Las Palmas guided tour with free time in Vegueta and shopping

Las Palmas guided tour with free time in Vegueta and shopping

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$34.00

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Language: German, English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: more than 8 hours

Entrance Fees Included

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Why you’ll love this…

You'll visit Gran Canaria's capital for a shopping and cultural visit with a hassle-free transfer
There's time for you to explore Vegueta, the oldest area of Las Palmas, at your own pace
You can shop for souvenirs as you potter around the old town's characterful lanes
A double dose of shopping is on the agenda, courtesy of some free time in Alisios Shopping Centre
This experience is led by a friendly local guide with expert knowledge of Las Palmas and Vegueta

What to expect

The big-city buzz of Las Palmas will delight you during this shopping trip to Gran Canaria's capital. You'll start off your tour with a stroll through the old town, Vegueta. During this visit, you'll have time to stretch your legs and explore the pretty cobblestone streets at your own pace. This is also a great opportunity to browse local souvenir shops and experience the atmosphere of one of the city's most iconic neighborhoods.

Next, you'll be whisked to Los Alisios Shopping Mall, located approximately 20 minutes away. This modern shopping centre is the perfect place to relax and indulge in some retail therapy. With a wide range of popular stores to choose from, you'll be spoilt for choice. A number of fast food outlets, plus more traditional cafes and bars are available if you need to refuel. There's even a bowling alley if you want to mix it up.

At the end of the trip, your guide will accompany you back to your hotel after a day out that offers the perfect balance of Las Palmas' cultural charm and a modern shopping experience. It's an ideal excursion for all ages and interests.

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What's included

Transport
Escort

What to remember

Just so you know, there's no guided walking tour in Vegueta – your guide provides information and explanations while travelling, so you'll have more time to explore at your own pace once you arrive
Food and drinks not included
English-speaking guide for all nationalities

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Provider

TUI España Turismo, S.L.U, with Tax Number B08089187 and Travel License Number GCMD-4

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Great

3.7 /5

Based on 101 reviews from verified customers

Review categories

Value for money

4.1/5

Service

4.1/5

Safety

4.1/5

Staff

4.1/5

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Philbert
Verified booking
5
September 17, 2025
Traveled as a couple
Excellent value for money,the tour of Las Palmas old town was just long enough, great shopping centre so plenty of walking involved. It was a relatively small group but the tour guide did brilliantly translating between English, German, Dutch and Polish in enough time for people to see what he was talking about
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RW
Verified booking
2.2
September 2, 2025
Traveled with family
Firstly, we were the only pick up that wasn’t from our hotel. The journey was a lot longer than I anticipated having had to pick up outwith Puerto Rico. Due to delays at other pick ups time at the old town was cut short which was extremely disappointing. As for the shopping centre, was poor, we drove past a better one. The tour guide was rather passive aggressive. The trip is worth nowhere near the £27pp we paid.
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Hunt
Verified booking
2.2
September 2, 2025
Traveled with family
My mother fell down on the trip and the tour guide did not care about her, did not offer her first aid, did not even bother to check on her to see if she was okay
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Fine now.
Verified booking
5
July 9, 2025
Traveled with family
Fine now.
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Linda
Verified booking
3.8
June 19, 2025
Traveled as a couple
Guide and driver excellent. Gave us a lot of interesting information on the way to the old town. Old town visit was enjoyable. Managed to find a nice place for coffee etc. we should have left more time to explore the Christopher Columbus museum which was fascinating. Trip to shopping centre was a waste of time , in a large out of town complex., and not the sort of shops we were expecting. Choice of somewhere to eat disappointing.
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Susan Reid
Verified booking
5
June 16, 2025
Traveled with family
Miguel was fantastic Very interesting and informative

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