Private Tour: Viña del Mar and Valparaíso Tour with Wine Tasting in Casablanca Valley
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Valparaiso
Experience the beauty of Valparaíso and Viña del Mar on a private tour with wine tasting in Casablanca Valley. Discover the historical significance, vibrant streets, and stunning landscapes while enjoying insider tips and a personalized experience.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • La Sebastiana - This four-story home, offering 360 degree views of the city, is highlighted by “the jar of smoke,” a round, post-modern fireplace designed by Neruda himself.
  • Playa Ancha Hill - A beautiful lookout spot for aerial sightseeing.
  • Turri Clock Tower - The wedge-shaped Turri Tower is one of the oldest clocks in the city.
  • Plaza Sotomayor - Bordering the famous port in the center of Valparaiso, this popular plaza contains the country’s naval headquarters.
  • Parliament Building - The impressive square-arched government building was moved from Santiago to protect it from socialist bombings in the 1970’s.
  • Paseo Gervasoni - Many vintage chilean buildings line this hilly street, a popular site for a walking tour.
  • Palacio Baburizza - This turn-of-the-century palace pays homage to the city’s 16th century roots and currently houses the Fine Arts Museum.
  • Navy Building - This impressive “fortress” is one of Valparaiso’s most architecturally awe-inspiring military buildings.
  • Cerro Concepcion - The amazing eastern views provided by this magnificent hilltop are some of the best in the country
  • Monumento a Los Heroes - The War of the Pacific in the 1880’s was a major punctuation point in the history of Chile. The Chilean armed forces, anchored by the Navy, eventually triumphed over Bolivia and Peru. Chile seized land in the north with valuable mineral resources (saltpeter and copper), trashed Lima, and pushed Bolivia back from the seacoast into land locked status. Anyone wondering about whether these successes are important and well-remembered should spend some time looking up this quite impressive monument to the victory and its leaders. The monument also serves as a focal point of Sotomayor Square and can be seen from many of the surrounding hills.
  • Wulff Castle - This National Monument is a nineteenth century castle that currently serves as a cultural center.
  • Avenida Peru - One of the main drags that hugs the ocean with breathtaking views.
  • Vina del Mar Casino - The first and largest casino in Chile offers games and entertainment for all ages.
  • Playa Renaca - Renaca is reached from Vina del Mar in the south by a coastal road. To the rear of the main town and ocean front the town rises quickly with many steep roads. Shops bars and restaurants aplenty. The beach sandy and clean with a nice promenade.
  • Paseo 21 de Mayo - Great place for taking a amazing photo of your visit to Valparaiso. You get to see the whole city and the complete bay (including Viña and Reñaca). There are restaurants nearby and it’s surrounded by beautiful and off-the-beaten-path streets of the Playa Ancha hill.
  • Palacio Presidencial - This is the “president’s summer house”, you can appreciate that while walking in the “Peru Avenue”. It’s a nice place, It is on the top of Castle Hill. “Castillo Cerro”.
  • Historic Quarter of the Seaport City of Valparaiso - The buildings, street art and history all blend together to create an terrific experience. Wonder the streets, list local merchants, take the vehicular trams up and down steep hill sides. Walk streets with vista’s of the sea.
  • Los Canones Beach - Vina del Mar boasts that it is Chile’s most luxurious beach resort town, attracting visitors from all over the world. Even though it was off season.
  • El Arco Britanico - The Arco Británico is a monument on Avenida Brasil. It was donated to the city in 1910 by the British community to mark the centenary of the Independence of Chile.

The monument, covered in Italian marble, is surmounted by a British Victorian lion and is decorated with the images of four Britons who participated in the Chilean War of Independence.

  • Plaza de los Poetas - Nice square commemorating the important literary history of the city. Very nice architecture around and some lovely gardens. Nice stop-over point on the way to Pablo Neruda’s house. Shake hands with a statue. Put your arm around another.
  • Paseo Yugoeslavo Ex Paseo Americano - This place is unique in many ways. The buildings are very european and the views are splendind. There are many stores and restaurants, aswell as lovely picture stops and lovely artcrafts sold all over the place.
  • Corporacion Museo de Arqueologia e Historia Francisco Fonck - The Museum of Archeology and History Francisco Fonck, founded in 1937, is a varied and complete museum that shows objects of the original peoples of Chile: highlighting its large collection of the Rapanui culture, the Atacameños, Diaguitas, Mapuches, inhabitants of the area central and extreme austral, in addition to a wide collection of Peruvian pre-Columbian vessels. In the area of ​​Natural Sciences there is a complete sample of arthropods and animals from different areas of the country.
  • Moai - This statue was brought in from Easter Island. It is extremely interesting. It is fun to take pictures standing by this statue. It makes you wonder about its original creators. It also entices people to want to visit Easter Island.
  • Mirador Pablo Neruda - Pablo Neruda’s house is one of the talked about destinations at Valparaiso. Its a small house on top of Cerro Bellavista.. It houses a museum showing glimpses of Pablo Neruda’s life & offers a vantage point to look out over the city. There are shops outside the house that one can pick up pretty magnets from, & a quaint plaza closeby which has steps with beautiful mosaic.
  • Muelle Prat - Enjoy the views from the boat and the culture within the port with local merchants and a big plaza to add to your experience of Valparaiso.
  • Cerro Alegre - It’s the historical part of Valparaiso located on the hills. The place is an UNESCO World Heritage because of its house’s architecture. You can enjoy also the view of Valparaiso’s seaside and many restaurants and shops.
  • Muelle Vergara - The Muelle Vergara is a great spot to catch some nice photos of the coastline on both sides.

It is also a very popular fishing spot with the locals.

  • Flower Clock (Reloj de Flores) - Every visitor to the area should visit this iconic spot. Even on a not so sunny day its very picturesque.
  • Ascensor Artilleria - Artilleria appears to be the Valparaiso ascensor with the most reviews. It also probably has the best views from the top and the stroll back down is very nice too.
  • Ascensor El Peral - One of the many elevator lines that take folks up and down the hills. Very practical in this very vertical city.
  • Ascensor Concepcion - This is the oldest funicular in Valparaíso. The view is wonderful, even if you can see daylight through the floorboards. It is a real local experience!
  • Paseo Atkinson - Paseo atkinson, use to be a living place in the past years, now is full of tourist that enjoy a nice view, from there you can see the bay, the hills and the plan of the city. Paseo atkinson is now a free access viewpoint located in Valparaíso, in the Concepción hill.
  • Piano Staircase - Piano Staircase.
  • Paseo Dimalow - A nice walk, different from the others in the sense that it does not have the same view, but it is surrounded by interesting buildings and commercial premises that have been preserved over time.
  • Ascensor Reina Victoria - The Queen Victoria funicular, built by the British in the late 1800’s, is an efficient and pleasant ride up the mountain in an eight-person box.
  • Santiago - Departure from Santiago city
  • Valparaiso - Valparaiso, The Jewel of the Pacific, offers a unique appeal. Initially encouraged by groups of artists and bohemians and then by the community, Valparaiso has gone through a transformation through improvement projects.
  • Vina del Mar - The city, also known as the Garden City was founded on December 29th, 1874, by the engineer Jose Francisco Vergara Echevers, and has grown into Chile’s most luxurious beach resort town, attracting visitors from all over the world.
    Some come for Vina Del Mar ‘s languid tropical atmosphere, its grand tree lined , its vast, soft stretches of white sand beach, and its sybaritic abundance of gourmet restaurants.
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Professional guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Live commentary on board
  • Wine and Food tasting (Azapa olives and cookies with olive oil)
What's Not Included
  • Lunch (own expense)
  • Gratuities
  • Additional charge for luggage
Additional Information

Experience a full-day individual tour journeying through Valparaíso and Viña del Mar in the central region of Chile. Uncover the historical importance of Valparaíso, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its relevance as a key economical center. Revel in the allure of Viña del Mar with its lively streets and varied points of interest. Our tour guide will supply customized insights, including exclusive advice on top locations to visit, favored eateries, and additional activities. Extend your adventure to Reñaca, a high-end resort celebrated for its breathtaking vistas and extensive coastline. Explore the acclaimed Casablanca Valley, noted for its wine production, and gain knowledge about its past and practice. We strive to provide a remarkable and personalized journey, with your satisfaction as our goal. Submerge yourself in the lifestyle and charisma of these seaside towns with our undivided attention.

  • Dress code is casual
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Location
La Sebastiana
Ricardo De Ferrari 692,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Adrianom_r
May 29, 2024
Quick and private way to see Vinas and Valparaiso in a day - Jose was amazing, taking us to places and providing us with good information, compensating the rainy day. We couldn’t get to a vinery due to time and weather, but his was so considerable about my mom’s restrictions due to age, that it wasn’t a problem. He also suggested us a great restaurant! He also found us a nice spot to have our food by the sea!
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Cristianrr2997og
May 25, 2024
Excellent, 100% recommended - Excellent tour. Completely recommended. Luis Gómez and his wife were super friendly and very good guides. We are very grateful.
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Pedro
May 24, 2024
Unforgettable trip - Excellent tour with the guide Valentina and the driver Mr José, all very professionals with high responsibility regarding schedules and safety of all participants. We were very comfortable and happy to be with them on this tour, I recommend it to everyone in the community
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Isabelc59
May 3, 2024
Visit Valparaiso with Guide Jaime - It was a well-planned trip, with a punctual start. Our guide was Mr. Jaime, who throughout the entire route gave us clear information about the main points of interest in the region we visited. The Portuguese language was used perfectly throughout the tour and the driving was very safe and calm. It was an interesting tour showing us other places in Chile besides Santiago.
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Voyager33980733415
May 2, 2024
Complete and careful ride. - Very nice tour, landscapes, stories, comfort. We had a very attentive and willing guide and driver team. José, an excellent and friendly driver, Ignacio, a guide with a lot of knowledge and a good command of the English and Spanish language. Super punctual and attentive to each passenger in the group. Thank you very much!!, beautiful day.
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Pacotorro75
Apr 23, 2024
A must experience in Santiago - Very punctual, they pick you up at the hotel, that speaks of good organization. Jaime the driver guide, always friendly and attentive to any questions we had.
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Pumpsack
Apr 22, 2024
Great day out - Great day out. Ignacio was a really helpful and knowledgeable guide. Would definitely recommend. Valparaiso was a fascinating city.
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936urii
May 5, 2024
Picturesque - The tour is basically through Valparaíso and only the Viña del Mar coastline. We have not seen the Casablanca Vineyard, as well as other places in the program.
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Marsele
Apr 28, 2024
I recommend! - We walked all day! Valentina, our guide, was wonderful and very attentive! He told a little about Valparaiso and Vina del Mar. We had lunch in front of the Pacific Ocean! Good experience!
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Y6969kmmb
Apr 27, 2024
a must visit wine estate - A fantastic tour of the vineyard with professional explanations. The domain is located in the valley between 2 rivers. The vineyards are all flat, creating a micro climate. The mornings are +/- 2° C colder. The domain has a bio-eco system (constructed by a Belgian) for water purification with various vegetation that attracts insects from the vineyard and therefore they should not use pesticides. They also have a heat pump to generate energy for wine production and the water that is not pumped back is used for rinsing and cleaning the installations, which then flows back to the river via the bio-eco system. Here they only make red wines but they have a new investment closer to the ocean for white and rosé with elegant mineral notes. With the necessary guidance we tasted beautiful wines. Conclusion: friendly welcome, very good explanation, professional company, beautiful wines. Highly recommended. Michael
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