Tapas and Wine Tour Las Palmas: Self-Guided Through Vegueta

Four stops, four tapas, four drinks, and the freedom to linger where you want

A self-guided gourmet tapas and wine tour through Vegueta, Las Palmas's historic Old Town, with four carefully selected restaurant stops serving one tapa and one drink at each. You receive a digital guide with maps and directions 24 hours before the tour, follow the route at your own rhythm through cobblestone streets and colonial plazas, and WhatsApp support is available if you need it. Minimum age 12.

Step-by-step itinerary

Self-guided tapas and wine tour

• Start at Plaza de Santa Ana
• Visit el Monje de Santa Ana
• Walk through Calle Espíritu Santo
• Walk along Calle Obispo Codina
• Arrive at Plaza de Santo Domingo
• Enjoy final stop at La Panthere Noire

The Experience

You start at Plaza de Santa Ana, the heart of Vegueta, surrounded by the Cathedral of Santa Ana and colonial buildings. From there, the route unfolds on your schedule: four stops within easy walking distance, each one a local restaurant where you choose between two curated tapa options and pick your drink—local wine, beer, soft drink or water. The digital guide arrives 24 hours before you go, with clear instructions for each stop and a map of the route through Calle Espíritu Santo, Calle Obispo Codina and the side streets that connect them.

The tapas themselves are rooted in what Canarians actually eat: papas arrugadas (wrinkled potatoes), almogrote (a local cheese spread), and other regional classics alongside Spanish standards. You taste four of them across the afternoon, one at each stop, which means you're sampling without the heaviness of a full meal. The walk between stops passes through the Old Town's charming plazas and past historic landmarks, so the eating is woven into the wandering, not separate from it. Your final stop lands at Plaza de Santo Domingo, framed by colorful colonial houses and the Church of Santo Domingo.

Because this is self-guided, you control the timing. Spend twenty minutes at a stop or an hour—the route doesn't move without you. The digital guide includes detailed information about each restaurant and the area, so you know what you're walking into. If something is unclear or you need help during the tour, WhatsApp support is available before and during the experience. You'll need a smartphone with internet access to view the guide and get directions.

What’s included

• Four tapas per person with a choice of two options at each stop.
• four beverages per person—local wine, beer, soft drink or water.
• self-guided walking tour through Vegueta's Old Town.
• digital guide with maps, directions and restaurant details delivered 24 hours before the tour.
• WhatsApp support available before and during the experience.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Gastrowalk

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to explore Vegueta's tapas scene independently—you get a digital map and WhatsApp support to navigate four stops at your own pace, rather than following a guide's schedule.

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Top questions

What kind of food will I eat on this tapas tour through Las Palmas?

The tour features Canarian and Spanish tapas, including papas arrugadas, almogrote (a local cheese), and regional specialties alongside traditional Spanish bites. You choose between two curated options at each of the four restaurant stops, so you're not locked into one dish per venue.

How does the self-guided format work—do I get a map and directions?

You receive a digital PDF guide 24 hours before your tour with clear maps, directions and detailed information for each restaurant stop. The four stops are within easy walking distance of each other through Vegueta's cobblestone streets, and WhatsApp support is available if you need help navigating or have questions during the experience.

Can I spend as much time as I want at each restaurant stop?

Yes. You set the pace and follow the route at your own rhythm, so you can linger at a stop for as long as you like. The tour is designed to take around three hours, but that timing is flexible depending on how long you spend at each venue.

What is included in the four drinks I get on this tour?

You choose one drink at each of the four stops from options including local wine, beer, soft drink or water, so you have four beverages total across the tour.

Is this tour suitable if I have food allergies or dietary restrictions?

Yes, but you need to inform the operator of any allergies or dietary requirements in advance so they can arrange appropriate options at each restaurant stop.

What is there to see while walking between the tapas stops in Vegueta?

The route passes through Vegueta's charming cobblestone streets and historic plazas, including Plaza de Santa Ana with the Cathedral of Santa Ana, and ends at Plaza de Santo Domingo, which is framed by colorful colonial houses and the Church of Santo Domingo. The digital guide includes information about the landmarks and atmosphere of the Old Town as you walk.