5.0 from partner siteBegin your private walking tour in the historic port district of Valparaiso. See palaces built for the wealthy merchants from Valparaiso's colorful past as one of the richest cities in the world. Learn about the architectural and culture of the golden era, during the city's rein as the most important ports in South America. Discuss how the city went into decline following the opening of the Panama Canal. See how the city has reinvented itself as Chile's cultural and gastronomic capital. Ride a funicular up the winding streets of the Hills of Valparaiso, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stop along the route to sample an alfajor cookie.