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Arequipa and Secret Bars
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At a glance
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Price from
- $40 / person
- Location
- Arequipa, Peru
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 · 10 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 8
- Cancellation
- See policy below
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- SKY VIAJES Y TURISMO
- Meeting point
- Lobby of the Mirador del Monasterio Hotel
Description
During this pedestrian circuit we will have the opportunity to tour Arequipa in a more fun way and to learn a little about its history through its traditional neighborhoods with narrow streets where not only mansions and churches are protected, but also the best secret bars in the city. A delicious Pisco Sour hand in hand with unique anecdotes narrated by our best guides and a tour of "Mundo Alpaca" will frame a perfect visit to the white city.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 2:30 PM
- Next available
- Sun, Oct 4
- Adult (ages 14–75)
- $40
- Senior (ages 76–90)
- $40
- Youth (ages 10–13)
- $40
- Child (ages 6–9)
- Free
- Infant (ages 0–5)
- Free
Out at sunset: the 2:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:45 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 3.
Tour Options
Itinerary
We begin our visit in the traditional neighborhood of SAN LÁZARO, built on an old pre-Hispanic Yarabaya village; It has small streets, squares, passages and various houses. Stresses the church of San Lázaro, a small bridge made of ashlar and Campo Redondo
Mundo Alpaca Arequipa
This place has the purpose of offering the experience of the alpaca from different perspectives. We will learn more about ancestral techniques, fiber classification, local machinery and finally a trip back in time to learn more about the textiles of the Pre-Inca cultures.
Cozy garden to try a more refreshing version of Pisco. here we will present a surprise cocktail, very light and pleasant to liven up the cultural afternoon
At this stage of the experience we will enter the Tambo, the slaughterhouse or the Barrio del Solar, right next to the Chili River. It was built with ashlar and used for animal sacrifice. The main building comprised three levels that take advantage of the gap between the street and the riverbank
It is a little jewel for the eyes. It was a Temple built by the Jesuit order for religious and housing purposes. It represents the religious architecture of the 17th century (1660). Inside you can see carved wooden altarpieces covered with gold leaf. The current structure of the temple is from 1650. It has approximately 66 canvases from the Cusqueña School
Plaza de Armas
Dominated by its Cathedral, built entirely in ashlar, it consists of 70 columns, 3 covers and 2 large side arches. It has real jewels in images, sculptures and oils of renowned artists. Around us we can observe 3 arched chains guarding the main church, but in the middle of two of them we will continue our journey until we reach the COMPANY CHURCH, one of the most prominent examples of the so-called mestizo architecture.
Finally we will go to one of the balconies of the Plaza de Armas to end our day perfectly with an exquisite SOUR PISCO in front of a beautiful sunset with the 3 volcanoes in the background. (Optional change for another drink for those who do not drink alcohol)
What's included
Included
- 01 Pisco-based surprise cocktail + 01 Pisco Sour (Terrace and Golden Hour)
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.6
10 reviews
How it compares in Arequipa
- Starting price $40 is 31% below the typical $58 for tours of similar length in Arequipa
Excurgo comparison of 358 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
0+ days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Arequipa and Secret Bars take?
Arequipa and Secret Bars lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.
How much does Arequipa and Secret Bars cost?
Prices start at $40 per person for this Arequipa experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Arequipa and Secret Bars run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 2:30 PM.
How much does Arequipa and Secret Bars cost for children?
Children aged 6–9 pay nothing, adults from $40. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Arequipa and Secret Bars for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Lobby of the Mirador del Monasterio Hotel. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Arequipa and Secret Bars offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Arequipa and Secret Bars worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 10 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by SKY VIAJES Y TURISMO.
Reviews(10)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
J
Excellent service, nice experience
They made the trip a nice experience, they solved several details and made the journey much simpler and more enjoyable 👍 👍 👍.
K
Secret Bars Tour - Must Do!
Our guide was great and we learned so much history of Arequipa. The walk was very easy and we got to try some cheese ice cream too. We wished we had a few more days to enjoy the city but are happy we did the secret bars tour.
Operator response
Thanks for coming with us Kristy! We´re glad you had fun around the city and trying more things during the secret bars :)
A
A very good experience, would recommend
Our guide, Sline, was very good, knew lots of languages, showed us lots of things in Arequipa and gave us lots of tips. We also stayed for more drinks afterwards and had a blast. 10/10 would recommend!
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Thanks for your feedback! Sline is a wonderful host and with him you will have fun and an excellent tour guaranteed
G
Amazing and tasty tour with Sline!
Myself and my husband absolutely enjoyed the tour delivered by knowledgeable and friendly guide Sline. He had a great English so we could learn more about Peru and local customs. He shared a lot of interesting things about Arequipa, showed amazing bars and we had the most beautiful sunset possible with Piscos in our hands. Absolutely loved it and strongly recommend.
Operator response
Thanks a lot for your feedback!! Sline is an amazing guide!! and pisco are almost as good as his kindness :) I´m very happy you enjoyed the experience. Bet wishes for you guys!
C
Most recommended!!
I am Arequipeña and I loved this tour, I learned a lot about my city and I could see it with tourist eyes, the guide knew enough, the delicious pisco sours, good tour to be alone or with friends. Most recommended!!
Operator response
Como locales muchas veces pasamos por las mismas calles todos los días y no conocemos su historia, pero siempre hay una primera vez! Gracias por acompañarnos :)
K
Unprofessional service
This tour operator was very unresponsive to our questions. We tried twice to make contact several days before this tour but no one responded. We asked for a partial refund due to significant change in our itinerary resulting from recent airport closure and civil unrest. A refund of at least the price of drinks we did not drink would have been fair.
Operator response
Buenos día Kelly. El reembolso ya fue realizado ayer a través de la misma plataforma. Lamentamos que nuestro servicio no haya sido de su agrado. No pudimos responder porque eran holidays y al parecer intentó cancelar el servicio fuera de las políticas de tiempo de TripAdvisor. Le deseo un bonito viaje por el resto de Latinoamerica!
A
Mr
Wow , the tour was very good and the guide was very helpful, she had a knowledge and history about the city thank u very much .
Operator response
Muchas gracias por tus comentarios Alexis! estamos muy felices de que te hayas llevado una gran experiencia en Arequipa con nosotros! mucha suerte en tu viaje :)
C
Very fun pisco tour
We enjoyed so much this tour with Xavier who was our guide. He took us around the city explaining some history of Arequipa and giving us some breaks un very good hiden bares to get pisco drinks.
Operator response
We are happy to show our city and also very glad that you enjoyed the tour! Thanks for your comments!
J
Ancient Arequipa and Pisco Sour!
I enjoyed this tour where I got to know more about Arequipa hand in hand to the joy of our guide and delicious cocktails with pisco
Operator response
El pisco es una bebida exquisita pero más aún si vas a los lugares correctos ;) Gracias por su comentario
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