Private Tour

Private Tour Arequipa: Countryside Tour, Sabandia Mill and Founder's Mansion

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

3 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

See what lies outside central Arequipa on this half-day private tour of the countryside. With a private guide, learn about the region’s farming history and see the intriguing farming terraces of Paucarpata; visit the Sabandia Mill; tour the Founder’s Mansion; and enjoy a wonderful panoramic view from Sachaca. Transport by private minivan will ensure your comfort on this morning or afternoon tour.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Entrance fee

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Professional guide

Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Food and drinks

Gratuities

What To Expect

Molino de Sabandia

We will visit the city outskirts which still preserve part of the famous Arequipa garlic and onion fields. The tour will begin at the Paucarpata District with its farming terraces that date back to pre-Inca times. We will visit the Sabandia Mill built in the 18th century and which is still working. We will also visit the Founder’s Mansion, a beautiful building of colonial times that dates back to the 18th century. Then we will travel along Via Paisajista to reach Tingo, and old summer resort, and finish the tour by visiting the Sachaca viewpoint from where we can see the entire city.

1 hour•Admission Included

Options

Private Experience

Pickup included

Reviews

4.40

5 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

I was especially...
ANNE B,
Dec 1, 2022
- Viator
5.00
I was especially impressed that both our guide and our driver were women as we were 2 women traveling alone. Our guide was very informative and we were able to see parts of the Arequipa area that would have been difficult to navigate as we (unfortunately) are not fluent in Spanish. It was a wonderful half day tour!
Excellent tour, very interesting and...
ERIC R,
Oct 17, 2017
- Viator
5.00
Excellent tour, very interesting and beautiful photo ops in different out of the way spots you probably would never get to otherwise.
Amazing one on one tour through the...
Tim B,
Nov 10, 2015
- Viator
5.00
Amazing one on one tour through the rural portions of Arequipa. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. The group went over and above to provide a great experience. I would highly recommend.