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Free tour

Authentic Valparaíso: Art, elevators and port city

4.87
Excellent (78 ratings)
Duration: 2 hours
Languages: English and Spanish
Guru: Alexander
Registered on 17 September 2019
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Hello! My name is Alex and I am an international tourism professional. I have been in the tourism sector for 21 years and 8 years in Chile. I have returned after doing tours in Cuba and visiting Panama. I am a traveler like you but I am also a guide in several destinations. I worked for 20 years in a German travel agency, PhD in 2009, MBA in International Tourism since 2022, speaker at courses, events and lecturer at universities and institutes on tourism, I never lose the passion for traveling and sharing. On this occasion I take you through the paths and stories of Valparaíso and Viña del Mar, wonderful cities on the central coast of Chile. I have previously lived in Weiden in der Oberpfalz, Munich, Caracas, Havana, Panama City, La Paz and Mexico City. I have been living in Valparaíso since 2016 and in Viña del Mar since 2023. With your contribution, you help me take my way of doing tours to other cities such as: Tokyo, Seoul, Mallorca, Montreal, Oslo, Stockholm, London, Sydney, Vancouver, California, Hamburg and New York, where new adventures await me. Thanks to the invitation from international clients, partners and operators to continue travelling, learning and sharing with you. If you see me somewhere else in the world, you can say hello to me because it's me :) With your contribution, you encourage me to continue travelling, connecting and sharing in different places around the world.
Free booking and cancellation
Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

The tour begins at the Prat dock to observe the port dynamics, of what was the main port in Chile. Don't miss our old photos! From this place we will move to Plaza Sotomayor where the origin of the buildings and the monument will be explained, making reference to the related historical facts. Then we will head towards the Plaza de la Justicia, we will see part of the financial street and we will cross to take the elevator. The traveler can get a panoramic view of the city and the hills using this unique transportation. We will walk through Cerro Concepción and Cerro Alegre, places where you can see the French, Italian, Croatian, German, English heritage among other nationalities. Visiting ancient places located among the narrow streets will immerse you in the cultural atmosphere of a bohemian city. You will enjoy artisans, muralism, colonial houses and interventions in public spaces that demonstrate the will to maintain tradition and rescue local cultural values. The restaurants, cafes, art galleries, shops and artisans will allow you to take home a pleasant memory of a charming city.


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
234000, Valparaíso, Chile
The two cannons at the Prat Pier next to the tourist information office. I carry a black folder and a blue badge with the text Still Traveling.
1
Outside visit
Prat - Errázuriz Dock
2
Outside visit
Sotomayor Square
3
Outside visit
Valparaiso murals
Tour map

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour Reviews

4.87
Excellent (78 ratings)
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Professionalism
4.90
Fun
4.80
Expression
4.87
Quality
4.80
Route
4.91

Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum Attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional Costs
The tour does not require payment for tickets or additional expenses.
Free Cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment Methods
Electronic or card payment accepted.

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