Arequipa City Tour

The Arequipa City Tour : Discover the “White City”

Enjoy an unforgettable experience exploring the Historic Center of Arequipa, known as the “White City” due to the use of its iconic volcanic sillar stone, which gives life to its impressive colonial architecture. This City Tour allows you to discover the cultural, historical, and architectural richness of one of the most beautiful cities in Peru.

The tour takes place aboard a comfortable double-decker panoramic bus, ideal for admiring the urban landscapes, colonial mansions, and the city’s most important monuments from a unique perspective.

Beginning of the Tour

The service includes hotel pick-up (for hotels located near the historic center) to begin this cultural experience. The tour lasts approximately 3 hours, the perfect amount of time to discover the most representative attractions of Arequipa in a comfortable, safe, and panoramic way.

Historic Center of Arequipa

During the tour through the heart of the city, travelers can admire its impressive colonial and republican architecture, characterized by buildings constructed with white sillar stone, which gives Arequipa its nickname, the “White City.”

The Historic Center has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to its unique architectural and cultural value in Peru.

Panoramic Bus Experience

The City Tour is conducted in a modern double-decker bus that allows travelers to enjoy panoramic views of the city, its churches, plazas, and main avenues. It is an ideal way to discover Arequipa comfortably, without rushing, and with professional tourist guidance.

Arequipa City Tour – Short Summary

The tour showcases the history, art, and architecture of the “White City.”

Visitors explore the Santa Catalina Monastery, a colonial citadel filled with courtyards and internal streets. The tour then continues to the Plaza de Armas and Arequipa Cathedral, the historical heart of the city.

It also includes visits to the Church of the Society of Jesus and the Chapel of San Ignacio, famous for their Baroque

art and colorful murals. Travelers will also see the Tristán del Pozo Mansion, an outstanding example of colonial

architecture, and the San Francisco Complex, known for its church and beautifully carved sillar choir.

This cultural tour offers an excellent introduction to the historical and artistic heritage of Arequipa.