Arequipa, Historic and Colonial City and Santa Catalina Monastery

4.5

based on 43 reviews

| Arequipa, Peru

Reviews Summary

Mixed reviews, with many praising Arequipa's beauty and history. Some found the tours excellent and informative, while others experienced issues like missed pickups or repetitive content. The Santa Catalina Monastery is a highlight.

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Features

Free Cancellation

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

Instant ticket delivery

Mobile Ticket

Pickup available

Duration

3.5 hours

Wheelchair accessible

Audio guide

Live guide

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Air-conditioned vehicle

Gratuities
Food and drinks

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Note: Admission to religious places in shorts is not allowed; please wear long pants or a long skirt

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...

Duration 3 Hours and 30 Minutes
Group Tour
Max 15 people in the group

1
Historical Centre of the City of Arequipa
The White City opens up its doors in a tour that begins in the Carmen Alto viewpoint from where we will be able to admire the beautiful landscape of farming terraces and the three guardian volcanoes that surround the city: Misti, Chachani and Picchu-Picchu.
- Duration 1 Hour•
- No Admission Ticket Required
2
Plaza de Armas
We will then continue to the colonial district of Yanahuara, famous for its church built in Andalusia style, and its viewpoint with is gorgeous architecture surrounded by sillar stone arches. We will then visit the Monastery of Saint Catherine, an impressive religious monument that had been closed to the public...
- Duration 1 Hour•
- No Admission Ticket Required

Monasterio de Santa Catalina

Finally, we will head for the Main Square, where we will be able to see the Cathedral and the arches that surround the plaza, and then visit the Church of the Company of Jesus founded in the 17th century by the Jesuits, and which stands out for its cloisters and...