Arequipa Walking Tour: Historic Center and Santa Catalina

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About this activity

Discover Arequipa on foot in a small group of a maximum of 8 travelers. Tour its historic center, see the colonial architecture built in sillar and visit the emblematic Monastery of Santa Catalina accompanied by a professional guide. Tickets are included, so you can enjoy the experience without worrying about additional payments.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: PERUVIAN CULTURE TRAVEL

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–60 years) · Seniors (61–75 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance tickets to tourist places.
Included: Professional Tourism Guide

Not included

Not included: Private transportation
Not included: Pick up from the hotel.

Itinerary

Historical Centre of the City of Arequipa

30 min

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.
Tristan del Pozo (Continental Bank Exhibition Gallery)

15 min

An outstanding example of the typical architecture of Arequipa, which dazzles with its ornamentation.
Plaza de Armas

15 min

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.
Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus

15 min Admission included

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.
Historical Centre of the City of Arequipa

30 min

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.
Monasterio de Santa Catalina

one hour Admission included

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.