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Valpo in 1 day: Authentic + Famous! Semi-private walking tour & public transport

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Overview

Available languages

English
Spanish

7 hours

Mobile ticket

In this exclusive tour for small groups, you will spend a day exploring Valparaíso as a local, using different types of public transport, such as trains, electric trolleybuses and old funiculars. You will share with the inhabitants in their daily activities, getting a local feeling and understanding how they live here. You will have time to go shopping, relax or even have a coffee or empanadas. Your native guide will be happy to adapt the tour to your special interests, be your personal photographer or help you obtain specific collectibles and, at the end of the day, you will have a new friend in this part of the world.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

1

Caleta Portales

Meet local fishermen and fish markets, their culture and way of life. Learn about use of sea products in chilean cuisine. Enjoy the wild life of the shore with the sea lyons, pelicans and seagulls.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
2

Mercado El Cardonal

Get a local feeling in the most crowded place of the downtown. Walk among "porteños" in their daily vegetable shopping. Observe cooks while preparing the most typical plates. Explore the market surroundings and enjoy local soundscapes.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Sunscreen and sanitizer

Bottled water

All Fees and Taxes

We will have one hour to have lunch according to your preferences. Lunch is not included

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Valpo in 1 day: Authentic + Famous! Semi-private walking tour & public transport

Reviews

5.00

81 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Unforgettable Valparaíso Experience — Authentic, Insightful, and So Much Fun!

    marisg2001,,Dec 29, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We did the Valpo in 1 Day: Authentic & Famous Semi-Private Walking Tour on December 29, 2025, and it was hands-down one of the best tours we’ve taken in Chile. Patatour truly delivers an authentic Valparaíso experience, and our guide Felipe made it exceptional. He is incredibly knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely passionate about Valpo — its history, culture, art, politics, and daily life. Felipe shared fascinating stories you simply wouldn’t get on your own, while seamlessly navigating public transportation and the city’s famous hills and funiculars. The pace was perfect, the group felt intimate, and Felipe made sure everyone was comfortable, engaged, and having fun. He was also great at pointing out hidden gems, street art, local spots, and the best viewpoints for photos (which you’ll definitely want — this city is bursting with color and character!). This tour strikes the perfect balance between iconic landmarks and real local flavor, giving you a deeper understanding of Valparaíso beyond the postcard views. If you want a meaningful, well-organized, and memorable way to explore Valpo — this is it. Highly recommend Patatour and especially Felipe — we’d book again in a heartbeat! Photos attached — they barely capture how special this experience was.

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  • Very beautiful city

    L9030ITveroniqueb,,Dec 22, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Must see. No feeling of insecurity in the neighborhoods visited and advised by our host. Some places are to be avoided especially in the late evening, but if you follow the advice given there is no problem.

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  • Cristian made us feel...

    Eva L,,Nov 7, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Cristian made us feel welcome and showed us the city through his eyes. He shared personal experiences and took us to an abundance of different neighbourhoods using local transit. It was a wonderful day and a wonderful experience. Best tour we have had during our first 3 weeks in South America.

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  • Uses different forms of...

    vicki r,,Oct 6, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Uses different forms of transport in Valpa. Lovely guide called Catalina. Really enjoyable day seeing Valparaiso.

  • Lovely Valparaiso

    Mansoor A,,Sep 26, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Our last and only day in Valparaiso started out with a lot of rain. We requested our guide Katalina to start late until the rain let up. She was very flexible. And we had a wonderful tour when the sun came out. Since it was only two of us, she catered the tour for what we wanted, which was looking at graffiti, nice neighborhoods, and art galleries. We fell in love with Valparaiso. Even though there was a lot of walking up and down the hills. I would highly recommend this tour.

  • Valparaiso, an undiscovered city

    jesusgT4783YW,,Sep 3, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Cristian knows his city in depth and has been able to convey his love for Valparaiso. It has given us a deeper view of the current city than the merely tourist one. The fishing area and markets that show a lively city should be highlighted. The city is full of charm, creative activity beyond the murals and has shown us the different local artists, along with hidden areas of their neighborhood. The food in the circular restaurant has been a success for the panoramic view and the excellent fish dishes. The tour has been full day and has been adapted to our preferences. Therefore Patatour is highly recommended.

  • The best tour I have ever done!!

    SandyM3276,,Aug 25, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Amazing! I loved every minute of this tour. It was the best thing I did while in the Santiago Valparaiso region. The combination of the local areas and the tourist areas was a great mix and we went to a lot of places that sold gifts and artwork. I was the only person on the tour so it was a bit personalized.

  • This is the BEST tour of Valparaiso

    sn8y4m5rgc,,May 7, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    We LOVED our tour with Danae! If you are visiting Valparaiso, you need to take this tour. Danae gave us an authentic, local, and well rounded understanding of the city. It was cloudy and cold on the day we went, and we appreciated that Danae tweaked our itinerary to make sure we could still see all of the sights and make the most of the gloomy day. Riding along all of the public transit is a highlight, as it gave us a good understanding of the rhythm and day to day life of the city, as well as empowered us to navigate it on our own! Danae had an incredible understanding of the history of both Valparaiso and the art we looked at. The pace of the tour was great, and done well so you don’t have to climb to many hills or stairs! Once we mentioned we liked art gallery’s and music, Danae made sure to incorporate stops into the trip, introducing us to the different artists and store owners as we went along. It changed the trajectory of our trip, and I don’t think we would’ve come to love Valparaiso so much if it weren’t for Danae. HIGHLY recommend! Pro tip: do it on your first or second day in town! We spent the following days retracing our steps and revisiting the places she recommended to us, stopping to shop and eat and wander.

  • Great tour, I can only recommend to anyone

    Oliver P,,Mar 14, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Esteban, our guide was super friendly and could tell something about each building. He showed us very interesting shops and art in Valparaíso. He also told a lot of stories and historical stories about Valparaíso. He showed us corners of the city we would never have found on our own

  • An excellent guide!

    Sightseer20705651707,,Mar 10, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    The guide was exceptional! She even accommodated us for our meeting point because we had just arrived from the airport! She introduced us to the fish market with merchants and fishermen! It was completely authentic. She introduced us to the city and its history in one day. She brought us to the best restaurant to enjoy the best ceviche! For us, this visit made us understand the culture of the city and its history. I recommend this tour for culture, history and gastronomy. Thank you,iii Eric and Nadia

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