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Walking Tour of Arequipa Including Santa Catalina Monastery

Arequipa, Peru
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About this activity

This walking tours is one of the standout things to do in Arequipa, Peru. it combines the highlights below into a single, easy-to-book experience from €61 per person. Join this 3.5-hour walking tour of the beautiful city of Arequipa in company of your professional tour guide. A City within the City! Visit the largest Monastery in the world! 20 thousand square meters, four neighborhoods, which emulate the Arequipa

  • Pick up from your hotel and we are going to start the visit.
  • 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 kinds of tourists, many of whom come to visit the Colca Canyon, the high volcanoes or just to walk around the colonial city.
  1. Historic Centre of Arequipa,      Arequipa Peru,
  2. Iglesia de la Compania de      Jesus, Plaza de Armas, Arequipa Peru,
  3. Cloisters of The Company,      Gral. Móran 118, Arequipa 04001, Peru,
  4. Plaza de Armas, Arequipa      Peru, 15 minutes
  5. Basilica Cathedral of      Arequipa, Plaza de Armas, Arequipa 04001, Peru,
  6. Iglesia de San Lázaro,      Alameda San Lázaro 126. Cercado, Arequipa 04001, Peru,
  7. Mundo Alpaca Arequipa,      Avenida Juan de la Torre 101 San Lazaro, Arequipa 04001 Peru
  8. Plaza San Francisco, C. Zela 202, Arequipa 04001, Peru
  9. Monasterio de Santa Catalina

Good to know

  • •Duration: approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes.
  • •Confirmation is instant — your spot is secured the moment you book.
  • •Offered in 3 languages.
  • •Confirm weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable footwear before you go.

Who it's for

Culture lovers

Best time to visit

Arequipa is rewarding year-round, but spring and early autumn typically bring the most comfortable temperatures and thinner crowds than peak summer. Morning departures tend to be quieter and cooler; booking ahead is recommended in high season as popular walking tours slots in Arequipa sell out.

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