Arequipa City Tours: Explore the White City

This walking tour in the downtown of Arequipa will help us to understand about the people and history. You get to enjoy more of the city with the anecdotes, legends and traditions you'll know about. Also we will have a delicious pisco sour sample and a tasty local drink, and dessert knowing more from this city and Peru through the food and beverages. * VERY IMPORTANT: If you have any question or delay write to my WhatsApp.

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.

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".

The City & Countryside Tour is an experience to explore the buildings, places and the characteristic landscape of the City of Arequipa from a panoramic bus. Which moves around the city making specific stops to see squares, viewpoints and to admire the landscape route of "La Campiña", under the assistance of a professional guide during the tour.

Sample more than 14 Peruvian flavors that are typical from Arequipa. Interact with some of our local hosts and discover how to prepare alpaca and cuy, as well as learning ocopa making with a "batán". Hear all the historical and cultural details behind each dish and drink that you will have the chance to taste during this 4-hour Arequipa food tour.

My service is 100% private, safe, and personalized, designed for your comfort and peace of mind. I have over 5 years of experience driving on tourist routes and highways throughout Peru. I know Arequipa's main attractions well, such as the Colca Canyon, Salinas y Aguada Blanca, city tours, and culinary experiences. This allows me to offer you not only transportation but also local recommendations to make your trip unique. ✨ This will be your best experiential tourism experience.

Our tour can begin by picking you up from the airport and transferring you to your hotel or the other way around by picking you up from your hotel and transferring you to the airport at the end of the tour. Please note that the airport transfers, arrival or departure must be on the same day of the tour. As it is a private tour you can choose the starting time and customize the visits to your comfort. If you need to finish the tour before, there is no problem, there is no rush if you want or need to make the visits slowly. Our private transportation will take us to Yanahuara and then we will return to the center of Arequipa which is a world cultural heritage, and we will take a walking tour, exploring and discovering the colonial past of Arequipa and its current culture. Arequipa is a city with a lot of history, tradition, natural and cultural diversity. Welcome travelers!

Visit the beautiful historic center of the city of Arequipa, and uncover its historical buildings and imposing colonial churches and mansions. This walking tour will lead you to discover this impressive city, which holds much history, culture, and one of Peru`s finest cuisines. Explore the Andean Sanctuaries Museum at the Catholic University of Santa María, and be amazed by its incredible collection of mummies, as well as their pristine state of preservation.

Discover the heart of Arequipa on this immersive walking tour. We begin at the vibrant San Camilo Market, a colorful hub of daily life filled with local products, flavors, and traditions. Then, stroll through charming streets toward the Main Square, where your guide will share the rich history of one of Peru’s most beautiful plazas. Visit the ornate Church and Cloister of La Compañía de Jesús, home to the stunning Saint Ignacio Cupola, a masterpiece of colonial art. Continue to a 17th-century tambo, a traditional communal housing complex that reveals the city’s colonial past. Finally, explore the breathtaking Santa Catalina Monastery, a city within the city, with over 300 years of fascinating history. Your guide will assist with your entry before bidding you farewell.

Reliable and convenient transportation to and from the Pickup location. Our professional drivers ensure a smooth journey, providing a stress-free experience for travelers. On-time pickups and drop-offs, comfortable vehicles, and excellent customer service make our airport transfer service the perfect choice for your travel needs. Available 24/7. - 24/7 customer service provides escort for your travel. - Air conditioned vehicle provides you with a suitable temperature in your journey. - Professional drivers will take you to your destination directly while avoiding traffic jams. - Customized services bring you more unique experiences.

Discover the enchanting city of Arequipa through our immersive City Tours. Roam through the historic streets, where colonial architecture blends seamlessly with vibrant culture. Explore the city. Delve into the picturesque Carmen Alto Viewpoint, providing breathtaking valley views. Lastly, journey to the Sandía Mill to witness traditional milling techniques. This tour is your gateway to Arequipa's charm, history, and artistry.

The Arequipa City Tour is the best way to know the most important attractions of the city, begins with a visit to the traditional neighborhood of Yanahuara, then we will pass by the viewpoint of Carmen Alto, continue to the Incalpapa factory and zoo where alpaca garments are offered, then we will go to the Mansion of the founder and finally, the Andenes de Paucarpata where we can do some adventure sports.

Explore Arequipa’s rich history, stunning colonial architecture, and vibrant culture on this guided city tour, perfect for travelers who love discovering historic landmarks, hidden alleys, and artistic treasures while strolling through Arequipa Historic Center.

In the Arequipa city tour you will visit the city center is an imposing Plaza de Armas surrounded by the main cathedral, the company of Jesus and the seventeenth century neoclassical basilica that houses a museum where the most beautiful works of art of the city are exhibited. city ​​and the most representative religious objects. This tour will take place in comfortable transport units fully equipped, always accompanied by a bilingual guide on board explaining the tourist places to visit. DEPARTURES: 08:00 AM / 09.15 AM / 11:00 AM / 02: 00 PM / 02:30 PM PLACES OF VISIT: Monastery of Santa Catalina, the cloisters, company of Jesus, cathedral, chapel of St. Ignatius, house of Tristan del pozo, complex of San Francisco DURATION OF 3 HRS APPROX. (THIS CIRCUIT IS PEDESTRIAN)

You will be picked up from your hotel to be transferred to the Carmen Alto viewpoint, where you will enjoy the countryside of Arequipa with a view to Chili river, and the Misti and Chachani volcanoes, in the background. Then you will be transported to the Yanahuara viewpoint, an olden construction of the XIX century, where they will obtain a view to the cityside, always with the imposing Misti watching over. After that, you will visit the basilica of the Company of Jesus, an impressive architectonic piece of neo-renaissance style, built with white stone, known as ashlar. The tour will continue in Main Square, the main space of urban encounters. Finally, you will know to get to know the famous Convent of Santa Catalina, a prestigious institution of the XVI century, comprised of plazas, cloisters, and streets, that used to be inhabited by the daughters of prestigious families, who were kept by the convent’s nuns.