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Tour to Valparaíso and Viña del Mar: Charm and Traditions
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4 hours
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Idioma
Spanish / English
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1 passenger
Tour to Valparaíso and Viña del Mar: Charm and Traditions
- The traveler can get a panoramic view of both cities. Valparaíso and Viña del Mar constitute the essence of the coastal coastline of the central region of Chile. The duality between port and beach, colonial city and contemporary city, resting place and place of bohemian music nights make these two cities a perfect complement.
- You can walk Cerro Concepción and Cerro Alegre of English heritage and then the layout of Viña del Mar in French, Italian and North American style. Visiting ancient places located between the narrow streets will immerse you in the cultural atmosphere of a bohemian city.
- You will enjoy street art, graffiti murals, colonial houses and cultural interventions of public spaces that demonstrate the will to maintain the tradition and rescue of local cultural values.
- In Viña del Mar you will enjoy a delicious sea breeze and the natural charms of the "garden city" The restaurants, cafes, art galleries and souvenir shops will allow you to take a pleasant memory of two charming cities that complement each other perfectly.
Starting point
- The starting point is the main entrance of the Monument to the Heroes of Iquique in Plaza Sotomayor.
- If you are traveling to Valparaíso by bus from Santiago, the trip should take approximately 2 hours.
- When you arrive at the Valparaíso station, if you are afraid of getting lost in the city, I can meet you at the bus terminal, prior coordination.
- Upon arrival we give you the taxi or Uber service to the starting point in Plaza Sotomayor. We also offer pick-up from your place of accommodation if you prefer.
- The tour lasts 4 hours
- Days of operation: from Monday to Sunday
Itinerary
Día 1
City Tour to Valparaíso and Viña del Mar
- The tour begins at Sotomayor Square, where the historical significance of the monument will be explained. From this place we will transfer to the port where we will explain its importance to the city from its beginnings and to the present.
- We will take the old electric buses (called trolleys), a unique transport from the city of Valparaíso, to one of the funiculars.
- You will enjoy the beautiful view when using these means of transport built at the beginning of the 20th century. You will walk the streets and stairs of Cerro Concepción and Cerro Alegre to contemplate the English and German heritage that this sector possesses that now remain as one of the main attractions of the city.
- Street art, graffiti murals and huge colonial houses demonstrate the will to maintain tradition and rescue local cultural values.
- When descending from the hills we will have lunch at a local restaurant of your choice or recommended and we will begin our journey to Viña del Mar where the origin of this spa city will be explained. His story could go unnoticed by the inexperienced or unfamiliar eye. However, each corner has its history and its legacy will be recognized after explaining its evolution.
- The walk along the coastal edge will allow you to enjoy the breeze and know the details of the summer rituals of the Chilean aristocracy of the early twentieth century.
- Each place on the road will invite you to take a picture that allows you to remember and understand these two beautiful cities that constitute the core of the central region.
Include
- Reception at the bus terminal (optional),
- Pick-up at your place of accommodation in the city of Viña or Valparaíso (if applicable)
- Transfer to the starting point of the Uber tour (optional),
- Souvenirs
Not included
- Cost of lunch, groceries or drinks,
- Cost of admission to museums
Activities
- Cable cars (incluida)
- Museums, monuments (opcional)
- Guided visits (incluida)
Notes
- Service is provided in English and Spanish.
- This tour implies that customers have lunch at a restaurant of their choice in Valparaíso or Viña del Mar.
Cancellations policy
FREE cancellation as long as the guest cancels at least 7 days before the tripSimilar tours
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