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Arequipa City Tour + Santa Catalina Monastery (Half Day) | Viewpoints & Historic Center
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Itinerary
Discover the best of Peru’s “White City” in one experience with the Arequipa City Tour + Santa Catalina Monastery, ideal for travelers who love architecture, history, and volcano panoramas. The tour begins at the most iconic viewpoints—Carmen Alto and Yanahuara—where you’ll enjoy sweeping views of Misti, Chachani, and Pichu Pichu volcanoes and the green Chilina Valley, perfect for panoramic photos. You’ll then explore Arequipa’s Historic Center, famous for its sillar stone buildings, the Main Square, and the impressive Church of the Society of Jesus with its mestizo baroque style. The highlight is a guided visit to the Santa Catalina Monastery, a unique colonial “city within a city,” full of narrow streets, courtyards, and centuries of religious history.
We start with pick-up from your hotel or a meeting point at Arequipa’s main square. Our first stop is the Carmen Alto Viewpoint, where we admire the Misti, Chachani, and Pichu Pichu volcanoes and the beautiful Chilina Valley. Next, we visit the Yanahuara Viewpoint, famous for its sillar arches and panoramic views of Arequipa—an ideal spot for photos. We then continue into the Historic Center, stopping at the Main Square, the Cathedral (outside view), and the Church of the Society of Jesus, highlighting its impressive mestizo baroque style. The tour’s main highlight is the Santa Catalina Monastery, a unique colonial citadel; here you’ll enjoy a guided visit to understand its spaces, symbols, and stories. After exploring the monastery, we return to your hotel or the city center.
What’s included?
Tourist transportation
Official bilingual guide
Pick-up from central hotels
Guided visit to the Santa Catalina Monastery
Entrance ticket to the Santa Catalina Monastery
What’s not included?
Personal expenses
Items not mentioned in the program
Travel insurance (important)
Suggestions for your trip
ID or passport.
Comfortable clothing in layers (changing weather).
Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat.
Comfortable walking shoes for cobblestone streets and the monastery.
Water and a light snack.
Cash for personal expenses not included.
Phone/camera with enough battery (viewpoints + Santa Catalina are very photogenic).
Arrive on time at the pick-up/meeting point to start smoothly.
Let our team of experts help you choose the best tour for you today!
Before$ 75
day
$ 68
Price by group
per adult
Why do travelers love this tour?
Ronald Q
2024-02-10
Servicio excelente y puntual
Demaciado bueno, responsables y muy puntuales. Guías muy profesionales, atentos, gracias Tierra Biru por la experiencia.
Karla S
2024-01-28
Primera vez en Cusco inolvidable
Es mi primera vez en Cusco y no pudo ser mejor, gracias a ustedes Tierra Biru. Hicieron de nuestra visita la más grata. La atención, organización y disposición fueron increíbles. Sin duda regresaremos y será con ustedes.
Juan José Villalobos
2024-03-05
Todo el equipo de 10
Demasiado buen servicio de todo el equipo de Tierra Biru. Si vuelvo a Cusco, son a quienes contrataría. El precio, la atención, los guías, los transportes… en todo nota 100.
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We have answers to all your questions
We know how important it is for you to be well informed before your trip. Here you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions we receive from our travelers. If you have any other questions, do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to help you plan the adventure of your dreams!
It includes viewpoints (Carmen Alto and Yanahuara), the Historic Center, and a guided visit with entrance to the Santa Catalina Monastery.
No—the itinerary includes the Cathedral as an outside view only.
Yes—both entrance and a guided visit are included.
Yes—pick-up from central hotels is included.
No—difficulty is 0, with easy walking and the rest by vehicle.
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