Guided Walking Tour to The Old Town in Las Palmas

Duration: 1 hoursProduct code: 5541

Overview

Take a private tour of the Old & Historical Quarter of Vegueta (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) with an expert tour guide. Entrance fees included.

The Vegueta of Santa Ana was declared a national artistic historical location on April 5, 1973. Real of 3 Palms was founded in 1478 by Juan Rejon Captain of Castille, so the city belongs to the Gothic Quarter.

We will visit the place where the conquest of the Canary Islands began in the Plaza of San Antonio Abad and Old Portuguese street.

We will also visit, famous Balconies street, where you can admire the first noble houses after the conquest of the island. There is also the Plaza of the new Pillar with its fountain dated XVIII just in the rear of the Cathedral.

Turn to the right and we will enter the Sacred Art (Religious) Museum as well as the Cathedral of Santa Ana, (optional) with its Gothic interior and its historical contribution.

We will continue down the plaza de Santa Ana, with its monumental buildings emblematic and representative of the society. We conclude in the House of the Governor or Columbus Museum, (entry optional) where we will be ending this historical tour.

Highlights

See the place where the conquest of the Canary Islands began
Visit the famous Balconies Street and admire the noble houses
Witness the Gothic interior of the Santa Ana Cathedral
Wander down Plaza de Santa Ana and witness the stunning monumental buildings

Good to Know

Scheduling: Shared Tour
Languages offered on the Activity / Tour: English, Spanish
Duration: 1 hours

Printed Voucher Accepted
Available Monday to Friday
Disability Services

Wheelchair access available.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 1 day in advance for a full refund

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Cut-off Time
Available to be booked until 12 hours before the tour starts.

Inclusions

Guided walking tour with an official tour guide

Exclusions

Gratuities
Transportation to/from meeting point
Personal expenses
Christopher Columbus museum entrance fees
Cathedral of Santa Ana entrance fees

Pickup and Drop-off / Meeting Point

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Meeting Point: PLAZA HURTADO DE MENDOZA, well known locally as PLAZA DE LAS RANAS. (Frogg´s. Square) close to the Green kiosk.

Know Before You Go

We recommend you wear comfortable footwear suitable for long periods of walking for this tour.

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