Valparaiso Tours
Full Day Private Walking Tour with a Native Guide & Public Transport
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Full Day Private Walking Tour with a Native Guide & Public Transport

By Patatour Chile
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Ages 0-100
Duration: 7–8 hours
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Live guide: English, Spanish
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  • 6-7 hours of private walking tour with a native guide
  • All tickets for public transport
  • Bottled water
  • Sunscreen & sanitizer
What's not included
  • Lunch
  • Tips


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • We start from your hotel in Valparaíso, Viña del Mar
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Pushchair accessible
        • Near public transportation
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 125297P3

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
        • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
        • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 125297P3

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        • Patatour Chile
          332
          Valparaiso, Chile
          Joined in August 2012
        • cvcnlayla
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Perfect day in Valparaiso
          We enjoyed every minute of our tour. Cristian was a wonderful guide who answered our (many!) questions all day and was very receptive to the types of things we wanted to do. We were running late and he was very gracious and accommodating. He even made reservation for our lunch. His love for Valparaiso and Chile really shines through - a true ambassador for his country and his culture. 100% recommend!
          Written 8 February 2025
        • vhunter929
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          This Tour Delivers
          This tour became more personal and engaging as the day progressed. We were encouraged to share our expectations and the tour delivered- five stars!!
          Written 5 February 2025
        • O1566COmiab
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A must-visit spot in South America!
          Valparaíso’s vibrant streets and colorful murals amazed us! The walking tour was insightful and fun, showcasing the city’s eclectic charm. Our guide was fantastic.
          Written 23 January 2025
        • I8493CTmichelles
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          BEST TOUR EVER IN VALPARAISO CHILE
          Best tour ever what an amazing day. I’ve done a lot of Airbnb experiences, and this was one of the best. We truly felt like a local super engaging, and fun. I had a special request for my husband who’s goal it is to play his song’s for people every town he visits and Cristian made it happen at this amazing restaurant where we stopped for the best lunch, my husband was introduced by the owner and played two of his songs on his guitar :-) the whole day we felt like we were hanging out with friends at the end we visited his wife’s art studio which was such a highlight. We booked as a day trip from Santiago and took the Turbus recommended by Cristian very easy way to get there - we highly recommend! Do not miss it!
          Written 22 January 2025
        • Neala V
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Don’t think twice! Book this tour!
          I’m happy to have trusted all of the reviews because they’re a true testament of how amazing this tour is. The experience is unique; in the morning, you are submerged into local culture & way of life and in the afternoon you explore Valparaiso with a tourist point of view. It’s a long day but it went by quickly. One of the best tour curriculum I’ve experienced. Catalina was excellent! She’s articulate in English, very knowledgeable and passionate with what she does. She exudes energy and enthusiasm for her culture. She also knows a lot of people in her community; bus drivers, local artists, etc. I highly recommend this experience and strongly suggest you do this activity as soon as you arrive in Valparaiso in order to become familiar with the city’s neighbourhoods, markets, public transport, restaurant choices, etc.
          Written 7 January 2025
        • FisherJY
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A must do!
          Great tour. Definitely recommend. 3 hours was perfect. I think if you did longer you’d get a bit bored. Our guide was super friendly and he kept us very entertained. The perfect was to see art and scenery in Valparaiso
          Written 30 December 2024
        • WrestlingFamily05
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Lots to love in Valpo!
          We love Valpo! The people are friendly. There are so many great restaurants to choose from and customer service is always really good. I recommend Industrial Revolution- try the pot pie! And Birdie's for breakfast. Stop into the Pour House if you like micro-brews/IPAs. Beautiful city!
          Written 29 December 2024
        • Lucasinho
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great tour and Excellent Guide
          Excellent trip. Catalina was a lovely guide and answered our many questions. It was very clear she is close to the artistic community of Valparaiso and we felt we were getting an insight into same. I’d really recommend this trip as we got to see parts of the city we wouldn’t have ordinarily.
          Written 24 December 2024
        • AnnM789
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          An amazing tour and well worth the money! Christian is the best!!
          Christian was absolutely the best!!! His English is impeccable, his knowledge of the area, including things that he knew because he grew up in the area, was outstanding. Highly highly recommend his service and his company. He truly loves what he does and it shows!!!
          Written 2 December 2024
        • petergA9515ZS
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great tour experience!
          Great tour! Cristian, the tour guide, is fantastic. Patatours is his company. He has a charismatic personality and he is all about service and helping others. He normally would have taken us up a funicular, but the staff were on strike, so he took us by bus instead, to get up to Cerro Alegre (hilly historic neighborhood above the city center). Then we walked back down. Cristian lives in Cerro Alegre and grew up there, so he knows it well. Along the way he took us to a few shops and art galleries, while sharing history, culture, and architecture. He also had helpful tips and information for visitors just arrived and getting oriented in Valparaiso.
          Written 29 November 2024
        • E7017WVmatthews
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Best in Valpo!
          Christian was an amazing guide, we saw valpo as a local and with a warm and happy vibe. There is history to learn, artists to meet and amazing views. So many photographic places too, this is a must see and we highly recommend!
          Written 17 November 2024
        • Discover791972
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fantastic tour with a great local guide
          We went on a tour with Christian (Authentic Valparaiso and Famous Valparaiso) with our family (two teenage kids). The tour lasted from 10 am to 5 pm and we had a great time. He took us to places where we would not have gone as “normal” tourists, but which were very charming and interesting (authentic part). Afterwards we took the famous part, which included the more traditional, but not less interesting spots in Valparaiso. Christian took care of us the whole day and it was one of the best travel experiences of our trip to Chile. We highly recommend PataTour.
          Written 7 October 2024
        • 604kellyy
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Best way to visit Valparaiso!
          If we could rate this experience 10 stars, we would! This tour was PHENOMENAL. Valparaiso is one of the most beautiful places on the planet, and Cristian's passion for his hometown took that beauty to the next level. Cristian tailored the experience based on our interests and used storytelling to create magic at every turn. Not only were my wife and I impressed but our three children (ages 15, 13, and 11) were delighted with the day as well. We visited so much of the city and had a delicious lunch as well. Cristian created a productive, yet relaxed environment, and we felt like family by the end of the day. MUST BOOK!
          Written 9 August 2024
        • M1001YUmelaniet
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Perfect Valpo tour!
          This walking tour of Valpariso was amazing! We cannot say enough good things about Cristian and the amazing day we had. Having someone that knows the area intimately was so helpful. We were able to see a mix of local life and tourist attractions. Cristian did an amazing job of sharing the history of the city, neighborhoods, and country but in a way that was never boring. While the full day tour was a fair amount of walking, it always at a comfortable pace and with public transport sprinkled in so you didn't walk the whole time. Appreciate the time and attention to detail provided. Would recommend without hesitation
          Written 3 July 2024
        • Sightseer19344440694
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          great tour around Valparaiso with Christian.
          Perfect day with Christian, our guide. Loved the tour around Valparaiso with the fish market, the sea lions, the train/bus/tram transport, the grafiti tour, lunch etc. and very flexible. Highly recommended. Thank you!
          Written 24 May 2024
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        infntyTravel
        Rochester, NY20 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        We really appreciated a full day walking tour of Valparaiso with Patatour Chile. It was a great experience starting with booking and planning our custom tour to the authentic visit to the fish and vegetable markets, eating a warm and fragrant humita, walking through the colorful streets of Valparaiso and a yummy lunch.

        Our guide Christian was very knowledgeable, friendly and professional and created a wonderful adventure for us. We were treated not merely as customers but also as good friends.

        If you are visiting Valparaiso or Viña Del Mar I would highly recommend getting one of the walking tours offered by this great company!

        Many thanks to you, Christian, we are very fortunate to have met you!
        Written 10 March 2024
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        JanW
        Greater Palm Springs, CA83 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        On a fabulous walking tour of Valparaiso, our guide Cristian knew many special routes with special places, because he is a hometown boy. The 6 1/2 hours flew by, as we walked through tiny passages, rode on funiculars as well as a train, and a bus, and explored the murals and other magic of the city. We even knocked on a residential door, where he knew the owner had delicious caramel cookies for sale. What a treat! We overlooked the harbor where Valparaiso started, plus the monstrous modern building that houses the National Congress, which was built away from the capital Santiago when Pinochet was in power. He was from Valparaiso.
        My husband and I highly recommend Cristian. Our time with him was entertaining as well as educational.
        Written 21 September 2022
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        Thank you so much for a great day. It was a pleasure to meet you and show you our city. We wish you to keep enjoying your trip to Chile!
        Written 22 September 2022
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Exploration189583
        Cape Coast, Ghana46 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Mar 2024 • Couples
        This is an amazing tour and completely worth it. Our guide, Paula, has live in Valparaiso all her life and clearly loves her city. The highlights were riding public transports and seeing the fish market.
        Written 18 March 2024
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        Alithevo
        Brighton, MI80 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Wonderful! Christian was fabulous. We have been on walking tours around the world and this was the very best! Culture, Arts, the people, the place. Totally worth it!!
        Written 10 January 2023
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        Thank you very much my friend. You made the 50% of the tour. Wonderful people. All the best wishes for you!
        Written 11 January 2023
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        demi
        Atlanta, GA190 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nov 2019
        I can't say enough great things about our full day private tour with Patatour Chile! Christian was an incredible host and really fun. We rode various modes of local transportation to traverse parts of the city that we probably wouldn't have gone to on our own. We went to the fish market (a MUST) and happened to run into his brother. So cool! We went to the fruit and veggie market and ate a local type lunch there. In the afternoon, we wondered around to get different views of the port and the city. Christian surprised us with a couple presents as well. It was an absolute pleasure getting to know him and spending the day with him. He has a welcoming smile and personality. He's the real deal and knows his stuff about his city! Do yourself a favor, and book time with this company. You will not regret it!
        Written 4 December 2019
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        Thank you very much for these beautiful words. We love sharing the secrets of our hometown and we are grateful to people like you who support the local economy during these difficult times. Hoping you have a great 2020 full of blessings and travel
        Written 26 December 2019
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        tothelimit
        Red Deer, Canada187 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Oct 2019
        As a solo female traveller, I had safety concerns about wandering around in Valparaiso on my own. Christian was a fabulous guide and so considerate! He met me at my hotel and returned me there. We had a full steady-paced day and covered a lot. We had corresponded as to what my interests were and he planned a route that covered everything I wanted to see and then some. I even got a bit of shopping time in! Christian knows the city like the back of his hand and I would highly recommend him without hesitation!
        Written 16 October 2019
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        Thanks for your review! It was a great experience to explore Valparaíso together and spend a full day with you. We hope you have returned home full of energy and treasuring the moments you lived in Chile. Hugs from Valparaíso!
        Written 24 October 2019
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Richard J
        Perth, Australia15 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Apr 2024 • Couples
        One of the best tours we’ve ever done & Sebastian is the best guide we’ve ever had. He was so friendly & patient, spoke perfect English & made everything run smoothly. He even waited for us whilst we had lunch & then took us back to our hotel. Having a private tour meant that we could see whatever sights we wanted plus excellent suggestions from Sebastian - he whizzed us around super efficiently via buses, ascensores & trolley buses as well as walking through the street art neighbourhoods. It would have taken us at least 2 days to do it ourselves. We visited the fish & vegetable markets, Pablo Neruda’s house + lots & lots of street art. We couldn’t recommend the tour more highly.
        Written 4 April 2024
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        Hi there! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such an amazing time with Sebastian. He truly has a knack for making the tour enjoyable and tailored to your interests. It sounds like you got to see so much of Valparaíso in one day! We’re glad you enjoyed the markets and all the beautiful street art. If you ever find yourself back in Valparaíso, we’d love to show you even more. Safe travels!
        Written 16 October 2024
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        Mike B
        Los Angeles, CA3 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Feb 2024 • Solo
        Paula is an excellent guide with an excellent personality that brings fun with a lot of knowledge as well. I had a blast in Valparaíso today!!
        Written 2 February 2024
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        Nikki
        Palo Alto, CA26 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Dec 2023 • Friends
        I was so close to skipping this experience as I forgot that we had to travel to Valparaiso from Santiago for this tour (2 hours). But, I am glad I came to this experience. This is definitely one of my highlights from our Chile trip. Christian is super passionate about what he does. He is an amazing storyteller. The way he tells you feels like you are going back in time. We learned so much about Valparaiso and its culture. He is very patient with all our questions. The best part is he is an amazing photographer. We got so many great photos. I put most of them on instagram. You shouldn't miss Valparaiso if you are in Santiago. This city is 10/10. Must visit.

        To reach Valparaiso from Santiago, you can book turbus. It's convenient and cheap. Book the bus tickets online and be very careful of the boarding location. We accidentally booked the wrong bus stop to board from. And we had to take uber to reach Valparaiso. Uber cost us 120 USD, but the bus round-trip was 30 USD.
        Written 1 January 2024
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        LondonWiggies
        London, UK319 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Feb 2023
        We had a memorable relaxed authentic and highly enjoyable day with Christian who was charming, fun and highly knowledgeable
        We loved Valpo and would spend more time here than Santiago if we came again
        So much to see and experience- a unique eccentric place that was brought to life on our lovely day with Christian
        Written 24 February 2023
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        Thank you very much for exploring Valparaíso with Patatour
        Written 22 November 2023
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