Arequipa City Tour with Santa Catalina Monastery
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Arequipa's historic center
- Visit the Santa Catalina Monastery
- Discover colonial architecture
- Learn about local history
- Enjoy scenic city views
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Arequipa's historic center
- Visit to Santa Catalina Monastery
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Meals and beverages
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in Spanish; English-speaking guides may be available upon request.
- Photography is allowed in most areas; however, some sites may have restrictions.
- The tour involves walking; ensure you're comfortable with the activity level.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the tour.
- Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
- Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Good to know
- Note: Admission to religious places in shorts is not allowed; please wear long pants or a long skirt
Traveler reviews
Great tour
Great tour we visited the monestry and other important sites
We had an excellent...
We had an excellent private tour in Arequipa. Our guide John was knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about sharing the city's history, culture, and architecture. We visited beautiful landmarks and enjoyed stunning views of the surrounding volcanoes. The tour was well-organized, informative, and enjoyable from start to finish. I especially appreciated how the guide answered all our questions and made everyone feel welcome. Arequipa is a beautiful city, and this tour made our visit even more memorable. The monastery part was seamlessly handed by John to another (in-house) guide, and this part was very good as well; the monastery inner "city" is amazing. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Arequipa!
Anxious and non-engaging driving
On this tour, led by Maria Jesus, we were briefly told the history of the city showing us the three volcanoes that surround the city, then guided us to the neighborhood of Yanahuara. Much of the visit was to the monastery of Santa Catalina, despite the beauty of the cities and the monastery we were not satisfied by the explanations of the guide who was rather pedantic, hasty and anxious, often repeating the same things and not getting particularly involved.
Nice tour that gets one...
Nice tour that gets one to the Yanahuara viewpoint without having to walk or take a taxi. The Iglesia de la Compania near the Plaza de Armas was beautiful and its San Ignacio Chapel decorated with birds from the jungle was amazing. Glad that admission was included, along with the even more expensive admission to the Monasterio de Santa Catalina. Although one can visit these sites on one’s own, this tour saves a lot of time. Jeymi was a good guide. Unfortunately February is not the best month for viewing the volcanoes though because it is the rainy season.
City of Arequipa beautiful
The city of Arequipa is beautiful with cobblestone streets and palaces from the time of the Spanish conquest that are beautiful and the monastery of Santa Catalina is a wonder I have never seen a monastery as big and beautiful as this.