Arequipa City tour in panoramic bus
The panoramic Arequipa city tour is a wonderful way to discover the amazing White City. Explore interesting places at the Historic Center and the countryside of Arequipa with this fantastic tour. The city of Arequipa offers tourist attractions with unique historic value that you should go all over with a professional tour guide. Enjoy a lovely tour around traditional quarters with colonial mansions, monasteries, mills and amazing viewpoints to the green fields of Arequipa.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Plaza de Yanahuara, Cuesta del Angel 513, Arequipa 04017 Peru
The panoramic city tour of Arequipa starts at the traditional district of Yanahuara, located 2 kilometers from the Historic Center, at the right side of River Chili. Admire the beautiful narrow streets with Spanish style, lovely houses and interesting tourist attractions such as the Mirador of Yanahuara. This place has amazing views of the volcanoes Misti, Pichu Pichu and Chachani. This wonderful viewpoint was built in the eighteenth century and it is located next to the Church San Juan Bautista, in front of a nice small square. These are arches made of ashlar with phrases of important characters of the city.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Mirador Carmen Alto, Cusco 178, Arequipa 04000 Peru
The Arequipa city tour continues toward the Valley of Chilin to visit another incredible viewpoint known as Mirador de Carmen Alto. Here, you will admire beautiful landscapes of green fields and impressive volcanoes around. This place was used as an Astronomical Observatory, between 1899 and 1927. You will have privilege views to pre Inca and Inca’s platforms that are still being used for farming. Admire fruit trees and orchards.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Incalpaca, HCWW+8G5, Yanahuara 04013, Peru
The next stop will be at Incalpaca outlet and zoo, a store with high quality clothes made of Alpaca, with excellent prices. The Alpaca’s fiber is soft, light and very resistant. Incalpaca exports their products to more than 50 countries worldwide, working hard with sustainability. Also, you can visit the small zoo with South American camelids such as alpacas, vicuñas, llamas and guanacos.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Palacio de Goyeneche, Fernandini 133, Arequipa Peru
We are going to pass through the district of Sachaca. Enjoy a panoramic view to a 18th century colonial mansion known as Goyeneche Palace.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Parque Acuatico Tingo, Arequipa Peru
Also, you will see the aquatic park of Tingo, the summer place with pools for locals.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: La Mansion del Fundador, Via Paisajista Huasacache - Jacobo Hunter, Arequipa 04011 Peru
Then, we are going to visit the Founder’s Mansion located 12 miles from the historic center. This house was the home of the city’s founder Don Garcí Manuel de Carbajal in 1540.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Molino de Sabandia, Camino Al Molino S/N. Sabandia, Arequipa 04000 Peru
The city tour will take you to explore the Molino de Sabandia, a beautiful mill built in 1621 and it still working.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Paucarpata, Peru
Going back to the city you will see the platforms of Paucarpata.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Plaza de Armas, Arequipa Peru
The panoramic tour continues to Plaza de Armas
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Monasterio de Santa Catalina, Santa Catalina 301, Arequipa Peru
Stop at Santa Catalina Monastery.
Duration: 10 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Infants 4 and younger are complimentary"
"The order of the visits could change"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duration: 4 Hours
Start location: C. Zela 301, Arequipa 04001, Peru
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.