Vergara Palace & Rioja Palace Guided Tour

9.6Exceptional5 reviews

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US$15.28

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US$15.28

Rodrigo, you were an excellent guide! Very knowledgeable, helpful, friendly, and speaks excellent English. Rodrigo knows...

Daniela

If you love art and history, you can’t miss this walking tour of Viña del Mar. We’ll visit the Fine Arts Museum at Palacio Vergara and the Decorative Arts Museum at Palacio Rioja.

Details

Duration

3 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Portuguese.

Included

English–speaking guide
Admission to the Vergara Palace and the Rioja Palace

Not included

Admission to the Fonck Museum: 2000CLP for adults, 500CLP for children aged 3–14, and free for children under 3

When to book

You can book up to 2 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 6 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Meeting point

Nuestra Señora de los Dolores Church

Where does the activity end?

Fonck Museum

Reviews of our customers

9.6

Exceptional 19 Travelers·5 reviews

September 17, 2026
Daniela
Italy
Rodrigo, you were an excellent guide! Very knowledgeable, helpful, friendly, and speaks excellent English. Rodrigo knows the history of Viña del Mar v...
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Julia Salas
Colombia
Gia needs to know more and be more confident in the information provided
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Alex Eduardo Blanco Hidalgo
Llay Llay, Chile
Excellent command of the subject matter, clear and concise presentations. Very pleasant to deal with. Congratulations.
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Jose Ignacio
Chile
I just find that the guide shouldn't hint at his social or political leanings... ideally.
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December 30, 2025
Melisa Barrera
Medellín, Colombia
Noelia is an excellent guide
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If you love art and history, you can’t miss this walking tour of Viña del Mar. We’ll visit the Fine Arts Museum at Palacio Vergara and the Decorative Arts Museum at Palacio Rioja.

Tour Details

Ready to discover true artistic and historical treasures? We’ll meet in front of the Iglesia Nuestra Señora de los Dolores, where our walking tour of Viña del Mar will begin.

After learning about the church’s history, including the baptism of Chilean saint Alberto Hurtado, we’ll head to the iconic Palacio Vergara. Its exterior architecture, inspired by Venetian Gothic style, is sure to impress. Inside, we’ll explore an outstanding collection of Chilean paintings as well as furniture in Rococo, Louis XVI, and Empire styles.

We’ll then continue to Palacio Rioja, an eclectic-style mansion built in the early 20th century. Today, it houses the Decorative Arts Museum of Viña del Mar. We’ll tour the most remarkable rooms of its permanent exhibition, where fine wall textiles, Napoleonic furniture, Empire-style works, and other objects form part of a collection of nearly 400 pieces. These works offer insight into how Chilean aristocratic homes were decorated in the early decades of the 20th century.

Finally, after three hours exploring Viña del Mar, we’ll conclude the tour in front of the moai from Easter Island that stands at the entrance of the Museo de Arqueología e Historia Francisco Fonck. We’ll talk about the history of this sculpture and the other pieces displayed in the museum’s permanent collection.

At the end of the tour, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the museum exhibition on your own.

Types of activities in Viña del Mar

Guided tours and free tours

Other activities in Viña del Mar

Cachagua Island Penguin Watching Viña del Mar & Valparaíso Bike Tour La Campana National Park Hiking Tour La Campana National Park Trip Sandboarding in the Concon Dunes Viña del Mar Bicycle Tour Free Tour of Viña del Mar's Museums & Palaces

If you love art and history, you can’t miss this walking tour of Viña del Mar. We’ll visit the Fine Arts Museum at Palacio Vergara and the Decorative Arts Museum at Palacio Rioja.

Tour Details

Ready to discover true artistic and historical treasures? We’ll meet in front of the Iglesia Nuestra Señora de los Dolores, where our walking tour of Viña del Mar will begin.

At the end of the tour, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the museum exhibition on your own.

Vergara Palace & Rioja Palace Guided Tour