Valparaíso city tour from San Antonio

Itinerary with English speaking guide around most important sightseeing areas in town (harbor, main historical district, World Heritage area, street art and points of view). The tour considers the Ascensor Concepción journey, which is one of the main touristic attractions in Valparaíso. Furthermore, there is a short walking tour around the downtown

Valparaíso, as the second largest metropolitan area in the country, played an important geopolitical role in the second half of the 19th century, when the city served as a major stopover for ships traveling between the Atlantic and the Pacific by crossing the Straits of Magellan. Valparaíso mushroomed during its golden age, as a magnet for European immigrants, when the city was known by international sailors "The Jewel of the Pacific”. In 2003, the historic quarter of Valparaíso was declared a United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Site