Activity Arequipa, Peru
Guided tour of the city of Arequipa in private service
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About this activity
This tour is special because we will know magical places of spectacular views that will make live a unique and pleasant experience in the city, as well as enjoy a mixture between cultural, natural, history and architecture, with a tour thought of the visitor.
The tour offers a visit to the most iconic places of Arequipa, without losing the essence of the because it is known as "The White City".
At a glance
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group
- Your group only
- People per booking
- 1–30
- Guide
- English, Spanish
- Operated by
- Abelardo Garrafa Quispe
Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–15 years) · Youth (16–17 years) · Adults (18–59 years) · Seniors (60–81 years)
What is included
Included
- Included: Entrance to Monastery of Santa Catalina
- Included: Admission to Church of the Society of Jesus
- Included: Guided
Not included
- Not included: Tip
Itinerary
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Stop 1
20 min
We will begin our tour in the traditional neighborhood of San Lázaro, the oldest group of houses in the city of Arequipa. These homes, streets and squares are made mainly of 'sillar', the white volcanic stone widely used in most temples and mansions in the city, very pleasant for taking photos and selfies.
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30 min
We will visit one of the most important zoo stores in Arequipa, where we can see the famous llamas and alpacas, to enjoy a pleasant moment and also see the variety of products that are made with their fibers, classified as one of the best in the world.
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one hour Admission included
We will be able to enter one of the most impressive convents in Latin America and why not in the world, throughout the tour, where you will be able to receive all the invaluable information about this architectural complex rich in history, we will visit the cells where the cloistered nuns decided to spend the rest of their lives, faithful to their beliefs, we will enter the most important cells in time to take photographs of the place.
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Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus
30 min Admission included
The Company of Jesus where we will appreciate the majestic Mestizo Baroque façade of the 18th century, we will also enter to visit the Dome of San Ignacio, where you can see impressive art that you will love, and then we can go to the Cloisters of the Company, the old College Jesuit, where he shows us the architecture using the volcanic rock symbol of this city.
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20 min
You will stop at the beautiful Plaza de Armas where our Guide will tell you the entire history of our beautiful city, including great information about our city cathedral considered the "Minor Basilica" (exteriors)
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45 min Admission included
We will visit a magical place, where we can appreciate the great variety of products of the region and the country, spectacular place to feel the warmth of the Arequipenos, cultural variety , is recognized for being the place where one can see the true life of the Arequipenos with its customs, we will see the meats area, variety of potatoes, fruits, and the alternative medicine area .
Meeting point and pickup
You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.
Meeting point
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I am at the entrance of the San Francisco church, always wearing a white polo or t-shirt printed with the coat of arms of Peru.
End point
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We will end the tour in the central area of Arequipa, such as the Plaza de Armas.
Pickup points
- Hostal La Casona de Jerusalen
- Hotel Orosheam Diplomat
- Rosa Maria
- Terramistica Centro By Casa Consuelo
- Hostal Cristal de Luna
- Hotel Terrazas Del Sol
- Samay Misti Hostal
- Damelich Hostal
- Coca House
- Hotel Nala
- Hotel Santino's
- Holistic Scandinavia House
and 132 more pickup points
We will leave a message at the hotel reception and contact you directly the day before, indicating the time we will pick you up.
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.
Good to know
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveller ratings
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Guided tour of the city of Arequipa in private service
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