Your Gran Canaria Experience
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“The most beautiful towns in the north”
Insight into everyday life, history, architecture and nature
Duration:
5,5 hours
Leisurely walking conditions
Small group, more experience
Flexibility
No mass tourism
No running,
no stress
€60
per person
Over 310 ★★★★★ reviews: Google, GetYourGuide, Tripadvisor, Facebook
Your Exclusive Private Tour Includes
✓ Free pickup at Las Palmas cruise port
✓ Map and route of your tour
✓ A unique Canarian tapas picnic
✓ A chilled soft drink
✓ Tasting of local fruits
✓ 15 digital landscape pictures of your tour
✓ Official, licensed Canary Islands Tour Guide
✓ New, comfortable, air-conditioned minibus
✓ Insurance
✓ Mood? Like a trip with friends
✓ Lots of experiences, information, sights and stories about Gran Canaria
Unique Canarian
Tapas-Picnic Experience
In the green nature
Full picnic basket, local flavours,
pleasant atmosphere, great location.
We invite you to a real culinary experience!
Destinations, basic information
Port of Las Palmas ➝ Arucas ➝ Firgas ➝ Viewpoint ➝ The religious center of Gran Canaria ➝ Picnic ➝ Viewpoint (Las Palmas) ➝ Port of Las Palmas
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Pick up time
Free pick up service
Change in pickup time
Available days
The language of the tour
Pick up time
9:00 at the port of Las Palmas
Free pick up service
Free pick-up at the Port of Las Palmas. We’ll meet in the public area next to the ship (see “where we’ll meet” picture below)
Change in pickup time
Our excursions are adaptable to your port arrival and departure times.
Please let us know if you need to change the time for commencement of your tour.
Available days
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
The language of the tour
🇬🇧 English / 🇪🇸 Spanish / 🇩🇪 German / 🇭🇺 Hungarian
Details, Itinerary
On this tour we discover the most beautiful towns in the north of Gran Canaria.
Through the small towns we gain insight into the culture, history, architecture of the island as well as the lifestyle and customs of the Canarian population. Our route takes us through one of the most beautiful green landscapes on the island, so you can also get to know part of the island’s wonderfully green mountain landscapes.
➣ During the tour we invite you to a cozy alfresco picnic where you can taste some of the products of Canarian gastronomy. (This is not a main meal, we have selected picnic treats and snacks in the basket, which are often found on the table of the locals.)
On this day you can expect mostly simple urban walks, in some places with a few steps.
On cloudy days in the winter months (December-March), we recommend wearing warm clothing (long pants, sweaters), as the air temperature at an altitude above 600 meters can be around 10 degrees.
The tour begins in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria at 09:00. Meeting point is at the port exit (about 2 minutes walk from the gangway of your cruise ship, see the “where we’ll meet” picture below). We’ll wait for you at the stated time.
Arucas
The first town on our excursion is the third populous town on the island, Arucas.
The symbol of the town, the imposing neo-Gothic church of San Juan Bautista, rises almost like a fortress over the old town. It is also often referred to as the Cathedral of Arucas, although this church is not a cathedral. But then why is it called that? This and other details will be revealed on our tour. The old town itself is not that big, yet there are many interesting things to explore here. The neoclassical streets, the atmosphere of an old traditional canary house, a beautiful park with various native and interesting flowers and plants. Finally a brief walk in the past with a collection of vintage photographs that show how the town was about 100 years ago.
"The Town of Water", Firgas
After Arucas we continue our route into the interior of Gran Canaria. A visit to the pretty little town of Firgas. Here we can admire the water cascading down the stairs of the 30 meter long artificial waterfall. Walking through the town center, we discover the ceramic benches whose mosaics represent the 21 municipalities on the island and the relief models of the 8 Canary Islands. From the nearby viewpoint we can observe the northern landscape stretching to the Atlantic Ocean. Firgas is a popular tourist destination mainly because of the waterfall. However, the attentive visitor can discover a few other small interesting details about the culture, history and everyday life of the island. We won't run around the town, but will be attentive visitors 🙂
Viewpoint
A winding route takes us through the green mountain landscape to our first viewpoint at an altitude of nearly 1000 meters. Our next stop is a short photo break. From there we have a great view over the valley towards the capital and we can also observe the important role agriculture plays in the life of the people in the northern part of the island.
The religious center of Gran Canaria, Teror
Lasting experiences are found in the details. A special coffee drink, perfumes, atmosphere and much more awaits you.
According to legend, a vision of the Virgin Mary appeared on a pine tree in a mountain village in 1481. (Hence the name of the island's patron saint, Nuestra Señora del Pino - “Our Lady of the Pine.”). Then over the years more and more pilgrims began to arrive in this small town. The inhabitants first built a chapel in honor of Mary, which was later replaced by a church. Finally, a basilica was built in 1767, which we also visit on this excursion.
The town has now become the religious center of Gran Canaria and the basilica is home to the island's patron saint. Here we will also find one of the most beautiful streets in Gran Canaria. The traditional Canarian wooden balconies are particularly impressive. And if you also want to know what purpose these balconies were originally built for and why we never see people on them, then this location will be the best place to get the answer. A short walk through the romantic streets with their post-colonial architecture will surely help you to experience the peaceful and stress-free life of the Canarian people and to feel the serenity of the authentic Canarian atmosphere.
Viewpoint
After our delicious Canarian picnic we head back to the capital.
To conclude our tour we’ll stop in the capital at a viewpoint, overlooking Las Palmas where you can enjoy a beautiful view of the harbor and your cruise ship.
– Plus many more great views and landmarks along the way..
– A short drive back to the harbor, where the tour concludes at 14:30.
Important Info
Where we'll meet
Please note
- Minimum of 4 people are required to start the tour.
- All tours to be booked at least 48 hours in advance.
- The maximum number of participants on the tour is 12 people.
- Routes may be subject to change according to weather or road conditions.
- Take precautions if you think that you could be carsick as a result of the curving roads.
- Not wheelchair accessible.
Additional info
- Refreshing drinks anytime you get thirsty!
Chilled mineral water and soft drinks are available at favourable prices throughout the tour. - Dress for the weather! Bring a thin sweater or jacket because, depending on the season, it can be cooler in higher places. Comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses and hat are recommended.
- This tour has been selected specifically for cruise ship passengers taking into account arrival and departure times of the cruise ship.
Booking info
Prices
Adult (Age 12+) €60 per person
Child* (Age 3 to 12) €45 per person
Infant* (Age under 3) €10 per person
➣ Cash payment on site **
➣ Card payment on site ***
* Free car seat is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
** You can book your tour with us without paying in advance. Cash payment to your tour guide.
*** +2% surcharge
Your Gran Canaria Experience
- Experience the most extensive discovery of Gran Canaria in one day with us!
- Be a traveler, more than a tourist!
With the help of our excursions, you will return home enriched with many MORE experiences.
All this in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere, no rushing, no crowds.
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Gran Canaria on the map
Did you know?
“Gran Canaria has a distance of 65 km to Tenerife, 200 km to Africa and 1250 km to the south coast of Spain.”
Did you know?
“There are seven main canary islands, Gran Canaria is the third largest and the second most populous of the archipelago.”
Did you know?
“Gran Canaria is of volcanic origin. It has a round shape, with a diameter of approximately 50 km and 236 km of coastline.”
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• Guía de Turismo de Canarias •
/Official Canary Islands Tour Guide/
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