Explore Arequipa’s vibrant culture and history on a guided walking tour, featuring markets, colonial art, and the iconic Santa Catalina Monastery.
Explore Arequipa’s vibrant culture and history on a guided walking tour, featuring markets, colonial art, and the iconic Santa Catalina Monastery.
- Mercado San Camilo - The tour kicks off with a visit to the renowned San Camilo market, recognized as a Historical Heritage site in 1987. Here, visitors can discover a wide array of products including groceries, flowers, clothing, and other high-quality items at affordable prices. This vibrant location is brimming with color, activity, and a…
- Mercado San Camilo - The tour kicks off with a visit to the renowned San Camilo market, recognized as a Historical Heritage site in 1987. Here, visitors can discover a wide array of products including groceries, flowers, clothing, and other high-quality items at affordable prices. This vibrant location is brimming with color, activity, and a variety of flavors, offering a glimpse into the daily life of the city.
- Plaza de Armas - The journey continues with a stroll towards the city center, leading to Arequipa’s Main Square. As visitors explore the streets, the guide will provide a historical overview of one of Peru’s most stunning main squares.
- Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús - The tour proceeds to the church and cloister of La Compañía de Jesús. This architectural marvel is a cohesive unit featuring semi-archways with robust pilasters adorned on all four sides. Each side showcases identical reliefs of elements like grape clusters, papayas, shells, cantutas, roses, and more. Inside the church, the famous Cupola of Saint Ignacio can be admired, a chapel renowned for its exquisite colonial Arequipean art.
- Monasterio de Santa Catalina - The tour concludes with a visit to the Monastery of Santa Catalina, a monument that stands as one of Arequipa city’s most significant attractions, preserving over three centuries of history within its walls.

- Entrance to San Ignacio Cupola.
- Entrance to Monastery of Santa Catalina.
- Permanent assistance.
- Professional English Guide.
- Entrance to San Ignacio Cupola.
- Entrance to Monastery of Santa Catalina.
- Permanent assistance.
- Professional English Guide.
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Experience the essence of Arequipa on this engaging walking tour. The journey starts at the lively San Camilo Market, a vibrant center of local life brimming with regional products, flavors, and customs. Next, wander through picturesque streets to the Main Square, where the guide will narrate the rich history of one of Peru’s most stunning plazas. Visit…
Experience the essence of Arequipa on this engaging walking tour. The journey starts at the lively San Camilo Market, a vibrant center of local life brimming with regional products, flavors, and customs. Next, wander through picturesque streets to the Main Square, where the guide will narrate the rich history of one of Peru’s most stunning plazas. Visit the elaborate Church and Cloister of La Compañía de Jesús, featuring the magnificent Saint Ignacio Cupola, a colonial art masterpiece. Proceed to a 17th-century tambo, a traditional communal housing complex that unveils the city’s colonial heritage. Conclude with a visit to the awe-inspiring Santa Catalina Monastery, a city within a city, boasting over 300 years of captivating history. The guide will assist with entry before bidding farewell.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.