Free tour of Vegueta and Triana with honey rum tasting
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria · 120 min · 2 €+ · Cristitours
Walk through the historic centre of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria with an official tourist guide, toast with Canarian honey rum and pay for the tour with a tip at the end. We start in front of the Pérez Galdós Theatre, cross the Guiniguada ravine and enter Vegueta through its market. We continue to Plaza de San Antonio Abad, where the city began, and the Casa de Colón, with stories of Columbus's stopover on the island. In Plaza de Santa Ana, between the cathedral and its bronze dogs, we stop to taste honey rum. Back in Triana we pass Plaza Cairasco, the Gabinete Literario and the Pérez Galdós House-Museum, and finish on Calle Mayor de Triana. 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.
- Vegueta and Triana in 2 hours, from the Pérez Galdós Theatre to Calle Mayor
- Casa de Colón, Santa Ana Cathedral and Gabinete Literario
- Canarian honey rum tasting included
- Official tourist guide; tip-based tour
Plaza Tenor Stagno, 1 (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria), at the ticket office of the Pérez Galdós Theatre. 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. Plaza Tenor Stagno, 1 (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria), at the ticket office of the Pérez Galdós Theatre. 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.