La Compañía Church (Iglesia de la Compañía) Attractions & Things to do

This tour will allow you to know professionally the different places that comprise the historic center of the city, as well as the main viewpoints that surround the city of Arequipa. Having a pleasant walk time and at the same time cultural information of the city of Arequipa.
Start in the historic center, taking a walk on the main places of free entry with colonial architecture.

After that we went in a private car with a guide on board to the main viewpoints of Arequipa, with a good view and with a lot of history, to know a little more details about the surroundings and also the news in which the White city of Arequipa is located .
Duration: 3 to 4 hours.

This visit combines a walking tour through the historic center of Arequipa, learning about its history, some of its most important tourist places, and combining it at the end with the tasting and explanation of our national distillate, Pisco.
We also tasted some local fruits and our emblematic dessert, Frozen Cheese.
A different way to get to know Arequipa in Spanish and English (in French it is also possible but with prior coordination)
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes.

It is characterized by being a small group tour, with detailed explanations of the history of Arequipa and is perfect to start our first day in Arequipa, getting to know the most outstanding attractions of Arequipa in a calm and safe way. It is a charming walk through Arequipa, mobility is not used because it would lose the charm of walking through the city since currently traffic is very complicated.

Duration: 2 to 3 hours.

This tour is special because we will visit magical places with spectacular views that will make you live a unique and pleasant experience in the city, in addition to enjoying a mix between nature, history and architecture, with a tour designed for the visitor.
The tour offers a visit to the most iconic places in Arequipa, without losing the essence of why it is known as "The White City."
Duration: 4 hours.

Our private tour in Arequipa shows visitors the highlights of our city in a professional and personalized way.

Our services start from the moment visitors arrive in the city, we include pick-up from the airport in a safe and comfortable way. Then we visit the viewpoints of Yanahuara and Carmen Alto and then we make the tour of the historic center of the city visiting the monastery of Santa Catalina, the Plaza de Armas of Arequipa, the cloisters and Jesuit church, the traditional neighborhood of San Lazaro, Mundo Alpaca, the San Camilo market and the museum Santuarios Andinos.

Arequipa is a city with a lot of history, tradition, natural and cultural diversity.
We want visitors to know and enjoy their stay in Arequipa. If what you are looking for is to visit the most outstanding attractions of Arequipa without rushing and without crowds this is the experience for you.

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Duration: 5 to 7 hours.

This tour is unique because you can get to know the center of the city, you will be informed of its creation, the guide will give details of its foundation and how is the beginning of the city in relation to the ashlar, this stone originating from volcanic tufo. After that we will have an excursion to the same quarries where they extract by hand and there are some carvings so they can have the photos of the memory. After that we will visit the shingles canyon, of pink ashlar, virgin ashlar cannon where many good photos can also be taken.

The duration is 4 hours and you can really know the importance of Sillar in Arequipa and how it has marked the history of the city of Arequipa.
Duration: 3 to 4 hours.

This tour is a complete visit to the city, knowing a lot of its architecture, culture, the historic center, then you visit some incredible landscapes where you can also appreciate the beauty of the fields and green areas that Arequipa has, it ends up having a pleasant moment, besides knowing one of the important attractions of Arequipa such as the Monastery of Santa Catalina.
This tour makes it special that it does not have any extra expense on your part, it includes all income and permanent assistance, complete tour of Arequipa.
Duration: 3 to 4 hours.

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.
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes.

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.
Duration: 3 to 4 hours.

Join this 3.5-hour walking tour of the beautiful city of Arequipa with our company that provide you a professional english or spanish speaker tour guide.

A City within the City!
Visit the largest Monastery in the world!!!

20 thousand square meters, four neighborhoods, which emulate the Arequipa urban distribution of the first years of the Colony.
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes.

The route begins in Arequipa´s Main Square, one of the most beautiful squares in Peru. Facing this square is the imposing Cathedral, built in the 17th century. From there, continue to the Monastery of Santa Catalina, a cloister and small religious citadel built in 1579, still in use to this date. Then, visit the Church of the Compañia de Jesus (1590). Considered a classic example of local baroque architecture, it houses an exceptional collection of paintings and murals. Lastly, visit the districts of Yanahuara and Carmen Alto for a panoramic view of the Arequipa countryside. At the end, take a transfer back to the hotel.
Duration: 3 hours.

You are more than welcome to discover the beautiful city of Arequipa with our tour to the city and Santa Catalina Monastery, declared a World Cultural Heritage. Admire its lovely streets as well as the historic center with an amazing architecture around. Stroll through the old `forbidden city` of Santa Catalina Monastery, meet the Jesuit church and enjoy majestic views of the Misti volcano. Enjoy a half day tour in Arequipa and explore this fantastic city located in the south of Peru.
Duration: 4 hours.

Discover the history, architecture and culture of Arequipa with our expert guides on a safe, comfortable and enriching pedestrian tour, while you capture unforgettable moments and immerse yourself in the authentic essence of this beautiful Peruvian city!
Duration: 3 hours.

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.
Duration: 3 hours.