Top Arequipa Sightseeing Tours in 2026

Explore Colca Canyon on a 2-day excursion. Behold wonderful Andean landscapes and wild animals such as llamas and alpacas, and you will see gigantic Andean condors in flight. Finish the excursion in Puno the next day. On the descent, you will begin to see pre-Inca agricultural terraces and towering volcanoes in the distance. After lunch, walk to the hot springs, you can take a dip or just take in the breathtaking scenery. The next day you will head to the Cruz del Condor Viewpoint, one of the best viewpoints over the canyon and home to the famous giant Andean condors. The road passes through picturesque villages and pre-Inca ruins. After lunch in Chivay, you will begin your journey to Puno, 6 hours by bus with spectacular views along the way.

The Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve is a wonderland for nature lovers, but it's not easy to get to from Arequipa. This package sorts out all of the logistics, from transportation to guide services, so that you can enjoy the expansive reserve without stress. Check out the seasonal mirrorlike effect of wet salt lagoons, try your luck at spotting Andean wildlife, and relax in thermal waters, all in one day.

Arequipa’s desert-like climate means it’s home to some of the best stargazing opportunities in Peru, so it’s worth staying up to admire the night sky. Prebook your ticket and guarantee your spot at Stellarium Planetarium and Star Observatory, where advanced technology and state-of-the-art telescopes give you a clear glimpse of distant constellations and planets.

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.

Discover the soul of the white city through the palate in a unique and exclusive experience.Alonso is a passionate gastronomic historian, with which you will discover the emblematic San Camilo market, but offers a great tour through the 3 most iconic restaurants in the city center, selected for their elegance. It is the perfect blend between the majesty of the ashlar and the best kept secrets of Arequipeña cuisine.

On this bike tour, we do not need a support vehicle following us! We start from Bolognesi Bridge in Arequipa and head southwest of the city. During the first 10 minutes, we ride through light city traffic before gradually leaving the urban area behind. Enjoy incredible views of the Arequipa countryside and the volcanoes surrounding the city. Our guides are very flexible with timing and have excellent English skills. This circuit offers a mix of small climbs and descents, plus an amazing 500-meter downhill section, all on asphalt roads. On the way back, during the final 8 kilometers entering the city, we ride with traffic again, always safely controlled and guided by your tour leader. A fantastic opportunity to discover the real Arequipa by bike!

The Colca Canyon is one of the deepest in the world, but getting there on your own requires spending hours sitting at the wheel. Let someone else drive while you soak up spectacular Andean landscapes on this full-day tour, which takes care of transportation and heightens your chance of spotting majestic Andean condors, which you can only find in this part of the world.

Explore the Salinas Lake National Reserve on this full day private tour from Arequipa and learn all about its secrets from your guide. You’ll be collected from your hotel and then taken to a few stops. You’ll visit the village of Chiguata and Inca culture and learn about the crops produced. Then you’ll get to Salinas Lake where we will check out the canyon, and both sides of the lagoon.

Discover Peru’s Colca Canyon one of the world’s deepest canyons and you can experience it for yourself on this tour from Arequipa. Embark in 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 the natural hot springs, and a national reserve to see alpacas and vicuñas. Enjoy stunning views of the Andes Mountains Connect our history, culture, and wildlife of the area A personalized group to see the Colca and Condors Enjoy our traditional breakfast and lunch buffet included in the package

Here are the sillar quarries that paint the city of Arequipa white. Although the area is known for working here with the raw material of the architecture of the White City, volcanic stone, it also brings together some of the most beautiful and impressive natural landscapes in the area. By following the Ruta del Sillar you can observe the process of extraction, carving and mega carving of sillar, a white stone that predominates in the traditional architecture of the city of Arequipa. This route has the necessary infrastructure and quality tourist services to consider it among the main attractions of the region. Among the main activities that can be carried out in the place are the interpretation workshops, with the presence of ashlar cutters.

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.

This tour will allow you to know professionally the different places that comprise the historic center of the city, as well as the main viewpoints that surround the city of Arequipa. Having a pleasant walk time and at the same time cultural information of the city of Arequipa. Start in the historic center, taking a walk on the main places of free entry with colonial architecture. After that we went in a private car with a guide on board to the main viewpoints of Arequipa, with a good view and with a lot of history, to know a little more details about the surroundings and also the news in which the White city of Arequipa is located .

Explore the Colca Canyon on a tour from Arequipa that cuts down on transit time to put its soaring landscape within reach. Getting to the Colca Canyon by public transit is tricky, but traveling with a private driver-guide ensures you’ll have more time to experience its traditional villages and soak in its thermal springs.

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.

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.

Explore the rich history and colonial architecture of Arequipa and its surrounding districts during this 4-hour city sightseeing tour. Get a first-hand look at Peru’s charming ‘White City’ as you tour the Cayma and Añashuayco areas, wander through the Antiquilla market, see Arequipa’s 'Plaza de Armas,' and much more.

Get in touch with Peru’s colonial heritage during this 3-hour guided walking tour of Arequipa. Stroll the streets of the country’s second-biggest city, admiring the unique ashlar-clad (white volcanic rock) buildings of its UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic center. As you wander you’ll tour the oldest neighborhood in the city, see Arequipa’s first church, play around with some llamas and alpacas and sample some potatoes, one of Peru’s most typical snacks. A guide, hotel pickup and food tasting are all included.

It is a tour where we appreciate the volcano Misti in addition to a spectacular view of all the volcanoes, we will know a little of the flora and fauna and the wildlife of the South American camelids as is the alpaca ,vicuña ,guanaco and so we will learn a little more of these tourist places. The guide will explain us and take pictures with a unique view, then we will visit and explore a little more of each culture giving us the best of our city of Arequipa, taking us some very beautiful memories and knowing more than you already know, we will also live with the animals and explore more of the wild flora, including view of flamingos.

This is a personalized experience, led by highly qualified professionals, ideal for all people looking for contact with nature, lovers of challenges. This adventure will allow you to awaken your senses to the fullest and experience emotions from start to the end. We promotes the practice of mountaineering with a commitment of conservation and care of the environment, reducing any impact to this important natural reserve. It is considered suitable for all people with or without experience who want to climb through one of the best trails in Arequipa which has become worldwide one of the most accessible 6000 mt to ascend "technically talking". Outside of the snow season it could practically be a high altitude trek, but that does not take away the risks that may arise since height has always played an important role, we recommend to have an adequate acclimatization to be successful and conquer the summit of CHACHANI. Enjoy an unforgettable experience keeping it in your memories forever.

Book this tour for an authentic small group experience, with personalized attention and professional guides that will make you uniquely connect with the destination. Enjoy every moment in comfort, security and the warmth of an expert team that takes care of every detail of your trip.

Our tour starts pickup from 6:00 am to 6:30 am. We work with small groups and a maximum of 18 people, offering more personalized attention for each traveler. In addition, our certified guides are highly recommended on TripAdvisor, ensuring a safe, fun and enriching experience throughout the tour.

Explore the sublime surroundings of Arequipa on a half-day private tour of the lush countryside. Gain insight into the region’s agricultural history with a private guide; visit the distinct farming terraces of Paucarpata; and tour a grand colonial home belonging to the founder of Arequipa. Transportation in a comfortable and air-conditioned minivan is provided for your convenience.

Enjoy this experience preferred by tourists who want to make the most of their time getting to know the highlights of the Colca Valley, the traditional towns, a little relaxation in the most recommended thermal baths such as Chacapi, you will get to know this traditional town near the Valley. And from there the most notable thing is that our tour will end by arriving in the city of Puno at night, making brief stops along the way to appreciate the beautiful landscapes of the protected natural reserves that exist on this road.