Top Arequipa Cultural Tours

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 visit combines a walking tour through the historic center of Arequipa, learning about its history, some of its most important tourist places, and combining it at the end with the tasting and explanation of our national distillate, Pisco. We also tasted some local fruits and our emblematic dessert, Frozen Cheese. A different way to get to know Arequipa in Spanish and English (in French it is also possible but with prior coordination)

An interesting day-long tour that will allow you to see the main attractions of Arequipa, visiting the Colca Canyon, the flight of the Condor, traditional villages and also some time to enjoy the hot springs. You can make the most of the day in Arequipa by leaving very early.

Discover the sights and flavors of the colonial-era city of Arequipa when you book this sightseeing tour. Join a small group and walk around the historic streets to learn about the city’s rich history and culture that stretches back to the 1500s. Walk through the oldest neighborhood, San Lazaro, as well as the historic center where you can admire architecture built from volcanic materials.

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!

In our private service you will enjoy your experience in the city to the fullest since you will take advantage of all your time knowing every detail of our culture and you can ask your guide any questions you have, without the inconvenience of depending on a group as usually happens on tours with many people. You can also choose the start time of the tour. Unlike other tours, we include the entrance to the Monastery of Santa Catalina as well as the private guide inside it.

The Sillar Route is a guided tour to learn about the history of the white city named after the color of the white ashlar There we can have an experience with the artisans, observe how it is the extraction of the ashlar in an artisanal way, the carving to obtain the specific block for the constructions of the houses and buildings of the city. Plus a short walk through the shingles canyon is pretty comfortable. The tour differs because there we will visit the workshops of artisans, and learn the techniques of carving volcanic rock ashlar.

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.

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.

Through this tour you will learn about the history, culture, legends and anecdotal data of the city. You will discover the importance it had in colonial times and to this day becoming one of the most important tourist destinations in Peru. We will also try our most famous dessert of the city and also. A delicious and traditional drink from South America knowing its importance.

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.

Many travelers go directly between the cities of Arequipa to Puno, missing out on the opportunity to see Colca Canyon. This full-day guided tour offers hassle-free transport from Arequipa to Puno while including a sightseeing excursion to the deep canyon where you can see the famed condor in flight.

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.

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.

It is an excellent adventure sport that takes place very close to the city center, ideal to enjoy a beautiful green area of Arequipa.

The City & Countryside Tour is an experience to explore the buildings, places and the characteristic landscape of the City of Arequipa from a panoramic bus. Which moves around the city making specific stops to see squares, viewpoints and to admire the landscape route of "La Campiña", under the assistance of a professional guide during the tour.

Visiting the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in the world, is a must-do when in Arequipa but figuring out transportation can be a hassle. This guided tour takes care of all the logistics for you. You'll head out of the city early in the morning in order to make the most of the day and see the condors flying at Condor's Cross. You'll also see alpacas, vicuñas and more than 70 different types of cactus.

Swap the historic streets of Peru’s White City for the natural wonders of the countryside on a day trip to the Pilones Waterfalls and Imata Stone Forest. Someone else driving means you can soak up the nature-rich scenery as you travel through the famous Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve, while exploring with a guide increases your chance of spotting flora and fauna.

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.

Witness the spectacular sight of majestic Andean condors soaring over the breathtaking Colca Canyon. This tour takes you to the renowned Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint, where you can enjoy the incredible views of one of the deepest canyons on Earth. Perfect for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts, this experience offers a unique opportunity to appreciate the grandeur of the Andes and its magnificent inhabitants.

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".

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.

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.