From which areas is hotel pick-up available?

Hotel pick-up is available in all tourist areas in the south of Gran Canaria, including San Agustín, Playa del Inglés, Maspalomas, Meloneras, Arguineguín, Puerto Rico, Amadores and Puerto de Mogán.

From what age can the excursion be done?

Babies and children can participate when accompanied by adults. Babies up to 24 months travel free and do not occupy a seat.

Can people in wheelchairs take part?

Yes, as long as the wheelchair is foldable and this is indicated at the time of booking.

Excursion to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Excursion to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Bandama Volcano and the Botanical Garden

Discover Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in this excursion, the capital of the island and the province. Tour its historic center, walk along Las Canteras beach, discover its shopping areas and take the best pictures of the city. Also, visit the Bandama Crater, the most impressive volcano on the island, and the Botanical Garden, the largest in Spain.
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The tour to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria begins with a tour through the historical centre of the city, known as Vegueta, where the first settlements took place and where Royal Las Palmas was founded in 1478.
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Stroll through the quiet streets of Vegueta and look at the typical colonial architecture of the time, especially the outstanding balconies made of pine wood on the facades of houses.
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You can feel Columbus’ presence in the environment around the Columbus house “Casa de Colón”, as Gran Canaria was the conqueror’s penultimate stopover on his way to the Indies, what later would be the discovery of America.

Discover the hermitage “Ermita de San Antonio Abad”, built after the place where Columbus prayed with his crew before leaving for the Indies (America) and the Columbus House Museum, the former Governors residence.
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Discover the Plaza de Santa Ana, center of social life in the old city area, the Cathedral of Las Palmas, the Episcopal Palace and the town hall.
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On the main square opposite the Cathedral, observe the dog-statues that represent and symbolize the origin of the name of Gran Canaria (Cannis in Latin is dog).
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After the tour to Vegueta you have the opportunity to get to know a huge volcano-crater, being the most recent eruption on Gran Canaria over more than 3000 years ago. The crater, known as “Caldera de Bandama”, has a diameter of 1 km and a depth of 200 meters.
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On our next guided stopover, you will visit the Botanical Garden of Viera y Clavijo, commonly known as “El Jardin Canario”. Enjoy the largest botanical garden in Spain with 23 hectares, where you will see over 570 native species, typical of the Macaronesian area (Canary Islands, Madeira, Azores and Cape Verde).
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From about 13:00 to 16:00 h, you will have three hours of spare time to enjoy yourself in other typical areas of the city. From Parque Santa Catalina, you can take a walk on the formidable urban beach of Las Canteras, go shopping in nearby shopping areas, stroll a little more around town or if you prefer, eat from a well-priced, high-quality menu at one of the restaurants recommended by your tour guide.

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About 17:00 h we will be back at the different hotels in the south of Gran Canaria with the feeling that you hopefully have enjoyed a wonderful day trip in the capital of the island.

Recommendations.

Comfortable clothes
Coat depending on season
Comfortable closed shoes

Frequently Asked Questions

From which areas is hotel pick-up available?

Pick-up points are available in all tourist areas in the south of Gran Canaria, including San Agustín, Playa del Inglés, Maspalomas, Sonneland, Meloneras, Arguineguín, Puerto Rico, Amadores, Playa del Cura, Taurito and Puerto de Mogán.
What time will I be picked up and where is the meeting point?

When making the booking and indicating your hotel, the booking system will automatically show the pick-up location and time.

If you have any doubts about the exact meeting point, we recommend contacting us before the excursion.
From what age can the excursion be done?

Babies and children can participate as long as they are accompanied by adults. Babies up to 24 months travel free and do not occupy a seat.
Can people in wheelchairs take part?

Yes, as long as the wheelchair is foldable. This must be indicated at the time of booking.
If I have walking difficulties, can I still join the excursion?

The buses are not equipped with special access or adapted for electric wheelchairs. However, guests with reduced mobility or foldable wheelchairs may participate if accompanied by someone who can assist them when getting on and off the bus.
Are entrance tickets to museums and attractions included?

They are usually not included unless they are an essential part of the excursion. At each stop, you can decide whether to purchase the ticket or choose one of the alternative options offered.
What happens if a place of interest is closed on the day of the excursion?

Excursions operate every day of the year except on 25 December and 1 January. If a museum or attraction is closed, the stop will be replaced by additional time at other locations.