Your Gran Canaria Experience
Tour for cruise passengers
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An exclusive day in Gran Canaria
Specialized in experiences and small group tours
#03
“The heart of Gran Canaria“
Unique diversity, unmissable sights: towns, nature, culture, lifestyle
Duration:
8.5 hours
Leisurely walking conditions
Small group, more experience
Flexibility
No mass tourism
No running,
no stress
€85
per person
Over 450 ★★★★★ reviews: Google, GetYourGuide, Tripadvisor, Facebook
Your Exclusive Private Tour Includes
✓ Free pickup at Las Palmas cruise port
✓ Map and locations of your tour
✓ A unique Canarian tapas picnic
✓ A chilled soft drink
✓ Tasting of local fruits
✓ 30 digital landscape pictures of your tour
✓ Official, licensed Canary Islands Tour Guide
✓ New, comfortable, air-conditioned minibus
✓ Full insurance in accordance with the regulations
✓ Mood? Like a trip with friends
✓ Lots of experiences, information, sights and stories about Gran Canaria
Unique Canarian
Tapas-Picnic Experience
In the heart of Gran Canaria
Full picnic basket, local flavours,
pleasant atmosphere, great location.
We invite you to a real culinary experience!
Destinations, basic information
Port of Las Palmas ➝ The religious center of Gran Canaria ➝ Viewpoint I ➝ Viewpoint II ➝ Geographical center of Gran Canaria ➝ Picnic ➝ “One of the most beautiful villages in Spain” ➝ Viewpoint III ➝ Roque Nublo ➝ Valley of a Thousand Palms – Fataga ➝ Viewpoint IV ➝ Viewpoint V (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 will discover the most important and well-known sights of Gran Canaria.
Through the little towns, we gain insight into the culture, history, architecture of the island, and the lifestyle and customs of the Canarian people. From north to south we will cross the entire island through the highest mountain peaks, therefore we can also admire the island’s unique natural beauties. However, we can also observe a huge contrast of vegetation between the northern and southern parts of the island.
➣ 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.
Wearing warmer clothing during the winter months (November-March) is highly recommended because at altitudes above 1,500 meters (4900 feet) we can also encounter temperatures below 10 ºC, which feels even colder on a cloudy, windy day.
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.
The religious center of Gran Canaria
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
Winding roads lead us through the green mountain landscape to our first viewpoint at an altitude of nearly 1000 meters. Here we will have a short photo break. There are great views over the valleys 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.
Geographical center of Gran Canaria
At an altitude of almost 1600 meters (5250 ft), a cross marks the geographical center of Gran Canaria. This place is bordered by historical roads that were also used by the aborigines centuries ago, and is now a popular hiking and leisure destination among locals. It is also home to the highest hotel on the island. The magnificent view makes us feel as if we are floating between the mountains of the island.
The typical summer weather in Las Palmas and the northern region has received a peculiar, distinctive name in the past. While admiring the scenery you can also meet the lovely eponymous subject here.
One of the most Beautiful Villages in Spain, Tejeda
We have arrived in the heart of the island. Before we continue our exploration, we will take a little rest and invite you to a delicious tapas picnic.
The next settlement on our tour was the first in the Canary Islands to appear on the prestigious list of the Most Beautiful Villages in Spain. This beautiful mountain village is set in a huge volcanic basin in the heart of Gran Canaria. This place provides an ideal view to the iconic monoliths Roque Nublo and Roque Bentayga, striking symbols of Gran Canaria. If we ask local people in Gran Canaria what there is in the village, they will tell us “almonds”. So we can not miss a visit to the island's most famous confectionists where you can find a variety of cakes made with almonds. The combination of the magnificent view and the uniquely delicious cakes will ensure that our trip to this place will linger in your memory for a long time.
Viewpoint
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 17:30.
Important Info
Where we'll meet
Please note
- Minimum of 4 people are required to start the tour.
- This is a real small group tour. The maximum number of participants on the tour is 14 people.
- All tours to be booked at least 48 hours in advance.
- 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+) €85 per person
Child* (Age 3 to 12) €65 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?
“In 1492 Christopher Columbus anchored in the Port of Las Palmas and spent some time on the island on his first trip to the Americas.”
Did you know?
“This island is called a “Miniature Continent” due to the different climates and variety of landscapes found.”
Did you know?
“The capital Las Palmas is the most populous city in the autonomous community of the Canary Islands with a population of 378,998 (in 2016).”
You can get more interesting information about the archipelago and the life of the people living here personally on your Unique Gran Canaria Tour.
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