Arequipa Walking Tasting Tour with Pisco, Local Fruits and Frozen Cheese
by Evaristravel Agencia de turismo
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Arequipa is known for its colonial architecture and local flavors. This walking tour through the historic center lasts about three and a half hours. It begins in the traditional neighborhood where the first Spanish settlers arrived. The route continues past the Santa Catalina Convent and reaches San Francisco Plaza, where the church and an artisan center are located. The group then moves to Plaza de Armas, the city’s main square, to hear about Arequipa's founding, its history of earthquake damage, and details about the Cathedral. Next is the Church of the Company of Jesus, noted for its baroque façade and gold leaf altars. Afterward, the tour visits Mercado San Camilo to see a wide variety of regional products, including tubers, meats, and fruits. The final stop is the former Jesuit school and convent cloisters, a prime example of the city's religious viceroyal architecture. The tour ends with a tasting session featuring Pisco, Peru's national distillate, along with local fruits and the traditional dessert Frozen Cheese. The tour is offered in Spanish and English, with French available if arranged in advance.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Traditional neighborhood
This is the first area where the Spanish conquerors settled when they arrived in Arequipa. The visit here lasts about 10 minutes.
10 min
San Francisco Plaza, Church and Monastery
After passing by the Santa Catalina Convent and its street, the tour arrives at San Francisco Plaza. The group sees the large church structure and visits the Fundo el Fierro artisan center during the 20-minute stop.
20 min
Plaza de Armas
The main meeting point for the tour. Here, the guide explains Arequipa’s founding, the impact of earthquakes on the city, details about the Cathedral, and other historical information over 25 minutes.
25 min
Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus
Located on one side of Plaza de Armas, this former Jesuit complex includes a church and cloisters. The church is known for its baroque façade, simple interior, and altars covered with gold leaf. The visit lasts 10 minutes.
10 min
Mercado San Camilo
This market is one of the most diverse in Peru. Visitors spend about 30 minutes seeing local tubers, meats, fruits, and other products offered in the region.
30 min
Former Jesuit cloisters
The tour concludes at the cloisters of the old Jesuit school and convent. This 40-minute stop highlights the best example of religious viceroyal architecture in Arequipa.
40 min
Meeting point
We are located in the Tourist Information Office of the Municipality, next to the Municipality of Arequipa. WSP + 51 958 269 361
End point
We finish the tour at the Centro Artesanal Fundo el Fierro, where the pisco tasting will take place.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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Arequipa Walking Tasting Tour with Pisco, Local Fruits and Frozen Cheese
by Evaristravel Agencia de turismo
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$26Overview
Arequipa is known for its colonial architecture and local flavors. This walking tour through the historic center lasts about three and a half hours. It begins in the traditional neighborhood where the first Spanish settlers arrived. The route continues past the Santa Catalina Convent and reaches San Francisco Plaza, where the church and an artisan center are located. The group then moves to Plaza de Armas, the city’s main square, to hear about Arequipa's founding, its history of earthquake damage, and details about the Cathedral. Next is the Church of the Company of Jesus, noted for its baroque façade and gold leaf altars. Afterward, the tour visits Mercado San Camilo to see a wide variety of regional products, including tubers, meats, and fruits. The final stop is the former Jesuit school and convent cloisters, a prime example of the city's religious viceroyal architecture. The tour ends with a tasting session featuring Pisco, Peru's national distillate, along with local fruits and the traditional dessert Frozen Cheese. The tour is offered in Spanish and English, with French available if arranged in advance.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Traditional neighborhood
This is the first area where the Spanish conquerors settled when they arrived in Arequipa. The visit here lasts about 10 minutes.
10 min
San Francisco Plaza, Church and Monastery
After passing by the Santa Catalina Convent and its street, the tour arrives at San Francisco Plaza. The group sees the large church structure and visits the Fundo el Fierro artisan center during the 20-minute stop.
20 min
Plaza de Armas
The main meeting point for the tour. Here, the guide explains Arequipa’s founding, the impact of earthquakes on the city, details about the Cathedral, and other historical information over 25 minutes.
25 min
Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus
Located on one side of Plaza de Armas, this former Jesuit complex includes a church and cloisters. The church is known for its baroque façade, simple interior, and altars covered with gold leaf. The visit lasts 10 minutes.
10 min
Mercado San Camilo
This market is one of the most diverse in Peru. Visitors spend about 30 minutes seeing local tubers, meats, fruits, and other products offered in the region.
30 min
Former Jesuit cloisters
The tour concludes at the cloisters of the old Jesuit school and convent. This 40-minute stop highlights the best example of religious viceroyal architecture in Arequipa.
40 min
Meeting point
We are located in the Tourist Information Office of the Municipality, next to the Municipality of Arequipa. WSP + 51 958 269 361
End point
We finish the tour at the Centro Artesanal Fundo el Fierro, where the pisco tasting will take place.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
More things to do in Arequipa
- Peruvian Cooking Class in Arequipa with 2-Course Meal
- Arequipa 3-Hour Guided Food Tour with 4 Iconic Restaurants
- Colca Canyon 2-Day Tour from Arequipa with Breakfast and Hotel
- Colca Canyon Full Day Tour from Arequipa with Breakfast, Lunch and Hot Springs
- Rafting Río Chili in Arequipa with Hotel Pickup and Snacks
- Colca Canyon 2-Day Trekking Tour from Arequipa