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A historic street with cobblestone pavement, a fountain, and traditional buildings with ornate doors and windows. 1
A group of tourists gathered in a plaza with a historic building in the background. 2
An old town square with historic buildings, a bell tower, and people walking. 3
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By Trip Gran Canaria

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Free cancellation available
Price is P 633 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h
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Overview

    • Discover the original Castilian city in the Atlantic Ocean
    • Gain more information about Christopher Columbus
    • Admire the Cathedral of Santa Ana
    • See the decorative houses of the old Canarian nobility
    • Enjoy a tour conducted in English at 1:00 PM

Activity location

    • Las Palmas
    • Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • C. Calvo Sotelo, 15, 35001 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, España | Meet your guide close to the Bar Tasca la Picadita (Herreria street)
    • Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canarias, Spain

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English-Only Vegueta Old Town Walking Tour in Las Palmas

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 13:00
Price details
P 633.25 x 2 AdultsP 1,266.50
Total
Price is P 1,266.50

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    English-speaking live guide for the English-only 1:00 PM tour
  • Exclusions
    Transportation
  • Exclusions
    Gratuities

What you can expect

  • Explore the old town district of Vegueta in Las Palmas to learn about a historical settlement founded in 1478 by castilian troops.

    Set off close from Guiniguada Theater (Tasca Bar Picadita) to discover the old quarter’s links to the atlantic maritime navigation. Currently under submission for Unesco World Heritage status, the areas of Vegueta include many beautiful sights.

    Walk down cobblestone streets, passing close to the Cathedral of Santa Ana, one of the most important monuments of Canarian architecture. Behind the cathedral lies the Plaza del Pilar Nuevo, a former gathering place for local women to collect water from the central well.

    Admire the balconies of traditional houses of the nobility en route to Plaza de San Antonio Abad. Just front you will see the Casa Museo de Colón (Not included), dedicated to the history of Christopher Columbus and the discovery of the American continent by Europeans. This is most visited museum in the Canaries, at end of tour our guide can inform and help about tickets.

Location

Activity location

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    • Las Palmas
    • Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • C. Calvo Sotelo, 15, 35001 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, España | Meet your guide close to the Bar Tasca la Picadita (Herreria street)
    • Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canarias, Spain