What are the things to do in Las Palmas? City breaks are as popular as never before! While the classic two-week-beach-holiday is becoming less popular, the interest in urban tourism has experienced a considerable growth in recent years. Consequently on Gran Canaria the interest in the island capital Las Palmas is also growing.
Just settle down with a good book and a cool drink on the beach and wait for the dinner in the hotel, is no longer enough for many tourists. Their holiday should be enriching. They want to make new experiences and learn something. This means a balanced combination of culture, sightseeing, sun, shopping and lots of fun in a stylish nightlife. And this can be attained fantastically in the capital town of Gran Canaria. A lot of things to do in Las Palmas are waiting for you.
Las Palmas enables you both! The largest city of the Canary Islands offers its visitors many sights, museums, numerous shopping opportunities, a lively nightlife and a great beach. This ensures a lot of variety.
is home to the Santa Ana Cathedral built in 1497. It is the seat of the Bishop of the Canary Islands. The old town hall, a classicist building from 1853 and the Casa de Colón, where the Columbus Museum is housed, are located in the immediate vicinity of the cathedral.
is characterized by the beautiful facades of the 19th century buildings. This is where to shop, as is the main shopping street is located here. If you lose yourself in the side streets, you will find a few great little designer boutiques besides the usual big fashion chains.
you will find the city district Santa Catalina with its beach promenade lined with restaurants, terraces cafés and shops. Here you will also find a varied entertainment program many nights. And many of the hip bars are located here.
In the several interesting museums such as the "Casa Colon", the "Museo Canario" and the science museum, "Museo Elder" the visitor of the island capital Las Palmas is given a great insight into the Canarian art and culture of the past as well as the present.
Therefore it won’t certainly get boring during your city break - the program will rather be somewhat too full.
As we all know, you will get to know a city best when you explore it with a local person during one of the Las Palmas tours. So take advantage of the knowledge of our Las Palmas and Gran Canaria experts and get all the insiders information...
Season: All‑season Days: Tuesday Duration: 9 hours This Bus Tour from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is packed with some truly amazing highlights. See the basilica of Gran Canaria patron the “Virgen del Pino” and the well preserved…
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Season: All‑season Days: Saturday; from 08.07.19 Thursday Duration: 16 hours According to Tripadvisor is the Loro Parque the best zoo in Europe and number two worldwide! With our day trip from Gran Canaria to Loro Park on Tenerife…
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Season: All‑season Days: Wednesday and Saturday Duration: 8 hours The majestic power of the mountains, a special fascination. This tour is all about the captivating mountain world of Gran Canaria. Conquer the highest of all the summits of this…
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Season: All‑season Days: Friday Duration: 8 hours A bus tour that you will enjoy with all your senses: Visit the imposing crater of the Badama volcano and taste the wonderful wines of the northern area. Stroll through the…
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Season: All‑season Days: Monday and Thursday Duration: 8 hours History, Beauty and Nature: Visit three of the most popular sights of Gran Canaria. Emerge in the history of the island on your visit to the cave-houses of the…
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Season: Temporary not available Days: ‑ ‑ ‑ Duration: 8,5 hours From the highest point of the island to one of the most beautiful villages in Spain - this wonderful tour has it all! Cross the miniature continent Gran Canaria from…
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Season: All‑season Days: Saturday; from 08.07.19 Thursday Duration: 16 hours Why don’t you do some island hopping with an excursion from Gran Canaria to Tenerife? Although the 7 Canary Islands are very close to each, they really couldn’t be more…
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Season: All‑season Days: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday Duration: 8 hours This minibus takes you to where a conventional coach does not get. Many things are different on this minibus tour, simply VIP! You comfortably travel with only a few other…
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Season: All‑season Days: Daily Duration: 7 hours This is an action‑packed and funny way to discover Gran Canaria. Take a drive in the classic Jeep Tour Style, in rustic off-road vehicles, without any great comfort, through…
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Season: All‑season Days: Daily Duration: 2 hours A fancy sightseeing tour through a special city. The vehicle is stylish and it will amaze you and so will the island capital. Float effortlessly and silently to emblematic…
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Season: All‑season Days: Daily Duration: 1 hour Experience the vibrant island capital on this city safari. Float silently to the various highlights. Find out about its history and customs on this fun ride and get a…
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Season: All‑season Days: Temporary not available Duration: 1,5 hours It’s typical for Gran Canaria to share some tasty tapas, small portions of delicious local dishes. Where to get the best is what you will find out on this fun…
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Season: All‑season Days: Temporary not available Duration: 2 hours An interactive fun tour through the old town of Las Palmas - An innovative concept of guided sightseeing tours! Discover Las Palmas de Gran Canaria with lots of funny…
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Season: All‑season Days: Temporary not available Duration: 2 hours A new exciting sightseeing experience! Learn about Gran Canaria in a funny and always-on-the-move way. Ideal for kids and those who stayed young! The guided city tour Teror is…
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