The Tour of Valparaiso in French on foot and in a small group
The Tour of Valparaiso in French on foot and in a small group
This is more than just a sightseeing tour of Valparaiso. With us you will discover the history of this mythical port but you will also enter the world of street-art and urban art, we will talk about culture, gastronomy, the Pinochet dictatorship and the history of the Mapuche people . We have been Chilean and French-speaking guides in this city since 2016 and have tons of good tips and anecdotes to give you, and always in a good mood!
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Plaza Sotomayor
We will begin the visit by discovering this large square dedicated to the "Armada de Chile", the Chilean National Navy. You will have a short introduction on the course of the visit and on the history of the country.
15 minutesMuelle Prat
We will see part of the port of Valparaiso where you will discover the history of this mythical city.
15 minutesAscensor El Peral
We will take this funicular dating from the year 1902. It was steam powered until the 1970s and is one of the thirty or so funiculars built during the golden age of Valparaiso.
10 minutesPaseo Yugoeslavo Ex Paseo Americano
We will begin the discovery of the "Cerros Alegre y Concepción" hills whose architecture has been classified by UNESCO, with this beautiful walk overlooking the bay. Among other things, you will discover the history of the Palacio Baburizza, which has become the city's fine arts museum.
10 minutesCerro Alegre
We will walk through the colorful alleys of Cerro Alegre in which you will enter the world of street-art and graffiti. Several urban artists from Valparaiso that you will discover are now known internationally.
30 minutesCerro Concepcion
On the Concepción hill we will continue to discover the world of street-art but we will also enter the atmosphere of this mythical port of the end of the 19th century, where adventurers, traders, whalers, and gold diggers met. ! You will also discover the more recent history of the country, that of the dictatorship which violently marked Chile and its inhabitants.
30 minutesPaseo Gervasoni
From this magnificent walk we will be able to admire the whole bay of Valparaiso and will give lots of information and good plans on places that you will be able to discover by yourself the following days, in particular the artisanal fishing port (Caleta Portales ), the nearby town of Viña-del-Mar and the village of Concón.
10 minutesPaseo Atkinson
On this walk we will continue to discover the history of this city and will be able to observe two of the largest murals in Chile.
10 minutesIglesia Luterana de La Santa Cruz de Valparaiso
The small square in front of the church is an excellent vantage point over the other hills of Valparaiso as well as the house of the famous poet Pablo Neruda. In addition to talking about the history of the church and the German presence in the city you will have plenty of information on other hills that you can possibly discover for yourself in the following days.
5 minutesPaseo Dimalow
We will end the visit with some recommendations for restaurants and dishes to discover during your stay in Valparaiso and Chile in general. Some dishes rather gourmet and others more popular!
10 minutesIncluded
- Funicular (elevator) taken during the visit
- Entry/Admission - Ascensor El Peral
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.