Things to Do in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
• Admire the colors and the biodiversity of life that thrives inside a giant cylindrical coral reef.
• See the world's largest curved glass tank and spot hammerhead sharks and sand devils up close!
Join our exciting Free Tour and discover the secrets and charms of this fascinating city. With stops at the most emblematic places, we guarantee you an unforgettable experience.
We begin our tour in the charming Plaza de las Ranas . Here you will meet your guide and the rest of the group as you prepare for a day full of discovery. We will then continue to Plaza de San Antonio Abad , a place full of history and tradition, where you can admire the church of the same name and learn about its importance in the founding of the city.
Our walk then takes us to the impressive Casa de Colón , a museum dedicated to Christopher Columbus that will allow you to learn more about his travels and his stay on the island. Afterwards, we head to the majestic Cathedral of Santa Ana , where you can explore not only the cathedral, but also the Episcopal Palace, the Casa Regenta l and the iconic dog sculptures that guard the entrance. Every corner has a fascinating story that our guide will share with you.
Next, we visit the vibrant Vegueta Market , a perfect place to soak up the local life. Enjoy the colours, aromas and flavours of fresh Canarian produce and feel the pulse of the city. We continue our tour to the elegant Gabinete Literario.
We end our tour of this wonderful space with lots of recommendations so you can continue enjoying Las Palmas.
The tour is conducted in one language only, never in two languages because I don't have time. The respective flags appear on Guruwalk:
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This is a tour that focuses on the history of the Canary Islands and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the architecture of the historic centre and Canarian culture.
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 indigenous Canarian era, the conquest of the Canary Islands and Gran Canaria, the founding of the city, El Real de Las Palmas as a commercial city in the 16th century, pirate attacks and some anecdotes. An introduction will be made at the beginning about certain Canarian traditions inherited from the indigenous Berber population of the islands.
Information will also be provided about two illustrious figures linked to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, such as Cairasco de Figuero and Alfredo Kraus , as well as mentioning many others. Furthermore, we will focus on architectural monuments in the historic centre and their architectural styles (traditional Canarian architecture with a Mudejar stylistic base, neoclassicism, modernism, regionalism, etc.).
Route:
Vegueta
- Mesa de León Square
-Saint Anthony Abbot Square
-Mendizabal Street
-San Agustin Street
-Plaza of San Agustin and church of San Agustin
- Holy Spirit Street
-Plaza del Pilar Nuevo and the exterior of the Casa Colón
- Los Alamos Square
-Plaza de Santa Ana and the exterior of the cathedral of Santa Ana
-Holy Spirit Square
Triana
-Hurtado de Mendoza Square and the exterior of the Insular Library.
-Plaza Cairasco and the exterior of the Literary Cabinet
-Modernist houses on Malteses Street, Torres Street and Travieso Street
I am an experienced hiker who knows many corners of the island and has traveled to all eight Canary Islands. If you have any questions about places to visit, natural attractions, archaeological sites, towns, museums, restaurants or crafts, don't hesitate to ask!
Minimum 2 people and maximum 15 people due to the personal treatment that this tour requires and to resolve doubts.
• Experience the exhilarating curves of the *Rapids*, race against your friends on the *Water Maze*, and splash into the water from the *Spiral* slide!
• Little ones will enjoy the exciting yet gentle rides thoughtfully designed in Kidzworld, from Adventureland to Children’s Paradise.
• Those seeking relaxation can indulge in the Hydromassage area or drift along the tranquil currents of the Pirate River for a rejuvenating escape.
• Did you know? Just 6km from Aqualand lies the iconic UNESCO-protected sand dunes of Maspalomas, unmatched in Europe!
The island of Gran Canaria has suffered human cruelty for centuries, but it has also known how to defend itself. Mythological creatures, historical facts, stories of cruel people and people who have protected the island, its nature and its heritage.
Join us on a night tour of the mysterious Vegueta neighborhood , witness to the founding of the city, but also to dark events.
We will start at Plaza de San Antonio Abad, the place where the city was founded. We will talk about the Risco Caído and the sacred mountains of the island .
Continuing along the winding Pasaje Pedro de Algaba, we will arrive at the Plaza del Pilar Nuevo, where we will tell you what the Canary Islands have in common with the mythical Garden of the Hesperides .
In the Plaza de Santa Ana square, some very special protectors of the island await us, always alert. Don't anger them or they will invoke the Tibicenas with their barking. We will continue towards a very charming place, the Plaza del Cortado. There we will recount one of the cruelest historical episodes: the Acentejo massacre .
Next, in Plaza de San Agustín, pirate stories await us, such as the Van der Roes fire . We will stop in front of the Church of San Francisco de Borja to explain the Fiestas del Pino de Teror .
We will end in the Plaza Espíritu Santo where we will present the legend of Amarca , always desired, always persecuted, harmed by many, but protected since time immemorial by the sea and the mountains.
We'll begin our tour in front of the majestic Pérez Galdós Theater, an iconic venue that celebrates the life and work of the famous Canarian writer. From here, we'll delve into the most fascinating historical and cultural corners of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Our walk will take us to the Guiniguada Ravine, a historic link between the port and the island's interior, as we learn about its importance in the lives of Gran Canaria's early inhabitants and its evolution to this day.
From there, we'll head into the Vegueta neighborhood, where we'll visit the lively Vegueta Market. Here, we'll discover the unique flavors and aromas of local produce, with recommendations for typical delicacies you can't miss.
We'll continue to San Antonio Abad Square, an iconic location where the city's history began after the conquest. A few steps away, we'll explore Columbus House, where we'll learn about Christopher Columbus's voyages and his passage through the island on his way to the New World.
The next stop will be Plaza de Santa Ana, dominated by the majestic cathedral and the iconic dog statues. In this historic setting, we'll discuss the city's political and religious heart and its centuries-old traditions. Here, we'll also take a special break to enjoy a tasting of Canarian honey rum, one of the island's most iconic drinks, which combines the sweetness of honey with the character of the local rum.
On our way back to the Triana neighborhood, we'll stop at the elegant Plaza Cairasco to admire the historic Gabinete Literario. To top it all off, we'll visit the Pérez Galdós House-Museum, a unique venue celebrating the life of one of the most important writers in Spanish literature. Finally, we'll end the tour on Triana's lively Calle Mayor, where you can continue exploring the shops, cafés, and vibrant local life.
