Arequipa, Historic and Colonial City and Santa Catalina Monastery

4.5 (46 reviews) 3 h 30 min Free cancellation

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Arequipa City Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Get to know Arequipa on this history-filled city sightseeing tour. With a professional guide, you’ll see the city’s top historical attractions, including the colonial districts of St Lazarus and Yanahuara, the Monastery of St Catherine and the Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa, as well as two locations that provide excellent views of the city and its surrounds – Carmen Alto and the Mirador de Yanahuara. Travel by air-conditioned coach and hop off at various sites to walk around and soak it all in.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–9
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: VIPAC Travel

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Professional guide
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Food and drinks

Itinerary

Historical Centre of the City of Arequipa

one hour

The White City opens up its doors in a tour that begins in the Carmen Alto viewpoint from where we will be able to admire the beautiful landscape of farming terraces and the three guardian volcanoes that surround the city: Misti, Chachani and Picchu-Picchu.
Plaza de Armas

one hour

We will then continue to the colonial district of Yanahuara, famous for its church built in Andalusia style, and its viewpoint with is gorgeous architecture surrounded by sillar stone arches. We will then visit the Monastery of Saint Catherine, an impressive religious monument that had been closed to the public for nearly 400 years; its narrow streets, plazas and gardens reminds us of the ancient districts of Seville or Granada.
Monasterio de Santa Catalina

one hour Admission included

Finally, we will head for the Main Square, where we will be able to see the Cathedral and the arches that surround the plaza, and then visit the Church of the Company of Jesus founded in the 17th century by the Jesuits, and which stands out for its cloisters and the famous Saint Ignacio Dome.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

El Portal de San Lazaro
Leon Park Hostal
El Cabildo
Hostal La Casona de Jerusalen
DM Hoteles Arequipa
Hotel La Posada Real
La Casa de Ana-Peru
G Hotels Collect
Hostal Cristal de Luna
Casa Andina Standard Arequipa
Hotel Maison du Soleil
La Casa de Leonardo YANAHUARA

and 137 more pickup points

Using your ticket

Note: Your service is confirmed. Please provide pick up place, full legal name, passport number, date of birth, and nationality as soon as possible. In case you have an emergency or need extra information regarding your service, you may call our 24 hours department at +511 6101900 (ext 255 or 279).

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

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Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Note: Admission to religious places in shorts is not allowed; please wear long pants or a long skirt

Options

Private Tour

Pickup included
Shared Tour

Expert Guide: This shared tour considers an english-spanish speaking guide, in both languages on same tour.

Pickup included