Reference imageValparaíso, a city to explore at your own pace
Colourful hills, heritage and views of the Pacific.
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Valparaíso is a port city best explored on foot, up and down its hills. Its historic quarter is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, full of colourful houses, stairways, street art and viewpoints over the bay.
From Santiago you can get there with a one-way or round-trip transfer, with the return on the date and time you choose. If you'd like the SUV at your disposal by the hour to move between the lower town and the hills, we arrange it on a personalized basis.
Places of interest
Cerro Alegre
Colourful streets, murals, cafés and Paseo Yugoslavo, overlooking the port.
Cerro Concepción y Paseo Gervasoni
One of the city's best-known viewpoints, surrounded by heritage houses.
Plaza Sotomayor
The civic heart of the port, next to the pier and the Monument to the Heroes of Iquique.
La Sebastiana
Pablo Neruda's house museum in Valparaíso. Admission is purchased separately.
Historic funiculars
Some of the old funiculars still link the lower town with the hills.
These are places you can visit on your own. Tickets, tours and activities are not included in the transfer: you book and pay for them directly.
Two ways to travel
One way
Direct private transfer to your destination, one way.
Round trip
We take you to your destination and pick you up there to bring you back to your pick-up point, on the date and time you choose.
Private transport, not a guided tour. Tickets, tastings and activities are not included.
When to go
You can visit all year round. Summer is busier; winter can bring rain and coastal fog.
Practical information
- Wear comfortable shoes: the hills are steep and full of stairs.
- Bring a light jacket: the coastal breeze is cool even in summer.
- Museum tickets and boat rides are booked and paid separately.
What you book with Turisline
Included
- Private SUV transfer between the quoted points
- Vehicle exclusively for your group
- The luggage you entered
Not included
- Tickets
- Activities
- Tastings
- Guides
- Meals
FAQ about Valparaíso
What does the transfer include?
A private SUV transfer with a driver from Santiago to Valparaíso, exclusively for your group and with the luggage you specify. It does not include tickets, tours, tastings, activities, meals, equipment rental or guides.
What's the difference between one way and round trip?
With “One way” we take you from Santiago to Valparaíso. With “Round trip” we also pick you up in Valparaíso on the return date and time you choose and drop you off at your pick-up point. If you'd rather have the vehicle at your disposal by the hour, that service is arranged on a personalized basis.
Can I visit several places?
Yes, with the hourly service, which is arranged on a personalized basis. The places we suggest are ideas: how many you can visit depends on time, traffic and how long you spend at each one.
Are tickets and activities included?
No. Turisline only provides the transfer. You book and pay for tickets, tours, tastings and activities directly at each place. The service is not a guided tour.
What should I keep in mind before visiting Valparaíso?
Valparaíso is best enjoyed on foot, so leave time to walk the hills. Keep an eye on your belongings in busy areas and check museum opening times in advance.
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