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Home/Destinations/Arequipa/Arequipa in 1 day
1 day · Arequipa itinerary

Arequipa in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in Arequipa? See the White City. Here is how to spend one perfect day in Peru’s sillar-stone gem — plus the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1White City walk
  2. 2Santa Catalina
  3. 3Viewpoints & volcanoes
  4. 4Picantería dinner

Morning: White City

Walk the colonial centre and Plaza de Armas.

Midday: Santa Catalina

Explore the colourful convent.

Afternoon: viewpoints

Catch volcano views from the miradores.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Arequipa — prices per person.

Cusco City Tour & Archeological Circuit
Cusco
Cusco City Tour & Archeological Circuit
5.0(35)·4 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
Walking City tour including the Monastery of Santa Catalina
Arequipa
Walking City tour including the Monastery of Santa Catalina
5.0(8)·3 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
Lima Street Food — The Anti-Tour: 13 Peruvian Bites
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Lima
Lima Street Food — The Anti-Tour: 13 Peruvian Bites
5.0(133)·4 hours
from$45$50/ person
via Viator
Arequipa Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems
Arequipa
Arequipa Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems
5.0(15)·2 hours
from$30/ person
via Viator
Monastery of Santa Catalina, Historic center and viewpoints of Arequipa.
Arequipa
Monastery of Santa Catalina, Historic center and viewpoints of Arequipa.
5.0(4)·3–4 hours
from$128/ person
via Viator
Miraflores Lima: Cooking Class Ceviche, Tartar & Pisco Sour
Lima
Miraflores Lima: Cooking Class Ceviche, Tartar & Pisco Sour
5.0(45)·2h 30min
from$48/ person
via Viator
Private Colca Full-Day Tour from Arequipa
Arequipa
Private Colca Full-Day Tour from Arequipa
5.0(11)·13 hours
from$193/ person
via Viator
Afternoon : Arequipa city tour with Santa Catalina Monastery
Arequipa
Afternoon : Arequipa city tour with Santa Catalina Monastery
5.0(3)·4 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator

Arequipa in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Arequipa in one day?
Yes — take a White City walking tour and visit the Santa Catalina Monastery in the day, then enjoy the viewpoints and a picantería dinner in the evening.
What is the best one-day Arequipa tour?
A White City walking tour combined with the Santa Catalina Monastery is the most rewarding way to spend a single day in the centre.
How much does one day in Arequipa cost?
Budget roughly €15–€40 per person for a city tour and the Santa Catalina entry — Arequipa is great value.

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