Top 7 Walking Tours in Valparaíso

1.2 Hour Walking Tour in Valparaiso

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.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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5.Must-See Sites Walking Tour With A Guide

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

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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6.Valparaiso 3-Hour Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 13 reviews · from $77

Meet your bilingual guide at Plaza Sotomayor for a three-hour introduction to Valparaiso. Walk through the old port, ride two historic funiculars, explore Cerro Alegre and Cerro Concepción, then finish on a vintage trolley bus. Guides may include Oliver, Jeff, or Catalina. The group is limited to 10 people.

“Oliver was our guide and he is absolutely amazing. He is a fantastic storyteller and conveyed his enthusiasm during the entire duration of the tour. We learned so much and Oliver’s personality and knowledge of the city and Chile were a real treat. Thank you. Florence, Sylvia, Gulnora, Enrique and Khafeez”

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7.Guided Walking Tour with Ascensor Rides

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · 4 hours · from $70

Spend four hours exploring Valparaiso with a private English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Ride the local trolley, Reina Victoria ascensor, and Peral elevator, then walk through Plaza Sotomayor, Paseo Atkinson, Paseo Yugoslavo, and other historic districts. Guides Claudia and Esteban have earned special praise for informative, personalized tours.

“Our walking tour was outstanding! It was very informative and our guide, Claudia, personalized the tour based upon our goals for the day.”

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