Self-Guided Podcast Tour Las Palmas: Between Surf and Ships
- 3h 5m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Las Palmas is a city with a split personality, divided by a narrow strip of land and defined by two radically different shores. On one side, the wild, volcanic Atlantic crashes against a surfer’s paradise. On the other, massive cargo ships loom over calm, sheltered beaches in one of Europe’s busiest ports. Join us on this immersive walk across the Istmo de Guanarteme, where we will decode the geological secrets, the British mercantile history, and the striking visual contradictions that make this island metropolis so utterly unique. - A 7.0 km self-guided tour with 8 stops over 185 min - Ideal for travelers interested in Sensory & Emotional Cities and Urbanism, Infrastructure & Innovation - Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app
Inclusions
What's included
- Verified facts woven into an engaging story
- Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
- Precise navigation between the stops
- Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals
Itinerary
The wild southern tip of Canteras beach, where a monumental concert hall watches over intense volcanic surf.
A calm, golden stretch of beach where the protective volcanic reef becomes visible.
A 19th-century wrought-iron market that bridges the gap between the beach and the industrial port.
The cosmopolitan social hub of the city, historically shaped by British merchants and early tourism.
A preserved 1900 British shipping warehouse that tells the story of the city’s industrial logistics.
An exclusive yacht club representing the elite, leisurely relationship with the sheltered eastern waters.
A surreal public beach where local leisure coexists intimately with massive industrial cargo ships.
The modern marina that synthesizes the city’s maritime identity, serving as the launchpad for transatlantic adventures.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- From Las Palmas's main station, take local public transport toward Auditorio Alfredo Kraus and La Cícer. Get off at the nearest stop and walk the final few minutes to the meeting point. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 99 travellers
- Operated by
- Red Thread
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Gran Canaria
- Its from-price is 91% below the median of the 439 experiences we list in Gran Canaria.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria is a round volcanic island in the Atlantic, nicknamed a miniature continent for its dunes, ravines, pine forests and mountain peaks.
Gran Canaria rises from the Atlantic to a rim of peaks, and it has been called a continent in miniature because it holds desert dunes, green valleys and cool forests within a short distance. Las Palmas, on the north-east coast, is the island's capital, with the old quarter of Vegueta, its cathedral and the Casa de Colón, where Columbus is said to have stayed. Las Canteras beach runs for three kilometres along the city.
Top-ranked sights in Gran Canaria: Bandama Caldera (Caldera de Bandama), Roque Nublo, Vegueta.
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