Walking Tour of Arequipa and Santa Catalina Monastery
ID: GYG762066-1227243
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Through this tour you will learn about the history, culture, legends and peculiar facts of the city.
Through this tour you will learn about the history, culture, legends and peculiar facts of the city. You will discover the importance it had in colonial times and to this day, becoming one of the most important tourist destinations in Peru.
St. Catherine's Monastery:
Colonial convent from the 16th century built of volcanic stone with impressive colonial architecture and art, it looks like a small citadel, it is the most visited attraction in the city by tourists. 1 hour
Alpaca World Arequipa:
This place is an ecotourism center where you can see Alpacas in a beautiful natural environment and learn about fiber selection, dyeing and techniques to make textiles 20 minutes
Saint Lazarus:
This neighborhood, which is located in the center of the city, a few blocks from the main square of Arequipa, shows us a street design that is totally different from the rest of the historic center, which is considered the first Spanish settlement in the city. 20 minutes
Historic Center of Arequipa:
In the last part of the tour we will visit one of the oldest mansions in the city that maintains its beautiful architecture, we will also go to the Plaza de Armas, considered one of the most beautiful in South America, historically the most important point for different events and also where the city was founded, which also has an impressive Cathedral, finally a viewpoint to appreciate it from a panoramic view. 1 hour 30 minutes
Highlights
- We will visit one of the oldest houses in the city that maintains its beauty
- We can go to a viewpoint to appreciate it from a panoramic view.
- On this tour you will learn about the history, culture, legends of the city
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Passengers must wait for us half an hour before the tour in the main square so that we can pick them up without any problem and begin the trip.
When should I book?
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.
Cancellations
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.
