Arequipa

Arequipa City Tour

5 hours From $50 / per person
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Not included Accommodation
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Up to 12 People Group Size
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7,661 ft / 2,335 masl Maximum Altitude
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Easy Difficulty

Discover the colonial charm of Arequipa with this half-day City Tour, visiting historic churches, traditional plazas, and the famous Santa Catalina Monastery. Explore the most iconic corners of the White City accompanied by a professional guide.

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Discover the timeless beauty of Arequipa as you walk through elegant colonial streets built from volcanic white stone. This immersive city tour takes you across historic plazas, magnificent churches, and charming courtyards filled with centuries of history and local traditions. Every corner of the White City reveals breathtaking architecture and stories from Peru’s colonial past.

The highlight of the experience is the fascinating Santa Catalina Monastery, a colorful religious citadel hidden within the city. Wander through narrow alleys, vibrant patios, and peaceful cloisters while learning about the daily life of the nuns who once lived there. You will also discover the story of the famous Juanita Mummy and the authentic atmosphere of traditional Arequipa markets and plazas.

08:00Hotel pickup near Arequipa Main Square
08:20Guided walking tour around the Main Square and Cathedral exterior
09:00Visit to the Church of the Society of Jesus and San Ignacio Chapel
09:50Optional visit to San Camilo Market
10:30Visit to the Andean Sanctuaries Museum and introduction to Juanita Mummy
11:20Walk to Tristan del Pozo Mansion and San Francisco Square
12:00Entrance and guided exploration of Santa Catalina Monastery
13:00End of the tour and return walk to the hotels

Included

  • Official guide
  • Permanent assistance
  • Entrance ticket to Santa Catalina Monastery
  • Entrance ticket to San Ignacio Chapel

Not Included

  • Guide inside Santa Catalina Monastery
  • Entrance ticket to the Andean Sanctuaries Museum
  • Guide in the Andean Sanctuaries Museum
  • Personal expenses
  • Meals and drinks

Recommendations

  • Bring a small backpack
  • Use a sun hat
  • Apply sunscreen
  • Carry cash
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes
  • Bring a camera

Important

  • Prices are per person
  • Bring your original passport or ID
  • Reading the detailed itinerary is recommended
  • Hotel pickup is available near Arequipa Main Square
  • Please ask in advance if your hotel is outside the pickup area
  • San Camilo Market visit is optional

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