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Free Tour Las Palmas - Triana and Vegueta exploring the history of the Canary Islands in 3 hours

FreeDaily · 3 hrs★ 4.9

**Las Palmas de Gran Canaria was founded over five centuries ago on the banks of the Guiniguada. Today, Vegueta and Triana form the historical heart of a city that became

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Visiting Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?Add your dates and this page leads with what’s on while you’re here.

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FreeFree Tour Las Palmas - Triana and Vegueta exploring the history of the Canary Islands in 3 hoursDaily · 3 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeEmbark on an exciting journey through time in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria!!Daily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeFree tour Living Las Palmas de Gran CanariaDaily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalkFreeFree Tour in the historic center of Las Palmas de GC with an official guideDaily · 2.3 hrs · ★ 4.8 on GuruWalkFreeEssential Free Tour - Historic Center of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria with TastingDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.6 on GuruWalkFreeFree Tour Playa de Las Canteras and Puerto de la Luz area + Canarian Ronmiel TastingDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.5 on GuruWalkFreeSe promener et découvrir Telde, son histoire et son patrimoineDaily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeFree Tour Las Palmas de Gran Canaria MysteriousDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.4 on GuruWalkFreeFree Tour Las Palmas de Gran Canaria EssentialsDaily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 4.3 on GuruWalkFreeFree Tour Old Carnival - From Pagan Gods to Little MasksDaily · 2 hrs

Tonight in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Free9amGuardianes de la memoria (fotógrafos senegaleses)Thu 15 October, 9am · Casa África8pm31MASDANZA – Certamen de Solos & CoreográficoThu 15 October, 8pm · Teatro Pérez GaldósFreeTonightFiestas de La Naval 2026 — La IsletaThu 15 October · Barrio de La Isleta

This weekend

17 October and 18 October

SatCB Gran Canaria v Bueno Arenas Albacete BasketSat 17 October, 6pm · Gran Canaria ArenaSat31MASDANZA – Gala de Ganadores y Entrega de PremiosSat 17 October, 8pm · Teatro Pérez GaldósSatUD Las Palmas v CD CastellónSat 17 October, 8pm · Estadio de Gran CanariaSatMarc Miralta New York Flamenco ReunionSat 17 October, 8:30pm · Auditorio Alfredo Kraus – Sala Jerónimo SaavedraFreeSunMercado agrícola de San LorenzoSun 18 October, 8am · San LorenzoFreeSunMercado de Artesanía de VeguetaSun 18 October, 10am · Plaza del Pilar NuevoFreeSunFolclore en el Pueblo CanarioSun 18 October, 11am · Pueblo CanarioSunIslas de Corales – Aniversario Coro de Cámara AinurSun 18 October, 12pm · Teatro Pérez GaldósFreeSunDomingos de Mercado – Mercado del PuertoSun 18 October, 12:30pm · Mercado del PuertoSunGénesis – Gran Canaria Wind OrchestraSun 18 October, 6pm · Auditorio Alfredo Kraus – Sala Sinfónica

Food: where locals eat

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Local favourites in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Poemas by Hermanos PadrónCiudad Jardín · $$$$Mercado de VeguetaVegueta · $Mercado del PuertoPuerto-Canteras · $$El Vasco de VeguetaVegueta · $$Dos BalconesVegueta · $$

Going out

Bars, live music and nights out

FreeWed 7pm12 Noches de Autor: Ida SusalWed 21 October, 7pm · Palacete Rodríguez Quegles

Tours & day trips

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Finca La Laja & Bodega Los Berrazales – guided visitAgaete Valley (self-drive)
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Parks, beaches, walks and hikes around Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

FreeCoastal Trail of Las Palmas Bay10 kmFreeLas Canteras Coastal Trail – El Confital Bay7 km · about 2 hrsFreeNéstor, Modernism and Neo-CanarianismRoute from LPAVisit (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria…FreeSendero del Barranco de Guiniguada7.5 km · about 2 hrsFreeThe City of GaldósRoute from LPAVisit (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria…FreeMoby Dick Filming RouteRoute from LPAVisit (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria…FreeModern and Contemporary ArchitectureRoute from LPAVisit (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria…

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Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: what's on, answered

What's on in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria this weekend?

This weekend (17 October and 18 October) there are 10 events listed in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, including CB Gran Canaria v Bueno Arenas Albacete Basket, 31MASDANZA – Gala de Ganadores y Entrega de Premios and UD Las Palmas v CD Castellón. Free walking tours run every day too.

Are there free things to do in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?

Yes: 10 free walking tours (tip-based, booked through GuruWalk) and 7 free events this week.

What tours can I do in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?

There is 1 tour or day trip to book, including Finca La Laja & Bodega Los Berrazales – guided visit.

Where should I eat in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?

Local favourites include Poemas by Hermanos Padrón, Mercado de Vegueta, Mercado del Puerto and El Vasco de Vegueta.

Where can I go hiking near Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?

Walking and hiking routes within 30 km of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria include Coastal Trail of Las Palmas Bay, Las Canteras Coastal Trail – El Confital Bay and Néstor, Modernism and Neo-Canarianism.

How is this page put together?

It covers 15–22 October and is refreshed several times a day from FreeGuides' own weekly research of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and booking partners. Times and prices come from each organiser, so check before you go.

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