Valparaíso & Viña del Mar: Street Art, Seafood & Casablanca Wine

Chilean coast colors, sea lions, funiculars and family wine

You’ll wander Valparaíso’s wild hills with a local guide, ride an old funicular past street art, taste fresh seafood in Viña del Mar with ocean views, then end your day sipping handcrafted wine beneath ancient trees in Casablanca Valley. It’s messy, vivid, honest — you’ll feel like you really touched Chile for a day.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Santiago, all entry fees (including Cerro Alegre, Paseo Atkinson, Caleta Portales), one funicular ride in Valparaíso, guided walks through both cities’ highlights with a professional local guide, plus an intimate wine tasting at a family-run boutique winery in Casablanca Valley before heading back home in an air-conditioned vehicle.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Viña del Mar and Valparaíso

• See Moái del Museo Fonck
• Visit Caleta Portales fishing cove
• Discover Cerro Concepción neighborhood
• Explore Paseo Gervasoni promenade
• Visit Pasaje Gálvez passageway
• Discover Cerro Alegre neighborhood
• Admire Palacio Baburizza mansion
• Visit Paseo Atkinson viewpoint
• See Paseo Gálvez Piano Staircase
• Ride Ascensor El Peral funicular
• Visit Plaza Sotomayor square
• Tour boutique winery in Casablanca Valley
• Enjoy wine tasting with harmonizing board

The Experience

“You have to try this,” said our guide, passing me a piece of ceviche at Caleta Portales. I hesitated — raw fish isn’t usually my thing — but the smell of lime and cilantro mixed with the salty air made it impossible to say no. Sea lions barked somewhere behind us, fishermen shouting over each other as they hauled nets. It felt like the real start of our day trip from Santiago to Valparaíso and Viña del Mar, though we’d already seen that Moái statue outside the Fonck Museum earlier (I didn’t expect Easter Island to pop up here). The drive along the Pacific was all gray mist and then suddenly sun — typical Chile.

Valparaíso is a riot of color and noise. We rode the El Peral funicular (the old wooden seats creaked under us) up into Cerro Concepción where every wall is covered in murals — some wild, some delicate. Our guide, Camila, pointed out a tiny café painted bright yellow; apparently it’s famous for its lemon pie but we were still full from lunch by the shore in Viña del Mar. I got distracted by a dog wearing a red scarf lounging on the steps near Paseo Gervasoni. The view over the port from there is kind of chaotic — tangled wires, blue ships, kids playing soccer on rooftops. It’s not pretty in a postcard way but it gets under your skin.

The wine tasting at Casablanca Valley was quieter — almost too quiet after Valpo’s buzz. A couple runs this small vineyard right next to an old molle tree (Camila told us it’s 300 years old; I believed her). They poured us two wines while chickens scratched around outside and their little daughter peeked out from behind barrels. The reds tasted earthy and sharp; maybe it was just being there that made them feel special? We sat at a rough wooden table with cheese and olives while they told stories about starting everything by hand. I still think about that light through the leaves above us.

Top questions

Is hotel pickup included for this Valparaíso & Viña del Mar tour?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included in Santiago for this tour.

Do you visit both Valparaíso and Viña del Mar on this day trip?

Yes, the tour includes stops in both Valparaíso and Viña del Mar before returning via Casablanca Valley.

Is there a wine tasting included?

Yes, you’ll visit a family-run boutique winery in Casablanca Valley for a guided tasting of two wines with snacks.

How long does it take to get from Santiago to Valparaíso?

The drive from Santiago to Valparaíso typically takes about 1.5 hours each way depending on traffic.

Are entry fees or lunch included?

The tour includes entry fees for all listed attractions; lunch is not specifically included but there is time for seafood by the shore.

Is this tour suitable for children or infants?

Specialized infant seats are available if requested during booking; children are welcome but wine tasting is only for ages 18+.

Will there be walking involved during the tour?

Yes, expect moderate walking especially through Valparaíso’s hills and stairways; comfortable shoes recommended.

What languages does the guide speak?

The tour is operated by multilingual guides; language preference can be requested when booking.