Walking City tour including the Monastery of Santa Catalina
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover the heart of Arequipa on this immersive walking tour. We begin at the vibrant San Camilo Market, a colorful hub of daily life filled with local products, flavors, and traditions. Then, stroll through charming streets toward the Main Square, where your guide will share the rich history of one of Peru’s most beautiful plazas. Visit the ornate Church and Cloister of La Compañía de Jesús, home to the stunning Saint Ignacio Cupola, a masterpiece of colonial art. Continue to a 17th-century tambo, a traditional communal housing complex that reveals the city’s colonial past. Finally, explore the breathtaking Santa Catalina Monastery, a city within the city, with over 300 years of fascinating history. Your guide will assist with your entry before bidding you farewell.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Mercado San Camilo
Our tour begins visiting the popular market of San Camilo; declared Historical Heritage in l987 and where you can find many products such as groceries, flowers, clothes, and other quality items at low cost. This is a place full of color, activity, variety of flavors, that show a little bit the daily life of our city.
Plaza de Armas
Then we will continue walking toward to the city center (Main Plaza) exploring the streets of the city center and arrive to Arequipa’s Main Square, where your guide will give you a historical introduction of one of the most beautiful Peruvian main squares.
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Walking City tour including the Monastery of Santa Catalina
What‘s Included
Entrance to San Ignacio Cupola.
Entrance to Monastery of Santa Catalina.
Permanent assistance.
Professional English Guide.
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic tour operator with excellent guides
ArtYee,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an amazing time with Giardino Tours. Right from the moment I made an inquiry to the website, the booking lrad Lisbet was prompt with her responses, helpful and designed the ideal private tour for me. Upon arrival to Arequipa, my guide Sam was super responsive via WhatsApp as some of my plans had changed. Sam was an excellent guide who is a born and raised local, and had a wealth of knowledge and insight to share. Responsive to my requests during our tour, including a stop to drop off Laundry. 5 stars+ - couldn't recommend Giardino Tours enough!
The magic of the white city
537tanyav,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fabulous time with our guide Brian. He was punctual and extremely knowledgeable about Arequipa. The expertise and enthusiasm that he conveyed as we went through the monastery was infectious and it was an incredible experience. I wish we had booked all of our tours around Colca Canyon through Giordano based on the experience with Brian.
Excellent tour and guide
952tonib,Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved the city and the excellent and friendly guide Mrs. Lila explained us with great detail and knowledge the history of this beautiful city. Highly recommended.
5 stjerner!
louisesF5171BP,Aug 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the great pleasure of joining a guided tour in Arequipa with Giardino, and it was an experience we will never forget. Everything from the planning to the actual tour was professional, safe, and well-organized – but what truly made the day so special was our amazing guide, Lila. Lila was not only incredibly knowledgeable about Arequipa’s history, culture, and nature – she shared it all with a warmth, energy, and positivity that inspired the entire group. She was attentive to everyone’s needs, took the time to answer all our questions, and made us feel both welcome and comfortable. Her kindness and passion for her work turned the tour into so much more than just sightseeing – it felt like exploring the city with a good friend. We can highly recommend Giardino, and especially Lila, to anyone looking for an unforgettable experience in Arequipa. Thank you for amazing two days – we would do it again without hesitation!
Tours of Arequipa with a great guide!!
Dreamer58354501915,Jul 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I discovered the city of Arequipa, Colca canyon and many other places of this beautiful country. I thank again our guide Antonio “banderas”. You are one of the best guides I have had with your energy , good humor and passion for your country , thank you . You are excellent!!
Arequipa, a city surrounded by volcanoes
izcoana74,Jun 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommended visit to get to know the city of Arequipa, white city between three volcanoes, this is how Maya begins her explanation, the Guide who accompanied us and showed us her city, in an entertaining way seeing the monastery of Santa Catalina, the market and some other monument of the city, recommending places in the city, she helped us a lot on our first day, always happy, attentive and smiling, if you can do not hesitate, Maya is a great Guide for this city !! Thanks Maya!
City tour Arequipa
annefleurp2023,Jun 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The city walk in Arequipa was very beautiful and culture. We've been through several buildings. Our guide Stephanie really tried, she talked about the different architecture and also the history. She's one of the best. We enjoyed very much and feel like all the city
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