Valparaíso walking tour with funiculars and street art

The Concepción funicular, restored and running since 1883, carries you up the city's steepest hills.

A four-hour walking tour of Valparaíso's UNESCO-listed hills with a local guide who leads small groups through street art, historic neighborhoods and two working funiculars, including public transportation and hotel pickup. Groups stay under six people, and the guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese or French. Food and drinks are on your own.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Valparaíso's hills and landmarks

• Walk through Alegre and Concepción hills
• Visit Baburizza Palace and art galleries
• See Paseo Gervasoni viewpoint
• Ride the Concepción funicular
• Discover English-influenced viewpoint
• Pass by Holy Cross Lutheran Church
• Visit Anglican Cathedral of Saint Paul

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from your hotel and moves through the Alegre and Concepción hills, the bohemian heart of Valparaíso's UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your guide walks you through the neighborhoods, pointing out the street art and the corners locals know. The Concepción funicular (the oldest in the city, dating to 1883 and recently restored) carries you up the steep terrain. You'll also ride the public bus as part of the route. Public transportation tickets are included.

Three named stops anchor the day. The Baburizza Palace, an Art Nouveau building now housing the Valparaíso Art Museum, sits near the El Peral funicular and is surrounded by artist workshops and galleries. Paseo Gervasoni, a viewpoint with panoramic views of the hills, is home to the city's oldest funicular and Lapis Lazuli shops. Along the way you'll pass the Holy Cross Lutheran Church, built in 1897 with its striking green façade, and the Anglican Cathedral of Saint Paul, constructed in 1858 without an exterior cross or tower because Chilean law at the time prohibited public non-Catholic worship.

The guide shares stories about the city's blend of Latin, European and bohemian culture, and the immigrant communities (German, British, Yugoslavian), who shaped the neighborhoods. Small groups of one to five people mean you get personalized attention and can move at a pace that lets you linger at viewpoints or in galleries.

What’s included

• Public transportation tickets for the bus and funiculars.
• hotel pickup.
• a local guide speaking your choice of English, Spanish, Portuguese or French.
• small group sizes of up to five people.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:30 and 14:30

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GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 39 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 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Leo Silva Tour Guide

Is this one for you?Four hours leaves room for a morning or afternoon elsewhere in the city, but not for a full second activity. Book this if you want to see Valparaíso's hills and street art without arranging your own transport up the steep terrain.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese.

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 the Concepción funicular and why is it part of this tour?

The Concepción funicular is the oldest funicular in Valparaíso, built in 1883 and recently restored. It's an iconic landmark that carries you up the steep Concepción Hill, and riding it is a core part of the tour because it's the only way to access the highest viewpoints and neighborhoods efficiently.

Does the tour include entry to the Baburizza Palace art museum?

The tour passes the Baburizza Palace and explores the surrounding area with its artist workshops and galleries, but museum entry is not included in the tour price and would be an additional cost if you choose to go inside.

How much walking is involved over the four hours?

The tour combines walking through the neighborhoods with rides on the Concepción funicular and the public bus, so you're not walking the entire time. The walking sections move through the Alegre and Concepción hills and between viewpoints, but the funicular and bus handle the steepest climbs.

Is lunch or food included in the tour?

Food and drinks are not included, so you'll want to budget for a meal or snacks if the tour runs through a mealtime. The Baburizza area has charming boutique restaurants nearby if you want to eat during the tour.

Does the tour include hotel pickup?

Yes, pickup from your hotel is included in the tour price.