City Tour Arequipa and Santa Catalina Monastery
Why we love it?
The City Tour Arequipa and Santa Catalina Monastery offers a three-hour exploration of the historic heart of Arequipa, Peru. Ideal for history enthusiasts and cultural travelers, this tour includes visits to the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, and the Church of Compania de Jesus, showcasing the city’s rich colonial architecture. A highlight is the Santa Catalina Monastery, a vibrant, walled city within a city that reflects the unique religious and cultural heritage of Arequipa. Round-trip transportation from your hotel ensures a convenient and immersive experience in this UNESCO World Heritage site.
Inclusions
- Round trip transportations to and from your Arequipa hotel
Exclusions
- Roundtrip transfers to and from hotels out of the historical centre of Arequipa
Itinerary
Historic Center of Arequipa
Your journey begins with the pickup from your hotel located in the historic center of Arequipa to start an incredible excursion around one of the most beautiful and touristic cities of Peru. This will be an interesting tour and the order of the visits could change anytime.
Plaza de Armas
We are going to visit the Plaza de Armas, one of the most beautiful in the country and also neighbor of the imposing Cathedral of Arequipa, built in the seventeenth century and completely rebuilt after several earthquakes.
Cathedral and Church Compania de Jesus
We will see the Cathedral and the Church Compañía de Jesús (1590), considered a classic example of the local baroque architecture that keeps inside a sample exceptional paintings and murals.
Later, we will visit the Monastery of Santa Catalina, an authentic medieval cloister built in 1579 that is still in use to this day. This mysterious convent was built with ashlar, the main material of local architecture, and it has an extension of 20 thousand square meters.
Monastery of Santa Catalina
Later, we will visit the Monastery of Santa Catalina, an authentic medieval cloister built in 1579 that is still in use to this day. This mysterious convent was built with ashlar, the main material of local architecture, and it has an extension of 20 thousand square meters.
The first person who lived here was Maria de Guzman, a woman who decided to moved there during the construction of the convent after her husband, Diego Hernandez de Mendoza, passed away. Currently, there are still cloister nuns living in this fantastic small citadel.
Yanahuara Viewpoint
Then, we will visit the district of Yanahuara. This neighbor has panoramic views to the Misti Volcano. It is a perfect place to take pictures.
Carmen Alto
Then, we are going to visit the district of Carmen Alto, to have an another panoramic views of the amazing colorful countryside, without a doubt a fantastic image
District of Cayma
You will explore the district of Cayma visiting the Plaza Mayor and the Church San Miguel Arcángel de Cayma located in front of the square. Inside the church, you will find an anonymous collection of paintings that show the miracles of the Virgin.
After this great experience visiting Arequipa and Santa Catalina, we are going to drop you off at your hotel.
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infant seats unavailable
- The Santa Catalina Convent closes Good Friday, Christmas and New Year.
- Pick up available to centrally located Downtown Arequipa hotels
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation nearby
- Infants must sit on laps
- Passport required
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
