The coast as far as Concon
Valparaiso and Vina del Mar day from Santiago
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The essentials
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Included4
- Pickup in Santiago and the ride back
- A live guide in Spanish, English or Portuguese
- A courtesy wine and olive oil tasting
- Valparaiso, Vina del Mar, Renaca and Concon in one day
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- A layer for the cool coastal wind
- Small peso notes for funiculars and lunch
- Shoes with grip for steep streets
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- Personal purchases such as wine bottles
- Tips for the guide and driver
10hours
from Santiago to the coast and back
4,090reviews
from guests on GetYourGuide
120km
along Route 68 to the Pacific
2003UNESCO
the year Valparaiso became World Heritage
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4.2
★★★★★4,090 verified guests
Pablo explained everything in several languages and kept us laughing all day, and the driver joined in too. The two of them made a superb team.
PeterJune 2026, traveling solo
We spent a very good day with Pablo, who was more fun and more engaging than any guide we have had before.
ChetanJune 2026, with kids
Ignacio was patient, cheerful and full of knowledge, and the timing at each stop felt right. The lunch spot was pricey, so walk along the coast for a cheaper meal.
OscarJune 2026, traveling solo
The long ride had me nervous, yet the bus was comfortable and Pablo knew every place we visited and kept it all fun. My favourite day out from Santiago.
DanielMay 2026, traveling solo
As an older woman travelling solo I felt safe and part of the group. Being collected from home helped on a long day, and the walk with the funicular was the highlight.
HeatherMay 2026, traveling solo
Pablo was kind, attentive and very well informed, with a fine sense of humour. Walking through Valparaiso was the best part, with photo chances everywhere.
DeshicaMay 2026, with friends
the day in brief
What this Valparaiso tour covers in a day
This Valparaiso tour is a guided outing of 10 hours that starts and ends in Santiago, with collection from your lodging and a guide speaking Spanish, English or Portuguese. The coast waits 120 km west of the capital along Route 68, so the hours are mostly spent by the sea rather than on the motorway.
Its listing promises a complimentary taste of wine and olive oil early on, and after that the painted houses of the port, the parks of Vina del Mar, the surf town of Renaca, Concon and the Oceanic Rock. It is a packed outing that lets you grasp the whole shoreline at once.
Seats are priced from $39; you pay nothing up front, and a change of plan a full day ahead costs you nothing. Since the listing sets out no timetable, group size or meal, treat lunch as your own expense and keep a few small notes for extras along the way.
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Painted hills, a garden city and the open Pacific
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why valparaiso
A port that grew rich on the Cape Horn route
In the 19th century, vessels coming round Cape Horn from the Atlantic had to put in here, and that traffic made the harbour wealthy. Traders from Europe settled on the slopes and left behind a city that still looks half European, half Chilean.
Nobody is sure exactly when it was founded; the tourism service links the start to the building of the La Matriz Church around 1559. UNESCO put the old quarter on its World Heritage list in 2003, honouring the tangle of hills and the old centre below them.
Vina del Mar sits right beside it, yet the two could hardly be less alike: one is a working port climbing up cliffs, the other a seaside resort laid out with avenues and flowerbeds. Seeing both on the same outing is what gives the trip its rhythm.
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Parks, a flower clock and a castle on the rocks
The resort town is only 10 kilometers up the shore, and its parks have earned it a name among Chileans as the garden of the coast. After the steep alleys of the port, its flat avenues feel like another country, which is why a Valparaiso and Vina del Mar tour pairs so well in one day.
Its clock planted with flowers came to the town in 1962, for the FIFA World Cup, when it was one of the host venues. A short walk along the shore, the turreted Wulff Castle, finished in 1906, rises straight out of the rocks. With the Vergara Pier, they are the classic images of this waterfront.
Most visitors find this a good place to sit down and eat. Look for a table close to the promenade and take your time; the listing leaves the choice of lunch to you, so seafood with a sea view is an easy decision.
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Seasons by the Pacific and when to book
There is no closed season here; Chile Travel says visits work in every month and singles out December to March, the southern summer, for the best weather. Summer brings clear skies and long light, while the cooler months turn the hills greener and quieter.
December to February is peak time in the resort next door, when beds are scarce and the sun is fierce enough for sunscreen, sunglasses and light clothes. February is also festival month, with the city's famous song contest held in the open-air theatre of Quinta Vergara.
Pack for wind in any month. In the wine valley on the way, the tourism service recommends a jacket against the sea breeze that picks up after lunch. Because cancelling is free until a day before, you can wait for a promising forecast before committing to a date.
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What recent guests remember about the day
Recent reviewers talk about the guides more than anything else. They call them well informed, quick with a joke and patient, at ease in several languages, and able to hold a group's attention through a long outing.
The walk through Valparaiso is the part people mention most. Reviewers single out exploring the hills on foot, riding a funicular and the many chances for photos, and one solo traveller wrote that having a guide made the maze of streets easy to follow.
Guests also praise the drivers for handling the traffic and the pickup and drop-off at home. The honest notes are useful too: one reviewer found the suggested lunch spot expensive and preferred to walk along the coast to find a cheaper one.
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How long is the Valparaiso tour?
10 hours.
The guided day from Santiago lasts 10 hours, with pickup included.
Which places does the day include?
The coast from Valparaiso to Concon.
Its highlights cover the port on the hills, the resort of Vina del Mar, surf at Renaca and the rocks of Concon.
Which languages does the guide speak?
Spanish, English and Portuguese.
A live guide leads the day in Spanish, English or Portuguese.
Is there a wine stop?
Yes, a free tasting.
You sample wine and olive oil at no charge, at a halt the listing's highlights place in the Curacavi Valley, before reaching the sea.
Is lunch included?
Not listed as included.
No meal appears among the inclusions, so plan to buy lunch by the sea.
Is it a Valparaiso city tour or more?
Both the city and the coast.
You walk the hills of Valparaiso, then continue to Vina del Mar, Renaca and Concon.
How far is the coast from Santiago?
120 km on Route 68.
By road it is roughly 1 hour and 30 minutes in each direction, according to Chile Travel.
Do children pay less?
Yes, with one condition.
A child pays the reduced rate only when travelling with 2 adults on full fares.
How much are the funiculars?
CLP 1,000 per ride.
That is the fare for foreign visitors, so bring small peso notes.
What if the weather is bad?
The day goes ahead.
Bring a jacket for the coastal wind, as Chile Travel advises, or cancel free up to 24 hours before.
the tasting stop
A glass of wine on the road to the sea
Halfway to the ocean, the highway passes through vineyards. The nearby Casablanca Valley owes its cool, Pacific-tempered climate to the sea, and that coolness is why its whites stand out among Chilean wines.
Our outing pulls in for a free sample of wine and olive oil, at a halt its listing names in the Curacavi Valley. Think of it as a pause and a taste of local produce, not a full cellar visit, and a welcome stretch before the climb into the hills.
Wine lovers who want more can choose a day built around the estates. For an independent visit, Chile Travel quotes CLP 15,000 to 40,000 for each visitor, and our wine guide compares the coast days that include a proper winery stop.
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A city of lifts
Valparaiso has more than this many funiculars.
Some are over 140 years old, and they have carried people between the hills and the flat port since around 1883. For a foreign visitor a ride costs CLP 1,000.
the hills
Funiculars, lanes and views over the bay
Valparaiso climbs straight up from the sea, and since around 1883 funiculars have carried people between the hills and the flat lower town. The city has more than 15 of them, some over 140 years old; Concepcion, Reina Victoria and Artilleria are the best known.
A ride costs foreign visitors CLP 1,000, so keep small notes ready. At the top, Cerros Alegre and Concepcion reward you with cobbled lanes, painted houses and galleries. The Baburizza Palace on Cerro Alegre houses the fine arts museum, and entry there is free.
For photos, the walkways along the edge of the hills give the classic view of rooftops falling to the harbour. Morning light is softer, while afternoon sun lights up the colours of the houses. Keep your phone on a strap at busy lookouts.
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Route 68 west.Painted hills.Surf at Concon.
This Valparaiso tour from Santiago gives you 10 hours on the coast, guiding in Spanish, English or Portuguese and a ride from your door. After a free taste of local wine and olive oil it reaches the port of Valparaiso, then Vina del Mar, Renaca and the headland at Concon. It starts from $39, and you can cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.
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what to bring
Packing for a long day by the sea
Think in layers. Mornings by the ocean are often cool and grey, and the tourism service's advice is to carry a jacket because the coast turns breezy in the afternoon. Above all, wear shoes that grip, since the hillsides are steep and the paving is often old stone.
Carry cash as well as cards; Chile Travel's standing advice is to keep some on you. Peso notes start at 1,000, and that is the size you will reach for at funicular booths, hilltop cafes and beach kiosks.
Add sunscreen and sunglasses for the beaches, a bottle of water for the walk and your booking on your phone. The dress code of the day is casual, so there is no need to pack anything smart for lunch.
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the coast road
Renaca, Concon and the open Pacific
Heading north, the shore road reaches Renaca, the resort's signature beach in the eyes of the tourism service, with fine sand loved by surfers and bodyboarders. From the lookout at Cochoa, high above the bay, sea lions are often visible on the rocks.
Concon and the Oceanic Rock complete the route, and the listing names them both. Here the coast turns rugged, with swell crashing on dark stone and birds riding the wind, a striking contrast to the manicured gardens further south.
Respect the ocean here. Whenever a tidal surge warning is out, the tourism service asks people to keep well back from the water's edge. Stay behind the railings, hold on to young children and frame your shots from the footpaths, never from slippery ledges.
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staying safe
Travelling the coast with street sense
Valparaiso is a busy harbour city and rewards the same alertness you would bring to any port. According to the UK government, pickpockets are active throughout Chile, viewpoints and coach stations included. At a lookout, hold your bag close and put your phone away once the photo is taken.
After dark the advice tightens. The tourism service suggests sticking to bright, crowded streets in the evening, or taking a safe ride rather than walking between the hilltops and the port. On a guided day you move with the group and its vehicle, which removes most of that concern.
Store the emergency numbers before you set off: 133 reaches the Carabineros, 134 the Investigative Police and 137 the maritime rescue service. Our safety guide covers the official advice point by point, plainly and without drama.
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Is this coast day right for you
It fits anyone with a single spare day in the capital who would rather not juggle coaches and taxis to see the shore. Collection is included, guiding is in Spanish, English or Portuguese, and one ticket covers the port, the resort and the beaches.
Be ready for a full 10 hours, with many places and only a short time at each. Travellers who want long museum visits or an evening up on the hills will be happier spending a night in Valparaiso and walking it slowly the next morning.
Parents should check one condition: children travel at the reduced rate only alongside 2 adults paying full price. Meals and lift rides are not among the listed inclusions, so set aside a little money for both and nothing on the day will surprise you.
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