The City Tour of Arequipa includes a visit to a huge religious complex built in the 17th century, the Plaza de Armas and its Cathedral and the Santa Catalina Monastery. On the outskirts of Arequipa you will see Yanahuara, Carmen Alto, Sachaca and Sabandia. Both of these tours are half day only allowing you to explore the rest of the day in Arequipa on your own.
This trip is by tour bus with very little walking. Bus transfers from the terminal or your hotel in Arequipa are included.
Bus Transportation and Guide provided.
Very little to no walking.
This is a pooled tour.
This tour is somewhat popular and runs everyday.
Arequipa City Tour
On the City Tour of Arequipa we will visit the impressive religious complex of la Compania de Jesus built in the 17th century and its collection of authentic paintings from the colonial time. We'll walk by the plaza and peek inside the Cathedral to see the famous New Renaissance style architecture. Finally, discover the interior of the Santa Catalina Monastery which shows a small city of more than 20 thousand square meters with beautiful architecture and old paintings from the colonial time. For those who love nature it is highly recommended to visit the Campina including Yanahuara, a quiet colonial neighborhood with an amazing observatory of the whole city.
hotel / terminal
full day
Arequipa Countryside
You will visit the surroundings of the city such as Yanahuara 2 km away from Arequipa's downtown with its beautiful volcanic stone(sillar) arches carved with poetry fragments. Then we will go to the viewpoint at Carmen Alto where you can observe the amazing Chilina valley. Later we will visit the highest viewpoint at Sachaca to get an bird's eye view the immense countryside of Arequipa, also we will visit founder`s Mansión It was a colonial house of the founder of Arequipa, Sabandía's mill where the corn of the zone was grinded , because agriculture was always important in the region. For those who love nature it is highly recommended to visit the Campina including Yanahuara, a quiet colonial neighborhood with an amazing observatory of the whole city.
Group Size | Price/Person | Group Type | Extras |
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1 | $25 | Pooled | -- |
2 - 3 | $25 | Pooled | -- |
4 - 5 | $20 | Pooled | -- |
6 - 7 | $20 | Pooled | -- |
8 - 12 | $20 | Pooled | -- |
Included | Not Included |
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* Pickup - Transfers * Professional, English-Speaking Guide * Tour Bus Transportation |
* Snacks / Water |
To Bring | Optional |
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* A Light Day Pack to Carry your Things * Bottled Water (1.5 liters) * Hat, Sunscreen and Sunglasses * Snacks * Cash in Soles for Souvenirs/Snacks |
* Binoculars |
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