Highlights of Valparaíso & Viña del Mar in a unique experience with JulioPrivateTours.

Valparaíso, declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2003 for its architectural and cultural significance, it's in fact one of Chile's most fascinating cities. Quaint hillside 'ascensores' (elevators) will bring you up into the city's steep hills, where a labyrinth of narrow streets and alleys reveals brightly colored buildings, bohemian cafes, elegant restaurants, and off course we'll explore the street art on hidden alleys.

We'll explore two of the most famous and eclectic hills: Cerro Concepción and Cerro Alegre. Afterwards, you will enjoy local cuisine inspired by the fresh seafood &amp; fish, seasonal produce and fine coastal white wines in one of the various restaurants nestled in these picturesque hills.

Also we'll enjoy visiting Viña del Mar with its Easter Island original extant statue, the flower clock, the Sea Lions sanctuary along the magnificent beaches of Reñaca. I'm more than confident that this experience will be one of the most exciting in your whole life.

Explore these two cities with an experienced local tour guide.

Highlights of Valparaíso &amp; Viña del Mar in a unique experience with JulioPrivateTours.

Transfer from Valpairaso to Santiago or vice versa with a tour

San Antonio is one of the most important ports of Chile along with Valparaiso (Unesco world heritage site). In this tour, you will visit one of the best wineries in Casa Blanca or San Antonio wine region where you can do a wine tasting with the best whites and red wines.
On the way, we can make a stop for lunch and also visit one of the Empanadas and pastry factory.
If your cruise arrives in Valparaiso we will visit the city and then we go to Casa Blanca.
If your cruise ship arrives in San Antonio we can visit Lo Abarca, a small town with a special charm and also a famous restaurant that prepares baked pork ribs. Depending on our schedule, on the way, there is another small pottery town call Pomaire to be visited.

Sightseeing and wine tour departing from the port

Tour departs in Santiago hotel or airport in order to reach Valparaiso and tour around historic districts of Concepcion and Alegre.

Walking tour is a great activity to get in-depth experience of such a city. Main square Sotomayor and pier Prat are both within itinerary. From Valparaiso a short van ride is done to get Vina del Mar kind of Chilean Nice in the Pacific with lovely sandy beaches where a stop is done to take the most panoramic vista of both Vina and Valparaiso. Stop in the fish market if open that day to get in touch with the local fish type and tradition.

Stop to have midday lunch as close as from the ocean as possible. On the way out of Vina del Mar a last stop to admire a very ancient culture in Chile or Rapa Nui from Eastern island where a MOAI or stone sculpture is been placed since early fifties. Drive way back to Santiago late afternoon.

a Worldwide heritage jewel in the pacific

Valparaiso & Viña del mar daytour

At just about one hour and thirty minutes drive from Port of Valparaiso we hit the main road (68) which connects Capital city of Chile. Santiago is a very cosmopolitan city with outstanding contrasts of Neoclassical architecture, Bauhaus style and modern designs.

Our sightseeing tour is focused in the city center of Santiago where icon and historic sites are found like Main square of Plaza de Armas, Presidential Palace of la Moneda, Fish Market, Santiago's Cathedral, Parque Metropolitano, Barrio Bellavista which is the nightlife place in this city, in term of our gastronomy we have different kind of restaurant where you can enjoy our famuos seabass, king krabs, seafood, end tipical cuisine that contains a wide variety of dishes like Corn Pie, Cazuela de Vacuno ( Caserole of beef.

If you option is to visit Valparaiso Or San Atonio port I really enjoy to do a walking tour of two hours through the hills of this City port that used to be the most important harvor in south america before panama canal was open.

Valparaiso or San Antonio port to santiago airport.

Full day tour from your cruise terminal.

Declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2003 for its architectural and cultural significance, the city is also one of Chile's most fascinating. You will start in the downtown sector, learning about the history of "Valpo" and its importance in South American trade and commerce.

Century-old hillside "ascensores" (elevators) will transport you up into the city's steep hills, where a labyrinthine maze of streets reveals brightly colored buildings, bohemian cafes and elegant restaurants, and spectacular views of the harbor below.

Your tour will lead you on foot through two of the most famous and eclectic neighborhoods, Cerro Concepción and Cerro Alegre. In addition, you will visit one of Pablo Neruda's three homes-turned-museums, La Sebastiana.

Afterwards, we will make our way to a restaurant nestled in the hills of city where you will enjoy local cuisine inspired by the fresh seafood, seasonal produce and fine wines available in Coastal Chile.

Full Day Walking and Driving Tour

Discover Magical Valparaiso

Valparaiso is a renown worldwide heritage site down here in South America which gathers a terrific and unusual local architecture and history like no other destination in Chile.

Tour is focused on old districts like Cerro (hill) Concepcion, Cerro Alegre and Cerro Artilleria where combination of radical hanging constructions, steep streets, ocean overviews and local taste it recreates first stages of Valparaiso. Walking tour its hidden corners and charming alleys will allow you to understand why Valparaiso became the so-called "pearl of the Pacific". During sightseeing tour a number of panoramic vistas are made in order to capture its beauty from high hills.

City center or "El Plano", the flat area is another remarkable site to admire the glorious past of Valparaiso by stopping in Plaza Sotomayor where Navy headquarters and captain Prat memorial symbolize the great sense of pride of Chilean history. Stop to have drink or a coffee in one the many coffee shops or even a local ice cream to sweet the time.

Transfer from Valparaiso to Santiago with tour

Transfer and tour of Valparaiso

"Discover the Charm of Valparaiso: Tours from San Antonio Port with Easy Transfer to Santiago, or Vice Versa!"

"�� Embark on a Coastal Odyssey: San Antonio's Majesty Meets Valparaiso's Charms! From the bustling port, we'll unravel the captivating stories that define this land. Explore Santo Domingo's coastal allure and 'El Tabo, ' a one-of-a-kind beach haven.

�� Valparaiso Awaits: UNESCO gems and Viña del Mar's allure beckon. Take in sweeping vistas as we navigate to Santiago via an exclusive winery detour. A tantalizing taste of Chile's best en route!

�� Your Personal Guide: With hometown roots, I'll reveal hidden gems and connect you to the local heartbeat. Dive into culture or seek awe-inspiring views—I've got you covered.

��️ Why Choose? Beyond sightseeing, we're crafting an immersive tale. Let's not just see but feel and savor every moment. Your coastal sojourn awaits—let's make it extraordinary!

Immerse Yourself in Charming Towns and Unmissable Valparaiso. A Fun-Filled Drive and Capture the Essence of the Coast!

If you are looking for a custom tour I can tailor something just for you !
I will have several alternatives for you and we can plan it according to what you need to do , for example if you need a pickup at a port ( San Antonio port or Valparaiso ) and need to kill time and be dropped off at the airport ( Santiago ) we can fill in with a custom experience. The tour duration will vary how ever the price remains the same . If the service you want is not more than 4 hours and it's just two guest I will make you a new tour and adjust the price . This experience is made for two guest but it's up to 4 if there is more people in your party we can do up to 4 people. The duration is from 6 to 8 hours. The places we will visit Like Valparaiso and vina del mar is the region I grew up in, know the areas, culture history, and lots of secret spots. We will learn about our indigenous culture The Mapuches "People of the land"We.
We have a beautiful coastlines and Chile is known for our wines, olive oils , avocados, sea food.

Let's mix and match !

Custom Tour Adventure

San Antonio is nowadays Chilean Cruise ships sea port most important destination in South Pacific, located in Valparaiso Region (only 1 hour from Valparaiso sea port or Santiago) San Antonio operates a large percentage of South Pacific cruise ships in summer season.

It is also close to some beautiful and popular summer resort towns, such as; Algarrobo : with the world largest swimming pool, Isla Negra , Pablo Neruda (a Chilean poet Nobel Prize) main home museum, el Quisco and Rocas de Santo Domingo, very beautiful and popular central Coast summer resort little towns. It's an área where I spent all my holidays time when I was young, so I know all this área very well.

All this area is also well known all through Chile as the Poets Litoral. -

San Alfonso del Mar, World largest swimming pool.

San Antonio Cruise Terminal Tour Services

San Antonio Port Transfer and Tours

Transfer From Valparaiso or San Antonio port and Tour in Santiago or viceversa

From Valparaiso Tour:is perched among the hills which describe, though people and architecture, the past of the one of the most magnificent harbors in the Heritage site by UNESCO, which resulted in a boom for tourism and culture and the Cultural Capital of Chile, has been an important part of the country's history. It's a large bay with 45 hills around it that have naturally formed a spectacular amphitheater, the sea is the stage and each houses a seat with a panoramic view of the harbor or
5 Hours Santiago Tour Capital of Chile is a mix of a very interesting architecture with very old home and super moder office Glass building, and some other are cover with plants as a insulation, The Sanhattan Financial Distric
also we will see the Main Square of Santiago with the Cathedral, Main Postal office and Museums Ex- Parlament, Presidential Palace also we Visit Bellavista neighborhood and San Cristobal Hill to have a nice view to the Andes Mountain and have a better idea how spread is the City

2 very interesting Valleys the Casablanca Valley  or the Curacavi Valley

Transfer From Valparaiso or San Antonio port and Tour in Santiago or Valparaiso or viceversa

If you are looking for a custom tour I can tailor something just for you !
I will have several alternatives for you and we can plan it according to what you need to do , for example if you need a pickup at a port ( San Antonio port or Valparaiso ) and need to kill time and be dropped off at the airport ( Santiago ) we can fill in with a custom experience. The tour duration will vary how ever the price remains the same . This experience is made for 5 guest The duration is from 7 to 9 hours . I bring a driver sometimes to help out with the driving .
We can do a winery , beaches , museums , city tour , food tour and much more !
A few of the places we visit

Antique Market Plaza Sotomayor during the summers

The famous Paila Marina , all fresh seafood stew , so delicious!

Let's mix and match!

Custom Tour Adventure Chile

Full day Valparaiso and Viña del Mar Coastal Cities

Valparaiso is perched among the hills which describe, through people and architecture, the past of one of the most magnificent harbors in the Heritage site by UNESCO, which resulted in a boom for tourism and culture.

The Cultural Capital of Chile has been an important part of the country's history. It's a large bay with 45 hills around it that have naturally formed a spectacular amphitheater, the sea is the stage and each houses a seat with a panoramic view of the harbor.

Its hills are characterized by their view points, promenades, steep stair and Narrow Street that if they had been formally designed they would not have the magic they have. As if this was not enough, the hills have funiculars, called elevator, that connect ordinary people, from the heights where they live, to the plan where business activity operates in the city.

These funiculars were built since year 1883, today they are National Monuments, a many of them are still operating. Continue to the coast and visit the town of Viña del Mar.

Coastal Cities Between valparaiso and ConCon

A private departure transfer from Valparaiso Cruise Port to Santiago Hotel or Airport is a stress-free way to end your vacation!

When you leave the Cruise Port, avoid stress and confusion. Instead, enjoy the convenience of a professional transfer service while you sit back, relax and enjoy the 2 hours drive to Santiago.

Many guests also add on a city tour in Valparaiso or visit one of the beautiful vineyards located in Casablanca Valley. These stops are included in the price of the transfer.

Ultimate Transfer

Transfer from Valparaiso Cruise Port

One of the great day-trips worth making from the increasingly is North of Santiago City it's nearby and quite smart seaside beach is considered one of the most beautiful in Chile, with clean white sand and forested hills.

The charming little town of Zapallar will be the stop for lunch to enjoy some typical dishes like pacific clams, seafood soup, conger eel, etc.

The wonderful views overlooking the water from this vantage point, along the beach south of Zapallar in the village of Cachagua, has a good beach and faces Cachagua island, where the Santuario de la Naturaleza protects Humboldt penguins.

Here you can see penguins, those little specks pictured on the rocks. You will also enjoy a relaxing hike along the path that connects these two towns.

01 Sea Food Empanada per persons or Razor Clams Dish to share
01 Beer or 01 Soft drink per persons
01 Bottle of Mineral Water per persons

Hiking in Cachagua Beach and Humboldt Penguin Sightseeing

Natural Monument Isla Cachagua

Transfer Valparaiso/Santiago or viceversa

Transfer from Valpararaiso to Santiago or viceversa from Santiago to Valparaiso in order to drop off on final destination previously agreed. It takes about one and half hour drive from place to place where a renown wine region in between called Casablanca as a good choice to stop and taste great Chiiean wine.

Also it is a good opportunity to take pictures and admire a natural site surrounded by low mountains and full of green colors. Back to the vehicle to continue road trip to final stop and say. . .

Hasta la vista amigos!!!

A wine taste while on route

Valparaíso, Viña del Mar & Winery Casablanca Valley

Valparaiso is perched among the hills which describe, though people and architecture, the past of the one of the most magnificent harbors in the Heritage site by UNESCO, which resulted in a boom for tourism and culture and the Cultural Capital of Chile, has been an important part of the country's history.

It's a large bay with 45 hills around it that have naturally formed a spectacular amphitheater, the sea is the stage and each houses a seat with a panoramic view of the harbor.

Its hills are characterized by their view points, promenades, steep stair and Narrow Street that if they had been formally designed they would not have the magic they have.

As if this was not enough, the hills have funiculars, called elevator, that connect ordinary people, from the heights where they live, to the plan where business activity operates in the city. These funiculars were built since year 1883, today they are National Monuments, a many of them are still operating.

Continue to the coast and visit the town of Viña!

Vina del mar tours

Explore with 27 tours and 9 guides.

Julio P.

$ 395 (USD)

Matias C.

$ 600 (USD)

Juan Carlos G.

$ 390 (USD)

Leoncio C.

$ 525 (USD)

Manuel G.

$ 490 (USD)

Juan Carlos G.

$ 440 (USD)

Roberto L.

$ 890 (USD)

Jarmila K.

$ 600 (USD)

Victor Hugo T.

$ 580 (USD)

Gabriel O.

$ 595 (USD)

Jarmila K.

$ 600 (USD)

Leoncio C.

$ 600 (USD)

Manuel G.

$ 490 (USD)

Matias C.

$ 480 (USD)

Juan Carlos G.

$ 390 (USD)

Gabriel O.

$ 595 (USD)

Meet your local guides in Vina del mar

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