Arequipa has 2 self-guided audio walking tours on Roamer, covering culture and history. Every tour is free to start, so you can preview roughly the first 30% before you pay. The routes run from about 90 to 100 minutes and 2 to 2.5 km on foot, at your own pace with GPS-triggered narration.
Volcanic-stone walls glowing in Andean sun, three volcanoes on the horizon, a monastery the size of a neighbourhood, rocoto relleno from open kitchens. The white city Peru built from the volcanoes that frame it.
Self-guided walking tours in Arequipa
| Tour | Focus | Length | Distance | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Catalina Monastery & Colonial Quarter | Culture | 90 min | 2 km | 8 |
| The White City | History | 100 min | 2.5 km | 8 |
Every route above is free to start in the Roamer app, with roughly the first 30% of stops unlocked before an optional purchase.
What each tour covers
Hear a stop from this walk
Museo Santuarios Andinos — Juanita the Ice Maiden
- Santa Catalina Monastery & Colonial Quarter: Step inside a secret city-within-a-city that was sealed from the outside world for nearly 400 years, then walk the colonial streets to two churches where Spanish baroque met Andean soul.
- The White City: Walk through Arequipa's UNESCO-listed historic center, carved entirely from brilliant white volcanic stone, framed by three towering volcanoes, and hiding five centuries of rebellion, faith, and mestizo art.
How much does a walking tour in Arequipa cost?
Every Arequipa tour is free to preview. A single tour is $4.99 for lifetime access. If you plan to take more than one, a 7-day pass is $12.99 and a 30-day pass covering every tour in every city is $19.99, which works out to well under a dollar a day. There is no group booking, no start time, and no tip.
Is Arequipa good for a self-guided walking tour?
Roamer's Arequipa routes cover about 2 to 2.5 km on foot, with up to 8 stops on the longest tour, so they are built for walking at an unhurried pace. Because the tours are self-guided, you choose when to start, how long to linger at each stop, and which stops to skip. That makes Arequipa easy to explore on your own, whether you have an hour or a full afternoon.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many self-guided walking tours are there in Arequipa?
- Roamer currently has 2 self-guided audio walking tours in Arequipa, covering culture and history. Every tour is free to start.
- How much does a self-guided walking tour in Arequipa cost?
- Each tour is free to preview and $4.99 for lifetime access. If you want more than one, a 7-day pass is $12.99 and a 30-day pass covering every tour is $19.99.
- Can I do the Arequipa tours offline?
- Yes. Tours can be downloaded in advance in the Roamer app and played with no signal, which is useful when you are travelling without mobile data.
- How long are the Arequipa walking tours?
- They run from about 90 to 100 minutes, covering 2 to 2.5 km on foot, with up to 8 stops on the longest route. You set the pace and can pause any time.
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The White City
100 min · 2.5 km · easy
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