Santa Catalina Monastery: The 4 Best Tours & Tickets

1.Arequipa, Historic and Colonial City and Santa Catalina Monastery

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $61Our pick

Start at 2:00 pm with hotel pickup, then travel by air-conditioned vehicle through Arequipa’s Carmen Alto and Yanahuara districts. Walk through Santa Catalina Monastery, visit the Cathedral and Jesuit cloisters, and hear the city’s story from a professional guide. Guides such as Charo, Jeymi, Sline, and Kaitlin have led this tour.

“Il s’agissait d’un groupe trilingue. Le guide parlait les 3 langues et nous proposer de traduire si on ne comprenait pas en espagnol s’assurant a multiples reprises que l’on avait bien compris . Hormis des informations sur les lieux que l’on visitait il a été tres a l'écoute de tous avec de l’humour qu’il faut. Grand Merci”

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2.Walking Tour and Santa Catalina Monastery

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 7 reviews · 3 hours · from $35Best value

Start in Arequipa’s San Lazaro district, then walk through Barrio del Solar, Tambo el Matadero, Tambo La Cabezona, and Plaza de Armas before spending an hour at Santa Catalina Monastery. English and Spanish guides, including Gisela, Milei, and Sline, explain the city’s colonial past and striking sillar architecture.

“Gisela è stata all'altezza della situazione. Cordiale e precisa nelle spiegazioni”

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3.City Tour and Santa Catalina Monastery

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $70

Spend 3.5 hours seeing Arequipa from Carmen Alto and Yanahuara, then explore the Company of Jesus, Plaza de Armas, and Santa Catalina Monastery. Guide Mariela is known for clear explanations, thoughtful pacing, photos, and useful restaurant and bar tips. Hotel pickup is limited to the Historic Center.

“I absolutely loved the excursion! Mariella is very knowledgeable and was able to answer all my questions. We did not rush which I really appreciated. She also took amazing photos! I would highly recommend this tour”

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4.Arequipa Walking Tour and Santa Catalina Monastery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $56Top rated

Spend three hours exploring Santa Catalina Monastery and Arequipa’s Plaza de Armas with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. You’ll see painted walls, narrow lanes, original furnishings, cloisters, and the Jesuit Church of the Company of Jesus. Hotel pickup in central Arequipa, entrance fees, and return transport are included.

“Deyvis was amazing. Very knowledgeable and took the time to answer any questions..”

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