City Tour Arequipa: Half Day

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City Tour Arequipa: Half Day

Technical Information

Duration: Half day (approx. 4 to 5 hours) Starting time: Flexible, according to the traveler’s preference Modality: Private Difficulty: Easy

Total Duration

Half Day

Difficulty

Easy

Minimum Age

1 years

Maximum Group Size

15 people

Altitude Points

Altitude in Arequipa:: 2,335 m / 7,660 ft

Daily Itinerary

Detailed 1-day schedule with activities, meals, and accommodations planned for each day.

What's Included

Comprehensive list of services, activities, and amenities included in your tour package.

Tour Preparation

Important recommendations and essential items to bring for the best tour experience.

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City Tour Arequipa: Half Day

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Mirador Carmen Alto - Yanahuara - Arequipa Square - Inglesia de Arequipa - Monasterio de Santa Catalina - Benita Claustro

Discover the “White City” on an exclusive private tour designed to immerse you in the history, architecture, and charm of Arequipa. Accompanied by your guide, you will walk through colonial streets, temples, and mansions that reveal the grandeur of this jewel of southern Peru, declared a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. 🎟️ Entrance Fee Reference (Monastery of Santa Catalina) Not included in the service. Prices are approximate and subject to change. Adults (Peruvian / foreign): S/ 40.00 Foreign visitors (7–21 years old): S/ 25.00 Peruvian undergraduate students: S/ 15.00 Peruvian senior citizens (60+): S/ 20.00 Peruvian schoolchildren / children: S/ 6.00

Meals: Launch

08:30 – 09:00

Hotel Pick-up Your private guide will meet you at your hotel to begin this cultural and architectural journey through the heart of Arequipa.

09:00 – 09:30

Carmen Alto Viewpoint Panoramic views of the three volcanoes—Misti, Chachani, and Pichu Pichu—and the surrounding agricultural terraces.

09:30 – 10:00

Yanahuara Viewpoint Visit the picturesque square and admire the iconic sillar arches engraved with poetry, offering one of the best views of Arequipa.

10:00 – 10:30

Historic Center Walk through the Plaza de Armas, admire the impressive Cathedral façade, and explore the colonial arcades.

10:30 – 11:15

Church of the Society of Jesus (Compañía de Jesús) A masterpiece of mestizo-baroque style with its detailed carvings and the San Ignacio Chapel decorated with colorful murals.

11:15 – 12:30

Monastery of Santa Catalina (optional) A city within a city, with cloisters, vividly painted walls, and narrow cobbled streets narrating more than 400 years of history. (Entrance ticket not included)

12:30 – 01:00

Colonial Mansions Visit sillar stone mansions, today turned into cultural centers and galleries, reflecting the aristocratic past of Arequipa.

01:30 – 02:30

Lunch at La Benita de los Claustros Delight in Arequipa’s authentic cuisine in one of the city’s most emblematic restaurants, located in a restored colonial cloister.

Package Details

What's Included

Included

Private transportation (round trip)
Professional guide in Spanish / English

Not Included

Entrance tickets (Monastery of Santa Catalina, Church of the Society of Jesus, or others)
Meals
Tips

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Tour Preparation

Everything you need to know to prepare for an amazing tour experience.

Important Recommendations

Wear light clothing, a hat, and sunscreen (Arequipa’s climate is usually sunny).
Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated.
A camera or phone to capture the views and architecture.
Comfortable walking shoes for the historic center.