Las Palmas Experience - Gran Canaria Island

General information

Destination
Fuerteventura, Spain

Program details

Enjoy Las Palmas and experience Gran Canaria.



This is a must see excursion for anyone who is visiting Gran Canaria for the first time. You will get to see the most important, classic and characteristic aspects of the country



In the Port of Morro Jable, you will receive your ferry tickets for your onward journey. The the modern Speed Ferry, Fred Olsen will take you to Las Palmas in Gran Canaria. The ferry ride is very comfortable and lasts about 2 hours. Once you have arrived in the Port of Las Palmas in Gran Canaria, hop on the sightseeing bus, which will take you to the famous Santa Catalina Park. From there you can choose to carry on your sightseeing by bus or make your own journey. The ideal way to enjoy this excursion is by bus, as it will take you around all of Las Palmas, stopping at: Santa Catalina Park, El Corte Ingles (a large shopping complex), the Alfredo Kraus Auditorium, Paseo de la Cornisa, Pueblo Canario (Canarian Village), Vegueta, Pérez Galdós Theatre, San Telmo Bus station, the Port of Las Palmas, Santa Catalina and the beach of Las Canteras.



The duration of the trip via bus lasts approximately 1h15min. You can get off at any of the bus stops when you wish and simply hop on another once it arrives again. The route has 11 stops.



After getting on the bus you will receive the bus ticket together with other ticket entrances, please keep your bus ticket, as you will need it in order to get on/off the bus. You will also receive a map, headphones, a voucher for El Corte Ingles (please go to the Information Point with this voucher to redeem your drink, tapa and your free gift). The bus ride is not guided, however, all the information is provided via headphones. The information is available in various languages, like for example English, Spanish, German, French, and Italian.



To get back to the Port of Las Palmas, the sightseeing bus will leave at 6:30pm from Santa Catalina Park. If you prefer to stay longer in the city you can always take a taxi back to the Port! After desembarking in Fuerteventura, you will be taken back to your hotel.



Other Information

Please be reminded that you must be back to the Fred Olsen Ferry at least 30 minutes prior the departure time to take you back to the Port of Morro Jable.



The Excursion Includes

- A guided visit to the Alfredo Kraus Auditorium in English and Spanish (meeting point at the Auditorium door), at 10:15am, 11:15am and 12:15pm, this visit lasts approximately 45 minutes.

- A guided visit to Vegueta Old Town in English and Spanish at 1:15pm, from bus stop number 5 (a guide will meet you at the bus stop). This visit lasts approximately 50min.

- Entrance to the Elder Museum of Science and Technology

- Entrance to the Cathedral Tower (open until 4:30pm)

- One drink at Casino de Las Palmas.

- Discount card in El Corte Ingles with a drink, tapa and a free gift

- WIFI on the bus.

- APP of the excursion can be downloaded on the bus, free of charge, where you can find important must-know information.



Guide Language

English and Spanish



Audioguide Language

English, Spanish, German, French, and Italian.

Redeem information
Voucher type: Printed
Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity..

Location
Starting point:
Hotel pickup

End point: Same as starting point

Schedule
Opening dates
Wednesday, 06:30 - 19:00

Duration: 12 Hours

Guiding options
Guiding type: Guide and audioguide
Audioguide fee: Included
Tips type: Included
Group type: Shared

Requirements
Passport or ID are required.