Valparaiso is one of Chile’s most iconic cities. To explore it is to immerse yourself in a distinctive side of Chilean culture steeped in history, art, color, and life. On the Free Walking Tours in Valparaiso, you will come across UNESCO World Heritage sites with excellent cuisine, architectural treasures, and a turbulent past that make up the "Jewel of the Pacific", as it is known today. Join the Essential Valparaiso City Tour with a guide and hear interesting tales about pirate raiders, city foundation in the 16th century, and historic natural disasters that shaped the city. Navigate through the city center and its hilly outskirts to understand Valpa’s bohemian personality and why it has a strong symbolic meaning in the country and entire continent.