Top Things to do in Gran Canaria
What to do and see in Gran Canaria, Canary Islands: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours
Welcoming, tolerant Gran Canaria offers a little something for everyone. Families flock to the water parks and beaches of Puerto Rico. Those seeking peaceful escape scamper to Mogan's quiet fishing villages. Gay visitors crowd the bars, restaurants and beaches of Playa del Ingles. Urban attractions are on offer in Las Palmas. Three highways open up the island for those with a rental car or a bus schedule. Prime sites to visit include Iglesia de San Juan Bautista de Arucas and Palmalitos zoo park.
Restaurants in Gran Canaria
1. Gran Canaria Historic Tour
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Get to know the story of Gran Canaria while visiting magic places built by our ancestors and other typical areas of the island to see how Gran Canaria was yesterday and how is it today.
Inclusions: Guide, Transfer, Insurance
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By 160camillea
We had a wonderful experience today ! Thank You Alicja for this perfect time, we appreciated the tour and the testing
2. Panorama VIP Tour in Gran Canaria
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Enjoy this spectacular multivan Tour around Gran Canaria and discover the best spots of its rural landscape.
Inclusions: Traditional Lunch, Drinks, Fully Comprehensive Insurance (FCI), Lunch
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By 160camillea
We had a wonderful experience today ! Thank You Alicja for this perfect time, we appreciated the tour and the testing
3. Explore Mogan with emotion and collect fantastic memories
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
I am funny, very social and creative. I graduate Languages and after that graduated Marketing of touristic destinations in internet, because I realized this is my hobby together with photography. Since I started to work I was saving money for discovering new places and taste the local food, talk to the inhabitants and invite them to share with me the little secrets of the place that i was visiting . I am revealing now to you what i found out in this way the less known part of this unique place "Puerto de Mogan" . We are going to talk about the archaeology, aboriginal origin, culture, traditions, gastronomy, offering other options of fun without searching the map I also love to share traveling tips and information about Gran Canaria to help you have a great experience while staying here. I am picking up the most interesting aspects of this touristic destination. Don't forget to bring a big smile to wear comfy shoes and to put on sunscreen and be ready to live a real Canarian adventure!
Inclusions: Guide
Exclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle
4. Private photo tour in Las Palmas
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Explore some of the most visually interesting sites in Las Palmas accompanied by a professional photographer, posing for a series of high-end images. In addition to learning about this beautiful city you’ll leave with the perfect snapshots for sharing on social media and with friends and family back home.
Inclusions: Professional photographer
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Reviewed By melanie a
We had an engagement photoshoot with Aljosa in Marrakesh and it was definitely the highlight of our Morocco trip! Aljosa is so professional and the photo session was fun, all the photos turned out so great that I am considering taking Aljosa with me whenever I travel!
5. Tour arround Gran Canaria All Highlights
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
This excursion takes you through the most important places of Gran Canaria. We show you beautiful landscapes, charming towns, culture and tradition of Canary Islands. You will also have an opportunity to enjoy canarian cusine and try typical wines during your time for a lunch.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By Mark G
Simon has a great personality. He has an encyclopaedic knowledge of all matters concerning Gran Canaria. We went to a coffee place, explored the mountains and ended up eating some fantastic sea food in Agaete. We had such a warm time with Simon I now regard his as a friend. Ours was a private tour of friends. Simon put together a tour to suit all of us from a 7 year old to a 64 year old (me). Look no further than Simon tours for an authentic Gran Canaria experience. PS great value too
6. Gran Canaria Highlights Small Group Tour with Hotel Pick-up
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
This amazing route goes through the interior of Gran Canaria. Mountain roads, steep rocky walls and amazing views. On this trip you meet TOP 10 of Gran Canaria sightseeing points and learn about canarias culture and cuisine. We will try local cheese, mojo sauce and rum with honey rum! Our local guide will take you to the former astronomic observatory, where you will look at the sky of Guanches. We stop in Fataga to get lost for a while in charming Old Town. Be ready to discover hidden places while driving through Valley of 1000 Palms and Almonds Valley - capital of almonds trees. During the day we will reach up to mountains enjoying a view of romantic Roque Nublo and the highest peak of the island. We also will find some time for lunch. Barraquito, canarias wines and ropa vieja are waiting for thirsty and hungry turists! We will also show you Las Palmas and Teror. At the end we will enjoy magnificant views from Pico de Bandama and geological wonder Bufardero de la Garita.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel Pick-up, Bottle of water, Cheese, mojo sauce and honey rum
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By Mark G
Simon has a great personality. He has an encyclopaedic knowledge of all matters concerning Gran Canaria. We went to a coffee place, explored the mountains and ended up eating some fantastic sea food in Agaete. We had such a warm time with Simon I now regard his as a friend. Ours was a private tour of friends. Simon put together a tour to suit all of us from a 7 year old to a 64 year old (me). Look no further than Simon tours for an authentic Gran Canaria experience. PS great value too
7. Sunset at Roque Nublo & Stars watching VIP TOUR max. 6 people
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
This amazing route goes through the undiscovered part of Gran Canaria. A trip unlike any other. We will take you to places that are not mentioned in the guides. We will show how much truth is in the saying that Gran Canaria is a miniature continent. Our route goes today through Aguimes - former capital of sugar cane region and Tobas De Colores Del Barranco De Las Vacas - amazing monument shaped by power of nature. Our guide will walk you to the edge of Caldera de los Marteles - former volcanic crater and later will drive you to the highest peak - Pico de las Nieves. By the end of the day, we will climb Roque Nublo together to admire the sunset. You will feel the power of this place full of legends and Guanche stories.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, local guide service
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By Mark G
Simon has a great personality. He has an encyclopaedic knowledge of all matters concerning Gran Canaria. We went to a coffee place, explored the mountains and ended up eating some fantastic sea food in Agaete. We had such a warm time with Simon I now regard his as a friend. Ours was a private tour of friends. Simon put together a tour to suit all of us from a 7 year old to a 64 year old (me). Look no further than Simon tours for an authentic Gran Canaria experience. PS great value too
8. Discover Gran Canaria with Picnic in the Forest
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5.0 based on 57 reviews
Book directly with Sky Rebels and save money!. Discover the real Gran Canaria with local Spanish guides in a total private customized tour for a maximum of 6 passengers. Avoid commercial stops and hard selling. Take your time to visit the beautiful centre of the island, including typical villages and the incredible nature and views from the most emblematic points in Gran Canaria (Roque Nublo and Pico de las Nieves). Enjoy a real picnic in the forest with homemade food. More information and best prices by direct booking with Sky Rebels.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Beverages, Lunch (In a picnic area at the forest), Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (hotels located in touristic areas in Maspalomas, there's a transfer fee for the rest), Live entertainment, Small-group tour (maximum 6 passengers), Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Gratuities, Coffee stop
Reviewed By HeatherLeeRo
This is such a wonderful tour run by Juanjo and Ines (& Lopita) and we recommend it 100%! We arranged to be collected from our hotel in San Agustin at 9am - a spacious and comfortable van with air conditioning. Seats are arranged in two rows of 3. En route, we were given an enthusiastic talk about the history and archeology of Gran Canaria - so much detail and love for this gorgeous island. We were treated to great music, informative videos and stories of legends! We were back around 6pm. The roads are incredible - hairpin bends winding up steep mountains rewarding us with stunning views of ancient volcanoes, rock formations and scenery which could be dry and relatively barren to forested and farmed, (depending on whether we were North or South). Well done, Juanjo for your skilful driving, not made any easier by the numbers of cyclists you had to negotiate too! We stopped at little museums overlooking breathtaking valleys, cave houses, viewpoints and then there was a small feast ALL made by Ines - absolutely delicious Canarian treats, washed down with a choice of water, soft drinks, beer or wine and something special from the Magic Backpack! After lunch and more beautiful sites, we had a coffee stop then to the amazing fortress and ancient caves with remnants of carvings and symbols. Spectacular views. This was the final point on our journey where the Magic Backpack rewarded us with one more treat to end a superb day. Thank you for a brilliant day! If you want an intimate tour of GC run by a couple who ooze love and passion for this incredible island, then BOOK THIS TOUR!
9. North Gran Canaria Highlights Full-Day Tour from Las Palmas
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4.9 based on 115 reviews
See all Gran Canaria has to offer during this adventurous full-day island tour. Departing from the bustling capital of Las Palmas, head first to the holy pilgrimage site of Teror. Then stroll the streets of the historical city of Arucas. Have a nice lunch on the "Balcony of the Atlantic" in Firgas. Set up for a little hike in the natural reserve of Tilos de Moya. Sip on unique Canarian coffee in Valle de Agaete and at the end of the day go for a swim on its volcanic beach in the fishing port of Puerto de las Nieves.
Inclusions: Pickup and drop-off at designated meeting point, Professional licensed guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Live onboard commentary, Volcanic beach/natural pools swim, Coffee tasting, Little hike in a natural reserve
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Hotel Pick-ups
Reviewed By rick_clark
I went on the Lazy Wednesday tour of Gran Canaria in February. I booked it at the tourist information place in Santa Catalina park Las Palmas. I spent a week in Gran Canaria (Las Palmas) and this trip was easily the most fun, informative, and interesting thing I did. And it was inexpensive. Not only did we go to many scenic places (the whole island), but the tour guide Pavel is superb. He's well prepared so you don't waste your time - he took meal orders on the bus and phoned them in, and even served meals in the restaurant to speed things up. And he's really entertaining and informative, there are no times when you just sit on the bus and do nothing. The tour is in English and Spanish, and one smart thing he does is switch between them frequently so you're never waiting long for the English part (Spanish is not one of the languages I speak). There are frequent stops so you never spend a long time on the bus. The roads and buses are such that there's no way I could have done the trip by myself, and thankfully I didn't. Pavel should give tour guide lessons on how to do a great job, it's rare that one finds a guide of his talent. I also took a day tour of Tenerife, and although it wasn't bad, the guide wasn't nearly as good - he droned on and on in one language before switching and he seemed bored. It was a good contrast between the two day-trips. If you can only do one, take the Lazy Wednesday one. This tour is a bargain at double the price, you won't regret going.
10. UNESCO World Heritage: Sacred Mountains of Gran Canaria Private Tour
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4.9 based on 11 reviews
Book directly with Sky Rebels and save money. From 07/07/2019, Risco Caido and the sacred mountains of Gran Canaria belongs to UNESCO World Heritage. We want to show you this amazing area so you will understand the history and culture of Canarian aborigines. In this tour, we are going to avoid all kind of commercial stops; our main purpose is that you discover these incredible places in Gran Canaria as if you were spending a day out with friends. There will be a maximum of 6 passengers per day, accompanied by two funny and friendly guides (Inés and Juanjo) with a deep acknowledge about the island. This tour does not include hiking, but we will do some short walks to get to some points of the route. More information, direct booking and best prices at Sky Rebels
Inclusions: Picnic meal Spanish and Canarian homemade food, Bottled water, Beeer and red wine, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Coffee and/or Tea
Reviewed By Nope1112
If you are looking for a more personal and higher quality experience than the large bus commercial tours, the team at Sky Rebels is it. They were fun, friendly and knew the local history of Gran Canaria. Throughout my day trip with them, they answered any question I had and clearly enjoyed showing me their island and culture. The picnic lunch used all local ingredients and was very tasty. They paced the hike up to Roque Nublo very well, with each stop being a perfect chance to point out more history, geology or just an awesome view. Really enjoyable day.
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