If you’re already in Valparaiso, we have the perfect walking tour for you to discover this eclectic city, learn about its culture, and sample some of the favorite foods (and drinks) in this diverse port city.

Description

We will start at your Cerro Alegre/Concepcion hotel or in the main square, Plaza Sotomayor, where you’ll hear some of the history of this port city, learn about its favorite hero, and how the very land you’re standing on was reclaimed from the sea.  You will see beautiful old buildings reflecting the lost wealth of the past and ride one of Valparaiso’s famous antique funiculars servicing the winding and colorful hilltop streets of Cerros Alegre and Concepcion.

Wander the many cobble streets, passages and staircases as you learn about Valparaiso’s golden years as one of the richest cities in the world and the most important port in South America; and its sad decline after the opening of the Panama Canal.  Marvel at the colorful streets and architecture as you hear stories of its somewhat rebellious culture and how the city has evolved into an artistic and gastronomic destination.

Along the way, you will have the chance to sample some of Chile’s favorite foods; a dish especially created by the Valparaiso students, a flight of craft beers, a famous South American cookie, and Chile’s favorite dessert – ice cream, with a flavor you may have never seen before.

Finish your tour with a well-deserved rest, a traditional Pisco Sour and a “picoteo” platter featuring Chilean products, all while enjoying arguably the best view over the port and the city below.  By the end of your tour, you’ll have a great feel for this charismatic city, its people the “Porteños”, and some of their favorite eats and treats.

Departure

Tour can start at 10:00 am or 3:00 pm and the guide can meet you at either your Cerro Alegre or Concepcion hotel, or in Plaza Sotomayor.  The tour lasts approx. 4 hours. Available any day of the week, all year except for: New Year’s Day, Christmas Day, September 18 and 19.

Includes

• Walking tour of the Plaza Sotomayor and Concepcion & Alegre hills with 4 food/drink stops
• Bottle of water
• Bilingual, food obsessed guide
• A tasty, informative and enjoyable introduction to Valparaiso

Considerations

• Please book tour with 72 hours’ notice
• The tour starts and finishes in Valparaiso and does not include any transport.
• We aim to please, so let us know any dietary restrictions or preferences in advance
• This is a walking tour of approx. 4 hours which involves covering roughly 10 city blocks and several staircases at a light pace. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. 
• The area is generally safe but, like many touristy cities, there can be pickpockets and petty thieves.  Please do not wear or carry high-value items like expensive cameras, watches or jewelry.

Includes:

• 4-5 food tastings which together equal a large lunch
• Local beer and Chilean wine
• Bilingual, food-obsessed guide
• A tasty way to experience local food and culture

Considerations

• Please book tour with 48 hours’ notice
• Private tour with a minimum of 2 people
• We aim to please, so let us know any dietary restrictions or preferences in advance to arrange alternatives
• This is a walking tour which involves covering roughly 10 city blocks at a light pace. Wear comfortable walking shoes. The market is safe, but like any market there are pickpockets and petty thieves. Avoid wearing or bringing high value items like jewelry or watches. 
• Transportation to and from your hotel is not included.
• See our general tour conditions.

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