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Arequipa

Secret Places of Arequipa's Historic Center

A private, eco-friendly walk into Arequipa courtyards most visitors never see.

Private tour — just your group 3 hours Up to 20 guests Free itinerary changes Local expert guide
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Overview

An intimate private walking tour through Arequipa's historic center, reaching private colonial properties and courtyards not normally open to the public, with entry tickets included.

This private, eco-friendly walking tour goes beyond the standard Plaza de Armas circuit, reaching private colonial courtyards and properties that a typical group tour can't get into. Without a crowd to manage, your guide sets a relaxed pace and can linger at each real stop for as long as you want.

Highlights

  • Private Colonial Courtyards Real historic properties in Arequipa's center that are normally inaccessible to the general public.
  • Historic Center Streets The UNESCO-listed sillar-stone core of Arequipa, explored without a large group's pace.

What Stops Does This Tour Make?

A popular starting point — every Voyzo itinerary is fully customizable, so we'll shape the order and stops around your group.

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Pickup

Meet your private guide at a central point in Arequipa's historic center.

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Private Colonial Courtyards

Real historic properties in Arequipa's center that are normally inaccessible to the general public.

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Historic Center Streets

The UNESCO-listed sillar-stone core of Arequipa, explored without a large group's pace.

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Drop-off

Back to your hotel, home, or the airport — whenever your day wraps up.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
A fully customizable itinerary built around you
All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • Group size can range from 1 to 20 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
  • Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
  • Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

  • We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
  • Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
  • Your pickup address is required to finalize the itinerary.

Special Requests

  • Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
  • Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — this tour includes tickets to the private properties visited, not just the walk itself.
It's built specifically around lesser-known private courtyards and properties in the historic center, rather than the main tourist circuit alone.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

About This Tour

An intimate private walking tour through Arequipa's historic center, reaching private colonial properties and courtyards not normally open to the public, with entry tickets included. This private, eco-friendly walking tour goes beyond the standard Plaza de Armas circuit, reaching private colonial courtyards and properties that a typical group tour can't get into. Without a crowd to manage, your guide sets a relaxed pace and can linger at each real stop for as long as you want.

Arequipa's historic centre was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000, and what the inscription protects is largely the way European and Andean builders worked together in sillar, the soft white volcanic stone. Behind plain street façades, many houses open onto patios, arched galleries and stone stairways that you cannot see from the pavement.

The best-known public face of that tradition is the Compañía de Jesús church, begun in 1590, with a carved façade completed in 1698 after earthquake damage. Local carvers working the stone added Andean plants, birds and faces to European Baroque forms, a style often called mestizo Baroque. A private walk lets you compare that public example with what survives behind closed doors.

Entry to properties that are not usually open depends on each owner's schedule, so access can vary day to day; your guide confirms what is open. Without a crowd, you can stay in each courtyard long enough to notice the stone-cutting marks and domestic details.

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