Private Valparaiso and Viña del Mar day trip from Santiago

Two coastal cities in one day, with a guide who knows where to stop

This private day trip from Santiago covers Viña del Mar and Valparaiso in eight hours with a professional guide and dedicated driver. You visit La Sebastiana, Pablo Neruda's restored house on Cerro Bellavista; walk Paseo Atkinson, a 19th-century hillside promenade with views across the port; and see the Flower Clock, a garden landmark at Caleta Abarca. Private transportation means the itinerary stays flexible and pickup happens from your Santiago hotel.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. La Sebastiana1h
2. Viña del Mar1h

Explore Valparaíso and Viña del Mar

• Visit La Sebastiana house
• Walk Paseo Atkinson viewpoint
• See the Flower Clock in Viña del Mar

The experience

Eight hours is enough to move between two distinct cities without rushing through either one. The day starts with pickup from your Santiago accommodation, then heads west toward the coast. La Sebastiana sits on Cerro Bellavista in Valparaiso: one of three houses the poet Pablo Neruda owned, and the one with the most dramatic perch above the bay. Your guide walks you through the rooms and explains what Neruda collected and why the view mattered to him. From there, Paseo Atkinson takes you along a narrow hillside walk lined with 19th-century houses, shops and restaurants, all part of Valparaiso's Heritage Area. The path opens onto views of the Almendral district, Plaza Aníbal Pinto, and across the water toward Viña del Mar.

Viña del Mar sits just south along the coast and feels like a different place altogether: wider beaches, formal gardens, and the kind of architecture that announces money and leisure. The Flower Clock is the landmark most visitors photograph. It's a working garden clock at the foot of Cerro Castillo facing Caleta Abarca beach, built for the 1962 World Cup. Your guide handles the route and timing, so you move between the three stops without figuring out buses or taxis. The private car means you can ask to linger at a viewpoint or stop for lunch without reshuffling anyone else's schedule.

Your guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese depending on what you book, and knows both cities well enough to answer questions about the architecture, the poets, the neighborhoods. Infants travel free on an adult's lap. The eight-hour window is tight enough to keep the day focused but long enough that you are not racing between stops. You see what matters and have time to stand still in it.

What’s included

• Private transportation with pickup from your Santiago hotel.
• a professional guide for eight hours.
• access to La Sebastiana, Paseo Atkinson and the Flower Clock at Viña del Mar.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 to 59 years) · Senior (60 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Infant (1 to 5 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Explore Chile Tours

Is this one for you?The eight-hour window means a full day on the coast without an overnight stay. You leave Santiago in the morning and return by evening. Choose this if you want a guide who knows both cities and can adjust the stops to your pace, rather than following a fixed group schedule.

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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: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (6 to 12 years); Infant (1 to 5 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is La Sebastiana and why does it matter?

La Sebastiana is one of three houses Pablo Neruda owned in Chile, restored and open to visitors on Cerro Bellavista in Valparaiso. It stands out for its construction and the view of the bay below it, and your guide explains what Neruda collected and why he chose to live there.

How much walking is involved in this day trip?

Paseo Atkinson is a hillside promenade walk with shops and restaurants along the way, and you'll move through the Flower Clock gardens at Viña del Mar, but neither is strenuous. The pace is set by your guide and you're not covering long distances between stops.

What's included in the price?

Private transportation from your Santiago hotel, the return drive, and a professional guide for the full eight hours are included. Entrance fees to La Sebastiana and any meals are separate.