Arequipa, Historic and Colonial City and Santa Catalina Monastery

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 colonial districts of St Lazarus and Yanahuara, the Monastery of St Catherine and the Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa, as well as two locations that provide excellent views of the city and its surrounds – Carmen Alto and the Mirador de Yanahuara. Travel by air-conditioned coach and hop off at various sites to walk around and soak it all in.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Historic Centre of Arequipa, Arequipa Peru

The White City opens up its doors in a tour that begins in 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.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Plaza de Armas, Arequipa Peru

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 Saint Catherine, 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.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Monasterio de Santa Catalina, Santa Catalina 301, Arequipa Peru

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 17th century by the Jesuits, and which stands out for its cloisters and the famous Saint Ignacio Dome.

Duration: 1 hour



Informacion Adicional
"Note: Admission to religious places in shorts is not allowed; please wear long pants or a long skirt"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 02:00 PM
Duration: 3 Hours 30 Minutes
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Professional guide
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Entry/Admission - Monasterio de Santa Catalina

Not Included

• Gratuities
• Food and drinks

Facilities