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Valparaíso, Chile

Things to Do in Valparaíso

Top sights, the tours and tickets travellers book most, hidden gems and day trips.

Most booked:Tour in Valparaiso: Street Art, funiculars and port

Most booked tours and tickets in Valparaíso

Tour in Valparaiso: Street Art, funiculars and port

Tour in Valparaiso: Street Art, funiculars and port

4.9132 reviews2h
Explore and Sail Valparaíso and Viña del Mar Tour

Explore and Sail Valparaíso and Viña del Mar Tour

4.9131 reviews10h
Valparaiso in Depth : Walking Tour Exclusive

Valparaiso in Depth : Walking Tour Exclusive

4.9129 reviews2h 40m
Famous Valparaíso! Premium Walking Tour with a Native Guide

Famous Valparaíso! Premium Walking Tour with a Native Guide

4.996 reviews3h
Valpo in 1 day: Authentic + Famous! Semi-private walking tour & public transport

Valpo in 1 day: Authentic + Famous! Semi-private walking tour & public transport

5.091 reviews7h
Walking Tour Valparaiso, History and Art Private Optional

Walking Tour Valparaiso, History and Art Private Optional

4.659 reviews2h
Fr VALPO: WILD PENGUINS, SEALION, SANDBOARD, PARAGLIDING & PICNIC

Fr VALPO: WILD PENGUINS, SEALION, SANDBOARD, PARAGLIDING & PICNIC

4.958 reviews7h
Full-Day Tour of Valparaíso, Viña del Mar, Reñaca & Concón

Full-Day Tour of Valparaíso, Viña del Mar, Reñaca & Concón

5.038 reviews7h

Top sights in Valparaíso

  1. 1Cerro Concepción & Alegre
  2. 2Street Art
  3. 3Ascensores (Funiculars)
  4. 4La Sebastiana (Neruda House)
  5. 5Port Views
  6. 6Seafood Restaurants
  • A UNESCO-Listed Urban Masterpiece: Explore the iconic cerros like Concepción and Alegre, where 19th-century architecture, intricate staircases, and historic funiculars like Ascensor El Peral create a unique urban landscape recognized for its cultural value.
  • The World's Capital of Street Art: Witness an ever-evolving outdoor museum. From massive murals by international artists like Inti and Dasic Fernández in the Open Sky Museum to spontaneous stencils in Bellavista, the art tells stories of politics, history, and local identity.
  • The Literary & Bohemian Spirit of Neruda: Step into the fantastical, nautical-inspired world of Pablo Neruda at his hillside home, La Sebastiana. The house, filled with his eclectic collections, offers unparalleled city views and insight into the poet's love for the port.

Tickets and passes in Valparaíso

Zapallar Hiking and Bird Watching Penguin Island From Valparaíso

Zapallar Hiking and Bird Watching Penguin Island From Valparaíso

4.914 reviews5h
Private boat trip to see penguins from Valparaíso Cachagua Island

Private boat trip to see penguins from Valparaíso Cachagua Island

5.014 reviews6h
Mauco Hill Hiking & Horseback Riding on the Beach From VALPARAISO

Mauco Hill Hiking & Horseback Riding on the Beach From VALPARAISO

5.08 reviews6h
PRIVATE CITY TOUR: Valparaíso Concón&Viña del Mar From VALPARAISO

PRIVATE CITY TOUR: Valparaíso Concón&Viña del Mar From VALPARAISO

4.47 reviews5h

Food and drink experiences in Valparaíso

Taste 10 Types of Wine in 3 exclusive Casablanca’s Vineyard

Taste 10 Types of Wine in 3 exclusive Casablanca’s Vineyard

4.915 reviews5h
Private Valparaiso Port Pre-Post Cruise Santiago City Tour and Undurraga Winery

Private Valparaiso Port Pre-Post Cruise Santiago City Tour and Undurraga Winery

4.88 reviews7h

Day trips and outdoor activities from Valparaíso

Surfing, Sandboarding & wild Sea lions + Chilean drinks & food

Surfing, Sandboarding & wild Sea lions + Chilean drinks & food

4.824 reviews6h
Horseback Riding & BBQ Ritoque Beach & Sand Dunes From VALPARAISO

Horseback Riding & BBQ Ritoque Beach & Sand Dunes From VALPARAISO

4.77 reviews7h

Hidden gems in Valparaíso

Places most visitors miss, many of them free.

Cementerio de Disidentes & Cementerio N°1

Two adjacent, hauntingly beautiful hillside cemeteries with elaborate tombs and mausoleums overlooking the bay.

Museo de Historia Natural de Valparaíso

A charming, old-school natural history museum housed in the historic Palacio Lyon, featuring regional flora, fauna, and archaeology.

Ascensor Polanco

A unique vertical funicular that operates inside a tower, requiring you to walk through a tunnel to reach its unusual entrance.

Paseo del Mar (Playa Las Torpederas)

A rugged, rocky coastline walkway in Playa Ancha, popular with locals for fishing, jogging, and watching the powerful Pacific waves.

Galeria de Arte Municipal (Palacio Baburizza)

An exquisite Art Nouveau palace housing a fine collection of 19th and 20th-century Chilean paintings, with a gorgeous interior.

Day trips from Valparaíso

Viña del Mar

15 min by train or bus

Valparaíso's polished, glamorous neighbor offers pristine beaches, manicured gardens, and upscale shopping. It's the perfect contrast to Valpo's bohemian chaos.

Isla Negra

1.5 hours by bus or car

Visit the most spectacular and personal of Pablo Neruda's three houses, filled with his vast collections from the sea, and perched dramatically on a rocky coast.

Casablanca Valley

45 min by car or tour

Journey into Chile's premier wine region for cool-climate whites like Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, along with excellent Pinot Noir, amidst beautiful rolling hills.

Plan your Valparaíso trip

Things to do in Valparaíso: FAQ

What are the best things to do in Valparaíso?+

Top sights include Cerro Concepción & Alegre, Street Art, Ascensores (Funiculars) and La Sebastiana (Neruda House). Away from the crowds, try Cementerio de Disidentes & Cementerio N°1 and Museo de Historia Natural de Valparaíso.

What are the most popular tours in Valparaíso?+

The most booked experiences on Viator are Tour in Valparaiso: Street Art, funiculars and port (4.9 stars, 132 reviews); Explore and Sail Valparaíso and Viña del Mar Tour (4.9 stars, 131 reviews); Valparaiso in Depth : Walking Tour Exclusive (4.9 stars, 129 reviews).

How much do tours in Valparaíso cost?+

The tours and tickets on this page start between €27 and €316 per person, depending on length and what is included.

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