Hello! My name is Alex and I am a traveler like you. Although I have a PhD since 2009 and I have been participating in MBA in International Tourism since 2021 and I have given talks at universities and institutes about tourism, I have not lost my passion for traveling. I worked in a German travel agency for 20 years and I will take you through the paths and stories of this wonderful area of the country. I have previously lived in Weiden, Munich, Caracas, Havana, Panama City, La Paz and Mexico City. I have lived in Valparaíso since 2016 and Viña del Mar since 2023. New adventures await me in other cities such as Tokyo, Seoul, Mallorca, Oslo, Stockolm, London, Sydney and New York, thanks to the invitation of international clients, partners and operators to continue traveling, learning and sharing with you. If you see me somewhere else in the world, do not hesitate, say hello to me because it is me :)
The tour begins at the Prat dock to observe the port dynamics, of what was the main port in Chile. Don't miss our old photos! From this place we will move to Plaza Sotomayor where the origin of the buildings and the monument will be explained, making reference to the related historical facts. Then we will head towards the Plaza de la Justicia, we will see part of the financial street and we will cross to take the elevator. The traveler can get a panoramic view of the city and the hills using this unique transportation. We will walk through Cerro Concepción and Cerro Alegre, places where you can see the French, Italian, Croatian, German, English heritage among other nationalities. Visiting ancient places located among the narrow streets will immerse you in the cultural atmosphere of a bohemian city. You will enjoy artisans, muralism, colonial houses and interventions in public spaces that demonstrate the will to maintain tradition and rescue local cultural values. The restaurants, cafes, art galleries, shops and artisans will allow you to take home a pleasant memory of a charming city.
The two cannons at the Prat Pier next to the tourist information office. I carry a black folder and a blue badge with the text Still Traveling.
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).