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Historic Valparaiso and Viña del Mar from Santiago

3.519 reviewsDay trips

  • 8 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 3 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Visit the Historical Valparaíso Port with its panoramic views and bohemian lifestyle. Later enjoy Viña del Mar (Garden City) and beaches. Enjoy the finer things in life as you travel along the central coast of Chile to visit the Patrimonial Valparaiso Port declared in 2003 by the UNESCO as World Heritage Site. It is Chile's most culturally active city, full of artists, poets, restaurants and art galleries. Later, you'll visit Viña del Mar (a.k.a The Garden City) - it used to be a land full of vineyards but is now a modern city full of life, history and beautiful beaches.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation Insurance
  • Live commentary on board

What's not

  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Valparaíso, declared World Heritage by Unesco, come to meet this historical place, an important piece all over the Chilean history. Approximately from 08:00 to 08:30 a.m we will be picking you up from your Hotel located nearby Santiago downtown, Providencia, Las Condes, Vitacura. You'll depart from Santiago on this full-day excursion to the Pacific Coast, pass through the beautifully groomed vineyards of the Curacavi and Casablanca valleys before arriving in Valparaiso.

    2 h

  2. We will head to Valparaíso, Chile’s picturesque port city, declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2003. Here, we will take a guided walk through the colorful Cerro Alegre and Cerro Concepción, two of the city’s most traditional neighborhoods, famous for their narrow streets, murals, and spectacular views. We will visit the iconic Plaza Sotomayor in the historic heart of Valparaíso continuing to Viña del Mar.

    1 h

  3. Viña del Mar. Chile’s “Garden City” is famous for its long swaths of white-sand beach, its verdant parks and green spaces, and its palm-lined boulevards. Viña del Mar, home to the most-visited beach on Chile’s central coast. The city boasts beautiful parks and gardens, and miles of sparkling beaches. Before heading to the Flower Clock, one of the most iconic attractions of Viña del Mar. You will have free time to enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant (lunch not included). Afterward, we will head to one of the beautiful beaches of Viña del Mar, where you will have time to take in the coastal landscape. At the end of the tour, we will return to Santiago and drop you off directly at your accommodation.

    2 h

  4. After our historical and cultural experience, at the agreed time we will begin our trip back to Santiago from Viña del Mar. Relax during your transfer back to Santiago, we will be leaving you directly at the same hotel where you were picked up.

    2 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Pickup
Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 16 travellers
Operated by
Gray Line Chile
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • No minimum people per booking is required

How it compares in Santiago

  • Its from-price is 76% below the median of the 401 day trips we list in Santiago.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 92 of 401.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Santiago

Santiago, Chile's capital, sits in a broad valley beneath the snowy Andes, a city of hilltop parks, bohemian neighbourhoods and vineyards close by.

The Plaza de Armas, with its cathedral and grand old post office, is the historic heart, and the neoclassical La Moneda Palace stands a few blocks away. The Museum of Pre-Columbian Art holds treasures from across the Americas, and the Central Market serves seafood beneath a soaring iron roof.

Top-ranked sights in Santiago: Viña del Mar, Plaza de Armas, La Moneda Palace (Palacio de la Moneda).

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