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Arequipa
City Tour of Arequipa
- Duration4 hours
- Max Travelers15 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryAgent Low Quality Product, Bus Tours
Overview
Arequipa, the white city of Peru offers you many interesting highlights: One of them is its historic city center and the traditional towns around the city. Come with us in our daily tour, elaborated with an itinerary that show you something more of our beautiful city.
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What's included
All admission tickets
Professional English/Spanish guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Live commentary on board
Hotel pickup.
What's Not included
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Itinerary
We start the tour driving towards to the district of Cayma, one of Arequipau2019s traditional districts, taking as a route the new bride of u201cChilinau201d that allow as to enjoy a view of our city and its terraces with the Chili River. In Cayma we will visit the Main Plaza and its Church, where the Dominican monks built a chapel in the year 1544 and today this Chapel is the sanctuary of the Virgin of Candelaria. nnFinishing with this visit we will drive to the area of Au00f1ashuayco; place where the famous volcanic stone u201cSillaru201d is extracted (Sillar is the white volcanic stone that is used in the construction of colonial buildings in the city of Arequipa).
In the area of Au00f1ashuayco, your guide will give you information about the origin and geological formations of the quarries and we will have the opportunity to observe the hard work that this job takes. nnWe will drive to Yanahuara; where we will visit the popular market of Antiquilla, that until today keep the colonial building style of the u201cOld Arequipau201d and Yanahuara Main Plaza, having a wonderful view of the city and its volcanoes and exploring some traditional streets. After Yanahuara we keep forward to Arequipa Main Square (Plaza de armas) where you guide will give information about history and details of its infrastructure, and important points about the Cathedral. Our tour will finish taking you to the entrance of Monastery of Santa Catalina. nn(On request the tour can finish also in Main Plaza). In Monastery Santa Catalina your guide will provide assistance for whoever wants to visit the Monument.
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adultu2019s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Note: If you require an infant seat, we can assign one for an extra cost.
This tour does not have specific restrictions unless you are in a very bad serious health conditions
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.