The 4 Walking Tours in Gran Canaria Worth the Money

1.Walking tour Vegueta Old Town Las Palmas ( only in english)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 261 reviews · 1 hour · from $11Our pick

Walk Vegueta, Las Palmas’s old town, with an English-speaking guide at 1 p.m. Hear how Castilian troops founded the settlement in 1478, see Santa Ana Cathedral and noble houses with carved balconies, and finish near Casa Museo de Colón. The museum is not included. Guides named Maria and Itahisa have led tours, though your guide may differ.

“The guide was incredible, articulate in English and Spanish, knowledgeable and passionate about the area and really engaged us with lots of information delivered in the lightest manner with aplomb, with so many interesting nuggets of info. She even sang for us, and was incredible. Frankly this tour could and should cost more but you can see they just love their town and what they do and it was really a pleasure to experience, one of my highlights here.”

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2.Las Palmas: Private Old City Guided Walking Tour with Tapas

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 166 reviews · from $54

Walk Las Palmas’ historic Vegueta and Triana districts with a private local guide, hearing stories of the city’s colonial past and seeing landmarks such as Columbus House and the Cathedral. Guides named on past tours include Artemi, Manuel, Arturo, and Efrén. The 2.5-hour outing ends with a tapa and drink at a local café, with coffee, tea, or a traditional cake also listed.

“he was a very knowledgeable and courteous guide. We enjoyed having him”

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3.City Treasures Unveiled: 3.5-Hour Las Palmas Cab & Walking

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 35 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $118

In 3.5 hours, a private guide takes you by taxi and on foot from Las Palmas’ port area to scenic city viewpoints and the old quarter of Vegueta. Expect beach and harbor views, stories about Columbus and pirates, and a stop at a local café for a tapa and drink. Guide Artemis has been praised for clear, engaging explanations.

“Our guide, Artemis, was exactly right for the job and gave us a very good time. On time - we were a little early but he was already there - very friendly, knowledgeable and very keen to make sure we enjoyed ourselves. Which we did. We had not been to Gran Canaria before and were ignorant about its history, so we learned a lot, very easily and enjoyably. The cab/walking combination was exactly right for what we needed - enabling us to see some of the quite widely spaced essential sights, but also get the kind of flavour of the City which you can only get on foot. The lunchtime…”

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4.Las Palmas: City, Harbor, and Beach Walking-Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6 reviews · from $14Top rated

Start by Santa Catalina bus station for a guided walk through Las Palmas’ port district, Isleta and the seafront by Playa de Las Canteras. Your local English-speaking guide shares city stories and practical tips. Afterward, take a suggested two- or three-hour route at your own pace, with a map, an online clue-based option and WhatsApp support.

“Tour interessante nei dintorni del porto e sul lungomare”

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