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Las Palmas, a sunny city in the Canary Islands, invites you to explore its cultural and historical riches in one day. Travel through the bustling Triana and Vegueta neighbourhoods, discover iconic landmarks such as Santa Ana Cathedral and the home of Christopher Columbus. With its colourful markets and beaches, this tour is ideal for history, gastronomy and relaxation lovers by the sea. Get ready to dive into the Guanche heritage and enjoy the warm atmosphere of this Canarian capital.
Explore 18 landmarks in Las Palmas in 1 day.
Visit emblematic places such as San Telmo Park and the Canary Museum.
Take a stroll through the charming streets of Triana and Vegueta.
- Ideal for lovers of history, culture and gastronomy.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We build your tours in the form of a loop so that you can easily start the tour at the point closest to you, the guidance will adapt automatically. If you are nearby, we recommend this ideal Check-out Point.
Itinerary
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San Telmo Park is a small square that you cannot miss when visiting Las Palmas. Located in the Triana district, it reveals beautiful palm trees that make it an ideal setting to relax, read a book or play with your children.
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As we reach the historic center of the city, I offer you a short presentation of the island you are on and the Canary Islands in general.
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Here you are in the main street of the Triana district and in one of the city’s shopping streets. It is a very nice street, characterized by beautiful bourgeois houses where once lived rich Andalusian, English, Danish or Maltese merchants.
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The Triana district is one of the most interesting in the city. It is one of the most beautiful and oldest: it was built at the same time as that of Vegueta in the 15th century by the governor of the Catholic Monarchs Juan Rejon.
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The building in front of you is the Monastery of Saint Francis of Assisi. The building was built in 1518 by a Sevillian named Pedro Llerena and by that time it was already a convent dedicated to the founder of the Franciscans.
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Here you are in front of a monument called the Literary Cabinet, or gabinete literario here in the Canaries. Its neoclassical and modernist architecture makes it one of the most beautiful buildings in the city, which stands out elegantly in Cairasco Square.
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The beautiful square on which the Literary Cabinet is located marks the boundary between the two historic districts of Las Palmas, Triana and Vegueta.
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Small break on the pretty Hurtado de Mendoza square! Located between the districts of Triana and Vegueta, it unveils a beautiful statue in its center that gave it its name, because it is a monument that pays tribute to Hurtado de Mendoza, former mayor of Las Palmas in 1903 who left his mark on the city by managing to establish a solid administration in the municipality.
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You are currently in front of the most imposing monument in the city, the Cathedral of Santa Ana. She looks pretty good, doesn’t she?
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Perhaps you have already noticed them – or not, if you were too captivated by the cathedral, which I can understand – but you have, right in front of the majestic monument, sculptures of dogs here and there, sometimes sitting, sometimes lying down.
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In this typical street of the city of Las Palmas, you pass along the Canary Museum, one of the most interesting museums on the island. Here, 11 rooms are deployed to tell you the history of this archipelago so beloved by tourists today.
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Vegueta is, together with Triana, the oldest district of Las Palmas. Even more historic than its neighbour, it reveals many monuments that come straight from the 15th century, when the Catholic Monarchs conquered and settled in the Canary capital.
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Reviews to those who love contemporary art! In the Atlantic Center of Modern Art in Las Palmas, you will be served!
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Here is one of the must-see monuments of Las Palmas: the home of Christopher Columbus! So this is not the house he was born in, nor did he live in: he most certainly only stayed here for a few days, but still!
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San Antonio Abad Square is known to house the chapel in which Columbus went to pray before leaving for his expeditions.
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Here you pass a building that is undeniably part of the city’s identity: the Vegueta Point of Sale! Place of flavors, smells, discussions of all kinds and stalls to lose your mind, the Point of Sale offers all the good specialties of the Canaries, served in a warm and relaxed atmosphere.
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Here you are in front of a theater that must not be missed in Las Palmas. Called the Pérez Galdos Theatre, it has been considered one of the most modern theatres in Spain since its renovation in 2007.
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Come and join San Telmo Park, I invite you to review the history of the islands known as the “islands of eternal spring”.
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Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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