Paseo 21 de Mayo for photographs of the whole city and coastline spread below.

From Valparaíso, the route heads south to Viña del Mar, Chile's most established beach resort town, where you walk the promenades and see the Francisco Fonck Museum's collection of pre-Columbian artifacts and a moai statue brought from Easter Island. The tour can extend to Reñaca, a coastal town with steep roads, shops, restaurants, and a clean sandy beach. Then comes Casablanca Valley, where you taste wines and local foods (Azapa olives and cookies with olive oil) at a working vineyard. The guide provides insider tips on restaurants and optional stops throughout the day, tailoring the pace to your interests.

The tour runs eight hours total and requires a minimum of two people per booking. Your own vehicle with air conditioning means no shared stops or waiting for other groups, and the guide speaks your language live. Children from age four are welcome. Bring casual clothes and comfortable shoes for walking the hills. Lunch is on your own expense.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 9 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What is La Sebastiana and why do people visit it on this tour?

La Sebastiana is poet Pablo Neruda's four-story home perched on a Valparaíso hillside with 360-degree city views. Neruda designed the interior himself, including a distinctive round, post-modern fireplace he called "the jar of smoke." The house is now a museum showing his life and offering a vantage point over the city and bay.

Do I ride the funniculars, or just see them from the street?

You ride the Concepción Funicular, the oldest one in Valparaíso, up the hillside. It's a real local experience and gives you the views from the top. The tour also passes other funiculars like El Peral and the Queen Victoria, which was built by the British in the late 1800s.

What exactly happens at the Casablanca Valley wine tasting?

At a Casablanca winery, you taste wines from the valley and sample local foods: Azapa olives and cookies made with olive oil. The guide explains the vineyard's history and production methods as part of the tasting experience.

Is Reñaca included, or is it optional?

Reñaca is an optional extension. The tour can include it (a coastal resort town south of Viña del Mar with a sandy beach, promenade, shops, bars and restaurants), or skip it depending on your interests and how your guide tailors the day.

What's the difference between Valparaíso and Viña del Mar on this tour?

Valparaíso is the historic port city built on steep hills, known for its UNESCO World Heritage architecture, street art, funniculars, and cultural sites like Neruda's house and the museums. Viña del Mar is the beach resort town to the south, famous for its sandy beaches, promenades, and luxury atmosphere. The tour visits both in a single day.