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Free tour

Embark on an exciting journey through time in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria!!

Duration: 2h and 30min
Languages: Spanish, French
Guru: Maite
Quality Verified Registered on July 19, 2022

Hello everyone! I am Maite, I am from the Canary Islands and one of my activities is that of Official Tourism Guide. I am passionate about traveling, languages, gastronomy, history and the natural environment, hiking, discovering and sharing significant experiences. I am in love with my Canary Islands, especially Gran Canaria, the land where I was born and where I live, and also with Lille, a city in the north of France, near the border with Belgium, which I visited on a hot summer day, and where For love, I spend a few seasons a year. And I will be delighted that you want to discover them with me. Although it may not seem like it, both places have a lot in common: the warmth and joy of their people, emblematic places to discover and walk around, and a history, heritage, gastronomy and natural environment that are worth discovering. In addition, they are culturally attractive and full of life. Old towns and roads that are a pleasure to walk and cities and towns to enjoy with all the senses. My tours have one main objective: to make them unforgettable for you. Discover with heart and passion the place you visit, from a local and authentic point of view. In each tour, we will not only travel back in time to learn about the history, anecdotes and curiosities of the area we visit, but also its present: recommend local places to buy, have a snack, a coffee or a beer, possible cultural activities offered at that time. During the tour I will be your guide and if you wish, your friend, so that you can take the opportunity to ask me anything you need. Do not hesitate and join this adventure with me! I am designing new possible tours so please ask me if you are interested.

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  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
  • Accepts electronic payment
    This tour allows payment by electronic means or credit card

Tour description

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 :

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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.

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What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Plaza de San Antonio Abad, 35001 Las ...
    Plaza de San Antonio Abad, 35001 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain
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    You will find me in the Plaza de San Antonio Abad in front of the Church of the same name, with my Official Tourist Guide accreditation and a white scarf.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    San Antonio Abad Square
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Columbus House
  • 3
    Outside visit
    New Pilar Square
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Plaza de Santa Ana
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Holy Spirit Square
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Santo Domingo Square
  • 7
    Outside visit
    Canarian Museum
  • 8
    Outside visit
    Mother Parish of San Agustín
  • 9
    Outside visit
    Mendizabal Street
  • 10
    Outside visit
    Hurtado de Mendoza Square
  • 11
    Outside visit
    cairasco square
  • 12
    Outside visit
    Pérez Galdós House-Museum
  • 13
    Outside visit
    Triana Open Commercial Zone

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

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Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
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