Arequipa: Walking Tour to the Historic Center & Viewpoints
ID: GYG1346143-2055296
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Discover Arequipa on a walking tour with a local guide. Explore colonial streets, visit the Plaza de Armas, and enjoy panoramic views of the city and volcanoes from a rooftop viewpoint.
Meet your guide at Calle San Francisco 204, of. 205, piso 2 "Chaku Travel" Tour Operator. Begin your walking tour by exploring beautiful colonial streets built with volcanic sillar stone. Discover traditional tambos that once served as the city’s first inns.
Visit cultural spaces connected to Mario Vargas Llosa, enjoy panoramic viewpoints, and learn about Arequipa’s gastronomy, chocolate traditions, and local lifestyle.
Unlike traditional historical tours, this experience combines architecture, hidden places, photography spots, local stories, volcano landscapes, and authentic cultural spaces.
See hidden colonial streets and local architecture, the Plaza de Armas, and the historical foundations of the city. Discover traditional tambos and local stories, the Mario Vargas Llosa Cultural Library, panoramic rooftop and volcano viewpoints, local chocolate traditions at La Ibérica, and traditional picantería culture and gastronomy.
Highlights
- Discover the hidden colonial streets and local architecture of Arequipa
- Visit the Plaza de Armas and learn about the historical foundations of the city
- Explore traditional tambos and hear local stories from your guide
- Enjoy panoramic views of the city and volcanoes from a rooftop viewpoint
- Learn about local chocolate traditions at La Ibérica and try some treats
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour is not suitable for people with mobility impairments.
There is a label that says: "Teatro Umbral", the office is in the second floor , office 205
NOT INCLUDED
- Snacks & drinks
- Tips for the tour guide
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.
