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Arequipa
Half-Day Arequipa City Tour and Santa Catalina Monastery
- Duration3h 30m
- Max Travelers15 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryBus Tours, Cultural Tours
Overview
You will be picked up from your hotel to be transferred to the Carmen Alto viewpoint, where you will enjoy the countryside of Arequipa with a view to Chili river, and the Misti and Chachani volcanoes, in the background. Then you will be transported to the Yanahuara viewpoint, an olden construction of the XIX century, where they will obtain a view to the cityside, always with the imposing Misti watching over. After that, you will visit the basilica of the Company of Jesus, an impressive architectonic piece of neo-renaissance style, built with white stone, known as ashlar. The tour will continue in Main Square, the main space of urban encounters. Finally, you will know to get to know the famous Convent of Santa Catalina, a prestigious institution of the XVI century, comprised of plazas, cloisters, and streets, that used to be inhabited by the daughters of prestigious families, who were kept by the convent’s nuns.
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What's included
Professional tour guide (Spanish, Portuguese, French and English)
Admission to Santa Catalina Monastery
Pickup and drop-off.
What's Not included
Gratuities.
Personal expenses.
Snacks and beverages.
Good to know
Infants are required to sit on an adultu2019s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
It is important to inform us the name of the hotel where you are staying in order to coordinate your pick up.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Rates do not apply for Peruvians or foreign passengers whose stay exceeded 60 days in Peru because sales taxes are not included in the above total and, if applicable, will be collected by the local operator.
Dress code for visiting churches: pants, long shorts, or skirts that cover the knees; otherwise, entry will not be permitted.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.