Society of Jesus of Arequipa

The Jesus, or the Church of the Jesuits, located in the same Main Square, is one of the best-known mestizo architectural constructions in the city of Arequipa. It is the most representative monument of the Arequipeña school, built of volcanic rock material brought from the quarries of the Misti volcano. Without a doubt, you will learn more on this free walking tour of Arequipa-Perú

The Market of San Camilo de Arequipa

One of the oldest buildings in Arequipa, dating back more than 130 years, was designed by Gustave Alexandre Eiffel, the same man who designed the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the San Pedro market in Cusco. On our tour we will enter this market that is one of the local riches in tastes and flavors that keeps the essence of its traditions alive.

Do you know how to differentiate between an alpaca and a llama?

On our popular free tours through the historic center of Arequipa, we will explain what the difference is between these South American camelids in a simple and easy way. We will show you how to recognize the domestic alpaca and the domestic llama. We will also give you time to take some pictures to remember.

The Colonial houses of Arequipa

Some of these colonial mansions will be visited during our walking tour.What are you waiting for? Book your tours with Tips in Arequipa.

The First Prison of the 20th Century in the Arequipa Region

Also known as the “southern central prison” in its beginnings, it was a penitentiary in Arequipa that is more than 114 years old and has a two-story construction with 500 cells and some facilities such as instruction rooms. Nowadays, it is a modern civic center. In order to understand more about the first jail in Arequipa, I took this free walking tour.

Do you know what the typical dish of Arequipa is?

Ask and learn more about the gastronomic culture of Arequipa on our walking tours through the historic center. On our Free Guided tours in Cusco, Puno and Lima, we mention some of these delicious typical dishes, such as El Rocoto Relleno, one of our original Arequipa flag dishes prepared with the main ingredient, the Rocoto, so also find us in our Free Tours Peru.

Do you know the Misti Volcano?

The Misti volcano is one of the 400 volcanoes in Peru. Most of these volcanoes are inactive, but this volcano is one of 10 active volcanoes. controlled by the Southern Volcanological Observatory (OVS). On this Guided tour of Arequipa learn more about the Misti volcano and where to take an extraordinary panoramic photo of it.

Do you know the old name of Arequipa?

Here on this Tours by Foot in Arequipa, you will hear some of the many theories about the original name of Arequipa. One of them comes from the Inca Mayta Capac, who receives a request from his subjects to stay in the Chili Valley. They are amazed by the scenic beauty. Mayta Capac responds in Quechua “Ari Qhipay“, which means “Yes, Stay.” Follow us to more Walks ein Peru.

Arequipa Cathedral

The Cathedral of Arequipa is located in the main square and surrounded by two arches that give it a very special touch of volcanic stone, with beautiful carvings in the shape of roses and some extravagant designs of neo-Renaissance architecture. In our Free Walks Arequipa, we explain what this beautiful cathedral of Arequipa, as well as the cities of Cusco and Lima, have to offer in our free walks in Peru.

Mummy Juanita Museum-Arequipa

In our tours of Arequipa, we tell you more about the discovery that made history in the investigation of the Peruvian archaeologists, the Juanita Mummy, one of the mummies or maidens well preserved for more than 500 years in one of the peaks of the mountains. On our walks, we tell you more about the maiden, Mummy Juanita. What are you waiting for? Discover our history with us in the cities of Cusco and Lima.

What to do at night in Arequipa?

After having enjoyed our free tours in Arequipa, we recommend some places to go eat and go dancing in the center of Arequipa. If you are looking for other options, please contact our local tour guides in Arequipa, Cusco, Puno, and Lima.