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- German
- English
Ascend into the precarious hilltop world of Cerros Alegre and Concepción. Between creaking funiculars, corrugated iron cottages, and hidden stairways, discover how European maritime wealth and post-industrial artistic defiance shaped South America's most unusual amphitheater city.
- A 1.4 km self-guided tour with 9 stops over 102 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in Art, Design & Aesthetics and Urbanism, Infrastructure & Innovation
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app
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Itinerary
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1Ascensor Reina Victoria
A historic funicular inaugurated in 1903, climbing a dizzying 52-degree slope to link the port flatlands with Cerro Concepción.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Paseo Dimalow
An elevated cliffside promenade lined with corrugated-iron cottages, bohemian murals, and views of South America's first Protestant bell tower.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Paseo Atkinson
A refined Victorian promenade famous for its row of tin-clad semi-detached houses and panoramic views over the working harbor.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Paseo Gervasoni
Home to the oldest funicular in the city, established in 1883, and the grand historic residence housing the Lukas Museum.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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A winding, narrow pedestrian alley transformed into an open-air art gallery shaped by ongoing negotiations between residents and muralists.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Cerro Concepcion
A vibrant public stairway linking Cerro Concepción to Calle Urriola, functioning as transit artery, social plaza, and political canvas.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Pasaje Bavestrello
An architectural marvel from the 1920s: a public stairway that cuts entirely through the private interior core of an apartment complex.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Palacio Baburizza
An opulent Art Nouveau and Vienna Secessionist mansion from 1916, showcasing the vast wealth generated during the saltpetre boom.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Ascensor El Peral
A historic funicular on Paseo Yugoslavo plunging down to Plaza de Justicia, offering the perfect vantage point to synthesize the city's vertical history.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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