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Arequipa Food Tour: Market Tasting & Ancestral Cooking Class★ 4.98 (110) · 4h
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Arequipa Walking Tour: Historic Centre & Alpaca Textiles★ 4.76 (89) · 2h 37m
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Arequipa city tour with private guide and Yanahuara view★ 5.00 (10) · 4h–5h
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Private City Tour Arequipa: Local Guide, Flexible RoutesA private city tour of Arequipa with an experienced driver and personalized routing. You choose the length—anywhere from a single hour to a full two days—and the stops, whether that's the city center, Colca Canyon, or Salinas y Aguada Blanca. Pickup is included, and the driver offers local recommendations based on what interests you most. Air-conditioned vehicle; complimentary water and beverages on request.Is it for me?The driver speaks Spanish and English, so if you're comfortable following conversation in either language, you'll get local insight as you drive. This works best for travelers who want to set their own pace and choose their own stops, rather than follow a fixed group itinerary—you're paying for the vehicle, the driver's knowledge, and the flexibility to change direction if something catches your interest.
Private Arequipa City & Santa Catalina Monastery TourA private tour of Arequipa's colonial landmarks and Santa Catalina Monastery with a professional guide in English or Spanish, lasting three to four hours. You choose the start time, and the monastery entrance fee is included—unlike standard group tours. The guide stays with you throughout, answering questions at your own pace.Is it for me?If you speak English or Spanish fluently, a private guide means you set the pace and ask questions without waiting for a group to catch up—the three to four hours stretch or compress based on what holds your attention at each stop.
Private Arequipa City Tour: Juanita Mummy and Santa CatalinaA private city tour of Arequipa with a professional guide and driver takes you through the White City's major sites in five hours. You visit Santa Catalina Monastery, built in 1579 with white volcanic rock and designed in colonial style; the Museum of Andean Sanctuaries, where the Juanita Mummy is preserved; and the colonial suburbs of Cayma, Sabandia and Yanahuara for views of the city and its volcanoes. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, as is lunch at a local Picanteria restaurant. A minimum of two people per booking is required.Is it for me?The five-hour pace keeps the major sites—monastery, mummy museum and colonial views—inside a single morning or afternoon without rushing between them. Your guide handles the route and timing, so you move through Arequipa without managing transport or entry logistics yourself.
Arequipa Private City Tour: San Camilo Market & Santa TeresaA private guided tour of Arequipa's historic center covers the San Lazaro district, the Compañía Church, Plaza de Armas, San Camilo Market and Santa Teresa Monastery over three hours with hotel pickup and a bilingual guide. Entry to the church dome and monastery are included, and the dress code for churches requires knees covered. Children from age 5 are welcome, though infants must sit on an adult's lap.Is it for me?Book this private tour if you want a guide who speaks English or Spanish and can move at your own pace through the historic center in three hours rather than commit to a full day.
Arequipa Private City Tour: Santa Catalina Monastery & YanahuaraA private half-day tour of Arequipa with a bilingual guide, starting at the Main Square and moving through the Cathedral, Santa Catalina Monastery (a 1579 religious citadel still in use), and the baroque Church of the Compañía before climbing to the districts of Yanahuara and Carmen Alto for panoramic views of the countryside. Hotel pickup and monastery admission are included; the tour runs three hours and suits families with children from age 5 onward.Is it for me?This is a private tour, so the pace and stops are yours alone rather than shared with other travelers—useful if you want to linger at the monastery or ask questions without keeping a group waiting. The bilingual guide speaks both Spanish and English, which matters if you're more comfortable in one language or want to move between them as the day unfolds.
2 to 5 hours (14)
Walking City Tour Arequipa: Santa Catalina Monastery & MarketA guided walking tour of Arequipa begins at San Camilo Market and moves through the city center to the Plaza de Armas, the Church and Cloister of La Compañía de Jesús, and the Santa Catalina Monastery. The guide provides entry to both the Saint Ignacio Cupola and the monastery itself, and walks with you through each stop over three hours. Suitable for all fitness levels; live guide in English or Spanish.Is it for me?The three-hour walk moves at a steady pace through the city center and involves climbing into colonial buildings and navigating the monastery's courtyards and passages—choose this tour if you're comfortable with sustained walking and want a guide to unlock the history and art at each stop rather than exploring on your own.
Arequipa City Tour: White City highlights with guide and pickupA guided city tour of Arequipa covers the historic center, the traditional district of Cayma, the Sillar stone quarries where the white volcanic rock is extracted, and the market and plaza of Yanahuara, with all entry tickets, an English or Spanish-speaking guide, and hotel pickup included. The tour runs four hours and ends at the Monastery of Santa Catalina or the main plaza, depending on your preference.Is it for me?Book this if you're covering Arequipa's historic center and surrounding towns in one morning or afternoon—the guide speaks English or Spanish, and all tickets are included.
Arequipa City Tour with Santa Catalina MonasteryAn afternoon city tour of Arequipa with hotel pickup includes a guided walk through Santa Catalina Monastery, the Plaza de Armas, and viewpoints over the city. The tour runs about four hours, departing around 2pm and returning by 6pm. Your guide speaks English or Spanish and leads you through the monastery's cloisters and original rooms, then through the city's main square and surrounding neighborhoods. Meals are not included.Is it for me?The afternoon schedule means a 2pm start, so you can spend your morning elsewhere in Arequipa before the tour begins. The four-hour loop returns you by early evening, leaving time for dinner in the city.
Arequipa city and countryside tour: panoramic bus with guideA four-hour panoramic bus tour of Arequipa with a professional guide covers the Historic Centre, the Plaza de Armas, the Yanahuara viewpoint overlooking the city, and the rural Sachaca district. Transport and guide are included; the route moves by bus with stops at key squares, overlooks and landscape stretches of La Campiña countryside. Minimum age is 18.Is it for me?The bus does most of the moving, so this suits anyone who wants to cover a lot of ground without walking between sites—you see the city layout and countryside in four hours without arranging your own transport or navigating between stops.
Arequipa Walking Tour & Juanita Mummy Museum: Colonial CenterA guided walking tour of Arequipa's historic center and the Andean Sanctuaries Museum, where you see Juanita, a 13-year-old Inca girl found frozen on Ampato Volcano in 1995 and kept in a climate-controlled chamber. Hotel pickup is included; the guide speaks English, Spanish and French. The mummy is on display May through December; January to April it enters conservation and Mummy Sarita is shown instead. Cameras and phones are not permitted inside the museum, but lockers store your belongings.Is it for me?This is a shared walking tour with a guide, so you move at the group's pace and follow the planned route through the colonial streets and museum. Choose it if you want the history and context of Arequipa's architecture and the Inca artifacts explained as you walk, rather than navigating the sites on your own or reading placards alone.
Arequipa City Tour: Plaza de Armas & Santa Catalina MonasteryA guided city tour of Arequipa's historic center starting from your accommodation, with a bilingual guide leading stops at the Plaza de Armas, the cathedral, Company of Jesus, Santa Catalina Monastery and the San Francisco complex. The tour runs roughly three hours on foot, departing at 08:00, 09:15, 11:00, 14:00 or 14:30. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included; entrance fees to the sites are not.Is it for me?Choose this small-group tour if you prefer a guided walk through colonial plazas and churches with a bilingual guide leading the route, rather than navigating independently.
Arequipa City Tour and Santa Catalina Monastery with GuideA half-day guided tour of Arequipa picks you up from your hotel and moves through four stops: Carmen Alto viewpoint overlooking the Chili river valley and the Misti and Chachani volcanoes; Yanahuara, a 19th-century district with its own viewpoint; the Company Church, a World Heritage Site begun in 1590; and Santa Catalina Monastery, a 16th-century convent built by ashlar stone. Your guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese or French, and monastery admission is included.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guided group tour with fixed stops at Carmen Alto and Yanahuara viewpoints plus the Company of Jesus basilica, rather than piecing together your own Arequipa itinerary.
Arequipa City Tour: Santa Catalina Monastery & Plaza de ArmasThis guided city tour of Arequipa covers the Santa Catalina Monastery, the Plaza de Armas cathedral, and the city's colonial architecture in three hours, with hotel pickup and entrance tickets included. The route moves on foot through the historic center, led by a professional guide in English or Spanish. Suitable for all fitness levels; minimum age 12.Is it for me?The three-hour pace on foot through the historic center works best if you want to move steadily through the main sites without a rushed schedule—the guide has time to explain the architecture and history at each stop, and you're not racing between monuments. If you prefer a slower, more leisurely exploration or a longer deep dive into fewer places, a private guide or a half-day option might suit you better.
Arequipa city tour: Santa Catalina Monastery and colonial centerThis is a guided city tour of Arequipa covering the historic center and Santa Catalina Monastery, with a certified guide in English or Spanish, transport between stops, and entry tickets included. The route moves through Plaza de Yanahuara and its San Juan Bautista Church, the Plaza de Armas with the Cathedral, the Church of the Company of Jesus and its Cloisters, and ends at Santa Catalina—a working convent from the 1500s. The tour runs three hours and suits all fitness levels; infants sit on an adult's lap.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guide explaining the colonial architecture and indigenous heritage at each stop; choose the self-guided version if you prefer to explore independently and set your own pace.
Arequipa city tour: Santa Catalina Monastery and viewpointsThis city tour of Arequipa covers the historic center, the Santa Catalina Monastery, and two viewpoints overlooking the city and its volcanoes, with a professional guide in English or Spanish, all entry tickets, and private transport to each stop. The tour runs three to four hours and includes no extra charges—guide, entry and transport are settled before you start.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you want a guide explaining colonial architecture and the monastery as you walk, with both viewpoints and the historic center covered in one morning or afternoon session.
Arequipa city tour: historic center and viewpointsThis city tour in Arequipa covers the historic center on foot, then moves by private car to viewpoints around the city where you see the volcanoes Misti and Chachani. A guide in English or Spanish leads both parts; pickup is included. The tour takes three to four hours and suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?Three to four hours leaves room for a meal or another activity in the afternoon. If you want to add the Monastery of Santa Catalina, plan the extra time separately—the tour can leave you at its door, but entry is a separate ticket and visit.
Guided Bus Tour Arequipa: Miradors & Founder's MansionA guided bus tour of Arequipa departing from Plaza de Armas, visiting the Carmen Alto and Yanahuara miradors, Founder's Mansion, Santa Catalina monastery and Paucarpata terraces with a Spanish-speaking guide and comfortable seating. The tour runs four hours and includes all transport; lunch at a restaurant is available as an optional add-on on the 11:30 a.m. departure.Is it for me?Choose the 9 a.m. departure if you want the full route with all five stops and time to explore on your own at lunch; pick the 11:30 a.m. start if you'd rather have a restaurant meal included and skip the earliest morning light at the miradors.
Arequipa walking tour: colonial architecture highlightsThis walking tour of Arequipa covers the historic center on foot, starting with hotel pickup and moving through the Plaza de Armas, the Church of the Company of Jesus, and its cloisters, then continuing to Casa Tristán del Pozo, the Plaza and Church of San Francisco, and the San Lázaro neighborhood before ending at your hotel. The tour includes a live guide in English or Spanish and takes about two and a half hours. Entrance fees to attractions are not included.Is it for me?Choose this if you want a walking tour with a guide who handles the route and commentary—you'll cover colonial streets and landmarks like Carmen Alto Viewpoint on foot over two and a half hours.
Arequipa City Tour and Santa Catalina: 4-hour Guided WalkA half-day guided tour of Arequipa's historic center and Santa Catalina Monastery, a 1579 medieval convent still inhabited by nuns, includes entry fees, a professional guide in English or Spanish, and round-trip hotel pickup. The tour visits the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, La Compañía Church with its baroque murals, and three districts with views of Misti Volcano; the order of stops may vary.Is it for me?Choose the shared tour if you're joining other travelers, or book the private option if your group prefers to explore Arequipa's colonial center and Santa Catalina Monastery on your own schedule.
Half day and longer (2)
Colca Canyon 2-Day Tour: Arequipa to Puno with Condor ViewYou’ll travel from Arequipa to Puno in just two days—soaking in hot springs near Chivay, spotting condors over Colca Canyon at sunrise, and meeting locals in Andean villages along the way. This tour is perfect if you want real experiences—not just photo stops—and an easy transfer straight to Lake Titicaca.
2-Day Colca Canyon Tour from Arequipa: Cruz del Cóndor viewpointA 2-day Colca Canyon tour from Arequipa includes hotel pickup, a live guide in English or Spanish, one night accommodation in Chivay, and breakfast on the second morning. Day one runs north through Pampa Cañahuas national reserve and Patapampa viewpoint (4,830 meters) to Chivay; day two departs at 6 AM to reach Cruz del Cóndor for an hour watching condors ride the thermals above the canyon, then returns to Arequipa by mid-afternoon. The tour covers multiple stops in traditional villages and viewpoints; lunch and the optional hot spring entrance fee are arranged separately.Is it for me?The 5 AM start on day two and the high-altitude stops (Patapampa at 4,830 meters) mean this tour suits travelers comfortable with early mornings and mountain elevation. If you prefer a slower pace or lower altitudes, a single-day canyon tour from Arequipa would be easier; this one trades convenience for the full experience of the condor viewpoint and the thermal valleys in between.
Arequipa City Tour — what to know before booking
This guide compares 24 bookable options for Arequipa City Tour, with up-to-date prices and real traveler reviews. Prices start at US$ 10. The average rating is 4.4 out of 5, based on 258 traveler reviews.
Most options last between 2 and 5 hours. 22 of the 24 options offer free cancellation. 5 private experiences are also available for closed groups. The verdict at the top highlights the travelers' favorite, the best price and the top-rated option, updated with live data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Arequipa City Tour cost?
Prices start at US$ 10. There are 24 options to compare, and the final price depends on the date, group size and the option you choose.
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 22 of the 24 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last between 2 and 5 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Arequipa Food Tour: Market Tasting & Ancestral Cooking Class is the travelers' favorite, rated 5.0 out of 5 across 110 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 5 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
