Gran Canaria · LAS PALMAS CITY EXCURSIONS
The capital rewards walking more than booking, but a guide gets you into Vegueta's courtyards and the market stalls a map will not. These 15 cover the old town, the port and Las Canteras, each priced and timed for a city that eats late.
Skip-the-line Poema del Mar ticket in Gran Canaria, Spain. See 35 ecosystems, a huge curved window, and Deep Sea and Canary exhibits.
“Such a stunning aquarium – an absolute must on Gran Canaria. Speechless!”
Cross Gran Canaria from Las Palmas, visiting Bandama volcano, mountain villages, Pico de las Nieves views, Fataga lunch, and Maspalomas dunes.
“Amazing tour, the favourite part of my trip! The guide took us around so many highlights in a day and gave time to stop off and explore. He taught us a lot about the island. These highlights are very beautiful especially the mountainous areas. They will change how you see Gran Canaria.”
Hop on a red double-decker bus loop through Vegueta, Pueblo Canario, the waterfront, and Las Canteras, with audio in 8 languages.
“Very informative, regular buses and stops, would recommend getting the first bus, but not from the port as the queue is huge if there are cruise ships docked”
Guided Gran Canaria south day tour from Las Palmas: Guayadeque ravine, cave dwellings, Maspalomas dunes, Puerto de Mogán, optional boat ride.
“It’s a great trip! I really enjoyed it! And the tour guide Itahisa is fantastic! She is so happy and friendly! The driver is good and friendly too.”
Full-day Gran Canaria tour from Las Palmas with air-conditioned comfort, mountain villages, Bandama crater views, and Maspalomas dunes.
“The tour was great, with regular stops, visiting lovely mountain villages with fantastic views, as well as the sand dunes. Our guide, Pavel, was very knowledgeable and professional. He kept us entertained with lots of anecdotes, spoke perfect English and took time to get to communicate with everyone on the tour. David, our driver was also great, especially in navigating the tricky mountain roads. I'd definitely recommend this trip. It's a great way to see the island!”
Guided snorkeling at Las Canteras in Las Palmas, with gear, insurance, and 1 to 1.5 hours underwater spotting octopus and fish.
“The guides were so lovely. They gave us a quick explanation of the sea animals we could expect to see during the trip. Once we were in the water, they pointed out unique animals and kept a good eye on everyone in the team, so I did not feel unsafe at all.”
Walk through Vegueta, Las Palmas original Castilian core, in English at 13:00. Cathedral, Columbus, and noble balconies in 1 hour.
“Maria spoke very good English, was very friendly, informative and welcomed questions.”
Full-day North Gran Canaria tour from Las Palmas with Arucas, banana farms, Firgas ceramic benches, Agaete coffee, and Port of Las Nieves views.
“This was a delightful trip through the real Gran Canaria the tourists don't much see.”
Ride 100% off-road buggy trails in southern Gran Canaria with Las Palmas pickup. Two hours of guided mountain views and dusty fun.
“There was a short wait on arrival, whilst everyone completed paperwork and bought their (essential) face scarf, then we were off. The large group was split into three smaller groups and the entire tour was high paced and off road. we had a blast.”
Private Las Palmas Old City walk through Triana and Vegueta, with a local guide plus included tapas, drinks, and cake.
“Artemis was a very knowledgeable and informative guide! Tour was perfect, not too much walking as everything is close. The places visited were nice and interesting and he made sure we visit all of them and at my own pace. The treat at the end was also nice and pleasant. I recommend this tour.”
Gran Canaria peaks day tour from Las Palmas: Pico de las Nieves, Roque Nublo, village stops, tastings, pickup included.
“Wonderful driver, Amazing and knowledgeable tour guide! This tour was fabulous and so worth it! Really well organized and learned so much! Really enjoyable as we had only a small group. Plenty of time to enjoy every stops! Make sure to take amazing breathtaking pictures and enjoy it with your own eyes!”
Las Palmas in 8 hours: Vegueta old town, Bandama crater views, Viera y Clavijo gardens, beach time, optional Poema del Mar.
“De gids heeft veel te vertellen en is vriendelijk. De botanische tuin en de volkaan zijn het echt waard om even te bezoeken. We hadden liever nog wat langer de tijd gehad bij de botanische tuin, maar het is ook begrijpelijk waarom de planning zo loopt. Je krijgt namelijk veel te zien bij deze tour.”
Tandem paragliding over Las Palmas bay in calm laminar wind, with a long safety briefing and a gentle landing near Alfredo Kraus.
“amazing view, ocean, mountains and a town. Great organization and piloting skill. Well worth the money, recommend 10/10”
Small-group tapas and drinks in Las Palmas Old City, guided by locals, with a flexible route, local wine, and photo stops near the cathedral.
“The tour was great. Artemis brought us to a few bars to try the tapas and beer/cocktails. On the way he told us about the history of the city and buildings as we past. The last stop was in the old district at a bar a few floors up with a great view in the old city. He speaks a lot of languages which makes it easy for him to communicate with most anyone. I recommend the tour on the first day before exploring Las Palmas.”
UD Las Palmas stadium tour with a live guide and 360° VR match-day experience, plus access to press, tunnel, and pitch.
“Beetje jammer dat het meetingpoint niet goed was gecommuniceerd! Nu hebben we 25 minuten lopen dwalen en waten we 10 minuten te laat bij de gids!!!”
Every kind of day out on the island, and the best of each.
