Start point

From: Arequipa

Service

Shared service

Type

Adventure

Time

4 Hours

CITY TOUR AREQUIPA + SANTA CATALINA MONASTERY (INCLUDES VIEWPOINTS)

Enjoy a tour of the “White City” getting to know its most visited tourist spots.

Arequipa is the second most populated city in Peru and one of the most beautiful in the country. With its fascinating colonial architecture, exploring its historic center is something we cannot miss if we are visiting Arequipa. Furthermore, being in a volcanic area, the Misti, Chachani and Pichu Pichu volcanoes give an incredible setting to the landscapes that the city offers.

In order to take a very interesting tour of the city we thought of this City Tour Arequipa + Santa Catalina Monastery + Viewpoints that will take you to explore its main attractions.

Starting with the viewpoints of Carmen Alto and Yanahuara, from where you will get wonderful views.

Continuing with a tour of the Yanahuara district and its picturesque, narrow and old streets on which you can see the typical colonial houses made of ashlar, a volcanic material that gives Arequipa the name of “White City.”

In this interesting City Tour of Arequipa, we will also visit the renowned Santa Catalina Monastery, which still preserves its original architecture and furniture. Visiting it is like reliving the past and getting lost in the path of time.

On this tour we cannot miss a visit to one of the most beautiful squares in Peru, the Main Square from Arequipa. And being there, we will also get to know the Church of the Company of Jesus, a Jesuit construction whose beautiful and ornate facade is a clear example of the Andean baroque style.

Then, as another example of colonial architecture, we will also have the pleasure of visiting the Tristán del Pozo mansion.

If you want to enrich your stay in this beautiful city, which was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, you cannot miss this City Tour!

itinerary

Route

Itinerary of the City Tour Arequipa + Santa Catalina Monastery (Includes Viewpoints):

The tour begins between 2:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. when our transportation picks up passengers from the hotel.

The first place to visit will be the Carmen Alto Viewpoint, from where we can get a wonderful view of the city, framed by the Misti, Chachani and Pichu Pichu volcanoes. Also from here you can see an incomparable landscape of the fields that still preserve Inca agricultural terraces and of course, the Chili River.

Then, we will go to the Yanahuara district, which also has an emblematic viewpoint to appreciate beautiful postcards of the landscape. But what stands out most about this viewpoint are its 9 arches built in white ashlar, on which popular phrases and quotes from illustrious people inspired by the philosophy of life of the Arequipa settler were engraved.

Being in the district of Yanahuara, we will visit its beautiful main square and here we will appreciate the small parish of San Juan Bautista de Yanahuara, which has a beautiful baroque style facade, built in 1750.

The next point to visit on the tour is the Santa Catalina Monastery, which is located in the historic center of the city.

Here we can appreciate four centuries of Arequipa architecture. Inside the monastery we will find cloisters, cells, small internal streets full of flowers, sitting and resting places and walls painted with fresh dyes.

Later, we will go to the Plaza de Armas and then we will visit the Church of the Company of Jesus, which is located next to the square.

Inside the church, we will visit its cloisters, which were built in the 18th century. And we will also have access to its dome from where you can see a beautiful view of the city.

To finish, we will visit the Tristán del Pozo mansion, a colonial mansion built in 1738 and whose facade is distinguished for being one of the greatest exponents of typical Arequipa ornamentation.

The tour will end at approximately 5:00/5:30 p.m.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Includes

City Tour Arequipa + Santa Catalina Monastery (Includes Viewpoints) includes:

Official Tourism Guide.
Transport.
Entrance to the Santa Catalina Monastery.
Entrance to the Carmen Alto viewpoint.

Not include

City Tour Arequipa + Santa Catalina Monastery (Includes Viewpoints) does not include:

Snacks.
Personal expenses.
Tips.

What to bring?

What to bring to the City Tour Arequipa + Santa Catalina Monastery (Includes Viewpoints)?

Camera.
Sunscreen.
Comfortable clothes.

Considerations

What considerations should you have when doing the City Tour Arequipa + Santa Catalina Monastery (Includes Viewpoints)?

Due to environmental, climatic, protests or other factors, beyond our control, the itinerary of the trip may vary. If so, you will be notified in a timely manner.
Guru Explorers value your time and strive to respect the tour schedule; however, they may vary for reasons beyond our control (weather, natural disasters, field or road conditions, among other demonstrable reasons). We will do our best to offer efficient options and solutions for your enjoyment.

Not allowed:

Pets.
Smoke.
Large briefcases and pockets.

Terms and Conditions

Cancellation Policy:

With 3 days or less of notification, there will be no refund.
Between 4 and 7 days of notification, 60% is refunded.
More than 7 days, 80% is refunded.

Date changes:

Fees applied for change of date in group tours:
There will be no extra charge if notified more than 5 days in advance.
If notified between 3 and 5 days in advance, an additional charge of 25% will apply.
If notified 2 days or less in advance, it will not be possible to make the change and it will not be subject to a refund.
Subject to availability.
There will be no refund in case of delayed flights, train delays, bad weather or other external factors.

Why choose us

We want to be part of the experience that you will live in the City Tour Arequipa + Santa Catalina Monastery (Includes Viewpoints)

If you still wonder why choose us, we would like you to read 7 features highlights of our service:

QUALITY: When you go with a master, it is because you want to answer all the questions. In a matter of travel, money, time and enjoyment you have to solve and that’s what Guru Explorers is all about, giving you the perfect balance for the adventure you DESERVE.
EXPERIENCE: To become Guru Explorers, we are still world travelers, but experts in Cusco, Lima, and the most important destinations in Peru. We had bad and good experiences, appreciating that the difference is in the details, that is why we know what elements are essential for your trip. We are travelers and we strive to enhance your experience!
TRANSPARENCY: We are here to provide you with the best information and description of our tours. We are not supporters of hidden costs. We provide the necessary information so that you can choose the inclusions or upgrades you are looking for.
SECURITY: You trust us with your time, your money and your expectations and that is why we refine every detail to guarantee the trip you dream of.
FLEXIBILITY: Although we have pre-established packages; we adapt to your needs and make plans to suit you, so that you can visit any place in Peru, with the expertise of a Guru Explorers. We adapt trips for special occasions such as your corporate trips, honeymoon, birthday, social, cultural or sports events during your visit to Peru, offering you complete advice to achieve and exceed your expectations.
PASSION: Before being tour guides, we are travelers, explorers, adventurers; that makes us passionate about creating the best experiences in the time you invest for yourself and those you love.
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: We promote Responsible and Sustainable Tourism, not affecting the traveler, nor exploiting the communities that receive us or their environment. We create experiences that are more human and respectful of heritage.