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Arequipa Walking Tour: History & Local Flavors
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75 Ratings
Cercado De Arequipa
Immerse yourself in the rich culture and gastronomy of Arequipa City in Peru. Explore the city’s history, legends, and traditions on a walking tour, while indulging in delicious Peruvian fusion dishes and local drinks. Discover the heart of Arequipa through its cuisine!
Immerse yourself in the rich culture and gastronomy of Arequipa City in Peru. Explore the city’s history, legends, and traditions on a walking tour, while indulging in delicious Peruvian fusion dishes and local drinks. Discover the heart of Arequipa through its cuisine!
Duration:
2 hours, 37 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Mundo Alpaca Arequipa - This is a complex where visitors can learn about the significance of alpacas in South America, particularly in Peru, and why their fibers are highly valued. Guests will have the chance to view handmade textiles dyed with natural colors, a tradition still practiced by Andean communities today.
- **Historic Centre of…
- Mundo Alpaca Arequipa - This is a complex where visitors can learn about the significance of alpacas in South America, particularly in Peru, and why their fibers are highly valued. Guests will have the chance to view handmade textiles dyed with natural colors, a tradition still practiced by Andean communities today.
- Historic Centre of Arequipa - Recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 2000, this tour includes visits to sites featuring religious and civilian architecture constructed from volcanic materials. During the tour, participants will gain insights into the city’s historical and cultural evolution. A short break will be taken to enjoy some delicious Peruvian chocolate and a refreshing tea.
- Fundo El Fierro - Known as the oldest colonial neighborhood in the city, it features a unique street design and holds historical significance for Arequipa. This area is also known for hosting important festivals.
- Plaza de Armas - The afternoon tour concludes at a rooftop viewpoint, offering a stunning view of the sunset, the city, and the surrounding volcanoes.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee
- Snacks
- Tea and coffee
- Snacks
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
This walking tour in downtown Arequipa offers an insightful look into the local people and history. Participants will enjoy the city more through engaging anecdotes, legends, and traditions. Additionally, there will be a delightful pisco sour tasting, along with a flavorful local drink and dessert, providing a deeper understanding of the city and Peru…
This walking tour in downtown Arequipa offers an insightful look into the local people and history. Participants will enjoy the city more through engaging anecdotes, legends, and traditions. Additionally, there will be a delightful pisco sour tasting, along with a flavorful local drink and dessert, providing a deeper understanding of the city and Peru through its cuisine and beverages.
- VERY IMPORTANT: For any questions or delays, please contact via WhatsApp.
Location
Las Gringas Pizza
Calle Santa Catalina
Cancellation Policy
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.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(75 Ratings)
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Nicklas
Feb 17, 2026
Nice walking tour with awesome guide - Well-executed guided tour through the city with incredibly committed guide with a twinkle in his eye. We got a fantastic tour through the grandiose and the small hidden gems that you normally can not access.
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Companion39832046681
Feb 17, 2026
Great way to get to see this history and get around the centre of the city - I had a great time on this walking tour, Johan was very insightful providing plenty of information about the city, buildings and history. He was also super friendly and pointed out plenty of good spot to go to for food and coffee as well.
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Rosa_v
Jan 4, 2026
Very informative tour and... - Very informative tour and a charismatic tour guide! They let us try out drinks and my favorite part was petting & feeding the alpacas!
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Umberto_s
Sep 27, 2025
Experience very... - Very interesting experience. Visit the city of Arequipa and very engaging food tour.
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Eleanor
Sep 21, 2025
Awesome introduction to the city. - A really great introduction to the city of Arequipa, letting you decide what you’ll visit later, what you’ll pass on. You see a variety of buildings and places. Our guide was super knowledgeable and very funny, and able to answer questions (not all the guides we have had have been as competent). Definitely a tour to take!
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Firstenor
Aug 27, 2025
Fast and Furious Walking Tour of Arequipa - After some confusion about differences between the online information and an email update about start time and location, my wife and I joined a group that already had started. (Our time was extended by half an hour after the rest of the group's tour ended. We must have bought a different tour that overlapped with another program.) Our guide was Johan. (Peruvian despite the name.) He spoke excellent, if rather rapid-fire English and ran one of the most tightly programmed walking tours we ever have taken. The walk was brisk, and we covered a lot of territory. It also was enormously informative. Question time didn't seem to fit into the almost choreographed program; he tended to just say he would provide an answer later when the context was relevant. He covered the full history of Arequipa, including recent political developments. He led us to great opportunities for taking pictures and had many suggestions for other activities to do and where to eat. Johan convinced us that we should have included more time in Arequipa in our trip itinerary. Excellent value for the money. Recommend this tour highly.
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Savinsj
Aug 10, 2025
Excellent tour - Great walking tour with Johan today, he spoke excellently and with a lot of charisma. Told us a lot of stories about the city and took us round the sights. The drink at the start and snack at the end were both really good as well
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Deborah_n
Jul 29, 2025
Fun tour around Arequipa - Great experience. Paolo was an very knowledgeable guide and also very funny. Would highly recommend for anyone coming to Arequipa.
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Giuliacj1898pl
May 15, 2025
An Unforgettable Tour of Arequipa’s Highlights and Hidden Gems (In just few hours) - My boyfriend and I were visiting Arequipa for the first time and took a 2.5-hour tour to explore the city and try some delicious local food. Our guide, Angela, was incredibly knowledgeable, well-prepared about the history of Arequipa and also very kind and friendly.
We had a fantastic time with her. In just a few hours, she showed us both the must-see highlights and some of the city’s hidden gems. She helped us to discover the city with lots of information we didn’t know about (historical facts, symbols, ideologies and many more). The tour ended on a beautiful rooftop with a stunning view, such a perfect way to wrap up the experience.
We truly recommend the tour and with Angela you will definitely enjoy 😊
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Randall
May 14, 2025
Food and drinks tour with Paulo - Paulo was an enthusiastic and knowledgeable tour guide of the main sites within four blocks of the main square. We visited several beautiful colonial homes (the exteriors and courtyards) and learned about how Rich Europeans lived in Arequipa in the 16th and 17th century. He also pointed out places we should visit during our stay and made restaurant recommendations. After a couple hours of walking, we had a small taste of some locally produced ice cream, a coffee, a baby pisco sour and a salteno. Overall, it exceeded my expectations.
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