Gran Canaria · LAS PALMAS TOURS
The capital keeps its old town, its port and a three-kilometre city beach within a short taxi of each other. The 15 below cover Vegueta on foot, the aquarium on the quay and the day trips that start from the north rather than the south.
Explore Poema del Mar in Gran Canaria with skip-the-line entry, 35 ecosystems, huge tanks, coral reefs, sharks, rays, and Canary species.
“The aquarium was very well maintained and also very beautiful, I loved it. It’s totally worth the money ❤️”
See Las Palmas from an open-top red bus, with Vegueta, Las Canteras, audio commentary, optional walks, museums, tapas, and a boat ride.
“Good way of getting around, getting to know the essentials”
See Gran Canaria’s cave homes, Guayadeque ravine, Maspalomas dunes, and Puerto de Mogán on a well-priced day tour from Las Palmas.
“oth Been on two day trips. Both excellent, Special mention to Selini and driver, Rafael. Entertaining commentery and good rapport throughout the day.”
See Gran Canaria’s volcanic peaks, mountain villages, Fataga, and Maspalomas dunes on an affordable, English-guided day tour from Las Palmas.
“This was a superb trip all thanks to Pavel who is the host / owner of the business and Miguel, the coach driver. We honestly haven’t enjoyed a day like this in a long time. The whole journey was fascinating and we loved all of Pavel’s tales including real estate, celeb stories, the history of the island and it’s inhabitants. Pavel’s lust for life and the genuine desire to share his experiences is completely authentic. Combine this with Miguel’s driving skills which are incredible. The roads are very narrow and winding, and as we travelled to the mountains, we just went up and up and up, with a huge drop…”
Snorkel Las Canteras Beach in Las Palmas with an instructor, spotting octopus, rays, parrotfish, and more in shallow clear water.
“It’s been a pleasure to have Jenni as the instructor! Even when her English is not the best, she makes it easy to understand! We were a group of 6 people, we got neoprene, masks, water shoes and even photos for free with her go pro. It was so nice weather, we saw a lot of fish and had a great time in the water. Highly recommended experience!”
Explore Vegueta in one hour with an English-speaking guide, from Santa Ana Cathedral to Columbus House, noble balconies, and Atlantic history.
“A nice tour of old town. It gives you the history of the area and ideas of what museums and other things to see in the area. Informative and an hour is about the proper amount of time.”
Explore northern Gran Canaria from Las Palmas with Arucas, Agaete coffee, banana farms, village views, wine, cheese, and coastal scenery.
“Great day trip tour, good value for money. We enjoyed all the stops, enjoyed cheese & wine tasting and the coffee and cake and the mini bus was comfortable. very good tour guide. We had a really good time on this tour.”
Drive Gran Canaria’s rocky mountain trails on a guided buggy tour with hotel pickup, scenic stops, English or Spanish guides, and 100% off-road fun.
“What a fantastic experience from start to finish. Picked up and dropped off from our hotel to the venue. All instructions were clear. We stopped off a couple of times to take with the scenery and take some photos. Highly recommended and we will come again when we return to GC. Thank you! 5 star!!”
Explore Vegueta and Triana on a private Las Palmas walk with local stories, major sights, and a tapa with wine, beer, coffee, or tea.
“What a fabulous tour. Highly recommend. We are so glad we booked. Our guide Artemi was very knowledgeable, we had a fantastic time discovering the rich culture of las palmas. We learnt about the city's local history and politics. We finished at nuestra carta restaurant for tapas which were really tasty. A special thank you to Artemi and staff at Nuestra Casa. A very enjoyable day.”
Explore Gran Canaria’s peaks, forests, volcanic views, Roque Nublo, mountain villages, local tastes, and Pico de las Nieves from Las Palmas.
“Nice relaxed day…. Guide and driver were very professional and made it a nice day out 😊 well worth the money”
Review of an 8-hour Gran Canaria tour through Vegueta, Bandama Crater, the Botanical Garden, Las Canteras, and Poema del Mar.
“alles was heel goed georganiseerd, locaties, gids, timing , voor herhaling vatbaar. we hebben alweer een volgende trip geboekt ! lekker relaxte onbezorgde dagtrip”
Soar over Las Palmas and Las Canteras on a calm 20-minute tandem flight with a professional pilot, transfer, briefing, and insurance included.
“Great guides, proffesional and calm. Beautiful location and a nice duration. Due to the local weather conditions it was a really smooth take off and paraglide session. Would really recommend to give it a try!”
Review of the Las Canteras scuba experience in Gran Canaria, with beginner instruction, guided underwater time, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Great first experience to go scuba diving. The staff were friendly and professional. Highly recommended!”
Taste local tapas, wine, and beer in Las Palmas Old City with a small-group guide, historic walks, and practical tips for a second night out.
“the tapas and the guide was friendly it was very relaxed”
Tour Gran Canaria Stadium, visit the press room and changing rooms, enter through the tunnel, and try a match-day VR experience for $20.
“Nice tour in a beautiful stadium. Guide was very helpful with taking pictures too.”
Water, dust, sand or a table — pick the afternoon and the island fills in the rest.
