Urban Wonders in Arequipa: City Tour and Monastery

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3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Guided tour of the city of Arequipa, from the most iconic places in the city, its colonial architecture, and indigenous tradition to the impressive panoramic views of its valleys and volcanoes.

What's Included

Tickets to tourist places to visit
Transport service
Tour guide (certified)
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

09:00 Pick up from the hotel, we start the tour visiting the Mirador de Carmen Alto or 14:00 Pick up from the hotel, we start the tour visiting the Mirador de Carmen Alto

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Then we go to the Plaza de Yanahuara to visit its colonial San Juan Bautista Church, from its Mirador built of ashlar we will have a privileged view of the city and the volcanoes.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    We continue through the Plaza de Armas where a detailed explanation of the history of the Cathedral will be given, we will be able to appreciate the bronze fountain and the portals that surround the Plaza. We will go to the Church of the Company of Jesus where we will see the dome and the interior of the temple where you can see the carved wooden altarpieces covered with gold leaf. Then we will visit the Cloisters of the Society of Jesus, it is the only building that remains as it was in colonial times.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    We end with a visit to the Monastery of Santa Catalina, an authentic jewel of colonial architecture from the 16th century, which housed hundreds of nuns.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 4

    We begin the tour visiting the Mirador de Carmen Alto where you can appreciate the beautiful valley and its Pre-Inca terraces, we will have a view of the Chili River and the three volcanoes Misti, Chachani and Pichu Pichu that surround the White City.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by PERUVIAN CULTURE TRAVEL

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Photography Tours
Historical Tours
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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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