Things to Do in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
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 a single language, never in two languages because I don't have the time. You will see the respective flags on Guruwalk:
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It is a tour that focuses on the history of the Canary Islands and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, on the architecture of the historic center, and on 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 shared about two illustrious figures linked to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria such as Cairasco de Figuero and Alfredo Kraus, as well as the mention of many others. On the other hand, we will focus on architectural monuments of the historic center and their architectural styles (traditional Canarian architecture with the Mudejar stylistic base, neoclassicism, modernism, regionalism, etc).
Route:
Vegueta
-Plazoleta de Mesa de León
-Plaza de San Antonio Abad
-Calle Mendizábal
-Calle San Agustín
-Plaza de San Agustín and San Agustín Church
- Calle del Espíritu Santo
-Plaza del Pilar Nuevo and the exterior of La Casa Colón
- Plazoleta de Los Álamos
-Plaza de Santa Ana and the exterior of the Santa Ana Cathedral
-Plaza del Espíritu Santo
Triana
-Plaza de Hurtado de Mendoza and the exterior of the Insular Library.
-Plaza Cairasco and the exterior of the Literary Cabinet
-Modernist houses on Calle de los Malteses, Calle Torres, and Calle Travieso
I am an experienced hiker who knows many corners of the island and has traveled across the eight Canary Islands. 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 attention this tour requires and to address questions.
French description below/ Description en français ci-dessous
Are you visiting Gran Canaria these days, one of the eight wonderful Canary Islands?
I offer you the unique and memorable experience of coming to know Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, specifically its historic founding neighborhoods of Vegueta and Triana, both and respectively National Historical Artistic Complex and Asset of cultural interest and its unique history. Both, origin of the first population center of the city, from the last third of the 15th century.
Embark on an exciting journey through time in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria! For two exciting hours, I will guide you through the rich history, culture and legacy of the city, its ancient origins and settlers and its history starting in 1483, the time of the Royalenga Conquest.
As we stroll through the cobblestone streets of the old town, you will learn how The City became an important strategic port on the route to the New World. In addition, you will immerse yourself in its history and learn about some pirate episodes that marked its future, its culture and its people , the traditions inherited from its ancestors, the traditional and modern architecture.
We will also remember figures from Canarian literature who have left their mark , as well as some of the products of its gastronomy that are worth knowing so as not to leave without delighting in it.
Join this tour for an experience that will transport you back in time and introduce you to the beauty and diversity of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
I'm waiting for you to explore this city full of history together!"
Our tour begins in the Plaza de San Antonio Abad , visiting the Historic-Artistic Complex of Vegueta and we continue towards the Triana area , ending in the SanTelmo park.
Route:
- Plaza de San Antonio Abad
- Plaza del Pilar Nuevo and Casa Colón
- Plaza de Santa Ana and emblematic buildings
- Holy Spirit Square
- San Martín Center of Contemporary Culture (Old Hospital)
- Plaza de Santo Domingo and Canario Museum
- San Agustín Square
- Vegueta Market and Perez Galdós Theater
- Plaza Cairasco de Figueroa and Plaza Las Ranas
- Exterior of the Benito Pérez Galdós house museum
- Rodríguez Quegles mansion
- Triana Street
- San Telmo Park
You'll love it!
Important information and recommendations for travelers:
- We have a minimum of 2 people for this tour and a maximum of 12 to provide a more personalized treatment, please pay attention to the messages or contact and ask if it is necessary to comment on the number of attendees.
- It is advisable to take the Tour at the beginning of your stay on the island and this way I will be able to recommend many places to visit throughout the Island .
- Please reserve if possible one day in advance or at least 5 hours. If it is less, on the same day, please wait to talk to me to confirm
- Our Walkers are asked to leave a contact telephone number when making the reservation in order to quickly resolve any unforeseen event that may arise and/or report adverse situations that prevent the tour from taking place - we will communicate via WhatsApp.
- Please pay attention, therefore, to the messages from Guruwalk, or on the telephone number provided by the Walker, as they will be the means of communication and to resolve or ask questions.
- It is recommended to wear appropriate and comfortable shoes for walking around the city and some water for the walk. If it is summer and hot, it is recommended to wear a hat and if it is expected to rain, an umbrella and/or raincoat.
French text:
Visitez ces jours-ci Gran Canaria, l'une des huit merveilleuses îles Canaries ?
Je vous propose de vivre l'expérience unique et mémorable de découvrir Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, en particulier ses quartiers historiques fondateurs de Vegueta et Triana, respectivement site historique-artistique national et site d'intérêt culturel, et leur histoire unique. Tous deux ont été à l'origine du premier centre de population de la ville, à partir du dernier tiers du XVe siècle.
Embarquez pour un passionnant voyage dans le temps à Las Palmas de Gran Canaria ! Pendant deux heures passionnantes, je vous guiderai à travers la riche histoire, la culture et l'héritage de la ville, ses origines anciennes et ses colons, ainsi que son histoire depuis 1483, l'époque de la conquête royale.
En flânant dans les rues pavées de la vieille ville, vous apprendrez comment la Ciudad est devenue un port stratégique important sur la route du Nouveau Monde. Vous vous plongerez également dans son histoire et découvrirez quelques-uns des épisodes pirates qui ont marqué son développement, sa culture et ses habitants, les traditions héritées de ses ancêtres, l'architecture traditionnelle et moderne, l'histoire de la ville et son histoire.
Nous évoquerons également des figures de la littérature canarienne qui ont laissé leur empreinte, ainsi que certains produits de sa gastronomie qui méritent d'être connus pour ne pas repartir sans les avoir dégustés.
Participez à cette visite pour vivre une expérience qui vous transportera dans le temps et vous fera découvrir la beauté et la diversité de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Je vous attends pour explorer ensemble cette ville chargée d'histoire" !
Notre visite commence sur la Plaza de San Antonio Abad et se termine au Conjunto Histórico Artístico de Vegueta. Nous continuons vers le quartier de Triana et nous terminons dans le parc de SanTelmo.
Itinéraire :
- Place de San Antonio Abad
- Plaza del Pilar Nuevo et Casa Colón
- Place de Santa Ana et bâtiments emblématiques
- Place de l'Esprit Saint
- Centre de culture contemporaine San Martín (ancien hôpital)
- Plaza de Santo Domingo et Musée Canarien
- Place de San Agustín
- Marché de Vegueta et théâtre Perez Galdós
- Place Cairasco de Figueroa et place Las Ranas
- Extérieur de la maison-musée de Benito Pérez Galdós
- Maison de Rodríguez Quegles
- Rue Triana
- Parc San Telmo
Vous allez adorer !
Informations et recommandations importantes pour le voyageur :
- Nous avons un minimum de 2 personnes pour ce tour et un maximum de 12 pour fournir un traitement plus personnalisé, s'il vous plaît être attentif aux messages ou contact et demander s'il est nécessaire de commenter le nombre de participants.
- Il est conseillé de faire le tour au début de votre séjour sur l'île afin que je puisse vous recommander de nombreux endroits à visiter autour de l'île.
- Veuillez réserver si possible un jour à l'avance ou au moins 5 heures à l'avance. Si c'est moins, le jour même, attendez de me parler pour confirmer.
- Nos randonneurs sont priés de laisser un numéro de téléphone de contact lors de la réservation afin que nous puissions résoudre rapidement toute circonstance imprévue qui pourrait survenir et/ou signaler toute situation défavorable qui pourrait empêcher le déroulement de l'excursion - nous communiquerons par WhatsApp.
- Il convient donc d'être attentif aux messages de Guruwalk, ou au numéro de téléphone fourni par le marcheur, car ils seront les moyens de communication pour résoudre ou poser des questions.
- Il est recommandé de porter des chaussures adaptées et confortables pour marcher en ville et de l'eau pour la marche. Si c'est l'été et qu'il fait chaud, il est recommandé d'apporter un chapeau et s'il est prévu qu'il pleuve, un parapluie et/ou un imperméable.
Welcome to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria!
One of the most beautiful cities in the Canary Islands. It is home to a great history, beautiful buildings and monuments that we will discover during the tour.
On each visit, I will not only show you the most important elements of the historic centre of the city, but I will also tell you about our origins, introduce you to the cultural context of our islands and our cities, show you the most important testimonies and of course tell you some legends.
Itinerary:
Perez Galdos Theatre
Literary Cabinet
Church of San Francisco
Saint Anthony the Abbot
New Pillar Square
Columbus House
Cathedral and Plaza de Santa Ana
Holy Spirit Square
Santo Domingo Square
During the tour, I will be happy to answer all your questions. I'd love to share with you my culture and memories, as well as the best kept secrets that some locals don't even know about.
I look forward to accompanying you and making sure you take home a memorable memory of my city!
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.
In this tour, we explore the most contemporary part of the capital of Gran Canaria and its fascinating beaches. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to taste the authentic Canarian Ronmiel.
With our official guide, you will embark on a journey through time from the first landings by the Castilian conquerors to the current sports and commercial uses of Puerto La Luz or Las Palmas, the largest in the Canary Archipelago and one of the most important goods distribution hubs in Spain.
We will tell you about the different pirate attacks and conquest attempts in their original setting: El Castillo de la Luz, the first defensive fortification of the city and an emblematic place that today houses the Martín Chirino artistic foundation. Very close to the homonymous chapel where the first mass on the island took place: Ermita de Nuestra Señora de la Luz.
On a pleasant walk along the urban beach of Las Canteras, we will learn about the volcanic past and some of its results, such as the impressive Confital beach, from one of its viewpoints.
To finish, we will visit the Mercado del Puerto, a place that was once a melting pot of cultures, this old square that supplied for years the workers of the most important port in the archipelago.
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.
