Arequipa Walking Tour: Explore Santa Catalina Monastery
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Arequipa

Take part in a 2.5-hour stroll around the stunning city of Arequipa under the supervision of your experienced tour guide.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Historic Centre of Arequipa - Pick you up

Arequipa is located in the southwestern part of the country and is the second biggest city of Peru, with a population of almost one million. It is also the capital of the department of Arequipa, 663.8 miles (1,068km) from Lima. The city sits at an altitude of 2,325 meters above sea level in a mountainous desert in the western Andes, at the foot of El Misti Volcano.
Its colonial buildings were erected in ashlar (pearl coloured volcanic rock) which was used with abundance throughout the city, giving it the nickname of ‘The White City’. The historic center was named a World Heritage site by UNESCO in December 2000 due to its architecture and historical integrity. “The historic center of Arequipa is an example of ornamental architecture, representing a masterpiece of the European creative coalition and native characteristics.”

Generally considered the second most beautiful city in Peru after Cusco, Arequipa has attractions for all, many of whom come to visit the Colca Canyon.

  • Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus - We will pass by this beautifull church
  • Cloisters of The Company - Visit to apreciate the architecture
  • Plaza de Armas - We will pass by main square of Arequipa
  • Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa - If the Cathedral is open we can enter inside, otherwise we can see it from the outside.
  • Iglesia de San Lázaro - We are going to visit the Barrio San Lazaro
  • Mundo Alpaca Arequipa - We are going to visit Museum with alpacas and llamas, textile exhibits, and a wool store.
  • Santa Catalina Monastery - A City within the City! It is the largest Monastery in the world!!!

20 thousand square meters, four neighborhoods, which emulate the Arequipa urban distribution of the first years of the Colony.

What's Included
  • Expert English-speaking tour guide
  • 2.5-hour guided walking tour
  • Includes Santa Catalina Monastery entrance fee
  • Convenient hotel pickup for walking tour
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Transport (it is walking tour not by car)
Additional Information
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Sun protect
  • Don’t wearing short clothes
Location
Historic Centre of Arequipa
Cancellation Policy

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

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Kees69
Sep 3, 2019
Arequipa walking Tour - Our friend and guide Katia gave our CU students at San Pablo University an extensive walking tour. i needed to tell Katia repeatedly that the student needed to be home by 6 pm.
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Angela_w
Sep 13, 2016
This tour to begin with was a 100... - <p>This tour to begin with was a 100 FREE tour, which was even offered to us by our Hotel.<br/> The guide took us to the meeting point where she had her very large sign saying FREE and was touting for more business before we left.<br/> In her introduction she advised was FREE and if wanted to tip then that was up to us.<br/> As for the tour itself an awful lot of walking, not recommended for anyone older or not fit, the information itself was quite limited, the finale to the tour was a long walk up a steep hill to a view point that was pretty poor to say the least.<br/> Best marks 3 out of 10..sorry<br/> We will of course be taking this up directly with Viator, it may not be their fault, we may have simply been palmed off between tour reps but still a pretty poor tour.</p>
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