Free tour Barrio Puerto, where Valparaíso is born.
Hi! Welcome to Valparaíso. We are a team of local guides from this colorful and magical city also called La Joya del Pacífico. We invite you to discover unique places away from mass tourism, getting to know the city, its people and local life. We will show you unique places and "porteñas picás" that only a local guide can teach you. Valparaíso as you have never known before.
Pickup
The meeting point is inside Plaza Sotomayor between Blanco and Cochrane streets, the tour guide will be dressed in a green Ecomapu t-shirt, who will be waiting for you on the sky-blue platform that is surrounded by white concrete balls.
Description
Discover the living history of Valparaíso as we explore its oldest neighborhood, the cradle of traditions and a testament to the origins that earned it UNESCO World Heritage status. We’ll start at the iconic Plaza Sotomayor and take historic funiculars to visit parts of the Concepción and Alegre hills, where we’ll admire 19th-century European-inspired architecture—a legacy of immigration that shaped the city—and be captivated by the vibrant street art that brings its colorful streets to life.
From the terrace of Mercado Puerto, located in the heart of Barrio Puerto, we’ll enjoy a privileged view of the historic La Matriz neighborhood, complemented by a walk through the area and a visit to its art galleries, while delving into the fascinating original history of Valparaíso.
Join us and feel the unique energy of this city full of life, color, and tradition!
Note: Visits to Mercado Puerto, the Barrio Puerto tour, and the view of La Matriz are available from Tuesday to Saturday and are subject to availability. This tour may be canceled in case of heavy rain or events that result in the closure of Plaza Sotomayor.