What to do and see in Arequipa, Arequipa Region: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

December 5, 2021 Tambra Mccollister

In Peru's second-most populous city, aka "The White City," stunning colonial buildings made of pearly sillar stone vie for attention with the surrounding volcanoes and snow-capped peaks of the western Andes. Founded in 1540, it's a smorgasbord of mansions and museums. The top attraction, 215,000-square-foot Santa Catalina Monastery, is like its own city within a city, complete with fountains and cobblestone streets. Arequipa is the favorite base for visiting Colca Canyon and its massive condors.
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1. Private Arequipa Walking City Tour with Juanita Museum - All Included

Cusco Unique Experience
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Visit the beautiful "White City" Arequipa on a 3 hour guided private walking tour where you will experience and learn about its amazing architecture, history, its main square, most beautiful church, the Tristan del Pozo mansion, the colorful Monasterio of Santa Catalina where its nuns are living inside and the very interesting Andean Santuarios museum where the Juanita Mummy can be found among many others.

Inclusions: Private bilingual tour guide, All entrance fees

Exclusions: Tips

Reviewed By FL_Jane

We had a great trip to Machu Picchu booked with Cusco Unique Experience. It was a private tour, which I highly recommend for this important site. Karina and Brian worked with us to plan the perfect trip for us. They are flexible and will plan the trip that you want. Prior to the trip they sent the itinerary so we knew what we were going to do. We were met at the airport, even though out flight was very late, and driven to our hotel in the sacred valley that used to be a hacienda. Our guide for the sacred valley and Cusco was Rina, and we felt we saw and learned so much about the Incas. Our guide for Machu Picchu was Alex. He met with us the night before we were going to Machu to tell us what to bring, what not to bring, and what to expect. He met us at our hotel on Machu Picchu morning to walk to the bus with us. He explained so much about the Incas and Machu Pichu. He helped us with our photos and suggested good places to take photos. It was so great to have a private tour. We spent two more days touring with Rina ending in Cusco. We were offered one more activity to end our tour and we chose a cooking class. That was a riot because the chef spoke Spanish but the restaurant provided a someone to translate for us. The food was delicious. Our driver picked us up at 4:30AM for our vert early flight to Santiago, Chile. Overall, it was a wonderful trip. We loved Peru and we were totally satisfied with Cusco Unique Experience.

2. Afternoon: Arequipa Panoramic bus with entrances

Plaza de Armas, Paucarpata 04008, Peru PV Travel
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We will pick you up from your accommodation in Arequipa around 13:30h then we will start our tour, we will make a panoramic bus tour with specially conditioned units to be able to appreciate the landscapes with a 360 ° view from the second level of the bus, and a wide panoramic view from the first level. We will visit the Arequipa main Plaza de Armas, the Mirador Carmen Alto, Plaza and Mirador de Carmen Alto, Yanahuara Mirador Church and Plaza, Incalpaca Outlet and Zoo, Sachaca District, Tingo Balneario, Vogy vía landscaper, Mansion of the Founder, Stone Mill in Sabandia and Andenería de Paucarpata. During this trip you will be able to appreciate the landscape splendor of Arequipa. We will be back in Arequipa around 18:00h

Inclusions: Pick-up from your hotel in Arequipa, Transport in Panoramic bus, Professional bilingual guide English / Spanish, Entrances to Mansion of the Founder, Entrances to Sabandia Mill

Exclusions: Meals not specified in the itinerary

Reviewed By Gazza1112015

The tickets we booked were non-refundable. Because of the Covid-19 pandemic we had to cancel our June 2020 trip and excursion with them. Upon our request, they offered a full refund immediately, without question. Very much appreciated. We look forward to travel via them in the future.

3. Sillar Route

Calle Moral 229a, Arequipa 04001, Peru Comfort Tours Peru
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Staff trained to handle all kinds of situations. We provide umbrellas to protect from the sun and water to hydrate

Inclusions: Private transportation, Umbrellas to the Sun, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Entrada

4. Colca Magic Destination

Ruta Sur AQP
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With this service you will visit the Canyon and the Colca Valley considered one of the deepest canyons on the planet and its enchanted villages that surrounds it. Observing the famous flight of the Condor. You will also enjoy its delicious cuisine, typical of the southern region of the country.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Tourist transport with air conditioning, clean and disinfected with a disinfection certificate., 01 hotel night in the town of Chivay., Hotel taxes, Professional tour guide (English - Spanish).

Exclusions: Tourist entrance to the Colca Canyon (Foreigner pays S / 70.00; National pays S / 20.00), Entrance to the Thermal Baths of "La Calera" General income S / 15.00, Lunches and dinners.

5. Golden hour, legends of Arequipa and Peruvian Coffee

Calle Zela 301, Arequipa 04001, Peru SKY VIAJES Y TURISMO
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This is a tour full of history in Arequipa and legends that I will tell you as we induce ourselves into the small streets, squares, wrought iron windows and traditional mansions carved in white volcanic stone (sillar). We will stop briefly to take strength in a local coffee shop with an Peruvian organic coffee espresso and Andean tasting chocolates to go to Quinta Salas or "Castillo del Diablo" through its narrow streets until we reach the edge of the Chili River to meet the Barrio del Solar and the Tambo Matadero. Both places were built in the seventeenth century entirely of white ashlar, the first to house the people and the second to sacrifice the sacrifice of animals. Finally at 5:30 p.m., privileged time to take photos (golden hour), we will go to the Plaza de Armas appreciating Spanish courtyards and colonial balconies of the city. Here ends our journey through time in old Arequipa.

Inclusions: Peruvian specialty coffee (espresso or American), Handmade chocolate tasting

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Reviewed By LisaHiHo

This day trip ist perfect to get out of the city for a while. It's just about an hours ride outside of Arequipa. We visited Yura Viejo first which ist very small but in a beautiful sourrounding. Then went on a hike through a small canyon to a waterfall. You have to wade through the water quite a bit which was a lot of fun for our six year old. He did not even ask once 'are we there yet' ;-) The waterfall is beautiful as is the landscape. Our guide was great and our driver very relaxed, too. The termal baths are ok, maybe not a must-do, but our son loved the warm water. Overall a great Tour.

6. Monastery of Santa Catalina, Historic center and viewpoints of Arequipa.

Plaza de Armas Arequipa, Arequipa 04001, Peru AREQUIPA TOURS
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With this tour we will be able to know both the history of Arequipa from its beginnings, the constructions of the Historic center of Arequipa, Cultural Heritage of Humanity, the surrounding viewpoints as well as one of the most representative centers such as the Monastery of Santa Catalina, come and know this tour on foot walking and enjoying the city as well as by car to get to know the closest viewpoints of the city with beautiful landscapes and beautiful archeology stories. This tour is offered privately and is guided on board in your preferred language so you have a full day knowing a lot about the history of Arequipa.

Inclusions: Private tourist transport, Professional guide, Revenue to all places of visit

Exclusions: Food and extra expenses.

7. Colca Canyon / Full day tour

Travel Adventures Peru
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Come and enjoy an impressive Full day tour through one of the deepest canyons in the world. Disconnect at least one day from the city and fully enjoy the nature that surrounds this valley. Our guide will show you all the beauties such as the huge birds, beautiful alpacas and vicuñas and more than 79 different types of cactus. Our tour starts very early to be able to arrive on time at the Condor's Cross and watch the condors flying over our heads, follow our route to different tiny towns and of course visit the relaxing hot springs.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Breakfast

Exclusions: Entrance ticket to the Colca Canyon: 70 soles per person, Entrance ticket to the Hot Springs, We can buy a buffet lunch for 30 soles

Reviewed By Jaime N

Our tour guide, David, was absolutely brilliant and his knowledge, humour, friendliness and problem-solving skills are what made the tour such a success. He provided us with lots of fascinating commentary, made sure everyone's dietary requirements were met at the restaurants, ensured nobody felt left behind on the short hikes, and he was always happy to answer all our questions. He even sourced clean towels for our visit to the hot springs so that we didn't need to rent any. Worth every single penny we paid for this tour.

8. Arequipa Historical Downtown Tour

Calle Jose Francisco de Zela 216, Arequipa 04001, Peru Paolo Corrales
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This walking tour in the downtown of Arequipa will help us to understand about the people and history. You get to enjoy more of the city with the anecdotes, legends and traditions you'll know about.

Inclusions: chocolate

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9. Colca Canyon Trek 2D / 1N

Calle Jerusalén 300, Arequipa 04001, Peru Ok Peru Viajes & Turismo
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We offer a personalized service, so that our client gets the best travel experience. We have a team of professionals who strive every day to make our service quality.

Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch

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Reviewed By V1920VJsarahh

My friend and I truely enjoyed the 2day and 1 night hiking tour of the Colca Caynon.. It was one of the highlights of my travels in South America..To add to the stunning surroundings, views and atmosphere..We had a lovely group of people and a great tour guide Juanito! I would highly recommend it..

10. City Tour of Arequipa

Machupicchu Latin America
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Arequipa, the white city of Peru offers you many interesting highlights: One of them is its historic city center and the traditional towns around the city. Come with us in our daily tour, elaborated with an itinerary that show you something more of our beautiful city.

Inclusions: Professional English/Spanish guide, Hotel pickup., Live commentary on board, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Monastery of Santa Catalina entrance fee, Other entrance fees

Reviewed By BoardingPass745205

I loved my Machu Pichu travel and especially the tour agents who helped with my transport between places.I particularly liked their help with transport. My trip was a 3 day from usa and never did I miss any planned attraction. The hotel accommodation at machu pichu could have been better for the price value but I felt transport/tour agents justified it.

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