The other side of Arequipa

Duration: 1h and 30min
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Quality Verified Registered on May 01, 2023

We are lovers of reading, drama and history. Our tours are designed to show the historical drama of the cities in an artistic and brief

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  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Arequipa hides Inca and Spanish legends that have been forgotten with the passing of time. We will review more than 500 years of history, starting from the Inca empire, through the arrival of the Spaniards to the new world, to the present Arequipa.
We will know the most hidden corners , we will visit cathedrals, squares and markets , we will tell the best anecdotes and the funniest stories
On this tour we will visit and get to know:

  • Volcanoes viewpoint.
  • Sleeping indian  legend. 
  • Bolongnesi Bridge (old bridge in the Spanish viceroyalty).
  • Bridge mermaid  legend. 
  • Storie of the soldiers shot.
  • Main square of Arequipa.
  • Inca deliveryman legend. 
  • The lost inca cosmology.
  • Basilica of Santa Maria (Cathedral of Arequipa).
  • Story of the burnt nun.

IMPORTANT

  • Reserve if you are coming. This tour has limited places!
  • When booking, please put a phone number with Whatsapp so we can send you real time location in case you arrive late.

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  • Meeting point:
    Beaterio 101, Arequipa 04013, Peru
    Beaterio 101, Arequipa 04013, Peru
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    The meeting point is crosing Bolognesi bridge, in front of artichon restaurant.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

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4.84
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Pablo 07 Sep 2023

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Travelled in couple - Sep 2023
Muy buen tour, con muchas curiosidades sobre la ciudad y una vista muy bonita al inicio.
Carla 19 Aug 2023
Barcelona

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Travelled in couple - Aug 2023
Gustavo es un gran guía, nos encantó sus explicaciones, anécdotas e historias. No sólo visitas la ciudad si no que la vives! :)
Natalia 11 Aug 2023
Rafaela

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Travelled in couple - Aug 2023
Gracias por una tarde maravillosa!
María 10 Aug 2023
Villa de Vallecas

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Travelled in family - Aug 2023
Gustavo ha sido super majo. Sus historias eran super interesantes. De hecho a las niñas también les ha gustado un montón. Es un tour rápido y no hay que andar mucho. Lo recomiendo sobre todo si vas con peques porque cuentan cosas divertidas.
FEDERICA 05 Aug 2023
Rome

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Travelled in couple - Aug 2023
Very good experience: Gustavo was passionate and interesting
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Not suitable for pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour requires the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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