Arequipa, the White City, is built from volcanic sillar stone below El Misti volcano. Its Historic Center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and its picanteria food is among Peru's best. It is also the base for Colca Canyon.
On Chaski Peru Guides every guide holds an official tour guide license, and we check their background before approving them. Book a Arequipa private tour published by a guide, or post what you are looking for and compare offers from several guides.
Tours and places in Arequipa
- Arequipa city tour: Main Square and Cathedral
- Santa Catalina Monastery
- Yanahuara viewpoint and countryside
- Andean Sanctuaries Museum (Juanita mummy)
- Picanteria food tour
- 2-day Colca Canyon tour
- El Misti volcano trek
- Sillar Route
- Sabandia Mill
Everything for your trip to Arequipa
Arequipa tour guide you can trust
Every guide holds an official MINCETUR license and is verified before being approved.
Private tour guide Arequipa: just your group
A private tour goes at your pace, with no strangers and the stops and times you choose.
Local guide Arequipa who knows every corner
Local guides know the history, the food and the places guidebooks miss.
Arequipa tours from half day to multi-day
Options for every schedule and budget, shared or private.
Arequipa private tour with flexible hours
Great for families, couples and friends who want privacy and flexibility.
Find the best Arequipa tour for you
The best tour depends on your time, fitness and interests. Ask the guide before you book.
Arequipa tour price: compare offers
Each guide sets their price and you can compare several offers before booking. The minimum per tour is S/ 50 (about US$ 15).
Arequipa guided tour with a licensed guide
Transport, tickets and meals vary by tour, so check what each offer includes.
Things to do in Arequipa
See the list of places and activities on this page and pick what you like most.
Book Arequipa tour online in minutes
Pay online by card with Mercado Pago. Full refund if you cancel more than 24 hours ahead.
Arequipa day trip
Full-day tours leave early and return in the afternoon or evening. Confirm the pickup time with your guide.
English speaking guide Arequipa
Many guides speak English and other languages. Each guide's profile lists the languages they speak.
Tours published by guides in Arequipa
Tours by verified, licensed guides. Book and pay online.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Arequipa tour?
It depends on the tour, its length and the group size. Each guide sets their own price on Chaski Peru Guides, and if you post a request, several guides send offers so you can compare. The minimum per tour is S/ 50 (US$ 15).
When is the best time to visit Arequipa?
Arequipa is sunny most of the year. January to March can bring some rainy days.
How do I get to Arequipa?
Fly from Lima (about 1.5 hours) or take a bus from Lima, Cusco or Puno.
How do I know the guide is licensed?
Before approving a guide we check their license in MINCETUR's National Directory, their ID and their official background certificate.
How do I book a Arequipa tour?
Choose a tour published by a guide and pay online by card with Mercado Pago. Full refund if you cancel more than 24 hours in advance.
Can't find the tour you want?
Post what you want to do, when and your budget. Licensed guides send you offers and you choose.