Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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You can carry a baby stroller
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover the history, architecture and culture of Arequipa with our expert guides on a safe, comfortable and enriching pedestrian tour, while you capture unforgettable moments and immerse yourself in the authentic essence of this beautiful Peruvian city!
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entrance tickets to tourist places.
Professional Tourism Guide
Private transportation
Pick up from the hotel.
Meeting Points
Departure
Plaza de Armas Arequipa
Central part of the Plaza de Armas of the city of Arequipa.
Return
Santa Catalina Monastery
Itinerary
1
Historical Centre of the City of Arequipa
We begin our tour in San Lázaro, the oldest neighborhood in the city, characterized by its charming narrow streets and majestic mansions built with ashlar.
30 minutes
2
Tristan del Pozo (Continental Bank Exhibition Gallery)
An outstanding example of the typical architecture of Arequipa, which dazzles with its ornamentation.
15 minutes
3
Plaza de Armas
We continue our walk in the Plaza de Armas, where you will receive a detailed explanation about the history of the Cathedral. You can admire the impressive bronze fountain and the portals that surround the square.
15 minutes
4
Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus
We will explore the dome and the interior of the temple, adorned with carved wooden altarpieces covered in gold leaf.
A church that resembles an art gallery with paintings from the Cusqueña and Arequipeña school.
15 minutes
5
Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus
Later, we will visit the Cloisters of the Company of Jesus, the only structure that has remained intact since colonial times.
15 minutes
6
Historical Centre of the City of Arequipa
We will continue our tour in the Traditional Neighborhood of Solar and the Tambo El Matadero, places that were epicenters of various commercial activities, including the famous barter of products from the coast and the mountains.
30 minutes
7
Monasterio de Santa Catalina
We will end our visit at the Monastery of Santa Catalina, an authentic jewel of colonial architecture dating back to the 16th century. This monastery housed hundreds of nuns and is distinguished by its narrow alleys and cloisters adorned with colorful flowers, as well as walls decorated with frescoes. The narrow corridors will take you to different parts of the convent, offering you a journey in time through picturesque corners.
Discover the history, architecture and culture of Arequipa with our expert guides on a safe, comfortable and enriching pedestrian tour, while you capture unforgettable moments and immerse yourself in the authentic essence of this beautiful Peruvian city!
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entrance tickets to tourist places.
Professional Tourism Guide
Private transportation
Pick up from the hotel.
Meeting Points
Departure
Plaza de Armas Arequipa
Central part of the Plaza de Armas of the city of Arequipa.