Top Arequipa Half-day Tours

• Tourist mobility • Guide • Entrance ticket • Snack • Visit to the quarries of Añashuayco • Trek to the gorge of Culebrillas • Visit the Mirador of Zamacola

Explore Arequipa's many historical sights and attractions on a half-day sightseeing tour of the city. A knowedgable and expert guide will take you via air-conditioned coah to spectacular viewpoints like the Mirador de Yanahuara, and lead you through some of Arequipa's most exquisite colonial districts—including Yanaahuara and St Lazarus. Visit the Monastery of St Catherine, which was closed to the public for almost 400 hundreds years.

This tour will be a great Experience if you have a free day in Arequipa you will see all the best things about the city and surroundings you will have the opportunity to learn about local culture, traditions and to taste some of local Peruvian food which is very characteristic in the region.

Explore the sublime surroundings of Arequipa on a half-day private tour of the lush countryside. Gain insight into the region’s agricultural history with a private guide; visit the distinct farming terraces of Paucarpata; and tour a grand colonial home belonging to the founder of Arequipa. Transportation in a comfortable and air-conditioned minivan is provided for your convenience.

Route of the Sillar, Viewpoints of the Valley and Volcanoes We enter in the middle of huge volcanic stone farellones 30 meters high carved "to combo and chisel", colonial facades and carvings. Here we will have an illustrious moment with the master stonecutters, known as "cutters". They will reveal their live work techniques so that later we can do it with our own hands. We will see giant block falls and the wonderful experience of watching small blocks of ashlar made using ancestral instruments used from generation to generation. Heading to the Mirador de Carmen Alto !!! We will visit the traditional and unmissable viewpoints of Arequipa, Mirador de Carmen Alto to appreciate the Chilina Valley and our 3 volcanoes, Chachani, Misti and Pichupichu. The second viewpoint is in Yanahuara. Here we will eat rich traditional desserts and buy unique handmade souvenirs in the square.

- This is a tour full of history in Arequipa and legends that we will tell you while we are introduced to the small streets, small squares, wrought iron windows and traditional mansions carved in white volcanic stone. - Our experience will also show us the care of llamas, alpacas and vicuñas thanks to Mundo Alpaca - Finally, this tour will also pass through a cultural café, very welcoming and interesting to take a short break and get to know each other better.

Spend the day watching condors glide over the Colca Canyon on a full-day trip from Arequipa, a great choice for nature lovers and first-time visitors. Observe condors and absorb panoramic views of the Colca Canyon from La Cruz del Condor lookout point, and opt to soak your muscles in the hot springs of La Calera in the afternoon. Plus, go bird watching in Pampa Cañahuas.

Peru’s Colca Canyon is one of the world’s deepest canyons and you can experience it for yourself on this tour from Arequipa. Join a small group and head to the rim of the canyon where you can spot Andean condors. You also make other stops including the pre-Incan terraces of Antawilke, the Yanque hot springs, and a national reserve to see alpacas and vicuñas.

Visiting the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in the world, is a must-do when in Arequipa but figuring out transportation can be a hassle. This guided tour takes care of all the logistics for you. You'll head out of the city early in the morning in order to make the most of the day and see the condors flying at Condor's Cross. You'll also see alpacas, vicuñas and more than 70 different types of cactus.

We are the first foodie tour of Arequipa with experience guiding groups in Lima Peru. Our tour takes you to the most iconic restaurants of Arequipa to taste different plates while you also get to know the history of what you are eating. We tell you the story of Peru and Arequipa through its food and drinks. You get all this for a very affordable price, that includes all the food, 3 drinks and a dessert! We believe this to be a very good value for your money, as you will end the tour completely satisfied! After the tour, your guide will be happy to recommend chic and superb places to go enjoy some drinks, live music, or whatever tickles your fancy!

Arrive on-time and stress-free for your airport departure with ground transfer service from your Arequipa hotel. A driver will pick you up at your lodging and transport you to Rodriguez Ballon International Airport in a shared, air-conditioned vehicle. Book this service anytime 24/7—simply reserve ahead.

Come and enjoy an impressive 2 day trek through one of the deepest canyons in the world. Our guide will show you all the beauties of the valley such as huge birds, beautiful alpacas and vicuñas and more than 79 different types of cactus. Our tour starts very early to be able to arrive on time at the Condor's Cross and watch the condors flying over our heads and follow our route to Cabanaconde from where our adventure begins. Do not miss it and book now. It will be an unforgettable experience!

Discover the dramatic beauty of the Colca Canyon on an exciting two-day excursion from Arequipa. Explore a fascinating natural formation twice as deep as the USA’s Grand Canyon with an experienced guide; visit an intriguing wildlife reserve to encounter diverse species; and admire the beautiful colonial architecture of two highland villages. Walk on the base of a colossal volcano and admire spectacular views of Peru’s stunning scenery during this enriching experience. Transport and two lunches are included in the tour price, however overnight accommodation must be purchased separately.

Come and enjoy an impressive Full day tour through one of the deepest canyons in the world. Disconnect at least one day from the city and fully enjoy the nature that surrounds this valley. Our guide will show you all the beauties such as the huge birds, beautiful alpacas and vicuñas and more than 79 different types of cactus. Our tour starts very early to be able to arrive on time at the Condor's Cross and watch the condors flying over our heads, follow our route to different tiny towns and of course visit the relaxing hot springs. After lunch in Chivay we will take you by bus straight to Puno where you will be drop off at your hotel if it's in the center of the city. Do not miss it and book now. It will be an unforgettable experience!

We care a lot about how you feel, have fun and really know the wonders that Arequipa and Peru have, our desire to take the best possible experience and we take care of that every day, with each group and with each experience carried out, Do your best and even more than what is normally included in the tour. We try to adapt both the MENU and the EXPERIENCE so that 100% of the attendees enjoy it

Discover the dramatic beauty of the Colca Canyon on an exciting two-day tour from Arequipa. Explore a fascinating natural formation twice as deep as the Grand Canyon of the USA. With an experienced guide; Visit an intriguing wildlife reserve to find various species; and admire the beautiful colonial architecture of two highland towns. Walk on the base of a colossal volcano and admire the spectacular views of the impressive landscapes of Peru during this enriching experience. Transportation and two lunches are included in the price of the trip, however, accommodation must be purchased separately.

The ashlar is the origin of the architecture of the White City and its tourist route is developed in the district of Cerro Colorado. In addition to the natural landscapes of the area, you can observe the process of extraction, styling and megatallado of the ashlar. It has the necessary infrastructure and tourist services such as interpretation workshops, with the presence of sillar cutters; information panel areas; tourist signage; parking lot; Purchase of handicrafts in sillar and rest areas. The sillar route is managed by the Sillar Cutters Network - Arequipa. It currently comprises a length of 2,000 meters, covering the quarries in operation of Añashuayco, Cortadores and the virgin quarry of Culebrillas.

This Walking Tour in Arequipa is an entertaining walk that takes place in the most beautiful city of Peru. On this tour you will learn about pre- inca and colonial history, Santa Catalina Monastery, Tambo el Matadero, El Solar Neighborhood, Alpaca World, Yanahuara district, Volcanoes, etc. Come with us and enjoy the white city!

Get a sense for the rich history and stunning scenery near Arequipa during this 4-hour, small-group, excursion. Travel with a guide and no more than 15 other guests, discovering the stunning landscape of the Chilina Valley and the towering Misti volcano in the distance. You’ll tour the 18th-century stone mill of Sabandia and visit the La Mansion del Fundador, one of the most iconic mansions in the region, before ending your day at the ‘Iron Bridge,’ designed by famed architect Gustave Eiffel. Benefit from a guide and round-trip transport (including hotel pickup, but not hotel drop-off) too.

The Route of the Sillar, is an immense quarry of sillar (stone of volcanic origin), that forms spectacular gorges, similar to those of Petra in Jordan, you can also see petroglyphs and appreciate the way of extraction of the stones.

THE TOUR HAS TWO HOURS OF START, AT 8:00 AM OR 2:00 PM, WITH THIS WE CAN KNOW THE WONDERFUL OF THE CITY OF AREQUIPA, A NEWLY DISCOVERED LANDSCAPE WHERE A LOT OF THE CULTURE OF AREQUIPA IS KNOWN AND THE ORIGIN OF THE SILLAR, FAMOUS STONE FROM WHICH THE HISTORICAL CENTER OF THE CITY WAS BUILT. YOU WILL WALK LIGHTLY ALSO FOR A PINK ARMCHAIR CANYON, VIRGIN AREA AND NAME CUADBRILLAS. WE WILL EXPLORE THE CARVINGS THAT EXIST IN THIS AREA AND THE VALUABLE WORK OF THE CANTERS.

The ashlar route runs through the interior of the quarries, the same ones that transport the visitor to the origins and understanding of how the historic center of Arequipa, declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco, originated. When visiting the quarries in operation you will be able to observe live the ancestral process of extraction of blocks and the carving of the ashlar made by the hand of man.

The Sillar Route is an experience to know the origin and history of the "sillar" volcanic stone with which the most important buildings in Arequipa have been built. The tour includes the visit to the quarries to appreciate the elaboration, mega-detail of the material in the middle of a fascinating environment.

For this tour we will take a panoramic bus tour whose visits will be the Plaza de Armas, the Mirador de Carmen alto, Plaza and Mirador de Carmen Alto, Yanahuara Mirador Church and Plaza, Outcal Incalpaca and zoo, Sachaca District, Tingo Spa, via Landscaper, Mansion of the Founder, Stone Mill in Sabandia and Andenería de Paucarpata. During this trip you will appreciate the scenic splendor that Arequipa has. Making short stops at 5 main points where you can walk around.

If you’re visiting Arequipa for the first time, orient yourself in the historic city with ease during a tour by panoramic bus. You’ll skip the hassle of navigation as a driver transports you between landmarks and will enjoy unobstructed views from the top deck of the bus. Plus, the short duration of this tour makes it ideal for travelers on a time budget, while included admission tickets make this the obvious choice for visitors on a budget.