Pablo Neruda Tour

Discover the city that Pablo Neruda fell in love with on this tour as we visit his house, La Sebastiana, and enjoy views of Valparaíso's bay.

Tour Details

We will meet at the designated time at Plaza Sotomayor to begin our exploration of the areas that inspired Pablo Neruda's famous works and passion for the sea.

The journey starts at the First Pier, where we will discuss the story of Lord Cochrane, a Scottish sailor associated with Valparaíso. As we travel, we will pass by the First Fire Company, the Ministry of Culture and the Navy Building, providing insights into Neruda's admiration for maritime trade and maritime bravery.

Next, we will ascend to Cerro Alegre via the Peral funicular to enjoy panoramic views of the city and port. At the Paseo Yugoslavo, we will take in the bay visible in Neruda's poetry, then descend via the Bevestrello stairs and stroll through the Gálvez passage, absorbing the Bohemian atmosphere that Neruda cherished.

We will seek out the Gervasoni and Atkinson viewpoints for views of the port, experiencing the charm of its chaos. We will cross the Piano staircase to reach the Dimalow passage, which is home to cafés and shops.

Lastly, we will take the Reina Victoria elevator to the Casa Museo La Sebastiana, Pablo Neruda's former residence, where we will conclude this tour, lasting 3 to 4 hours.