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Small Group Tapas Tour in Colonial Las Palmas
3h30
Small Group
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About this activity
Your tapas tour begins in the green and compact San Telmo park, a hub where locals like to gather, which happily plays host to different festivals nearly every other week.
We'll get ourselves recharged with a typical Canarian snacks and a glass of beer or wine in a family-owned tavern in Triana neighbourhood. As we sip our drinks, we’ll talk about how the city has evolved under the influence of different countries and cultures and find out more about its fascinating history — prolific explorers Christopher Columbus and Sir Francis Drake spent time on the island.
We’ll continue to amble our way down the historic streets before stopping at the city’s oldest café for a treat. Previous illustrious guests include General Franco, Salvador Dali and Brad Pitt. We'll enjoy another snack here — maybe the same item from the menu that our famous friends ordered?! Here you’ll find out how long it takes to make traditional Canarian potatoes and about the local’s favourite secret sauces, which are served literally all over the Canary Islands.
We'll cross the street to enter Vegueta, the islands' Old Town. Our next stop is the city's most beloved beer bar. Some local beers are unique to this joint and can only be enjoyed here, so those are the ones we will focus on! We’ll chat about the variety of wine and beer produced in Gran Canaria, which brands are the best (in our humble opinion!) and where to go to purchase a tasty gift or souvenir to take home.
As we continue to walk through the streets of the capital, we'll talk about how Canarian gastronomy has evolved, what is so special about this rich agricultural region and why our local food is different from Spanish food.
Finally, to round off a perfect afternoon/evening we'll stop for a coffee and a dessert at a charmingly cafe. This is truly a local’s haunt; you won't see any tourists here and the sweets are fabulous and the staff are very happy and friendly!
Before you go your own way, we'll make sure you leave the tour with a whole bunch of ideas on things to see, do and, most importantly, eat, so that your gastro experiences can continue throughout your stay in Gran Canaria. Buen provecho!
* Please note that the order of activities on the itinerary may, vary depending on the time of year and day of the week.
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We'll get ourselves recharged with a typical Canarian snacks and a glass of beer or wine in a family-owned tavern in Triana neighbourhood. As we sip our drinks, we’ll talk about how the city has evolved under the influence of different countries and cultures and find out more about its fascinating history — prolific explorers Christopher Columbus and Sir Francis Drake spent time on the island.
We’ll continue to amble our way down the historic streets before stopping at the city’s oldest café for a treat. Previous illustrious guests include General Franco, Salvador Dali and Brad Pitt. We'll enjoy another snack here — maybe the same item from the menu that our famous friends ordered?! Here you’ll find out how long it takes to make traditional Canarian potatoes and about the local’s favourite secret sauces, which are served literally all over the Canary Islands.
We'll cross the street to enter Vegueta, the islands' Old Town. Our next stop is the city's most beloved beer bar. Some local beers are unique to this joint and can only be enjoyed here, so those are the ones we will focus on! We’ll chat about the variety of wine and beer produced in Gran Canaria, which brands are the best (in our humble opinion!) and where to go to purchase a tasty gift or souvenir to take home.
As we continue to walk through the streets of the capital, we'll talk about how Canarian gastronomy has evolved, what is so special about this rich agricultural region and why our local food is different from Spanish food.
Finally, to round off a perfect afternoon/evening we'll stop for a coffee and a dessert at a charmingly cafe. This is truly a local’s haunt; you won't see any tourists here and the sweets are fabulous and the staff are very happy and friendly!
Before you go your own way, we'll make sure you leave the tour with a whole bunch of ideas on things to see, do and, most importantly, eat, so that your gastro experiences can continue throughout your stay in Gran Canaria. Buen provecho!
* Please note that the order of activities on the itinerary may, vary depending on the time of year and day of the week.
Included
- Local English-speaking guide
- 4 drinks (including 3 beers/ wines, 1 coffee)
- 3 tapas-style snacks and one sweet snack
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Alcoholic Beverages
Not included
- Additional food and drinks
- Souvenirs and personal shopping
- Tips/gratuities for your guide
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- We advise that you wear comfortable clothes and shoes for our walking tour.
- This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking.
- Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6.
- The tour route may change slightly depending on restaurant/bar closures. In the unlikely event of a closure, we’ll take you to a similar joint with a similar food/drink offering.
- We can accommodate vegetarians and other dietary restrictions. Please notify us at teh time of the booking if you have any dietary requests.
- For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Tourism
80%
Food
70%
Original
50%
Cultural
50%
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This was my last stop in a month long journey through Spain. I was only in town for two days but they turned out to be very memorable. I booked the tapas tour to acquaint myself with the area and the local vibe. I arrived to the meeting point and Anula was there to greet me. She let me know it would only be the two of us due to a last minute cancellation. She was very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and answered my every question. In terms of the food.... come with an appetite. This tour does not disappoint with food, drink or history of the islands. She suggested I visit a winery/ coffee plantation in the small town of Agaete. I had no plans the following day so I went. It was a lovely place to visit and the town is charming with a nice beach. It was a perfect day trip. No doubt I would highly recommend the tapas tours and you will be very pleased to have Anula serve as your guide.