Activity Arequipa, Peru

Arequipa Tasting Tour

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Thanks to Danitza from Lima, Annika and Alessandro from Germany, for visiting our city! — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

The traditional dessert of Arequipa, frozen cheese... — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This visit combines a walking tour through the historic center of Arequipa, learning about its history, some of its most important tourist places, and combining it at the end with the tasting and explanation of our national distillate, Pisco.

We also tasted some local fruits and our emblematic dessert, Frozen Cheese.

A different way to get to know Arequipa in Spanish and English (in French it is also possible but with prior coordination)

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Evaristravel Agencia de turismo

Ages: Adults (18–49 years) · Seniors (50–65 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Pisco tasting, traditional dessert and local fruits

Not included

Not included: Bottled water
Not included: Carbonated beverages: Soda/Pop
Not included: entrance tickets
Not included: It is recommended that passengers who wish to take the tour in the afternoon have had lunch beforehand.

Itinerary

Stop 1

10 min

Traditional neighborhood of Arequipa, the first place where the conquerors settled upon their arrival in the area.
San Francisco Plaza, Church and Monastery

20 min

Before arriving at this place we pass by the Santa Catalina Convent and the street of the same name, in the Plaza de San Francisco we appreciate the imposing structure of its Church as well as the Fundo el Fierro artisan center.
Plaza de Armas

25 min

The meeting will take place in this place, after the previous indications, it begins by talking about the founding of the city, the change it has suffered over time due to earthquakes, the Cathedral, and other details that memory evokes. arms square.
Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus

10 min

On one side of the Plaza de Armas is the old complex of the Company of Jesus. The Church and the Cloisters. The Church stands out for its baroque façade, its sober interior and altars covered in gold leaf.
Mercado San Camilo

30 min

One of the most varied and interesting markets that exist in Peru. An ideal place to see the products that are offered in the region, tubers, meats, fruits, among others.
Stop 6

40 min

Former cloisters of the Jesuit school and convent. The best example of religious viceroyal architecture in the city.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We are in Plaza Campo Redondo, in the traditional neighborhood of San Lázaro.

WSP + 51 958 269 361

End point

We finish the tour at the Mercado San Camilo, where the pisco tasting will take place.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
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The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.