Private tour of the city of Arequipa

Including the Juanita Mummy Museum, the Monastery of Santa Catalina and the colonial neighborhoods.
including the Juanita Mummy Museum, the Monastery of Santa Catalina and the colonial neighborhoods.

Discover highlights of the history and architecture of the colonial city of Arequipa during this 5-hour private city tour. You'll receive personalized attention from your guide as you explore this Peruvian city, also known as the "White City," thanks to the abundance of white-hued structures. Among the monuments you can see are the Monastery of Santa Catalina, the Juanita Mummy Museum and the colonial neighborhoods of Cayma, Yanahuara and Sabandía. Your Arequipa sightseeing tour also includes a private guide and vehicle, lunch.

St. Catherine's Monastery:

In the morning, your private driver and guide will meet you at your hotel to begin your private city tour of Arequipa ´The White City´. You will visit impressive attractions such as the Monastery of Saint Catherine, which was built in 1579 and served as a cloister for nuns from the 16th to the 18th centuries. Furthermore, the complex is a work of art designed using colonial architecture and built with white volcanic rock, also called Silla. Its walls enclose a complete religious world. Visit and don't miss its interesting halls, squares and streets. 1 hour.

Andean Sanctuaries Museum:

Another place that you should not miss and that you will visit on your tour is the Juanita Mummy Museum (Museo Santuarios Andinos). The museum houses Juanita's frozen mummy and her artifacts. Juanita was a young teenager who was sacrificed by the Incas to the mountain gods on Ampato Mountain. She is the most famous mummy of the Andes due to the outstanding conservation of her in this museum. She is only exhibited during the months of May to December. Conservation work is carried out during the months of January to April. During these months another mummy will be exhibited. After your visit to the museum, the tour will continue and explore the colonial suburbs of Cayma, Sabandia and Yanahuara. 1 hour.

Yanahuara:

Here you can appreciate the incredible views of the city and its volcanoes. After your private city tour, you will enjoy delicious Arequipa food for lunch at a local Picanteria restaurant. After lunch we will transfer you back to your hotel. 30 minutes.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.