The cheapest Valparaíso and Viña del Mar day trip from Santiago costs CLP 36,440 per person, with hotel pickup and 10 to 12 hours on the road; it is also the most booked, with 2,136 reviews and a score of 8.1 out of 10, according to Civitatis on 7 November 2026. If you want a guide and lunch, the guided Valparaíso and Viña del Mar tour starts at CLP 140,000, and once in Valparaíso there are free walking tours of the hills where you only tip.
This guide is about the day on the coast. For city tours in Santiago or the Maipo and Casablanca wineries, see our guide to Santiago and wine tours. To explore Valparaíso on your own, read Valparaíso in one day.
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| From price | 36,440 CLP |
| Reviews | 2,136 |
| Duration | 12 h |
Valparaíso and Viña del Mar tours compared
There are two ways to do it with a tour: a full-day trip from Santiago, or getting to Valparaíso and joining a walking tour of the hills. The table covers both.
Valparaíso and Viña del Mar
The most-booked coast trip: 2,136 reviews, hotel pickup and both cities in one day (with a driver, no guide).
- 10-12 h
- Pickup, bus or minibus and driver (no guide)
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before
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Viewpoints free tour
Valparaíso's most-booked free tour (439 reviews, score 9.6): you only pay a tip.
- Tip
- 2 h 30
- Spanish-speaking guide
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Complete Valparaíso tour
Seven hours through the hills with a guide and public transport tickets, score 9.8.
- 7 h
- Guide, public transport tickets and water
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before
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Valparaíso walking tour
Three hours with a guide, funicular and trolleybus: works if you arrive on a cruise.
- 3 h
- Guide, funicular and trolleybus
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before
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| Tour | Starts in | Duration | Includes | From | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valparaíso and Viña del Mar | Santiago (hotel) | 10-12 h | Pickup, bus or minibus and driver (no guide) | CLP 36,440 | Book ↗ |
| Isla Negra and Pomaire | Santiago (hotel) | 8 h | Pickup, guide, entry to Neruda's Isla Negra house and tasting at Viña Undurraga | CLP 150,000 | Book ↗ |
| Guided Valparaíso and Viña del Mar | Valparaíso or Viña (by option) | 7-8 h | Guide, funiculars; transfer and lunch by option | CLP 140,000 | Book ↗ |
| Complete Valparaíso tour | Valparaíso | 7 h | Guide, public transport tickets and water | CLP 60,000 | Book ↗ |
| Neruda and La Sebastiana | Valparaíso | 2 h | Guide, La Sebastiana entry, funiculars and taxi | CLP 62,178 | Book ↗ |
| Funicular tour | Valparaíso | 4 h | Guide and funicular tickets | CLP 55,000 | Book ↗ |
| Valparaíso walking tour | Valparaíso | 3 h | Guide, funicular and trolleybus | CLP 30,000 | Book ↗ |
| Viewpoints free tour | Valparaíso | 2 h 30 | Spanish-speaking guide | Tip | Book ↗ |
| Barrio Puerto and Cerro Concepción free tour | Valparaíso | 3 h | Guide in Spanish and English | Tip | Book ↗ |
Source: each tour page on Civitatis, checked on 7 November 2026. "From" price per person in Chilean pesos.
| Isla Negra & Pomaire from Santiago | 8 | 150,000 | 8.6 | 53 |
| Guided Valparaíso & Viña del Mar tour | 7-8 | 140,000 | 10.0 | 11 |
| Neruda tour with La Sebastiana | 2 | 62,178 | 9.5 | 4 |
| Complete Valparaíso tour | 7 | 60,000 | 9.8 | 39 |
| Funicular tour | 4 | 55,000 | 9.3 | 26 |
| Valparaíso & Viña del Mar from Santiago | 10-12 | 36,440 | 8.1 | 2,136 |
| Valparaíso walking tour | 3 | 30,000 | 9.7 | 23 |
The Valparaíso and Viña del Mar day trip from Santiago
The CLP 36,440 trip picks you up at your hotel and does the round trip by minibus or bus, in a 10 to 12-hour day. What to know: the listing includes a driver who speaks Spanish, English and Portuguese, not a guide, and food is not included. Free cancellation up to 48 hours before; you can book up to 8 hours ahead if seats remain.
If you want commentary at every stop, the guided Valparaíso and Viña del Mar tour scores 10 out of 10, but with only 11 reviews, and costs CLP 140,000; depending on the option it includes transfer and lunch. If Neruda is your interest, the Isla Negra and Pomaire trip (CLP 150,000) adds entry to his Isla Negra house and a tasting at Viña Undurraga.
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| Hours | From price (CLP) | |
|---|---|---|
| Isla Negra & Pomaire from Santiago | 8 | 150,000 |
| Guided Valparaíso & Viña del Mar tour | 8 | 140,000 |
| Neruda tour with La Sebastiana | 2 | 62,178 |
| Complete Valparaíso tour | 7 | 60,000 |
| Funicular tour | 4 | 55,000 |
| Valparaíso & Viña del Mar from Santiago | 11 | 36,440 |
| Valparaíso walking tour | 3 | 30,000 |
Tours inside Valparaíso: hills, funiculars and Neruda
If you sleep in Valparaíso or arrive on a cruise, walking tours are cheaper. The complete Valparaíso tour (CLP 60,000, 7 hours) scores 9.8 with 39 reviews and includes public transport tickets. The 3-hour walking tour (CLP 30,000) adds a funicular and trolleybus ride, and the funicular tour (CLP 55,000) includes tickets. For background on the old town, read Valparaíso's historic quarter, a World Heritage site.
Free walking tours in Valparaíso
They have no price: you book for free and tip the guide at the end. The viewpoints and promenades free tour is the most booked (439 reviews, 9.6 score, 2.5 hours, in Spanish), and the Barrio Puerto and Cerro Concepción tour (210 reviews) runs in Spanish and English.
Which Valparaíso and Viña del Mar tour to choose
- Tight budget, leaving from Santiago: the CLP 36,440 trip, bearing in mind it has no guide.
- You want everything explained: the CLP 140,000 guided tour or, if you stay in the port, the CLP 60,000 complete tour.
- Cruise passengers or half a day: the 3-hour walking tour or a free tour.
- Neruda fans: the La Sebastiana tour in Valparaíso or the Isla Negra trip from Santiago.
- Wildlife: penguin watching at Cachagua island leaves from Valparaíso (CLP 135,000, 6 hours, boat ride).
Tips for your day on the coast
- Viña del Mar in depth: see things to do in Viña del Mar if you want to stay longer.
- Cruises: the port gets busy in season; see the 2026-2027 Valparaíso cruise season.
- Shoes: the hills are climbed on foot or by funicular; wear comfortable shoes.
- On your own: if you'd rather drive, read our guide to car rental in Chile; to get in from the airport, see Santiago airport transfers.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Valparaíso and Viña del Mar tour from Santiago?
From CLP 36,440 per person on Civitatis on 7 November 2026, with hotel pickup. The guided version starts at CLP 140,000.
Does the tour from Santiago have a guide?
The CLP 36,440 trip includes a driver who speaks Spanish, English and Portuguese, not a guide. For a guide, look at the CLP 140,000 tour or a walking tour inside Valparaíso.
Are there free walking tours in Valparaíso?
Yes: the viewpoints and promenades tour (2.5 hours) and the Barrio Puerto and Cerro Concepción tour (3 hours). You book for free and tip.
How long is the Valparaíso and Viña del Mar day trip?
Between 10 and 12 hours, leaving from and returning to your hotel in Santiago.
