Small Group Tapas Tour in Colonial Las Palmas

Your tapas tour begins in the green and compact San Telmo park, a hub where locals like to gather, which happily plays host to different festivals nearly every other week.

We'll get ourselves recharged with a typical Canarian snacks and a glass of beer or wine in a family-owned tavern in Triana neighbourhood. As we sip our drinks, we’ll talk about how the city has evolved under the influence of different countries and cultures and find out more about its fascinating history — prolific explorers Christopher Columbus and Sir Francis Drake spent time on the island.

We’ll continue to amble our way down the historic streets before stopping at the city’s oldest café for a treat. Previous illustrious guests include General Franco, Salvador Dali and Brad Pitt. We'll enjoy another snack here — maybe the same item from the menu that our famous friends ordered?! Here you’ll find out how long it takes to make traditional Canarian potatoes and about the local’s favourite secret sauces, which are served literally all over the Canary Islands.

We'll cross the street to enter Vegueta, the islands' Old Town. Our next stop is the city's most beloved beer bar. Some local beers are unique to this joint and can only be enjoyed here, so those are the ones we will focus on! We’ll chat about the variety of wine and beer produced in Gran Canaria, which brands are the best (in our humble opinion!) and where to go to purchase a tasty gift or souvenir to take home.

As we continue to walk through the streets of the capital, we'll talk about how Canarian gastronomy has evolved, what is so special about this rich agricultural region and why our local food is different from Spanish food.

Finally, to round off a perfect afternoon/evening we'll stop for a coffee and a dessert at a charmingly cafe. This is truly a local’s haunt; you won't see any tourists here and the sweets are fabulous and the staff are very happy and friendly!

Before you go your own way, we'll make sure you leave the tour with a whole bunch of ideas on things to see, do and, most importantly, eat, so that your gastro experiences can continue throughout your stay in Gran Canaria. Buen provecho!
* Please note that the order of activities on the itinerary may, vary depending on the time of year and day of the week.