Peru · CITY TOURS IN AREQUIPA
Peru gives most people one free day fewer than they need. These 8 city tours in Arequipa are the ones that justify the slot, each with its price, its length and the thing to know before committing.
Review of Arequipa’s $15 historic center walk, with colonial cloisters, tambos, local stories, small groups, and volcano views.
“Jose was professional, friendly, and informative. Even though others in the group cancelled, he kept me and my friend and gave us a private tour. We felt welcome, and well looked after. We are grateful for having him as our guide.”
Review of Arequipa’s $10 walking tour, with alpacas, UNESCO sights, Peruvian treats, local history, and rooftop volcano views.
“Very interesting, guide very enthusiastic. Fun food stops and also gave history of the area and places we visited.”
Review of Arequipa’s 3.5-hour city tour, with volcano viewpoints, Santa Catalina Monastery, sillar architecture, and practical booking tips.
“Tour comprehensive, guide very knowledgable. I booked English tour but all were Spanish speakers. Guide's descriptions very long so found myself waiting many minutes for information. Suggestion:- break each description into smaller sections? Had Eng guide in St Catalina but felt obliged to give tip”
See Arequipa’s volcano views, countryside, camelids, colonial sights, and Sabandia Mill on this affordable four-hour guided tour.
“This was a great way to get an overview of the City of Arequipa, some of the surround suburbs and countryside.”
Ride through Arequipa’s historic center, Chilina Valley, Yanahuara, and volcano viewpoints on a safe three-hour bike tour.
“Fantastic tour with very good information from the tour guide. We saw a beautiful view at the two volcanos Chachani and Misti. We vent to the neighbourhoods of Arequipa. It’s a very different thing to see Arequipa on a bike. The tour guide tells you many things, about the Incas ond the Spanish people who lived in Arequipa in the old days. Also interesting things about the buildings in the city. All and all a fantastic trip. 😃🚴🏼♂️”
Taste Arequipa’s cuy, alpaca, rocoto relleno and queso helado on a four-hour food and city walk ending in Yanahuara.
“Clara, my guide was terrific. We walked and talked and ate with interesting conversations about the area’s history, politics, customs and culture. The market, plaza de armes, the chili river, the cloisters, three beautiful restaurants, a unique hands on experience and very full bellies. Clara’s enthusiasm set the pace for a fun filled and interesting day. Asta los portales !!”
Review of Arequipa’s 3.5-hour city tour, with Santa Catalina Monastery, volcano views, hotel pickup, guides, price, and practical tips.
“mariela, the guide, was super kind and gave a very informative and fun tour. she also had nice restaurant and bar recommendations. the tour is great because it covers both the city center and a couple cool viewpoints, as well as the st catalina monastery with detailed explanation.”
Explore Arequipa’s Sillar Route, meet stonecutters, see Pink Sillar, and view Wari petroglyphs on a practical four-hour tour.
“Tour molto completo e soddisfacente. La nostra guida, Andreas, è stata veramente disponibile e precisa. Andreas è una persona appassionata e riesce a trasmettere tutta la sua passione. Ti dà informazioni complete non solo sulla Ruta de Sillar ma anche sulla cultura peruviana, su Arequipa, la sua gente e i suoi distretti. Iper consigliato!”
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