✅ Free Walking Tour Arequipa: Free Tour in Downtown

Best city tour of Arequipa by foot in the historical center

Experience the best free walking tour in Arequipa and witness the historical center, we invite you on our best free tip-based tours in Arequipa, our expert tour guides will show you what Arequipa is all about historic perspective.

On this alternative city tour of Arequipa on foot, you will learn about the rich culture, tradition, and history of this city that was built mainly by using Ashlar stones—a variety of white volcanic stones.

Our Arequipa free tour is considered one of the best experiences on foot, our local guides are experts in history and culture, and you will explore unmissable places such as the Plaza de Armas, Church of the Society of Jesus Christ, Chilli river, colonial mansions, Fundo El Fierro, etc.

OPERATION ISSUE OF THIS TOUR:

Book now! — we are operating all free tours in Arequipa in English and Spanish. We have morning and afternoon meet-up times. You don’t need to text us on WhatsApp unless your group is big.

Local Operator in Arequipa

✅Our local operator in Arequipa is Free Tour Downtown Arequipa

✅Inkan Milky Way is partnered with Free Tour Downtown Arequipa for more than 5 years

✅Inkan Milky Way does not charge any commission for your free tour reservation to our operator

✅Your free tour reservation on our website is 100% free for both you and the local operator

Details

Schedules
- Every day at 10 am
- Every day at 3 pm
- We do not operate on the 1st of January
Language
- Every day at 10 am and 3 pm: In English
- From Monday to Saturday at 10 am and 3 pm: In Spanish
- Every Sunday only in English – no Spanish👈
Duration
- About 2.5 to 3 hours
Tour Type
- This tour is a group tour focused on history, designed exclusively for adults
- If you have kids, they are allowed to join our free tour; however, we recommend a private tour on foot
Accessibility
- This tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility
Tour Ending Place
- ear the Plaza de Armas of Arequipa
How to make reservations?
- Get instant confirmation
- You can book on this page – online, book as soon as possible to guarantee availability, big groups of 7 plus should contact us before reserving
What to bring?
- Sweaters or jackets, good walking shoes, caps or hats, sunglasses, water, rain ponchos, and a mask
Included
- 100% authorized Guides
- An excellent narrative on the history
Not Included
- Tips
- * You won’t need entrance tickets
FAQs
WhatsApp
- +51 958745640
- +51 984479073

Price

Group Tour:
- It is a free tour, it is 100% free to book — once the tour is done, leave an awesome donation
Private Tour:
- If you want personalized walking tours, book our private walking tour of Arequipa

Meeting Point

Find us at Calle Santa Catalina #204, enter the courtyard, we are in front of Chaqchao Choco Museo.

See our Meeting Point below

We are inside the Chaqchao choco museo

Itinerary

The route below can always change due to strikes, weather issues, festivities, or the tour guide’s choice.

Santa Catalina Monastery – exterior visit
Bolognesi Bridge: This bridge was built in 1577 during the colonial period
Old hotel Los Tambos: First hotel in Arequipa – exterior visit
Plaza de Armas of Arequipa and surroundings:
- City Hall – exterior visit
- Cathedral – exterior visit
- The water fountain from the colonial period
Church of the Society of Jesus: Facade and cloisters of the church, free entrance fees – interior visit
Old Spanish mansions
Plaza San Francisco
Fundo El Fierro: The oldest prison in Arequipa, today a beautiful Spanish building
This free tour ends close to the Plaza de Armas

Cancellations

If you cannot attend the free tour, please cancel your reservation by replying to the confirmation email we sent you.

Reviews

See more than 700 fantastic testimonials of our operator: Free Tour Downtown Arequipa on Tripadvisor — decide wisely!

Free tour en Arequipa "Nuestra guía Angela fue muy simpática, atenta y conocedora de los lugares. No teníamos intención de hacer un tour caminando pero esta fue una buena opción para conocer más. Si bien es cierto íbamos un poco rápido por las calles y sin tiempo para sacar algunas fotos, conocimos y pudimos volver luego y sacar fotos en los lugares q nos parecieron interesantes. Gracias"

Manuela Sanchez
TripAdvisor
2/15/2021

Best tour ever! "We didn't know what to expect from the free tour and maybe thought if wouldn't be good but we're wrong. First we had welcome drink, the tour guide was very interesting, combining historical and modern facts about the city and with interaction with the tourists. This is the best thing to do when you arrive in city because it gives you good ideas what to see later. The tour finished with free drink at the best place to watch sunset on the rooftops. Would definitely recommend!"

Rhys Davis
Google
1/10/2021

Fun tour with bonus freebies! "We really enjoyed our tour around Arequipa's historic centre. It was very informative and went deep into the culture of Arequipa and Peru. We also got to sample chocolate tea, chicha and cerviche (including a cooking tutorial), which was a nice surprise!"

Liam Brown
Google
1/10/2021
Tour a pie por Arequipa "Somos un grupo de 6 chicas y nos gustó muchísimo el tour. Lo realizamos con Ángela que es una guía excelente. Explicaba de forma muy amena sobre la historia de ciudad, la cultura, el arte, el mestizaje de culturas,... además de recomedar muchos restaurantes, museos, exposiciones para visitar. Muy recomendable, después de visitar durante un mes Perú podemos decir que es la mejor guía con la que nos hemos encontrado. Gracias! 🤗"

Barbara Garcia
TripAdvisor
11/20/2020

La mejor opción para conocer Arequipa Hicimos el Free Tour Downtown + Mercado y nos gustó mucho. Nuestro guía, GONZALO, era un experto en historia y lugares. Nos llevó por las mejores calles así como nos aconsejó lugares donde comprar, comer y visitar.
Muy buen trato y cercano a todos.
Es muy una buena opción para echar la mañana por Arequipa!

Marcela Rodriquez
TripAdvisor
11/01/2020

Walking tour of Arequipa "I like to join the local walking tour to get the inside scoop of the city. The guide took us to a bunch of building around town. Good sense of humor to keep us interested. It took about 2 hrs and we finished at a pub and provided a free pisco sour. I gave him 20s for 2 people. He made some recommendations for local restaurants. And free advice when to see the churches."

Robert Walsh
TripAdvisor
10/20/2020