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Taste Arequipa’s Flavors in the Historical Center - A Tasting Tour for You
Discover Arequipa on a guided walking tour through the historic center that introduces you to the city's rich history and its most important sights, then finish the experience with a tasting and explanation of Peru's national distillate, Pisco; you’ll also sample local fruits and the emblematic dessert Frozen Cheese for a delicious local finale. This activity is offered in Spanish and English, with French available by prior coordination, making it an accessible and engaging way for you to explore the Historical Center of Arequipa while learning about its culture, flavors, and heritage-a perfect match for travelers booking through Varoom who want an authentic, bookable event in the heart of the city.
About this activity in Historical Center
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Highlights
- Walk through the cobblestone streets of the Historical Center, learning the colonial history and architectural highlights of Arequipa as you go.
- Enjoy an authentic pisco tasting with a local guide who explains the distillate’s history and production methods.
- Sample regional flavors including local fruits and the emblematic frozen cheese dessert for a true taste of the region.
- Tour offered in Spanish and English, with French available by prior coordination for multilingual groups.
Important Information
- The experience combines a guided walking tour and a tasting session - plan for moderate physical activity on uneven pavements and steps.
- Pisco tasting, local fruits and the traditional frozen cheese dessert are included; bottled water, soft drinks and any entrance fees are not included.
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnant travelers; infants and small children may use a stroller.
- If you prefer an afternoon departure, it’s recommended you have eaten beforehand; public transport options are available nearby.
Meeting Point
Meet in the Historical Center near the Plaza de Armas area; exact pickup coordinates and final meeting instructions will be provided on your booking confirmation.
Includes
- Enjoy a Pisco tasting included with your booking in the Historical Center, Arequipa - a great way to sample local flavors during your visit to the area.
- Savor a traditional dessert as part of the experience, giving you an authentic taste of regional cuisine while you explore the destination.
- Fresh local fruits are provided, so you can enjoy seasonal produce sourced from nearby markets in the region.
Excludes
- Bottled water is not included; plan to bring your own or purchase locally while in the Historical Center.
- Soda/pop is not provided, so consider bringing refreshments if you prefer soft drinks during the activity.
- Entrance tickets are excluded from this booking and must be obtained separately when required by attractions here.
- If you plan to join the tour in the afternoon, it is recommended that you have had lunch beforehand to fully enjoy the experience.
Other
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, making this activity family-friendly when exploring the area.
- Service animals are allowed, so travelers who rely on them can participate comfortably in this destination.
- Public transportation options are available nearby, giving you convenient ways to reach the meeting point in the Historical Center.
- This experience is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries due to activity demands in the region.
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers; please consider your health before booking activities here.
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, as the activity may require sustained effort.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness to fully enjoy this offering in the area.
Customer Reviews
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Based on 10 Reviews
Summary:
We really enjoyed this walking and tasty tour. Our guide Daniel was very knowledgeable and his English was great. He spoke to us in Spanish initially to help us learn and practice our Spanish, which we appreciated.
We learned a lot about Arequipa, it's economy, it's buildings and history. The tasting of local fruits, foods and pisco in the local market was our highlight. Would highly recommend this tour, great value for money.
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Summary:
Interesting tour of historical area of Arequipa. Enjoyed the pisco and traditional desert. Thank you
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Summary:
The tour guide Jessica gave us lots of information about the history of Arequipa. Her English was really good! The tasting of the fruit, queso helado and pisco at the end was great too.
Jessica honestly made the tour so much better, we were really tired but she had a really good energy and we were able to enjoy the tour nonetheless.
Definitely recommend this ! 🗣️
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Know more about Historical Center
The visit combines a guided walking tour through the historic center of Arequipa where you learn about its history and key tourist places, and finishes with a tasting and explanation of Pisco plus samples of local fruits and the emblematic dessert Frozen Cheese.
Yes - the experience pairs sightseeing with food and drink: you’ll taste Peru’s national distillate, Pisco, sample local fruits and enjoy the traditional Frozen Cheese dessert as part of the visit.
The tour guides you through the historic center’s most important sites while explaining the city’s history, creating an Art & Culture and Workshops & Learning style experience that deepens your understanding of local heritage before the tasting segment.
You can take the tour in Spanish and English, and French is possible with prior coordination, so you can choose the language that best fits your group.
Families and kids can enjoy the combination of cultural sightseeing and tastings in the historic center, as the program blends history with approachable Food & Drink elements that appeal to a range of ages.
Yes - whether you’re planning a romantic couples outing or a Group-Friendly activity, the mix of sightseeing through the historic center and shared tastings of Pisco, local fruits and Frozen Cheese offers a memorable social experience.
