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Arequipa with Kids: The Best Family Itinerary

Arequipa is great for families, with a walkable centre and fun workshops. Here is how to spend a family trip in the White City — with the best-rated kid-friendly tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1White City walk
  2. 2Santa Catalina
  3. 3Sabandía mill
  4. 4Chocolate workshop

Explore the centre

Walk the squares and sillar streets.

Colourful convent

Wander Santa Catalina’s lanes.

Make chocolate

A hands-on cacao workshop for all ages.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

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

Arequipa Walking Tour city center and drinks experience
Arequipa
Arequipa Walking Tour city center and drinks experience
4.8(81)·3 hours
from$10/ person
via Viator
Peruvian Cooking Class in arequipa
Arequipa
Peruvian Cooking Class in arequipa
5.0(44)·3 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
Private Arequipa Countryside Tour,
Arequipa
Private Arequipa Countryside Tour,
4.9(22)·5 hours
from$68/ person
via Viator
Arequipa, Historic and Colonial City and Santa Catalina Monastery
Arequipa
Arequipa, Historic and Colonial City and Santa Catalina Monastery
4.5(44)·4 hours
from$58/ person
via Viator
Arequipa Food Tour: Ancestral Cuisine & City Tour
Arequipa
Arequipa Food Tour: Ancestral Cuisine & City Tour
5.0(92)·4 hours
from$79/ person
via Viator
2-Day Colca Canyon, Vicuna Reserve and Condors from Arequipa
Arequipa
2-Day Colca Canyon, Vicuna Reserve and Condors from Arequipa
4.4(15)·48 hours
from$191/ person
via Viator
Walking Tour through the Historic Center of Arequipa
Arequipa
Walking Tour through the Historic Center of Arequipa
4.3(18)·3 hours
from$10/ person
via Viator
Peruvian Cooking Class Cocktails and Market Tour in Cusco
Cusco
Peruvian Cooking Class Cocktails and Market Tour in Cusco
5.0(2,467)·4 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator

Arequipa with kids — FAQ

Is Arequipa good for kids?
Yes — the compact, walkable White City, the colourful Santa Catalina convent, the Sabandía countryside mill and hands-on chocolate workshops make Arequipa enjoyable for families.
What are the best things to do in Arequipa with children?
Top family picks are a gentle city walk, exploring Santa Catalina’s colourful lanes, the Sabandía mill and a chocolate-making workshop.
Is the Colca Canyon suitable for kids?
The long drives and early starts of Colca tours suit older children better; younger families may prefer staying in and around the White City.

Explore more in Arequipa

White City TourSanta Catalina MonasteryColca Canyon & Condors