We went on an organised tour and didn’t encounter any issues. To be fair the advice in all of the South American countries we visited was the same. Don’t wear jewellery incl watches. Don’t carry more money than you need for the day. Be careful of pickpocketing in crowds and ladies keep bags across your chests. Beware motorcycles because of grab thefts. All these things said we never felt at risk; security was very evident. Sensible precautions help.... but there is a risk. If you don’t have anything sentimental or valuable then safest to hand over if confronted. Enjoy your trip; we did!

I went and walked around Vista del Mar and had lunch somewhere else. No problem with the tour guide - just be back on time

We toured Valparaiso in the morning to avoid any protests which usually start in the afternoon. This worked out fine and allowed the group to have lunch in Vina Del Mar. Tour was in English.

Yes person in our group was charged extra $10 but we do not know what she did with her luggage. She only had a carryon when she was dropped off.

Yes, our guide spoke both English and Portuguese as we had a family of 3 in our group from Portugal. He made sure that everyone heard everything that he said and switched back and forth flawlessly. There were zero language issues.

Yes. Given the recent unrest in Santiago getting out of town might not be such a bad idea.

39th of October? Seems the riot has calmed down and the curfew is finshed.