Valparaíso & Viña del Mar tour with Casablanca winery tasting

Colorful port hills, sea lions, and handcrafted wines in one day

A ten-hour guided tour departing from Santiago takes you through Viña del Mar's coastal sites (including the Moái at the Fonck Museum and Caleta Portales fishing cove), then into Valparaíso's artistic neighborhoods (Cerro Concepción, Cerro Alegre, Paseo Gervasoni) and up the historic El Peral funicular. The tour ends at a family-owned boutique winery in Casablanca Valley producing around 3,000 bottles annually, where you taste two handcrafted wines with a curated pairing board. Hotel pickup and drop-off, professional guide, and all site entries are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, and Winery

• See Moái del Museo Fonck statue
• Visit Caleta Portales fishing cove
• Discover Cerro Concepción neighborhood
• Explore Cerro Alegre neighborhood
• Admire Palacio Baburizza mansion
• Walk through Pasaje Gálvez passageway
• Stroll Paseo Gervasoni promenade
• Enjoy views at Paseo Atkinson viewpoint
• Visit Paseo Gálvez Piano Staircase
• Ride Ascensor El Peral funicular
• Visit Plaza Sotomayor historic square
• Tour boutique winery in Casablanca Valley
• Taste handcrafted wines with food board

Stops and time spent at each 11 stops

1. Moai Del Ahu 10m
2. Caleta Portales 20m
3. Cerro Concepción 20m
4. Cerro Alegre 20m
5. Baburizza Palace 10m
6. Passeo Galvez 10m
7. Paseo Gervasoni 10m
8. Paseo Atkinson 10m
9. El Peral Funicular 10m
10. Plaza Sotomayor 10m
11. Casa Del Molle Entry included 1h

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Santiago.
• transport in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• professional guide in English or Spanish.
• entry to Caleta Portales, Cerro Alegre, Paseo Atkinson, Paseo Gervasoni, the Moái del Ahu, and Casablanca Valley.
• one ride on the historic El Peral funicular.
• guided tour of the family boutique winery.
• and a tasting of two handcrafted wines with a curated pairing board.

Times

• Every day No fixed time

Information

Ten-hour guided tour from Santiago through Viña del Mar's coastal landmarks and Valparaíso's artistic neighborhoods.

Group Up to 15 2 similar private tours ›

Live guide English and Spanish Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included. See the pickup points

Ages Adult (10 and older) · Child (4 to 9 years) · Infant (under 4): free

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Moderate physical effort Infant seats available

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The experience

The day starts with pickup from your Santiago hotel and heads toward the coast. In Viña del Mar, you'll see the Moái del Ahu (an authentic Easter Island statue outside the Fonck Museum), and visit Caleta Portales, a working fishing cove where sea lions lounge near the boats and fresh seafood restaurants line the water. The guide walks you through the market atmosphere and explains what makes this spot a local favorite rather than a tourist checkpoint.

From there, the tour moves into Valparaíso's hillside neighborhoods, where the city's character lives in the streets themselves. Cerro Concepción and Cerro Alegre are known for colonial architecture, street art, and viewpoints. You'll walk through Pasaje Gálvez's narrow passageways and climb the Piano Staircase, where steps are painted like piano keys and surrounded by murals. The El Peral funicular, in operation for over a century, carries you between the port and the hills, offering views across the bay. You'll also see Paseo Gervasoni's promenade, Paseo Atkinson's English-style painted houses, and Plaza Sotomayor, where the Monument to the Heroes of Iquique anchors the city's maritime history. The Palacio Baburizza, a 20th-century mansion housing the Museum of Fine Arts, rounds out the architectural stops.

On the return to Santiago, the tour stops at a family-owned winery in Casablanca Valley surrounded by native vegetation and farm animals. The owners, a local couple, welcome guests to their small-batch operation, where traditional handcrafted techniques shape each bottle. A guided walk through the property explains the vineyard's story, then you taste two wines paired with a curated board. The winery produces around 3,000 bottles per year, so the scale stays intimate and the focus stays on how each vintage is made.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 9 years); Infant (under 4): free.

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's included in the tour price from Santiago?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, a professional bilingual guide (English and Spanish), entry to all sites visited (the Moái, Caleta Portales, both Cerro neighborhoods, the funicular, and the winery), and a wine tasting with pairing board at the Casablanca Valley winery are all included. Lunch is not included, though Caleta Portales has seafood restaurants if you want to eat there.

How much walking is involved in Valparaíso?

Valparaíso's neighborhoods are built on steep hills, so the tour involves moderate walking through narrow streets, alleyways, and viewpoints like Paseo Gervasoni and Paseo Atkinson. The El Peral funicular handles one of the elevation changes, but you should be comfortable with uneven terrain and climbing stairs.

When does the wine tasting happen?

The wine tasting occurs on the return journey to Santiago, at the Casablanca Valley winery. You'll taste two handcrafted wines paired with a curated board while the guide explains the winery's story and traditional methods.

What's the minimum age for the wine tasting?

The minimum drinking age for the wine tasting is 18 years old. If you're traveling with infants, specialized infant seats are available in the vehicle: mention this when you book.

Is the guide multilingual?

Yes, the guide speaks both English and Spanish. Confirm your preferred language in the special requirements section when booking, and the operator will confirm pickup time by email one day before the tour.

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