Tours & Activities in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Discover the history, culture and magic of Las Palmas with an official Canary Islands tourist guide. Walk with us through the most emblematic streets and squares of the old neighborhoods of Vegueta and Triana, and listen to how the echoes of the past still resonate. We have prepared a very special guided tour for you. Together we will learn about the origin of the capital of Gran Canaria and how time has turned it into what it is today: a city full of life, dynamism, and cultural wealth. We will talk about the aborigines who populated these lands, the intrepid Castilian navigators who colonized it , illustrious figures such as Columbus and Magellan who passed through here, but we will also tell you curiosities and anecdotes about the city, what monuments and museums you should visit. Visit us and we will discover its rich gastronomy. Travel with us in time. Whether it is your first time in Las Palmas, or if you are a repeat offender , you cannot miss this tour of Vegueta and Triana.
In addition, we will tell you where you can go to eat delicious typical dishes without spending a lot of money, which shops you can't miss or we will propose leisure plans around the island with exclusive discounts.
What are you waiting for? Reserve your spot now.
Only groups of up to 6 people are allowed in this activity. If you are 7 or more people, you will be asked to pay per person in advance to join the tour.
TOUR FOCUSED ON HISTORY
IMPORTANT TIP: TAKE THE TOUR AT THE BEGINNING OF YOUR STAY ON THE ISLAND.
As a hiker and big lover of my island, once finished the tour, I am open to answering any questions you may have related to places to visit, eat, snorkel, or whatever. I will recommend many hidden spots and non-touristic sites all around Gran Canaria.
I will tell you some of the many details I know related to our history incluiding some characters related to the city such as Christopher Colombus, Francis Drake, Agatha Christie or Francisco Franco. Of course some explanations about certain elements really important from our local architecture like the Canarian balcony, the traditional patios or some really ancient Gothic Porticos. For those that really like the dark side of history, don't worry, I'm a big fan so I will talk about some horrible events that took part in my city.
On the tour, we cover some of the main spots, such as:
- Hermitage of San Antonio Abad
- Calle de los Balcones
- Plaza de San Agustín
- A traditional Patio
- Plaza del Espiritu Santo
- Plaza de Santa Ana
- Las Palmas Cathedral
- Gabinete Literario
- Triana
Limited to a maximum of 9 people, we will visit the most symbolic corners of the historic centre. The main reason for reducing the group size is to provide a friendly and personalized treatment, looking forward to solve any doubts you may have and sharing with you the interesting history of Gran Canaria, including the Pre-Hispanic era.
Immerse yourself in the history, architecture and ethnography of the capital Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and the Canary Islands with information ranging from the Canarian indigenous era, the conquest of the Canary Islands, pirate attacks, the emigration of Canaries to America to the era in which bananas and tomatoes were star export products. An introduction will be made at the beginning about certain Canarian traditions inherited from the indigenous Berber population of the islands.
Information about two illustrious figures linked to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria such as Cairasco de Figueroa and Benito Pérez Galdós will also be discussed, in addition to the mention of many others. On the other hand, we will focus on architectural monuments of the historic center and its architectural styles (traditional Canarian architecture with a Mudejar stylistic base, neo-classicalism, modernism, regionalism, etc.).
Route:
- Mesa de León square
-Plaza de San Antonio Abad
-Plaza de San Agustín and Church of San Agustín
-Plaza del Pilar Nuevo and Casa Colón
-Plaza de Santa Ana with the Cathedral of Santa Ana
-Square of the Holy Spirit
-Plaza de Santo Domingo, Church of Santo Domingo and Order of the Canary Puppy
-Plaza Cairasco de Figueroa, Literary Cabinet and church of San Francisco de Asís
- Exterior of the Benito Pérez Galdós house museum
-Major Street of Triana
- Rodríguez Quegles Palace (if there is time to extend the tour).
I am an experienced hiker who knows many corners of the island and who has visited the eight Canary Islands. Any questions about places to visit, natural attractions, archaeological sites, towns, museums, restaurants or crafts, do not hesitate to ask!
Minimum 2 people and maximum 10 people due to the personal treatment that this tour requires and to resolve doubts.
Aprende sobre los secretos de la Yerbería tradicional con el Herbolario Canario: la magia natural de las hierbas, las tinturas, los sahumerios y mucho más.
Te mostraré en mi herbolario, todos los secretos sobre las plantas medicinales para que pueda crear tu preparación personal: desde la recolección en su entorno natural hasta las diferentes aplicaciones y usos.
Vivirás la vida del brujo verde para un día, paseando para el mágico barranco de Azuaje, muy lejos del ruido de la ciudad y conectando con la energía de la Madre Naturaleza.
Este lugar tiene una historia muy larga de curanderos y sanadores y representa el último rincón de la Isla que todavía guarda su vegetación original.
¡Es un lugar de sanación muy especial, para mí y para toda la Isla de Gran Canaria!
¡Después de haber experimentado juntos la preparación, disfrutaremos de una reconfortante infusión creada con las plantas recolectadas, celebrando nuestra labor en la terraza que da brinda encantadoras vistas del barranco!
De esta experiencia te llevarás: una preparación a base de plantas medicinales, echa con tus propias manos; el conocimiento para poder preparar tu propio botiquín de medicina natural y una conexión potente con la magia natural de las hierbas.
¡Te espero!
Golden sand, sea breeze, traditional markets and volcanic landscapes await you on this free tour of Las Canteras and El Confital.
You will get to know these two very special corners of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in the same day.
We will meet outside the Poema de Mar aquarium to begin exploring the northern area of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Little by little we will enter one of the most special and least touristy corners of the capital of Gran Canarias .
During the free tour, we will explore on foot this bay located in the protected environment of La Isleta . We will talk to you about the origins of these volcanic lands while we walk through one of the largest peninsulas of the Canary archipelago .
We will discover the military uses that this area has had and we will also learn about the aboriginal past of this place . What was life like in Gran Canaria before being conquered by the Crown of Castile? We will reveal it to you!
We will also visit the Santa Catalina park and the promenade of Las Canteras beach while we review the history of this area of the Gran Canaria capital. We will discover how its evolution has been until it became one of the most touristic spots on the island .
Our accredited guides, specialists in Historical Heritage, will make you learn, but above all, have fun
Book now on Arkeo Tour® !
Only groups of up to 6 people are allowed in this activity. If you are 7 or more people, you will be asked to pay per person in advance to join the tour.
Welcome to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria!
One of the most beautiful cities on the Canary Islands. It houses a great history, beautiful buildings and monuments that we will discover during the tour.
On each visit, I not only show the most important elements of the historic center of the city, but I will also tell you about our origins, I will introduce you to the cultural context of our islands and our cities, I will show you the most important testimonies and Of course I will tell you some legend.
Itinerary:
Pérez Galdós Theater
Literary Cabinet
Church of San Francisco
Saint Anthony Abbot
Pilar Nuevo Square
Columbus House
Cathedral and Plaza de Santa Ana
Holy Spirit Square
Santo Domingo Square
Plaza and Church of San Agustín. Audience Tower
During the tour, I will be happy to answer all your questions. I will love to share with you my culture and memories, as well as the best kept secrets that some locals don't even know.
I'm waiting to accompany you and make you take away a memorable memory of my city!
We believe that none of the 7 large Canary Islands is the same as the other . They have lost towns, bustling cities, ancestral customs, exotic flavors, majestic beaches and high mountains. They are, in reality, small continents, so different, so changeable... The Canary Islands can be your favorite destination at any time of the year. The average annual temperature is around 24 degrees. Incredible true? Now you have the opportunity to really get to know Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. In this guided tour we will show you:
- The Colon House Museum
- The Cathedral of Saint Anne
- The Episcopal Palace
- The Regent's House
- Town Hall
- The Literary Cabinet
- The Pérez Galdós House Museum
- triana street
- Perez Galdos Theater.
Do you want even more? We will show you the best places to try some potatoes with mojo picón , the fashion stores or where to find the best coves in the capital of Gran Canaria.
Book your place now and join our local guides on the urban routes that we have prepared for you on the island.
Only groups of up to 6 people are allowed in this activity. If you are 7 or more people, you will be asked for a payment per person in advance to join the visit.
