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Ayacucho Guided Tour

Explore the colourful streets, magnificent churches and colonial houses of Ayacucho on this guided tour through the heart of the city. Ayacucho Guided Tour. We'll meet at 3:30 pm in the Plaza Mayor square.

  • 4 hours
  • 9Exceptional | 6 reviews

Explore the colourful streets, magnificent churches and colonial houses of Ayacucho on this guided tour through the heart of the city.

Ayacucho Guided Tour

We'll meet at 3:30 pm in the Plaza Mayor square. From there, we'll tour Ayacucho and learn about the history of the city. This square features colonial architecture such as the Casa de Baza y Solís and the baroque Cathedral.

As we explore its streets, we'll notice more colonial houses and brightly coloured buildings. Our tour will continue to the Hipólito Unanue Museum, focusing on ancient Peruvian civilizations: Chimú, Moche, Wari, and Inca.

Next we'll stop in front of the Santa Teresa de las Carmelitas Descalzas Monastery. Ayacucho is known as "the city of churches," and guests can count how many they see on the tour.

Ayacucho is also famous for its crafts. In the Santa Ana neighbourhood, we'll learn about huamanga stone carving and weaving. Our last stop will be at the Acuchimay Viewpoint, where we will enjoy views of the city.

The tour will end at 7 pm.

Ayacucho Private Tour

If you prefer to explore Ayacucho with an exclusive guide, you can book a private tour of Ayacucho.

Included

  • Spanish–speaking guide

Tips

  • Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible.

Location

Activity location

Plaza de Armas, 05003 Ayacucho, Peru

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