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Free tour

The History of "The Jewel of the Pacific"

Duration: 2h
Languages: English, Spanish
Guru: Mauricio
Registered on May 22, 2024

I am a guide with wide experience in museums, walking tours and classes about tourism, capable of communicating with people of all ages in a friendly and fresh manner, vast knowledge of history of Chile and the world.

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  • No minimum number of attendees
    No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

This is a tour that will focus in the incredible and fun history of the once world busiest ports in the world, we will travel through time to know how important the city of Valparaiso was, not just a touristy city, but as a hub of 19th and early 20th century world

We will visit places such as Sotomayor Square wich was the place of the first southamerican stock market and fire company (same building, interesting story) you will see monuments for war heroes and french looking buildings

We will visit and ride the typical (and old) funiculars, a unique experience of the city

You´ll see the posh neighbourhood of old with manors and incredible arquitechture

All of that while learning abourt the curious and fun history of Valparaiso and Chile

If you want a tour that not only shows buildings and views, you should book this tour so you can see why Valparaiso was known as the "Jewel of the Pacific"

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Sotomayor, Valparaíso, Chile
    Sotomayor, Valparaíso, Chile
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    In front of the big monument in Sotomayor Square, where the Navy guard is I am the tall man with beard and glasses.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Sotomayor Square
  • 2
    Free admission
    El Peral Elevator - Justice Square
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Baburizza Palace - Monte Alegre
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Mirador Paseo Yugoslavo - Paseo Yugoslavo
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Gálvez Passage Street Art Valparaíso - Gálvez
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Paseo Gervasoni - Paseo Gervasoni
  • 7
    Outside visit
    Mirador Paseo Atkinson - Paseo Atkinson
  • 8
    Outside visit
    El Mercurio de Valparaíso - Esmeralda
  • 9
    Outside visit
    Prat

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
There is no minimum number of people required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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