Valparaíso & Viña del Mar tour: Street art and coastal views

Walk the narrow streets of a UNESCO hillside town, then lunch by the sea

A full-day tour from Santiago to Valparaíso and Viña del Mar includes hotel pickup, a walking tour through the UNESCO-protected old town with its street art and steep passages, a stop at La Sebastiana (Pablo Neruda's former home), and lunch along the coastal promenade. The route also passes Cerro Concepción, Plaza Sotomayor and the Punta Ángeles Lighthouse before returning to Santiago.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Cerro Concepción1h
2. Plaza Sotomayor30m
3. La Sebastiana1h
4. Viña del Mar10m

Valparaíso and Viña del Mar tour

• Depart hotel to Casablanca valley
• Visit Veramonte winery (optional tasting)
• Walking tour in Valparaíso old town
• See street art and murals
• Visit Cerro Concepción hill
• Visit Sotomayor Square
• Visit Punta Ángeles Lighthouse
• Visit La Sebastiana museum
• Lunch in Viña del Mar promenade
• Visit Flower Clock in Viña del Mar
• Visit Wulff Castle in Viña del Mar
• Panoramic coastal tour
• Return to Santiago

The experience

Seven to eight hours covers the drive from Santiago to the Valparaíso region, a stop at Veramonte winery in the Casablanca valley (wine tasting is optional), and the walking tour through the old town itself. The UNESCO-protected area spreads across steep hills, so the route climbs and descends narrow streets and passages where street art and murals line the walls. La Sebastiana, the three-story house where poet Pablo Neruda lived, sits on Cerro Bellavista and overlooks the harbor bay.

After the walking section, the tour moves to Viña del Mar for lunch along the promenade. A panoramic drive follows the coastal edge, passing the Flower Clock at the foot of Cerro Castillo and Wulff Castle on the waterfront before the return to Santiago. The vehicle is air-conditioned and WiFi is available on board.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return to Santiago.
• air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi on board.
• a live guide in English, Spanish, Portuguese or French.
• walking tour through the UNESCO-protected old town with street art and murals.
• entry to La Sebastiana.
• lunch in Viña del Mar.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 to 60 years) · Senior (61 to 85 years) · Youth (14 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 13 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Transporte Privado JR Tour Spa

Is this one for you?The guide speaks your language (English, Spanish, Portuguese or French), so you follow the commentary comfortably throughout the day, whether you're climbing Cerro Concepción or walking the promenade in Viña del Mar.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (14 to 17 years); Child (3 to 13 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What is La Sebastiana and why is it on this tour?

La Sebastiana is one of three homes owned by Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, now a museum run by the Neruda Foundation. It sits on Cerro Bellavista in Valparaíso and is included because of its architectural beauty and the view it commands of the harbor.

How much walking is involved in the Valparaíso section?

The walking tour covers the old town's steep hills, narrow streets and passages as you move up and down Cerro Concepción and the surrounding neighborhoods. The terrain is uneven and hilly, though the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

Does the tour include wine tasting at Veramonte winery?

Veramonte winery in the Casablanca valley is a stop on the route, but wine tasting is optional and not included in the standard tour.

What can I see along the Viña del Mar promenade?

The panoramic coastal drive passes the Flower Clock at Cerro Castillo and Wulff Castle on Avenida La Marina, both landmarks on the waterfront. Lunch happens along the promenade itself before the return to Santiago.

What is Cerro Concepción?

Cerro Concepción is one of more than forty hills in Valparaíso, named after a fort built there for the city's defense. The hill is part of the walking tour through the old town, and a large cave called Cueva del Chivato lies at its base.