Santiago: Valparaiso, Viña del Mar, & Casablanca Valley Tour
Providencia, Santiago, Chile
No trip to Santiago is complete without seeing the colorful confection of Valparaiso and Viña del Mar. Let your guide organize transport and activities on a hassle-free excursion.
Overview
This full-day tour from Santiago explores Viña del Mar, Valparaiso, and Casablanca Valley wineries, suitable for travelers interested in culture, food, and wine.
Highlights
- High-standard transportation with friendly, safe drivers
- Hotel and Airbnb pickup and drop-off included
- Wine tasting in Casablanca Valley’s cool climate wine region
- Bilingual tour guides providing informative, engaging commentary
- Extensive visit to Valparaiso’s street art, gastronomy, and historic cable car
Description
Your tour begins with a comfortable pickup from your hotel or Airbnb in Santiago’s central neighborhoods. You will travel in modern vans equipped with heating and air conditioning.
The first stop is Viña del Mar, a coastal city known for its mild climate, safety, and entertainment options. Inspired by Mediterranean coasts, Viña del Mar offers beautiful mansions, gardens, Chile’s first casino, and attractions like the Flower Clock and the original Easter Island Moai at the Fonck Museum.
Next, the tour continues to Valparaiso, a historic port city with a rich maritime history shaped by sailors, merchants, and immigrants. You will visit Caleta Portales, a fishermen’s pier and seafood market where you can observe sea lions and Humboldt pelicans.
A guided walking tour covers Valparaiso’s colorful hills, murals, viewpoints, and colonial elevators, all part of its UNESCO World Heritage designation. You will have free time to enjoy lunch in the city’s gastronomic district. The guide ensures no time is wasted on souvenir shops or tourist traps.
The final destination is Casablanca Valley, known for its cool climate vineyards. Here, you will enjoy a wine tasting session and explore the winery’s facilities.
The tour concludes with drop-off at your accommodation.
Includes
- Hotel or Airbnb pickup and drop-off
- Modern transportation with air conditioning
- Bilingual tour guide
- Ticket for the 19th-century Valparaiso cable car
- Wine tasting in Casablanca Valley
Excludes
- Lunch
- Gratuities (optional)
- Airport pickup (available for an additional fee)
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Booking Tips
Book in advance to secure your seat. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a jacket for coastal weather. The best time to visit is during Chile’s spring and summer months for pleasant temperatures.
