Private Full-Day Tour of Valparaíso and Viña del Mar with Casablanca Wine Tasting

La Sebastiana

A four-story house with 360 degree views of the city. Its highlight is "the jar of smoke," a round, post-modern fireplace designed by Neruda himself.

Playa Ancha Hill

A lookout for aerial views of the city.

Turri Clock Tower

The wedge-shaped Turri Tower holds one of the oldest clocks in the city.

Plaza Sotomayor

A popular plaza beside the port in central Valparaíso, home to the country's naval headquarters.

Parliament Building

The square-arched government building, relocated here from Santiago.

Paseo Gervasoni

A hilly street lined with old Chilean buildings, popular for walking tours.

Palacio Baburizza

A turn-of-the-century palace that recalls the city's 16th century roots and now houses the Fine Arts Museum.

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Navy Building

A "fortress" and one of Valparaíso's most striking military buildings.

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Cerro Concepcion

A hilltop with some of the best eastern views in the country.

Monumento a Los Heroes

The War of the Pacific in the 1880s was a turning point in Chilean history. The armed forces, led by the Navy, defeated Bolivia and Peru, took mineral-rich land in the north (saltpeter and copper) and left Bolivia landlocked. This large monument honors the victory and its leaders. It also anchors Sotomayor Square and is visible from many surrounding hills.

Wulff Castle

A nineteenth century castle and National Monument, now a cultural center.

Avenida Peru

A main road that runs along the ocean, with sea views.

Vina del Mar Casino

The first and largest casino in Chile, with games and entertainment for all ages.

Playa Renaca

Reached from Viña del Mar by a coastal road. The town climbs steeply behind the waterfront, with shops, bars and restaurants. The beach is sandy and clean, with a promenade.

Paseo 21 de Mayo

A spot to photograph the whole city and the complete bay, including Viña and Reñaca. Restaurants are nearby, among the off-the-beaten-path streets of Playa Ancha hill.

Palacio Presidencial

The president's summer house, seen while walking along Avenida Perú. It stands on top of Castillo hill.

Historic Quarter of the Seaport City of Valparaiso

Buildings, street art and history blend here. The route includes streets with sea views, local merchants and the funiculars that climb the steep hillsides.

Los Canones Beach

Viña del Mar presents itself as Chile's most luxurious beach resort town, drawing visitors from around the world.

El Arco Britanico

A monument on Avenida Brasil, donated to the city in 1910 by the British community for the centenary of Chilean Independence. Covered in Italian marble, it is topped by a Victorian lion and carries the images of four Britons who took part in the War of Independence.

Plaza de los Poetas

A square commemorating the city's literary history, with notable architecture and gardens. It is a stop on the way to Pablo Neruda's house, and visitors can pose with the statues.

Paseo Yugoeslavo Ex Paseo Americano

A promenade with European-style buildings, views, stores, restaurants, photo stops and crafts on sale.

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Corporacion Museo de Arqueologia e Historia Francisco Fonck

Founded in 1937, the museum shows objects of Chile's original peoples, with a large Rapanui collection, plus Atacameños, Diaguitas, Mapuches and peoples of the central and far southern areas, and Peruvian pre-Columbian vessels. Natural Sciences has a sample of arthropods and animals from across the country.

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Moai Del Ahu

A statue brought from Easter Island, popular for photos and a prompt to think about its original makers.

Mirador Pablo Neruda

A small house on top of Cerro Bellavista, one of Valparaíso's best-known destinations. Its museum shows glimpses of Neruda's life, and the house gives a vantage point over the city. Shops outside sell magnets, and a nearby plaza has steps with mosaics.

Muelle Prat

Views from the boat, plus port life with local merchants and a large plaza.

Cerro Alegre

The historic part of Valparaíso, on the hills. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site for the architecture of its houses, with sea views, restaurants and shops.

Muelle Vergara

A spot for photos of the coastline on both sides, and a popular fishing spot with locals.

Flower Clock (Reloj de Flores)

An iconic spot, picturesque even on a cloudy day.

Ascensor Artilleria

Probably the Valparaíso ascensor with the best views from the top, and the stroll back down is pleasant.

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Ascensor El Peral

One of the many elevator lines that carry people up and down the hills of this very vertical city.

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Ascensor Concepcion

The oldest funicular in Valparaíso, with good views and a local feel.

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Paseo Atkinson

Once a residential area, now a free-access viewpoint on Concepción hill over the bay, the hills and the layout of the city.

Piano Staircase

Piano Staircase.

Paseo Dimalow

A walk with a different view from the others, among interesting buildings and shops preserved over time.

Ascensor Reina Victoria

The Queen Victoria funicular, built by the British in the late 1800s, carries eight passengers up the hill in one car.

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Santiago

Departure from Santiago.

Valparaiso

Valparaíso, the Jewel of the Pacific, was revived first by artists and bohemians and then by the community, through improvement projects.