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Free Walking Tour Hidden Gems in Arequipa
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Duration
2h 30min
Meeting point
Pasaje Catedral 123 Cercado de Arequipa
Languages
Spanish
From €0
Tip based
Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.
Overview
Join this free walking tour in Arequipa and discover the city beyond its classic history. Meet your guide at Calle San Francisco 204, office 205, 2nd floor, at Chaku Travel Tour Operator, and begin a cultural walk through beautiful colonial streets built with white volcanic sillar stone.
Explore hidden corners, traditional tambos that once served as the city’s first inns, and important cultural spaces connected to Mario Vargas Llosa. Along the way, visit local landmarks such as the Plaza de Armas, the Church of the Company, Bolognesi Bridge, Tambo del Solar, and the UNSA Cultural Complex.
This experience combines architecture, local stories, photography spots, volcano views, gastronomy, chocolate traditions at La Ibérica, and the authentic lifestyle of Arequipa. You will also learn about the city’s traditional picantería culture and its historical foundations.
Ideal for travelers who want a friendly, local, and cultural introduction to the White City. Comfortable shoes, warm clothing, a hat, and rain gear are recommended.
Explore hidden corners, traditional tambos that once served as the city’s first inns, and important cultural spaces connected to Mario Vargas Llosa. Along the way, visit local landmarks such as the Plaza de Armas, the Church of the Company, Bolognesi Bridge, Tambo del Solar, and the UNSA Cultural Complex.
This experience combines architecture, local stories, photography spots, volcano views, gastronomy, chocolate traditions at La Ibérica, and the authentic lifestyle of Arequipa. You will also learn about the city’s traditional picantería culture and its historical foundations.
Ideal for travelers who want a friendly, local, and cultural introduction to the White City. Comfortable shoes, warm clothing, a hat, and rain gear are recommended.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Minimum Attendees
No minimum attendees
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:
- Complejo Cultural UNSA
- Mundo Alpaca
- Waya Lookout - Rooftop - Terraza
- Plaza de Armas Arequipa
- Bolognesi Bridge
- Church of the Company
On arrival
The address is Pasaje Catedral 123, Cercado de Arequipa. The office is in a narrow alley behind the basilica cathedral, the office has some white labels that say free tour.
Things to note
Bring comfortable shoes, a hat or suncream, in the rainy season bring a raincoat, and also cash for the tips for the tour guide.
Cancellation policy
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
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