Casa de Colón, Las Palmas

Casa de Colón, Las Palmas: Our most recommended tours and activities

Tenerife: Gran Canaria Full-Day Guided Tour with Aquarium

Tenerife: Gran Canaria Full-Day Guided Tour with Aquarium

Explore the best attractions in Gran Canaria in one day. The easiest way to discover the best aquarium in Europe: Poema del Mar, departing from Tenerife. You will also visit the renowned Destilería Arehucas, where you can learn about its history and taste its rums. The last stop is Vegueta, one of the finest historical neighborhoods of the Canary Islands. The tour starts with the transfer to Santa Cruz dock to take the ferry to Gran Canaria, with arrival at Puerto de las Nieves (Agaete). The first stop is Destilería Arehucas, where you will discover the secret of the singularity of its rums, with a journey through the history, tradition, and expertise of Arehucas. In addition, the rum production process will be presented. During the tour, you will have the opportunity to visit one of the oldest rum cellars in Europe, consisting of 4,308 American oak barrels (300 of them signed by celebrities). There will be a rum degustation, to end on a high note. Then, you will head to Poema del Mar Aquarium, located in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Opened in 2017, this theme park set in the facilities of Puerto de la Luz displays the majestic beauty of nature in three unique settings: jungle, beach-reef, and ocean-depths. With the largest curved glass in the world, it houses about 350 species in tanks where you can observe a wide range of species, from sharks, piranhas, stingrays, and eyeless species to crocodiles and sea dragons. Once we have finished the visit, you will move to the city center to take a tour around the historical heart of Vegueta, where Las Palmas de Gran Canaria was founded at the end of the 15th century. There are historic buildings in its squares, such as Casa de Colón, Santa Ana Cathedral, the Canarian Museum, the Literature Cabinet, the Council Houses, and the Centro Atlántico de Arte Moderno (Atlantic Centre of Modern Art). There is a wide range of shops in the old town, including the Market, and Triana commercial street. After the visit, you will go back to Puerto de las Nieves (Agaete) to return to Tenerife. Please check the pickup points before booking. The pickup time will be confirmed 24 hours in advance. Russian and Estonian only on Wednesdays

Colon Skies

Colon Skies

We propose a one-day visit to the island that has the highest categories of protection of the territory and the flora and fauna. National Park, the Garajonay and Biosphere Reserve by Unesco. The visits of Christopher Columbus to La Gomera on his voyages to America, the places where he lived and stocked up for his voyages, the reason for his stay on this particular island and of course, the rich biodiversity of the Laurisilva Forest in the center of the island will be the focus of our tour. We will visit the island's capital, San Sebastián, and the outstanding sites where Columbus lived his love affair with Beatriz de Bobadilla: the Casa de Colón, with a rich exhibition of pre-Columbian sculptures brought from America, El Pozo de la Aguada where the water that baptized the new continent was extracted, the Torre del Conde, the last and best preserved military fortress of the Canary Archipelago. In short, an essential journey through history focused on the role played by this small city in the conquest of the American continent. In addition, we will walk through the laurel forest, that relic of the Tertiary Era that millennia ago could be found throughout the Mediterranean basin and currently has its best example in the forests of the Gomeran summit. We will walk along the stream of El Cedro from Las Mimbreras to the Ermita de Lourdes where the blue finches will approach us in search of some bread crumbs while the coolness of the forest welcomes us and we listen to the slow cadence of the water flowing down the stream. We will get to know the linden trees, the parrots, the vinatigos, the barbusano or the palo blanco in an essential tour through the Jurassic forest.

Las Palmas or Maspalomas: Contrasts tour of Gran Canaria

Las Palmas or Maspalomas: Contrasts tour of Gran Canaria

Discover Gran Canaria in a day full of history, nature, and cinema! This guided tour will take you to the most fascinating corners of the island, from its historic center to unique landscapes that will leave you speechless. - Pick up in Las Palmas or Maspalomas: We will start by picking you up in Las Palmas or Maspalomas, depending on the option selected. - Vegueta, film set: We'll head to the historic district of Vegueta to explore the Casa de Colón, the majestic Cathedral of Santa Ana. Our guide will share historical curiosities that will bring this iconic place to life. Additionally, Vegueta has been the setting for major film productions such as Allied with Brad Pitt and Mother with Jennifer Lopez. - Caldera de Bandama, the youngest volcano on the island: Our next stop will be the Caldera de Bandama: a fascinating landscape that will allow us to discover the volcanic origin of the island. - Enjoy bananas: At Mundo Plátano, you will discover over 30 varieties of bananas, with a visit to the museum and a delicious tasting of products made from this tropical fruit. - Best views from the Summit: After that, we will head to the Summit of Gran Canaria, where we will see two natural icons: Roque Nublo and Pico de las Nieves, as well as the impressive Caldera de Tejeda, a gigantic collapse caldera that defines the mountainous landscape of the island. - Aloe vera, a natural treasure: Subsequently, leaving the village of Fataga, we will explore an aloe vera plantation, where you will learn about all the benefits and processes of this plant treasure. - A magical end in Maspalomas Dunes: To finish, we will enjoy the spectacular sunset at the Maspalomas Dunes, a unique place where you can contemplate the colors of the sky over this coastal desert and, if you wish, take a refreshing swim before returning. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore the contrasts of Gran Canaria in an unforgettable experience!

Excursion to Las Palmas: History and Culture

Excursion to Las Palmas: History and Culture

Discover the charm of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in a unique excursion designed for you to live the essence of the capital. We will take you from the south of the island on an unforgettable tour of its most emblematic treasures. Vegueta Old Town: Immerse yourself in the colonial history of the city with a guided visit through its cobblestone streets. Get to know the majestic Cathedral of Santa Ana, the Casa de Colón and other historical corners that marked the past of this port city. Santa Catalina Park: Relax facing the Atlantic in the jewel of the city, the famous park next to the port and the most famous urban beach of the Canary Islands. Enjoy a delicious lunch overlooking the sea or take advantage of your free time to walk along the promenade or simply disconnect. Book now and enjoy a day full of culture in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria! Pick up points: 8:00 - Bus Station, C. la Mina, 1325, Puerto de Mogán, 35139 Lomo Quiebre, Las Palmas. 8:10 - Amadores Beach (Calle San Borondón, 1, 35130 Mogán, Las Palmas) 8:15 - Puerto Rico (Av. Tomás Roca Bosch, 6, 35130 Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain. Florida Apartments) 8:25 - Anfi del Mar (Taxi stand Barrera Hotel Anfi del Mar) 8:30 - Pata La Vaca (Bus stop at Doñana traffic circle) 8:30 - Arguineguín (Bull Dorado Beach Hotel) 8:45 - Roundabout Hotel Palm Oasis, C/Albert Einstein s/n Parc 34, 35100 San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Las Palmas 8:50 - Meloneras (Meloneras Bus Station, Av. Cristóbal Colón, 1, 35100 Meloneras, Las Palmas) 8:55 - Bus stop at Neckermann street (in front of Vistaflor apartments, Avenida Touroperador Neckermann 2, 35100 San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Las Palmas) 9:00 - Hotel Barceló Margaritas (Av. de Gran Canaria, 40, 35100 Gran Canaria, Las Palmas) 9:00 - CC Yumbo (Minigolf cab rank, Av. Estados Unidos, 39, 35100 San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Las Palmas) 9:10 - Koka Apartments (Av. de Tenerife, 17, 35100 Maspalomas, Las Palmas) 9:15 - Hotel Parque Tropical (Av. de Italia, 1, 35100 Maspalomas, Las Palmas) 9:25 - San Agustín (Bus stop in front of Clínica Roca) 9:30 - Bahía Feliz (Taxi stop at Playa del Águila, Pl. de los Hibiscus, 2, 35100 San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Las Palmas) Ending time: 16:15 arrival to the south of the island and start route back to the origin.

5 activities found

Traveling now? See what’s available for your dates

Top activities in Las Palmas

106 activities found
Sort by:
Recommended

Top sights near Casa de Colón, Las Palmas

Other Sightseeing Options in Casa de Colón, Las Palmas

Want to discover all there is to do in Casa de Colón, Las Palmas? Click here for a full list.