Faqs Arequipa City Tour, Half a Day Tour

What type of transportation is used for this tour?

The entire tour is done in a panoramic double-decker bus, where you will visit part of the Arequipa countryside.

Can I pay for the trip the same day I get on the bus?

No, it is not possible; to reserve seats on the bus, it is advisable to make a reservation up to 01 day before the service to avoid inconveniences later on.

Can I reserve seats on the second floor of the bus?

Yes, the tour is usually done from the second floor of the bus to have a better view throughout the tour; if you are traveling with older adults or newborn children, we recommend that you do so on the second floor.

Can children sit in the first row on the second floor of the bus?

Children over 12 years old can sit in the first row for safety and child protection reasons.

From what age do children pay?

Children pay starting at age 5, as they are assigned an individual seat. Children under 5 years of age are exempt from paying as long as they are seated on an adult’s lap; if they wish to have their own seat, they pay the normal rate.

Is it compulsory to pay an entrance fee at the places that require it?

Entrance to the Carmen Alto, La Mansión del Fundador and Molino de Sabandía is optional and, if you opt for entrance, you pay the entrance fee upon arrival at each point; in general, most people enter the Carmen Alto because the entrance is general admission; in the case of La Mansión del Fundador and Molino de Sabandía, these are museum-type attractions for knowledge and learning; if you are a history buff, it is certainly advisable to enter these attractions.

Does the tourist bus have toilets?

The bus does not have toilets, but at each stop you can use the toilets on site.

How long can we stop at each point of the tour?

At the first points, which are the Mirador de Yanahuara and Carmen Alto, you have about 15-20 minutes; at the following points, such as Incalpaca, the Casa del Fundador and the Molino de Sabandía, you have about 30 minutes; as long as you decide to enter the attractions, it depends on what the group decides and in coordination with the guide on duty. Normally, when no one wants to enter the Founder’s Mansion, the visit continues to the Sabandía Mill and on the way there is a brief stop at the Menelik Bull Museum (representative bull of Arequipa); this is an optional visit since it is not part of the tour and is charged S/. 6.00 per person. It is important to note that the visit to the Menelik Bull Museum only takes place when no one wants to enter the founder’s mansion.

Is it worth visiting the founder’s manor house and the Sabandía mill?

It depends very much on the purpose of the visit; these attractions are large house museums that contain important facts about the history of our city; if you want to know more, you should definitely visit these places because they contain very interesting facts to learn.

Will you pick me up at the hotel?

We will not pick you up at the hotel, the pick-up point is at the main square, where we will gather the group and take you three blocks away from the bus stop.