Top Arequipa Cultural Tours - page 3

Swap the city for the sweeping landscapes of the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest in the world, on a full-day trip from Arequipa. Letting someone else drive means you can soak up the scenery, which comprises traditional towns and towering mountains and saves you the hassle of navigating an unfamiliar public transport system.

The Colca Canyon and Valley is one of the main must-see tourist destinations in the Arequipa region. Together with me and my experience as a guide we will enjoy different activities with the local population; We will live the experience of a tourism of sensations and emotions on the walk that I offer you towards the Cruz del Cóndor, we will make a connection with Mother Earth (PACHAMAMA), I will teach you about the medicinal plants that are in the national reserve and much more.

The volcanic stone city of Arequipa ranks among the most beautiful in South America, and many people say no trip to Peru is complete without a visit. On this tour, leave the map behind and follow your guide to top Arequipa attractions including the Plaza de Armas and Santa Catalina Monastery, and learn of the city’s rich colonial history. Entry to the Santa Catalina Monastery plus pickup and drop-off at your Arequipa accommodation are included.

The City & Countryside Tour is an experience to explore the buildings, places and the characteristic landscape of the City of Arequipa from a panoramic bus. Which moves around the city making specific stops to see squares, viewpoints and to admire the landscape route of "La Campiña", under the assistance of a professional guide during the tour.

The Colca Canyon is located in the valley of a river in southern Peru and is famous for being one of the deepest in the world. It is a famous destination for hiking. It is a habitat of the giant Andean condor, which can be seen from viewpoints such as the Cruz del Cóndor. The canyon landscape encompasses a green valley and traditional remote villages with terraced agriculture that preceded the Incas.

Tour of the historic center of Arequipa, built with local 'sillar' stone, a pale volcanic rock, affording Arequipa its glorious architecture and its appropriate nickname, 'the White City'. Visit the San Lazaro district, this neighborhood of narrow streets, narrow passages, small squares and large houses is the most representative area of the old Arequipa. Proceed then to the Compañia Church, built by the Jesuits and part of a representative monument of religious architecture of the XVII century. Continue to the local market of San Camilo, and appreciate a variety of local products. Notably, this market is considered a Monumental Heritage of Architecture representative of Public Civil architecture, whose structures were designed by the renowned French engineer Gustave Eiffel. Finally visit the convent of Santa Teresa, built in 1710, and recently opened to the public. The site has valuable pieces of religious art and fabulous frescoes.

With this tour we will be able to know both the history of Arequipa from its beginnings, the constructions of the Historic center of Arequipa, Cultural Heritage of Humanity, the surrounding viewpoints as well as one of the most representative centers such as the Monastery of Santa Catalina, come and know this tour on foot walking and enjoying the city as well as by car to get to know the closest viewpoints of the city with beautiful landscapes and beautiful archeology stories. This tour is offered privately and is guided on board in your preferred language so you have a full day knowing a lot about the history of Arequipa.

With this service you will visit the Canyon and the Colca Valley considered one of the deepest canyons on the planet and its enchanted villages that surrounds it. Observing the famous flight of the Condor. You will also enjoy its delicious cuisine, typical of the southern region of the country.

* It is a new tourist circuit which is a fascinating combination of two impressive valleys of Peru Colca Canyon + Volcanoes valley in a 3 days tour. * A unique and spectacular experience where you can enjoy nature and towns stopped in time, visiting areas and corners that are still intact by traditional tourism. * Here you can see a land that bears witness to the intense volcanic activity that took place approximately a million years ago. Since 2019, the Colca Canyon and the Andagua valley of the volcanoes are officially part of the UNESCO Geoparks. * We invite you to enjoy this experience with us with the best service, guarantee and the touch of personalized service that characterizes us.

Discover the best of Arequipa’s attractions at a leisurely pace on a private walking tour. This excursion is ideal for travelers pressed for time and people wishing to orient themselves to the city for future exploring. Highlights include Plaza de Armas, Santa Catalina Monastery, and the Church of La Companía. Transportation to the iconic Yanahura and Mirador Carmen Alto viewpoints lets you visit two of the city’s top sites comfortably and efficiently.

Delight in the natural splendor of the Cotahuasi Canyon on a 3-day trip from Arequipa. Soothe aching muscles in the medicinal waters of Luicho, marvel at the pre-Inca hanging tombs of Huaña, and absorb the provincial charm of rural towns like Taurisma and Quechualla. Spend your evenings in comfortable accommodation hosted by a local family and receive all meals and round-trip transport free of charge.

Dealing with timetables, tickets, and bookings can take a lot of the excitement out of your Peruvian adventure. Make your visit to Chivay and the Colca Canyon as stress-free as possible on a 2-day tour. Conveniently beginning in Arequipa and ending in Puno, all-inclusive transportation enables you cross off a number of items on your Peru bucket list comfortably and efficiently. In addition to the region's iconic attractions, tour highlights include thermal baths, a live performance, and all meals.

Explore one of the world’s deepest canyons when you embark on this 2-day adventure to Colca Canyon from Arequipa. Alongside a private guide, take a short hike through the Uyo Uyo archaeological site for beautiful views of the area and see giant Andean condors in their natural habitat. Other highlights include stops at local villages, a hot spring, and several viewpoints to take in your surroundings.

Dive deep into Arequipa's history, culture, and natural wonders on a private tour. The excursion begins in the city center, where you'll visit Plaza de Armas, the Church of Compania de Jesus, and artwork at Tristan del Pozo. Later, explore the quarries of Anashuayco and the pink canyons of Uchumayo along the Silla Route. Along the way, your guide will provide enriching commentary and answer your questions to ensure an immersive tour experience.

If you would like to know where do they take the materials to build the nice buildings and all the Cathedral this is the place where you must go. The workers they will show you and teach you how do they do it and how do they work the "sillar".

Come to Arequipa to discover the beauty of the city, visiting amazing convents, temples and colonial mansions, as well as the historic center considered as a UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site. Explore this fantastic place surrounded by volcanoes and impressive mountains, located just 3 hours from the impressive Colca Valley. Get to know one of the deepest canyons in the world, where we will find beautiful landscapes surrounded by platforms, snow-capped mountains and incredible fauna.

This is a cool tour including a short hike for 2 to 3 hours at the Colca Valley. We will spend the night at a quiet and small village. This is not a common tour. It is a new alternative with local people. You can save time and finish your trip in Puno.

Today you will be picked up from your hotel to enjoy the Sillar Route and discover the impressive Añashuayco Quarries, located a few minutes from the city of Arequipa, where hundreds of men and youngsters extracted the white volcanic rock -called sillar- with which much of the city is built. You can enjoy watching the extraction of quarry stones, while beautiful natural landscape surrounds you. After the visit, you will be taken back to your hotel. The tour lasts three hours and can be done in the morning or afternoon.

You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Santa Catalina Convent, built in 1579, which is an enclosed religious town that remains in use to this day. You will continue to Sabandia, famous for its colonial mill that dates from the XVII Century, where formerly the grains were ground that soon were distributed in all the South of Peru. Fascinating villages with stepped terraces dating from pre-inca time, will be seen on the way.

Tour only in one day! Save time and skip the hassle of planning your trip. Enjoy every moment this is a day trip, english or spanish guided tour from Arequipa to Colca Canyon with end in Puno city. We are going to visit all the top attractive points on the Colca Canyon such as ¨Cruz del Cóndor¨ later we will take you to Puno city with stops on the road at the national reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca. To visit Colca Canyon ending at Puno, you can get there easily and comfortably by our touristic minivan or minibus, you can even book only one day in advance. You can bring all your luggage without restrictions. We support you since we receive your booking until the day of the tour for the informations you may need.

With this tour you can see the Colca canyon in the Conventional type. With a good guide on board along the way you will be able to know several points and their meaning along the way. DAY 1 Exit: 8:00 am. In the direction of Colca. Making various stops. 13:00 hrs Buffet lunch. 2:00 p.m., Installation in the Hotel 3:00 p.m. Free time for thermal baths 18:30 hrs Meeting for dinner. Overnight in Chivay. DAY 2: 5:30 a.m. Breakfast at the hostel 7:00 hrs drive to the group towards the Cruz del Cóndor. 10:00 hrs return for each point along the way to have good views of the entire Colca canyon. 12:00 hrs time to eat. 13:30 hrs Return to Arequipa

Maximize every moment of your Peru adventure with a full-day tour to Colca Canyon and Chivay from Arequipa. What would typically require two days and extra night in a hotel is executed comfortably in a single day, thanks to early morning pickup and efficient transportation. Have your camera ready for stunning views from Cruz del Condor and Mirador de los Volcanes, plus cultural tours in Pinchollo, Maca, and Yanque.

The Arequipa City Tour is the best way to know the most important attractions of the city, begins with a visit to the traditional neighborhood of Yanahuara, then we will pass by the viewpoint of Carmen Alto, continue to the Incalpapa factory and zoo where alpaca garments are offered, then we will go to the Mansion of the founder and finally, the Andenes de Paucarpata where we can do some adventure sports.