Free tour of Las Canteras and the Port of La Luz with honey rum
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria · 120 min · 2 €+ · Cristitours
Explore Las Canteras beach and the Port district of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on foot with an official guide, taste Canarian honey rum by the sea and pay with a tip at the end. We meet by the Lolita Pluma monument and start with the Port, the engine that made Santa Catalina and La Isleta grow. Then we head down to the Las Canteras promenade, one of the best urban beaches in the world, where we stop for the honey rum tasting. We continue to the Mercado del Puerto, a 19th-century gem, the hermitage of Nuestra Señora de la Luz, patron saint of sailors, and finish at the Castillo de la Luz, the fortress that defended the city from pirates. Duration: about 2 hours, on foot and in Spanish. Includes a tasting of Canarian honey rum. Minimum 4 participants for the group to go ahead; if not reached, we will offer you alternatives. Not wheelchair accessible. Pets allowed.
- Las Canteras promenade, one of the best urban beaches in the world
- Mercado del Puerto, La Luz hermitage and Castillo de la Luz
- Canarian honey rum tasting by the sea
- Official tourist guide; tip-based tour
Lolita Pluma monument, in Santa Catalina park (C. Luis Morote, 12, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria). The guide is there 10 minutes early, with her Official Tourist Guide badge.
- Booking per person — 2 €
The tour itself is tip-based: people usually give from 15 euros per person at the end, depending on how satisfied they are. The booking fee is the only compulsory payment.
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Frequently asked questions
How does this free tour work?
You book your place for €2 per person, paid by card through Stripe, and the tour itself is tip-based: at the end you give the guide whatever you think it was worth, in person and with no minimum.
How much do people usually tip?
Whatever you felt the tour was worth: there's no set price and no minimum. As a rough guide, many people give between €10 and €20 per person, but it's entirely up to you.
Can I tip by card?
It depends on the guide, so it's safest to bring some cash. If they accept other payment methods, they'll tell you at the end.
How will I recognise the guide?
They'll be waiting at the starting point at the start time. Lolita Pluma monument, in Santa Catalina park (C. Luis Morote, 12, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria). The guide is there 10 minutes early, with her Official Tourist Guide badge.
What if it rains?
The tour usually goes ahead anyway, so bring an umbrella or a raincoat. If the guide calls it off, we'll let you know and refund your booking in full (€2 per person).
What if the minimum group size isn't reached?
This tour needs at least 4 people to run. If that isn't reached, the guide may cancel it: we'll let you know in advance and refund your booking in full (€2 per person).
How do I receive my booking?
Right after paying you get a boarding pass with a QR code by email. Show it at the meeting point and you're in.
When is my booking confirmed?
Instant confirmation on payment.
Can I cancel if something comes up?
Yes: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time — email info@activitatum.com with your booking code. If the activity is called off, bad weather included, you change the date at no cost or get the amount back.
Can I book several activities at once?
Yes. Every activity in the catalogue is booked and paid for in the same place, whichever centre runs it, and each one arrives with its own QR pass.