CITY TOURS IN SANTIAGO AND VALPARAISO AREA
Santiago City Tour
Santiago [or Santiago De Chile] is the capital city of Chile. This city holds about one third of the Chilean population, and it is one of the fastest growing cities of South America.
On this tour you will visit the historical downtown area, where you’ll see the Presidential Palace "La Moneda", as well as the Constitutional Square.
As we tell you the stories and history of this great city, we’ll make our way to the former National Congress building, along with the Justice Palace, en route to the impressive Plaza de Armas (Main Square). At this square, you can find the Cathedral; the former Governor’s Palace, which is now the Main Post Office; the National History Museum, and the former prison, now the city hall.
We will continue, in order to see the “Mercado Central”, followed by Parque Forestal; Barrio Bellas Artes; Barrio Lastarria; the Santa Lucia Hill, which is where Santiago was founded in 1541; you’ll also see Barrio Paris-Londres, and Barrio Bellavista, which is a sheek, colorful artist colony, now turned into the place where you can find some beautiful restaurants and quite unique bars.
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On this tour you will visit the historical downtown area, where you’ll see the Presidential Palace "La Moneda", as well as the Constitutional Square.
As we tell you the stories and history of this great city, we’ll make our way to the former National Congress building, along with the Justice Palace, en route to the impressive Plaza de Armas (Main Square). At this square, you can find the Cathedral; the former Governor’s Palace, which is now the Main Post Office; the National History Museum, and the former prison, now the city hall.
We will continue, in order to see the “Mercado Central”, followed by Parque Forestal; Barrio Bellas Artes; Barrio Lastarria; the Santa Lucia Hill, which is where Santiago was founded in 1541; you’ll also see Barrio Paris-Londres, and Barrio Bellavista, which is a sheek, colorful artist colony, now turned into the place where you can find some beautiful restaurants and quite unique bars.
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Andes & Wine, Hiking and Wine Tasting at the top of the Andes Mountains
There is nothing like hiking up to the Andes Mountains. It’s an experience that you’ll never forget, as we take you to a place that has some amazing views, great landscapes, and what better than to pair that with some wine.
We start out by picking you up at your Santiago accomodation at 08:00. From there we venture up to the andes Mountains, where we’ll arrive by 10:30.
When we arrive at El Morado National Park, we’ll begin our hike. This starts out as a heavy hike, but if we take it slow enough, we can be up by the Morales Lagoon by 12:30.
Here we’ll have a picnic Lunch with wine, relax, and enjoy of the gorgeous Glacier backdrop, "Glaciar El Morado". The lunch consists of a Bottle of a grand reserve wine of your choice, a cheese, ham, dried fruits & other assorted hors’ dourves tray, and a sandwhich in a French bread / Baguette (chicken or vegetarian).
We then descend, and we will head back towards the Maipo Canyon, and we’ll make an empanada stop. Here you’ll have a chance to taste the true countryside empanada, an essential part of our cuisine.
We later head back to your accomodation, where we will arrive at around 17:30.
Notes:
- This is a full day activity, the hike’s intensity is high.
- This tour includes first aid kit.
- Includes lunch, empanadas & bottle of wine.
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We start out by picking you up at your Santiago accomodation at 08:00. From there we venture up to the andes Mountains, where we’ll arrive by 10:30.
When we arrive at El Morado National Park, we’ll begin our hike. This starts out as a heavy hike, but if we take it slow enough, we can be up by the Morales Lagoon by 12:30.
Here we’ll have a picnic Lunch with wine, relax, and enjoy of the gorgeous Glacier backdrop, "Glaciar El Morado". The lunch consists of a Bottle of a grand reserve wine of your choice, a cheese, ham, dried fruits & other assorted hors’ dourves tray, and a sandwhich in a French bread / Baguette (chicken or vegetarian).
We then descend, and we will head back towards the Maipo Canyon, and we’ll make an empanada stop. Here you’ll have a chance to taste the true countryside empanada, an essential part of our cuisine.
We later head back to your accomodation, where we will arrive at around 17:30.
Notes:
- This is a full day activity, the hike’s intensity is high.
- This tour includes first aid kit.
- Includes lunch, empanadas & bottle of wine.
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Valparaiso and Viña del Mar City Tour
Valparaiso is truly a wonderful city. If you’re an active person who likes to walk around and take a great deal of pictures, then this is the perfect place for you.
There are many activities you can carry out; there are all types of fun cultural centers, museums, and parks – even just walking through the hills is a fantastic experience.
In this tour, we start out by visiting the most important view points and promenades of the city, such as 21 De Mayo, Gervasoni, Atkinson & Yugoslavo, where you’ll hear the history of this great city. We will also drive through main avenues such as Gran Bretaña and Alemania, which allow us to see just how important the foreign influence was in this city. Over all, the tour is one that you will remember forever as one of the most unique travel experiences.
En route to the neighboring city of Viña del Mar, you’ll see the famous “Flower Clock”. Traveling along the coastal road, Av. Peru, you’ll pass the Casino, built in 1930, and through residential neighborhoods with their varied architecture and well groomed parks and gardens.
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There are many activities you can carry out; there are all types of fun cultural centers, museums, and parks – even just walking through the hills is a fantastic experience.
In this tour, we start out by visiting the most important view points and promenades of the city, such as 21 De Mayo, Gervasoni, Atkinson & Yugoslavo, where you’ll hear the history of this great city. We will also drive through main avenues such as Gran Bretaña and Alemania, which allow us to see just how important the foreign influence was in this city. Over all, the tour is one that you will remember forever as one of the most unique travel experiences.
En route to the neighboring city of Viña del Mar, you’ll see the famous “Flower Clock”. Traveling along the coastal road, Av. Peru, you’ll pass the Casino, built in 1930, and through residential neighborhoods with their varied architecture and well groomed parks and gardens.
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Valparaiso Local's Walking Tour - Markets & Local Lifestyle
When visiting the city of Valparaíso, you won’t want to miss the best that the city has to offer. If you’re interested in real local activities, then this tour is perfect for you.
We start out by picking you up at your acomodation. From there we are dropped off in a vehicle at Caleta Portales, a local fisherman’s cove, where the fieshermen are reeling in their day’s catch, and they start selling fish off the boats. We take a few minutes to walk around and we then proceed to feed the Sea Lions.
The tour continues with us heading towards Argentina Avenue to take the Trolley Bus. We’ll get off at Plaza Victoria, and take a walk through the former, “Grand Avenue” of Valparaíso. From there we will go to “La Empanada Famosa” for one of their famous empanadas, which you can have with either a beer or a soft drink.
We’ll go up to the Concepcion and alegre hills for a short walking tour, seeing the churches, the century old houses, the dogs, cats and colors, and astounding views that this city has to offer. We’ll descend towards Plaza Sotomayor, and jump on a boat, to take a ride around the bay.
After this, hunger will most likely strike, and we’ll head to one of the city’s best local restaurants, “Los Porteños”, for a local meal (specialty is seafood, but they do have other food as well).
After lunch we’ll go towards Paseo 21 de mayo, and walk to Playa Ancha, to see the local life up in the hills. We’ll walk through the old Harrington Victorian homes, arriving at “El Antiguo Naval” Emporio (antique minimarket), where we will end the tour.
Schedule:
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, at 09:00
Notes:
- This is a full day activity, with lots of walking.
- Includes lunch, empanadas, drinks and mineral water for the route.
Contact us for further information
We start out by picking you up at your acomodation. From there we are dropped off in a vehicle at Caleta Portales, a local fisherman’s cove, where the fieshermen are reeling in their day’s catch, and they start selling fish off the boats. We take a few minutes to walk around and we then proceed to feed the Sea Lions.
The tour continues with us heading towards Argentina Avenue to take the Trolley Bus. We’ll get off at Plaza Victoria, and take a walk through the former, “Grand Avenue” of Valparaíso. From there we will go to “La Empanada Famosa” for one of their famous empanadas, which you can have with either a beer or a soft drink.
We’ll go up to the Concepcion and alegre hills for a short walking tour, seeing the churches, the century old houses, the dogs, cats and colors, and astounding views that this city has to offer. We’ll descend towards Plaza Sotomayor, and jump on a boat, to take a ride around the bay.
After this, hunger will most likely strike, and we’ll head to one of the city’s best local restaurants, “Los Porteños”, for a local meal (specialty is seafood, but they do have other food as well).
After lunch we’ll go towards Paseo 21 de mayo, and walk to Playa Ancha, to see the local life up in the hills. We’ll walk through the old Harrington Victorian homes, arriving at “El Antiguo Naval” Emporio (antique minimarket), where we will end the tour.
Schedule:
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, at 09:00
Notes:
- This is a full day activity, with lots of walking.
- Includes lunch, empanadas, drinks and mineral water for the route.
Contact us for further information
Neruda's Isla Negra House + Quintay Lunch
A great destination in the southern coastal area of the region of Valparaiso, are Isla Negra & Quintay, which happen to be about an hour from Valparaiso, driving through the Casablanca Valley.
Our itinerary here, consists of visiting the home of Pablo Neruda, followed by a beachside lunch in the small cove of Quintay.
Quintay is where fishermen pull their boats in during the morning and provide fresh fish and seafood to the local restaurants in the area. There are many restaurants in this place, and after lunch, you can walk to the end of the strip, look at local handcrafts, and you’ll be at the former Whale Processing Factory of Quintay, which is a very interesting place, and you can watch how this process used to take place through films, and pictures.
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Our itinerary here, consists of visiting the home of Pablo Neruda, followed by a beachside lunch in the small cove of Quintay.
Quintay is where fishermen pull their boats in during the morning and provide fresh fish and seafood to the local restaurants in the area. There are many restaurants in this place, and after lunch, you can walk to the end of the strip, look at local handcrafts, and you’ll be at the former Whale Processing Factory of Quintay, which is a very interesting place, and you can watch how this process used to take place through films, and pictures.
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Valparaíso Street Art tour
Valparaiso, or "Valpo" as we call it, has a series of awesome pieces, by extremely talented writers and muralists.
Our intention is to take you to there, to the underground; to the streets, to the alleyways, to the staircases... and show you a side of Valparaíso that very few people get to see.
Valparaíso is the cultural capital of Chile, as well as the graffiti capital of Chile.
Join us on our walking tour... let us take you to some places that the average travelers are not aware of.
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Our intention is to take you to there, to the underground; to the streets, to the alleyways, to the staircases... and show you a side of Valparaíso that very few people get to see.
Valparaíso is the cultural capital of Chile, as well as the graffiti capital of Chile.
Join us on our walking tour... let us take you to some places that the average travelers are not aware of.
Contact us for further information
