Arequipa: City & Santa Catalina Monastery Guided Tour

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Explore Arequipa, “The White City,” on a 3.5-hour guided tour. Marvel at the city’s it’s striking colonial-era architecture. Enjoy panoramic views of the countryside.

Highlights

Explore Arequipa, a city known for its natural beauty and inviting weather
Admire the city's unique architecture
Learn about Santa Catalina Monastery
the Yanahuara and Carmen Alto districts and take in phenomenal views of Arequipa

Description

Enjoy the convenience of being picked up at your hotel in Arequipa. Visit Arequipa’s Main Square, one of the most beautiful plazas in all of Peru. Admire the squares’ imposing cathedral, built in the 17th century. Continue to the Monastery of Santa Catalina, a cloister and small religious citadel built in 1579 that’s still in use to this day. Next, visit the Church of the Compañia de Jesus. Admire this classic example of local baroque architecture, which also houses an exceptional collection of paintings and murals. End your tour with a visit to the Yanahuara and Carmen Alto districts. Take in a panoramic view of the Arequipa countryside before returning back to your hotel.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off from hotels located in Miraflores, San Isidro, and Lima downtown City tour of Arequipa Admission to the Santa Catalina Monastery Guided tour in English and Spanish
Photos Food and drinks Gratuities (optional)

Important Information

Please note, children younger than 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult. • Sales tax must be collected for Peruvians or foreign visitors who stay in Peru for more than 60 days; if applicable, sales tax will be collected by the local operator.
Please note, you are required to have a negative COVID-19 PCR test (72 hours before travel). On arrival in Peru, you must take a test ordered by the Peruvian government, or the local partner can help to arrange a test at your hotel on the day of arrival. You will pay the cost of this test. If you do not take the test you will not be permitted to take part in any tours in Peru. A positive test result requires mandatory isolation. A negative test result requires no quarantine.