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VALPARAÍSO

Excursion city tour Valparaíso (Half-day)
and Viña del Mar

Your guide meets you at the pier and accompanies you on a tour to Valparaíso and Viña del Mar.
The historic town Valparaíso is home to Chile’s oldest and most important harbour. It is also home to the country’s
Senate and Chamber of Deputies, which moved here from the capital in 1989, when Chilean democratic
governance was re-established. The city’s many hills are covered with a multi-coloured panorama of painted
houses crowding every nook and cranny, ensuring a spectacular backdrop to your visit. During your tour, you
will see the historic city centre, whose fine 19th-Century architecture provides good reason for its inclusion on
the UNESCO World Heritage list. The upper and lower part of the city are connected by 16 funicular elevators
that have been constructed around 1900´s and still work perfectly today. You will also visit the parliamentary
building and Plaza Sotomayor’s memorial to the heroes of the War of the Pacific.
From Valparaíso you will follow the coast to Viña el Mar. In Viña del Mar, the Garden city, named for its many
parks and green spaces you will pass beautiful beaches. Viña del Mar is a lively city with attractive beaches,
modern hotels, high-end restaurants and fashionable bars. The casino, built in 1932 and set amidst beautiful
gardens, is a well-kept Chilean tradition of elegance. After that return to the pier in Valparaíso.

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Valparaíso - move like a local (Half-day)

During this extensive city walking tour starting at the pier in Valparaíso, you will become
acquainted with the history of Valparaíso while exploring the harbour city’s adventurous geography by foot and
by public transport – just like the residents! First, you will take the metro to the main square and adjacent port,
from where you will continue to Cerro artilleria. Afterwards, you will explore the beautiful Paseo 21 de Mayo
with its wonderful view and learn about the British immigrants who lived there. You will then take the trolley
bus to the main square, Sotomayor. Afterwards, you will visit the hills of Cerro Alegre and Cerro Concepcion,
UNESCO World Heritage sites. After a stroll along Paseo Dimalow, you will return to the city centre descending
in one of the historic funicular elevators, funicular Reina Victoria. Along the way, you will be provided with a
snack to recharge your batteries. After the tour return to the pier.