Valparaiso & Viña del Mar tour: UNESCO hills and street art

Valparaiso's funicular elevators carry you up narrow streets to hilltop neighborhoods built on a 16th-century port.

A full-day personalized tour of Chile's central coast covers Viña del Mar's parks and the UNESCO World Heritage port of Valparaiso, built across 43 hills and connected by iconic funicular elevators. You'll walk Cerro Concepción and other neighborhoods, ride the El Peral and Concepción funiculars, see street art and the city center at Plaza Sotomayor, and pass through the Casablanca and Curacaví wine valleys on the drive between towns.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Viña del Marpassing by
2. Paseo Gervasoni30m
3. Concepción Funicular10m · entry included
4. El Peral Funicular10m · entry included
5. Plaza Sotomayor30m
6. Cerro Concepción30m

Explore Viña del Mar and Valparaiso

• Visit Viña del Mar flower clock
• See Moai statue
• Tour Viña del Mar city
• Walk through Valparaiso hills
• Ride Concepción funicular elevator
• Ride El Peral funicular elevator
• Visit Plaza Sotomayor city center
• Walk Cerro Concepción area
• Explore colorful stairs and street art

The experience

The tour starts in Viña del Mar, known as the "Garden City" for its parks and tree-lined avenues that run down to the coast. From there you cross inland through the Casablanca and Curacaví valleys (regions famous for white wines like Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay) before arriving in Valparaiso. The city itself is the draw: a historic port built on 43 hills, each one a neighborhood connected by narrow streets, steep stairs and the funicular elevators that have become the city's signature. You'll ride two of them (El Peral and Concepción) to reach the upper neighborhoods.

Walking through Cerro Concepción and along Paseo Gervasoni, you see the eclectic architecture Valparaiso is known for: colonial buildings painted in bright colors, murals covering entire walls, and street art that ranks among the most striking in Latin America. Plaza Sotomayor anchors the city center. The pace is set by your guide, who speaks English or Spanish and shapes the day around what interests you. Private transport moves the group between stops, and bottled water is provided throughout.

The full day, eight to ten hours, gives you time to move unhurried through the hills and absorb the texture of the place without rushing between photo stops. Lunch is on your own, which means you can eat where locals do rather than at a tour-group restaurant.

What’s included

• Private transport between Viña del Mar and Valparaiso.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• local taxes.
• transport insurance.
• a live guide in English or Spanish who personalizes the route.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (18 to 90 years) · Child (6 to 17 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're traveling as a couple or small family and want a guide who can adjust the pace and stops to what you actually want to see, rather than following a fixed itinerary with a large group.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 17 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What are the funicular elevators in Valparaiso?

The El Peral and Concepción funiculars are narrow cable cars that climb the steep hills of Valparaiso, connecting the lower streets to the residential neighborhoods above. They've been part of the city's infrastructure since the 19th century and are now iconic landmarks you ride as part of the tour.

Can I visit Valparaiso if I use a wheelchair?

All areas and surfaces on this tour are wheelchair accessible, and the guide can arrange the route to suit your needs. The funicular elevators themselves accommodate wheelchairs, so you can reach the hilltop neighborhoods without restriction.

What is Cerro Concepción?

Cerro Concepción is one of Valparaiso's 43 hills, a neighborhood you'll walk through on the tour. It's known for its colorful colonial buildings, narrow winding streets, and some of the city's most impressive street art and murals.

Is lunch included in the tour?

Lunch is not included, so you'll have the freedom to choose where and what you eat. Your guide can recommend local restaurants, or you can grab something casual in the neighborhoods you're exploring.