Arequipa: Private City Tour and Santa Catalina Monastery Arequipa: Private City Tour & Santa Catalina Monastery
ID: GYG418761-759393
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Explore Arequipa, The White City, on a private guided tour. Enjoy the city’s striking colonial-era architecture, visit the Church of the Compañia de Jesus, and see panoramic views of the countryside.
The route begins in Arequipa´s Main Square, one of the most beautiful squares in Peru. Facing this square is the imposing Cathedral, built in the 17th century. From there, continue to the Monastery of Santa Catalina, a cloister and small religious citadel built in 1579, still in use to this date.
Then, visit the Church of the Compañia de Jesus (1590). Considered a classic example of local baroque architecture, it houses an exceptional collection of paintings and murals.
Lastly, visit the districts of Yanahuara and Carmen Alto for a panoramic view of the Arequipa countryside. At the end, take a transfer back to the hotel.
Highlights
- Explore Arequipa, a city founded in 1540.
- Admire this city built with "sillar", a volcany porous stone.
- Visit to the Monastery of Santa Catalina, a cloistered convent until 1970.
- Discover the reasons why Arequipa is called "The White City".
- Admire the best views of Arequipa City.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Pick-up from hotels located at Arequipa Historic Center.
• This activity does not include the pick up from private residences (Airbnb)
• Rates do not apply for Peruvians or foreign passengers whose stay exceeded 60 days in Peru as sales taxes are not included in the above total
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• People over 18 years of age may enter enclosed spaces only if they are fully vaccinated, providing a virtual or printed certificate. This applies to bus travel, any indoor activity, restaurants, hotels, trains, and airplanes. Minors should only be asymptomatic
• Every person must permanently wear a KN95 mask or two masks one on top of the other (surgical mask, cloth mask, or two surgical masks on top)
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
Pick-up from hotels located at Arequipa Historic Center.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
