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Interesting walking tour with Marie
Marie was a very good knowledgeable guide. She was friendly and professional. She made the tour interesting and made me want to return to Las Palmas to discover more.
Las Palmas Old Town: Walking Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Price from
- $11 / person
- Location
- Gran Canaria, Spain
- Rating
- 3.7 / 5 · 23 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 20
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Tour2b
- Meeting point
- C/ Calvo Sotelo (Bus stop)
Description
The Vegueta Historic Quarter, a designated Historic Artistic Site since 1973, is the foundational jewel of Las Palmas. Join our expert guides for a delightful 90-minute walking tour of its highlights. Vegueta is the nucleus where Juan Rejón’s troops established their camp in 1478, lending the city its name. As the first Castilian settlement in the Atlantic, it became the island's political, religious, and administrative center, and the crucial springboard for the conquest of the Canary Islands. Our stroll includes: - The picturesque Calle de los Balcones. - Plazas de San Martín and Pilar Nuevo. - The historic Rua dos Portugueses and the 15th-century San Martín Hospital. - Winding alleys showcasing the earliest noble houses built after the conquest. The tour culminates in the magnificent Plaza de Santa Ana, a monumental ensemble of emblematic buildings, before concluding near the Casa del Gobernador, famously known as the Columbus Museum (admission not included).
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat
- Start times
- 11:45 AM and 1:00 PM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult (ages 15+)
- $11
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Casa de Colon
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Basilica De Santa Ana
Vegueta
What's included
Included
60-minute guided walking tour
Local professional tour guide
Not included
Admission tickets to Columbus Museum
Pick-up service, you must go on your own to the activity starting meeting point
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
3.7
23 reviews
How it compares in Gran Canaria
- Starting price $11 is 79% below the typical $54 for tours of similar length in Gran Canaria
Excurgo comparison of 431 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Las Palmas Old Town: Walking Tour take?
Las Palmas Old Town: Walking Tour lasts about 1 hour. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does Las Palmas Old Town: Walking Tour cost?
Prices start at $11 per person for this Gran Canaria experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Las Palmas Old Town: Walking Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 11:45 AM and 1:00 PM.
Can I cancel Las Palmas Old Town: Walking Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is C/ Calvo Sotelo (Bus stop). Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Las Palmas Old Town: Walking Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Las Palmas Old Town: Walking Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 3.7 out of 5 across 23 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Tour2b.
Reviews(23)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
D
Old town tour w/Maria
The walking tour of the old town was excellent as it was very detailed, historic and interesting throughout. Our lovely tour guide Maria was absolutely brilliant and her English was impeccable and she was very friendly and her wealth of knowledge was vast about the old town. I would recommend this tour/experience for everybody coming to Gran Canaria and I’d just like to thank Maria again for such a fantastic day out and for being an amazing tour guide.
U
Very pleasant walking tour of the old town of Las Palmas
A very pleasant tour around Las Palmas old town. The guide was very knowledgeable and gave lots of information. The tour took in a church for around 10 minutes.
J
Las Palmas old town tour
We visited the highlights, tour was very interactive, tour guide was knowledgeable
S
The only beautiful neighborhood with Triana
Nice neighborhood with beautiful architecture. Unfortunately surrounded by hideous buildings. The rest of town is astonished.
N
Make sure you really can...
Make sure you really can walk or get around. It was an excellent time but don't fool yourself because it's not fair to others when we have to wait longer than usual.
A
Old town hop in hop off bus tour
That it is combined with hop in hop off bus tours and 30+ people will be on this tour so you can’t really see much of the old town or hear.
T
Great tour guide - pre tour communication could have been better
Guide was great, knowledgeable, friendly and fun. The tour was well organized and had some interesting facts. Difficult to confirm location meeting point as the operator didn’t reply to any of my texts. Had to call the operator. It was limited to only one small section of the town. Other than that I would recommend
S
Vegueta short walking tour
Arrived early to ensure we had the right meeting place This was a very busy tour with many in the group of all different nationalities. There were no ear pieces or microphones provided, so although Maria did a good job with coordinating everyone a part of the tour was missed & it was a bit disjointed with her addressing the x 2 Spanish people in the group then us - we noticed that people did leave the tour mid point, not sure why. Don’t know the best way to get around this logistical nightmare?? We have been spoilt before with small groups & private tours in the past, so this was probably a factor too. Also timings out, when we booked it was advertised as 90 minutes when in fact it was only 60. Still good value for money though, just would’ve like it a bit more personal! Well done to Maria - it must be daunting to have such large numbers in a group!
B
Nice seesight
Amazing it was really a good insight of las Palmas history and city.recommand highly. Take your time with the tour, she is amazing.
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