Top Arequipa Cultural Tours

In the Arequipa city tour you will visit the city center is an imposing Plaza de Armas surrounded by the main cathedral, the company of Jesus and the seventeenth century neoclassical basilica that houses a museum where the most beautiful works of art of the city are exhibited. city ​​and the most representative religious objects. This tour will take place in comfortable transport units fully equipped, always accompanied by a bilingual guide on board explaining the tourist places to visit. DEPARTURES: 08:00 AM / 09.15 AM / 11:00 AM / 02: 00 PM / 02:30 PM PLACES OF VISIT: Monastery of Santa Catalina, the cloisters, company of Jesus, cathedral, chapel of St. Ignatius, house of Tristan del pozo, complex of San Francisco DURATION OF 3 HRS APPROX. (THIS CIRCUIT IS PEDESTRIAN)

Navigate Arequipa's historic streets with ease by joining a local guide on a walking tour. Get your bearings as you learn about the city’s rich history and culture, stretching back to the 1500s. Walk through the oldest neighborhood, San Lazaro, and the historic center, where you can admire architecture built from volcanic materials.

Peru’s Colca Canyon is one of the world’s deepest canyons and you can experience it for yourself on this tour from Arequipa. Join a small group and head to the rim of the canyon where you can spot Andean condors. You also make other stops including the pre-Incan terraces of Antawilke, the Yanque hot springs, and a national reserve to see alpacas and vicuñas. Hotel pickup is included for convenience.

This full day tour stands out for its unique combination of breathtaking landscapes and authentic cultural experiences. You’ll travel through the impressive Andean scenery of the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve, enjoying panoramic views of Arequipa’s iconic volcanoes: Misti, Chachani, and Pichu Pichu. Unlike typical tours, this experience focuses on appreciating the beauty and tranquility of the highlands while learning about local traditions and the natural environment from knowledgeable guides. With comfortable transportation, breakfast, and entrance fees included, it’s a relaxing and enriching journey suitable for all travelers.

It is characterized by being a small group tour, explanations to the detail of the history of Arequipa and is perfect to start our first day in Arequipa knowing in a quiet and safe way the most outstanding attractions of Arequipa. It is a charming walk through Arequipa, no mobility is used because you would lose the charm of walking through the city since currently the traffic is very complicated. IMPORTANT: Tip the guide at the end of the tour as it helps us to cover all maintenance costs to the places of visit. Even so, adding the cost of the reservation together with the voluntary tip at the end, it turns out to be a pretty cheap tour for the whole tour and places we will show you during the tour.

If you crave adventure, breathtaking landscapes, and authentic cultural experiences, the Colca Canyon Full-Day Adventure is perfect for you! Begin your day with an early morning departure from Arequipa and journey through stunning volcanic terrain to the charming town of Chivay. Savor a traditional Andean breakfast before witnessing the awe-inspiring flight of the Andean condors at the famous Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint, one of the deepest canyons in the world. Explore ancient pre Inca terraces, relax in natural hot springs, and indulge in a delicious regional lunch. On your return, marvel at spectacular high-altitude volcano vistas, discover unique wildlife in protected wetlands, and encounter elegant vicuñas in their natural habitat. This immersive journey combines nature, culture, and tranquility, ensuring every moment is unforgettable!

Discover the amazing White City of Arequipa with this fantastic walking tour that will take you to explore the neighborhoods around the Historic Center to admire impressive colonial architecture. Enjoy a guided tour walking the Santa Catalina Monastery, a religious citadel located in the heart of the city, and be amazed by this mysterious place. Live a great experience walking the city of Arequipa with us.

Sample more than 14 Peruvian flavors that are typical from Arequipa. Interact with some of our local hosts and discover how to prepare alpaca and cuy, as well as learning ocopa making with a "batán". Hear all the historical and cultural details behind each dish and drink that you will have the chance to taste during this 4-hour Arequipa food tour.

Discover Arequipa’s rich history and unique character on a guided walking tour through its most emblematic streets and landmarks. From elegant colonial squares and impressive religious architecture to traditional neighborhoods and living artisan culture, this experience reveals why Arequipa is known as the White City. Perfect for travelers seeking culture, stories, and local insight in a relaxed and engaging walk. Book now and experience Arequipa beyond the highlights, through its history, people, and traditions.

Live the magic of the Colca tour 2 days and one night ending in Puno This bus adventure will take you through ancient Andean towns, reserves and impressive natural landscapes located in the Colca Valley. Each stop is explained by the guide, who also assists and guides passengers on the trip. The activities in the Colca Valley and the tourist attractions are varied, but the most important is the tour to the Colca Canyon and the flight of the Condor. Finally, our tour concludes by traveling to the city of Puno with stops along the route.

We invite you to tour one of the deepest Canyons in the World on our Magical Colca tour 2 days and 1 night, it is an experience that will take you to a place rich in culture, nature and traditions. During our trip we will enjoy impressive natural settings, whether crossing part of the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Park, observing the vicuñas, alpacas and llamas, admiring the colorful terraces combined with its mountains and gorges, or interacting with the local people of the Colca. Let us not forget that we are in the "kingdom of the Condor"; So additionally we will have the privilege of observing the spectacular flight of the Andean condor between the walls of the Colca Valley canyon.

On the way to the Sillar Route where you will visit quarries and areas where the ashlar originated, we will visit the Añashuayco Quarry; in the place we can appreciate an immense canyon with skylights that are several meters high, formed by extraction for the formation of the Sillares, you can appreciate a Mega-carving of the Church of the Society of Jesus made by the stonemasons themselves. We can also visit one of them so that they can explain how their daily work is and make us experiment by cutting one of their stone blocks ourselves then we will move to the Quebrada de Culesbrillas, At this point we will do a walk of approximately 20 minutes inside the small canyon that was formed by the passage of water At the end of the walk we can observe petroglyphs made by the Wari culture more than a thousand years ago. Remember that in the beginning we visited the Mirador de Yanahuara.

Experience the thrill of white-water rafting without venturing far from the city. This Chili River rafting experience includes pickup from your Arequipa hotel and takes you paddling through exciting Class II and III rapids surrounded by dramatic scenery. Perfect for travelers seeking an accessible outdoor adventure with all logistics handled.

With this tour you can see the Colca canyon in the Conventional type. With a good guide on board along the way you will be able to know several points and their meaning along the way. DAY 1 Exit: 8:00 am. In the direction of Colca. Making various stops. 13:00 hrs Buffet lunch. 2:00 p.m., Installation in the Hotel 3:00 p.m. Free time for thermal baths 18:30 hrs Meeting for dinner. Overnight in Chivay. DAY 2: 5:30 a.m. Breakfast at the hostel 7:00 hrs drive to the group towards the Cruz del Cóndor. 10:00 hrs return for each point along the way to have good views of the entire Colca canyon. 12:00 hrs time to eat. 13:30 hrs Return to Arequipa

If you've got limited time in Peru's White City, check off as many of Arequipa's historical sights and attractions as you can on a half-day sightseeing tour. Stay cool and cover more attractions as you travel via air-conditioned coach to viewpoints such as the Mirador de Yanahuara and through colonial districts including Yanaahuara and St Lazarus. Plus, visit the Monastery of St Catherine, which was closed to the public for almost 400 years.

Experience the dramatic views and local bird life of the Colca Canyon without needing to stay there overnight on this small-group tour from Arequipa. Leave early in the morning to drive up into the mountains, arriving in the Chivay for breakfast, before continuing to the canyon. Watch condors circle from the Mirador de la Cruz del Cóndor before driving back, via the regional high point of Patapampa.

This tour is special because we will know magical places of spectacular views that will make live a unique and pleasant experience in the city, as well as enjoy a mixture between cultural, natural, history and architecture, with a tour thought of the visitor. The tour offers a visit to the most iconic places of Arequipa, without losing the essence of the because it is known as "The White City".

On this tour you can enjoy the beauty of the Colca Canyon with a restful night in the middle of the Colca Valley. You can rest in a quiet, clean and safe environment surrounded by the mountains that form this famous Colca canyon, considered one of the deepest canyons in the world. The departure is between 8:00 am and 8:30 am, Chivay is reached by making brief stops, on the way, typical lunch, rest time at the Hotel, thermal baths (where you can have a pleasant rest time in hot springs natural) and a night with typical dances and tourist dinner. Overnight in Chivay. On the second day we visit the main points of the Colca Canyon, the Mirador de la Cruz del Condor, natural viewpoints around, traditional villages, and then return to Arequipa at an ideal time being the arrival at approximately 5:00 pm.

Discover the best of Arequipa’s attractions at a leisurely pace on a private walking tour. This excursion is ideal for travelers pressed for time and people wishing to orient themselves to the city for future exploring. Highlights include Plaza de Armas, Santa Catalina Monastery, and the Church of La Companía. Transportation to the iconic Yanahura and Mirador Carmen Alto viewpoints lets you visit two of the city’s top sites comfortably and efficiently.

This tour offers a unique opportunity to connect with the soul of Arequipa through its most iconic material, sillar stone. Unlike typical sightseeing excursions, the Ruta del Sillar y Culebrillas Tour takes you behind the scenes into active quarries where master artisans still carve stone by hand, preserving a centuries old tradition. You’ll also venture off the beaten path to explore Culebrillas Canyon, a hidden natural wonder with ancient petroglyphs and dramatic rock formations. Its easy walking trail makes it accessible for travelers of all ages, while the personalized attention of a local guide ensures a rich cultural experience. Whether you're a history enthusiast, nature lover, or curious explorer, this tour offers an authentic, immersive glimpse into the heritage and landscapes that make Arequipa truly special.

Let your spirit soar like the Andean condor on this full-day exploration of Colca Canyon. Stop by the ‘Condor’s Cross,’ near one of the canyon’s deepest points, to watch these majestic birds as they appear to float on the wind. Continue to traditional towns like Maca and Yanque where you’ll observe colonial-era churches and locals garbed in needlework dresses. Finish your trip on a high point as you return through 16,000-foot (4900-meter) Patapampa pass. A guide, breakfast and round-trip hotel transport are also covered.

The tour combines history, culture and unique landscapes of Arequipa in one experience. Unlike other tours, you can get up close and personal with the real work of the master stonemasons in the Canteras de Añashuayco, walk along the impressive Quebrada de Culebrillas and enjoy panoramic views from the most emblematic viewpoints of the city. In addition, it has modern and comfortable buses, and a team of professionals committed to providing you with a safe, timely and excellent quality service. An ideal experience to discover the authentic essence of the “White City”.

Route of the Sillar, Viewpoints of the Valley and Volcanoes We enter in the middle of huge volcanic stone farellones 30 meters high carved "to combo and chisel", colonial facades and carvings. Here we will have an illustrious moment with the master stonecutters, known as "cutters". They will reveal their live work techniques so that later we can do it with our own hands. We will see giant block falls and the wonderful experience of watching small blocks of ashlar made using ancestral instruments used from generation to generation. Heading to the Mirador de Carmen Alto !!! We will visit the traditional and unmissable viewpoints of Arequipa, Mirador de Carmen Alto to appreciate the Chilina Valley and our 3 volcanoes, Chachani, Misti and Pichupichu. The second viewpoint is in Yanahuara. Here we will eat rich traditional desserts and buy unique handmade souvenirs in the square.