Pablo Neruda Tour

Discover the city that Pablo Neruda fell in love with on this tour as we visit his house, La Sebastiana. You can admire views of the bay of Valparaíso.

Tour Details

We'll meet at the indicated time at Plaza Sotomayor to start this tour, retracing Pablo Neruda's footsteps, exploring locations that inspired his works and passion for the sea.

The journey begins at the First Pier with the story of Lord Cochrane. We will visit key sites including the First Fire Company, the Ministry of Culture, and the Navy Building, gaining insight into Neruda's admiration for sea trades and the bravery involved.

Next, we'll ascend Cerro Alegre via the Peral funicular, enjoying views of the city and port. At Paseo Yugoslavo, we will see the bay that appears in Neruda's verses. We will descent via the Bevestrello stairs and stroll along the Gálvez passage, experiencing the classic Bohemian atmosphere that Neruda cherished.

We will then visit the Gervasoni and Atkinson viewpoints to appreciate the port's charm. We will cross the Piano staircase, a piece of urban art, to arrive at the Dimalow passage filled with local cafés and shops.

Finally, we will take the Reina Victoria elevator to the Casa Museo La Sebastiana, once Pablo Neruda’s residence. The tour concludes here, lasting approximately 3 to 4 hours.