The History of Las Palmas (Small Groups of 9 People Max)

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Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Duration: 2 hours

Languages: English

Guru: Luis

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Registered on 10 September 2019

Hello, my name is Luis and I am a geography and history teacher, tour guide, but I also talk about Canarian history in local radio and TV. I also have a popular instagram account @historiaparagandules, where I have many videos showing the main historical spots in the island. My first time working with tourism was during my ERASMUS in Martinique, showing foreign visitors around town and Fort Saint Louis, a 17th century fortress.

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Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

TOUR FOCUSED ON HISTORY

IMPORTANT TIP: TAKE THE TOUR AT THE BEGINNING OF YOUR STAY ON THE ISLAND.

As a hiker and big lover of my island, once finished the tour, I am open to answering any questions you may have related to places to visit, eat, snorkel, or whatever. I will recommend many nice spots all around Gran Canaria.

I will tell you some of the many details I know related to our history incluiding some characters related to the city such as Christopher Colombus, Agatha Christie or Francisco Franco. Of course some explanations about certain elements really important from our local architecture like the Canarian balcony, the traditional patios or some really ancient Gothic Porticos. For those that really like the dark side of history, don't worry, I'm a big fan so I will talk about some horrible events that took part in my city.

On the tour, we cover some of the main spots, such as:

Hermitage of San Antonio Abad
Calle de los Balcones
Plaza de San Agustín
A traditional Patio
Plaza del Espiritu Santo
Plaza de Santa Ana
Las Palmas Cathedral
Gabinete Literario
Triana

Limited to a maximum of 9 people, we will visit the most symbolic corners of the historic centre. The main reason for reducing the group size is to provide a friendly and personalized treatment, looking forward to solve any doubts you may have and sharing with you the interesting history of Gran Canaria, including the Pre-Hispanic era.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Pl. San Antonio Abad, 2, 35001 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain

Plaza de San Antonio Abad: In front of the door of that little Church known as Ermita de San Antonio Abad (It is next to a museum Called Casa de Colón). I will wear the official guide accreditation + a folder with historical pictures, normally waiting in a bench.

Outside visit

San Antonio Abad Square

Outside visit

Columbus House

Outside visit

Mendizabal Street

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).