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Activity Arequipa, Peru

Walking tour Arequipa: history, legends & mysteries

2 h 15 min Free cancellation
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Walking tour Arequipa: history, legends & mysteries

About this activity

Through this tour you will learn about the history, culture, legends and

anecdotal data of the city.

You will discover the importance it had in colonial times and to this day becoming one of the most important tourist destinations in Peru.

We will also try our most famous dessert of the city and also. A delicious and traditional drink from South America knowing its importance.

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At a glance

Duration
2 h 15 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 10 people
People per booking
1–10
Guide
English, French, Spanish
Operated by
Paolo Corrales

Ages: Adults (18–80 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Local guide in English and / or Spanish

Itinerary

  1. Historical Centre of the City of Arequipa

    1 h 30 min

    In the last part of the tour we will visit one of the oldest mansions in the city that maintains its beautiful architecture, we will also go to the Plaza de Armas, considered one of the most beautiful in South America, historically the most important point for different events and also where the city was founded, which also has an impressive Cathedral, finally to a viewpoint to appreciate it from a panoramic view.

  2. Museo de la Catedral de Arequipa

    10 min Admission not included

    We can visit the interior of the Cathedral and know peculiar facts, does not include the museum

  3. Stop 3

    10 min Admission included

    We can know the importance of this colonial house and this famous writer

  4. Stop 4

    5 min Admission included

    Know the reason for the construction of this unusual passage in the city center

  5. Casona San Jose

    10 min Admission included

    Discover this beautiful colonial house recently restored with beautiful graffiti

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • The Andean Sanctuaries museum is located on Calle La Merded #110 half a block before the Plaza de Armas

End point

  • The Andean Sanctuaries museum is located on Calle La Merded #110 half a block before the Plaza de Armas

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • 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.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Minimum 2 people to make The tour

  • Give a valid WhatsApp number and send a message to the guide confirmed arrival time

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