Vegueta Walking Tour

Set off on a 1-hour walking tour of Vegueta, the Old Town of Las Palmas. Discover its history, its main squares, top monuments and buildings accompanied by an expert guide.

Vegueta Walking Tour

At the appointed time we'll meet at Calle Herrería to begin this guided tour of the Vegueta district.

We'll make our way into the maze of little streets that make up the city’s historic center, where you can admire the buildings of Spanish colonial architecture. Your guide will reveal how everyday life was for the inhabitants of Las Palmas in the fifteenth century, when the city was founded.

The tour continues through the old town of Gran Canaria's capital, visiting the Plaza de San Antonio Abad, where we'll find a hermitage commemorating the visit of Christopher Columbus to this island. Interested in what he did here? You'll find out on this tour!

We'll then visit Plaza de Santa Ana, home to eight sculptures of dogs representing the eight islands of the Canary Islands (including La Graciosa). The archipelago is known as “tierra de los canes” (land of the canines) due to the multitude of dogs on each island, with four different breeds native to the Canary Islands.

Next, we'll marvel at the Las Palmas Cathedral, also located in Plaza de Santa Ana, which is one of the most striking temples in the city. Designed in a Gothic architectural style, it remained the only cathedral in the Canary Islands until 1819.

After an hour and 20 minutes of sightseeing, we'll conclude the tour at the Plaza de Santa Ana.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

This walking tour will guide you through the historical streets of Vegueta. The service includes an expert guide who will provide insights into the history and architecture of the area.

Included

• Expert guide
• Walking tour of Vegueta

Not Included

• Food and drinks
• Gratuities

Meeting Point

We will meet at Calle Herrería at the scheduled time to start the tour.