Arequipa, Historic and Colonial City and Santa Catalina Monastery 

3 hours and 30 minutes

Easy

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 Monastery of Santa Catalina.

The White City opens up its doors in a tour that begins in the beautiful colonial quarter of San Lázaro, where Arequipa was founded; from here we will walk along the picturesque streets adorned with geraniums, and then we will head for 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. 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 Santa Catalina, an impressive religious monument that had been closed to the public for nearly 400 years; its narrow streets, plazas and gardens reminds us of the ancient districts of Seville or Granada. 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 17thcentury by the Jesuits, and which stands out for its cloisters and the famous Saint Ignacio Dome.

What's included?
    • Air-conditioned vehicle.
    • Professional guide.
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Admission ticket to Santa Catalina Monastery and Church of the Company of Jesus.
    Exclusions
    • Tip or gratuity
    Gratuities
    Food and drinks
    Please note
    • Dress code
    • Note: Admission to religious places in shorts is not allowed; please wear long pants or a long skirt
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Not stroller accessible
    • Not suitable for pets
    • Infants must not sit on laps
    • Infant seats unavailable
    • In case you have an emergency or need extra information regarding your service, you may call our 24 hours department at +51 998 108 479
    What to bring
      • Sunglasses.
      • Sunscreen.
      • Hat or cap.
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