Las Palmas Tapas and Markets Tour

The Las Palmas Tapas and Markets Tour is a three-hour guided walking food experience through two of Gran Canaria's most historic and food-rich neighbourhoods: Vegueta and Triana. These adjacent barrios in the southern old town of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria form the gastronomic heart of the island's capital and are home to the celebrated Mercado de Vegueta — one of the finest covered markets in the Canary Islands. The tour begins inside the Mercado de Vegueta, a 19th-century iron-and-glass market hall where vendors sell freshly caught wreckfish and vieja alongside locally produced Flor de Guía cheese and mojo sauces. The guide introduces the produce, explains the cultural significance of each ingredient, and selects items for the group to taste at the market itself. From the market, the route moves through Vegueta's colonial streets — past the Casa de Colón, the cathedral, and the Museo Canario — before crossing into the Triana neighbourhood, where traditional tapas bars have operated for generations. The group makes four to five stops in total, with tastings that skew savoury: papas arrugadas with mojo rojo and mojo verde, local Canarian goat cheese, cured chorizo, and a selection of embutidos. One stop pairs a glass of Canarian white wine — often from Lanzarote's or Gran Canaria's high-altitude vineyards — with charcuterie or cheese. The €65 per person price covers all tastings and the wine; additional drinks are not included. The walk covers approximately two to three kilometres at a relaxed pace, with regular stops allowing time for questions. Tours operate in English and Spanish; guide language is confirmed at booking. Group sizes are kept small — typically eight to twelve guests — to allow access to market stalls and tapas bars without disrupting service. Dietary substitutions are available for vegetarians, as the Canarian menu includes substantial cheese, potato, and vegetable-based options. Guests with coeliac disease or nut allergies should notify the operator in advance. Vegans may find the tour more limited, as many tastings are dairy- or meat-based. Advance booking is required.