The 15 Best Valparaíso Tours & Day Trips

1.Valparaiso and Viña del Mar Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 643 reviews · 10 hours · from $45Our pick

Travel from Santiago to Valparaiso and Viña del Mar in a small group of up to 12. Expect a chicha tasting stop, guided walks, hilltop views, a funicular option, Quinta Vergara, and free time at Reñaca Beach. Guides such as Rafael, Gabriel, and Marco Antonio have been praised for clear multilingual explanations and lively storytelling.

“Rodrigo was an exceptional guide! His local knowledge was detailed snd made for a very informative visit. Rodrigo took care to ensure I was safe at all times. Rodrigo went out of his way to make the day one that was fun and memorable. I would recommend this tour with Rodrigo. Antonio was a wonderful driver and also made sure the day was one to remember. They are a fantastic team!”

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2.Street Art, Funiculars and Port City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 214 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Walk from Prat Pier through Valparaiso’s port, plazas, hills, murals, galleries, and historic passages. Ride the El Peral funicular, enjoy bay views, meet local artists when available, and taste a Chilean alfajor. Guides including Alex, Grex, Maria, Benjamin, and Cristóbal have led this private or small-group tour in English and other languages.

“We did this with a family of 7 including 2 with autism. I highly recommend it.”

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3.2 Hour Walking Tour in Valparaiso

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $35Top rated

Walk Valparaíso with a local guide such as Joaquín, Alex, Cata, Gonzalo, Felipe, or Javi. Ride the Reina Victoria and El Peral funiculars, see colorful murals, visit historic churches, stroll hilltop promenades, and finish near the port. The small-group tour lasts about 2 hours 15 minutes and costs $35 per person.

“Alex is a wonderful tour guide and we loved getting to know Valparaiso. At first glance this city feels a little grungy, but it really grows on you the more you explore and the higher up you get on the hillsides. The whole city is bursting with color and beautiful street art. Alex really shows you the highlights of what makes this such a special city, and you even get to go down a slide and ride a funicular up the hillside. 100% recommend this tour.”

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4.Valpo in 1 day: Authentic + Famous! Semi-private walking tour & public transport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $80

Spend about seven hours exploring Valparaíso with a small group of up to 10 people and a local guide such as Catalina, Cristian, Paula, or Danae. Visit Caleta Portales, markets, Cerro Concepción, Cerro Alegre, and Paseo 21 de Mayo while using buses, trains, taxis, and historic elevators. Lunch is separate, and the route can follow your interests.

“À guided tour using all the local types of public transport that we would never have tried in our own. Such an original experience and fun! Small group and and a great choice of restaurant for lunch with a fabulous view over the city. Our guide Paula was informative, friendly and professional. Highlight among many great insights was probably the lively fish market!”

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5.Famous Valparaíso! Premium Walking Tour with a Native Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $40

Spend about three hours with a native Valparaíso guide such as Catalina, Felipe, Christian, or Seba. Walk Plaza Sotomayor, Cerro Alegre, and Cerro Concepción, ride the Reina Victoria and El Peral funiculars, use an electric trolleybus, and finish with views from Paseo 21 de Mayo. The small group has up to 10 people.

“Had a fabulous time with Esteban who created a personalized tour for me because I was the only person! He took care to show me different areas of Valpo and introduce me to his friends (and sometimes family!) all across the city. Met some fabulous artists that I loved being able to support and rode multiple ascensores. Learned so much about the city I never would have on my own.”

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6.Walking Tour Valparaiso, History & Art – Private Optional

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 59 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $42

Walk through Valparaíso’s historic hills and art-filled neighborhoods, hear stories about Juan de Saavedra, Arturo Prat, and local figures, visit Plaza Aníbal Pinto and Plaza Sotomayor, and finish at Muelle Prat. Guides including John, Gonzalo, Geans, and Amari have led lively, personal tours, with a funicular ride and mural stops sometimes included.

“We were the only 3 on the tour & John made it very personalized. We saw SO much in a short window!!!”

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7.Fr VALPO: WILD PENGUINS, SEALION, SANDBOARD, PARAGLIDING & PICNIC

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $250

Spend 7 to 9 hours with guides such as Jimmy, Simone, Lily, or Nicky, traveling from Valparaíso along Chile’s coast to penguin islands near Zapallar and Cachagua. You’ll take a small boat, eat empanadas and Chilean sweets, watch paragliders, and sandboard at Concón. English and Spanish tours are available.

“Great opportunity to see penguins and sea lions in the northern part of the country. Most Chileans don’t even know there is an island protected for penguins so it’s a pretty unique excursion. Finished the tour with delicious empanadas and wine.”

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8.Valparaiso 4-Hour City Tour by Van and Funicular

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 45 reviews · from $112

See Valparaiso in four hours with a small group of up to 10. Ride historic funiculars, walk Cerro Concepción and Cerro Alegre, visit Plaza Sotomayor, view La Sebastiana, and finish above the port. Guides such as Jeff, Geoffrey, Leo, Catalina, and Elena are praised for local insight and flexible pacing.

“Great job Geoffrey!!! Excellent tour. Amazing places, a lot of history.”

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9.The Tour of Valparaiso in French on foot and in a small group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $17Best value

Spend 3.5 hours exploring Valparaíso with a French-speaking Chilean guide and a group of up to 18. Ride the 1902 El Peral funicular, walk Cerro Alegre and Cerro Concepción, study major murals, hear about Mapuche culture and the Pinochet era, and finish with practical food and restaurant advice.

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10.The Beer Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · from $30

Meet your local beer-loving guide in downtown Quilpué for a gentle three-hour walk through city landmarks and Fundo el Carmen’s woods. You’ll taste three local beers with snacks, visit unusual sights, pass near the zoo, and finish on a hill above the city. The group is limited to six, with water, sunscreen, hats, and transport fees included.

“There were no positive memories from this trip, it was a total waste of money and time we could spent doing something worthwhile. Basically we were met by a guide and then wondered around some scrubland visiting three bizarre spots and Read more”

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11.Valparaíso Viña del Mar y Reñaca

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 22 reviews · 10 hours · from $40

Travel from Santiago to Valparaíso, Viña del Mar, and Reñaca with an English, Spanish, or Portuguese guide. Walk Cerro Concepción and Cerro Alegre, ride a typical elevator if you wish, see the Flower Clock and coastal castles, and finish at Reñaca Beach. Pickup is available in selected Santiago communes, with air-conditioned transport.

“Overall a nice day trip. We were re routed due to a Christmas related event on route 68, the re route was 3 hours long due to traffic jams. I don’t blame that on the driver as he was as frustrated as the passengers. Our guide Ignacio was outstanding/informative and kind. The luncheon restaurant should de eliminated and allow free time is someone wants too.”

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12.Must-See Sites Walking Tour With A Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 20 reviews · 3 hours · from $31

Walk from Hotel Reina Victoria through Valparaíso’s harbor district and hillside neighborhoods with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. See Plaza Sotomayor, Cerro Alegre, Paseo Gervasoni, Ascensor Reina Victoria, and more. Guides such as David, Luis, and Carlos add local stories, while private groups help you set the pace.

“The best way to visit Valparaiso. Luis was just amazing More than 3 hours along the street of Valparaiso, coming into shops, bank to discover every secret of the city. Great experience with Luis !”

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13.Sandboarding and Sunset in Concon Sand Dunes

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 18 reviews · from $57

Meet your English-speaking guide at the Ripley Store in Viña del Mar, then ride to Concon’s dunes for a two-hour sunset outing. Walk up the sand, learn to use a proper sandboard, and try a few runs while your guide helps with photos and videos. Alex may lead your group, and the outing is limited to six people.

“Alex was great - really friendly and knowledgeable. The location was stunning and I caught a beautiful sunset over the Pacific ocean.”

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14.Valparaiso Port and Viña del Mar, Wine tasting in Casablanca

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 10 hours · from $79

Travel from Santiago to Casablanca Valley, Viña del Mar, and Valparaíso in a small group of up to 15 people. You’ll taste chicha, see Viña’s famous Easter Island head, walk Cerro Alegre’s painted streets, enjoy a coastal lunch break, and finish with guided wine tasting. Guides may speak English, Spanish, or Portuguese.

“Escursione molto ben organizzata. Grazie Paula e Pablo per la loro professionalità e gentilezza.”

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15.Valparaíso, Viña del Mar and Casablanca Full Day Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 14 reviews · 7 hours · from $166

Spend seven hours with a guide such as Gonzalo, Camila, or Guido visiting Viña del Mar’s Flower Clock and Quinta Vergara, Valparaíso’s Cerro Concepción and Reina Victoria funicular, then Viña Veramonte winery in Casablanca. Hotel pickup, transport, wine tasting, and vineyard entry are included. Lunch requires advance planning.

“Gonzalez did a good job describing the cities of Valparaiso and Viña Del Mar. it was great exploring the cities. The wine tasting experience was good especially if you’re not familiar with the wine making process. Only issue was some mis-communication about the lunch break. Overall a good day.”

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