Canarian Food Discovery Tour
Gran Canaria, Spain
From EUR 47.00
Office phone number: +34 699 501 933
Canarian Food Discovery Tour
Gran Canaria, Spain
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Love food as much as you love to travel? Join us for a delicious food tour of Gran Canaria, perfect for anyone who loves discovering new flavours. On this tour you’ll have the chance to taste a range of ingredients often used in local homes, but which aren’t always easy to find – unless you’re in the know. You’ll explore the city alongside a local and indulge in some regional goodies not typically found in any of the cafes or restaurants frequented by tourists.
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Highlights
- Learn what Gran Canaria’s food scene has to offer well beyond some of the region’s more well-known dishes like papas arrugadas
- Try some typical Canario breakfast dishes and learn which ingredient shaped not only the local cuisine, but also Canarian history
- Take a bite (or two) of a world-famous Canarian cheese, and drink coffee like a true Canario
- Visit a small fruteria (fruit shop) to taste fresh, seasonal fruit grown on the island
- Taste an arepa, a mouth-watering South American street food as you learn about the cultural exchange between the Americas and Canary Islands
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Schedule details
- Duration: 2 hours
- Meeting point:
The main entrance to Mercado del Puerto, Calle Albareda 76, 35008 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
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- Starting time: 2.00 PM
- Ending point:
Santa Catalina Park (near the port)
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, 5 different food bites (snacks), coffee.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide.
You’ll meet your local guide in front of Mercado del Puerto, located about a 15-minute walk from the port, which serves as a farmers’ market during the day and turns into a vibrant street food spot in the evenings.
From our meeting spot we’ll take a walk to one of the oldest breakfast cafes in town, located in La Isleta, a very local neighbourhood. Here we’ll taste some typical Canario breakfast dishes, one sweet and one savoury. As you dig in, you’ll learn about an ingredient which helped shape not only the local cuisine, but also Canarian history.
Next we’ll visit a fruteria, a small shop where locals buy fruits and vegetables right from the island’s farmers. Try one of the locally grown fruits like tuno (a cactus fruit), Canario banana, papaya, mango or another fruit that’s currently in season. Find out what plants grow on the island, and how they’re used in Canario cuisine.
Then we’ll stop by a market to learn about the wide variety of Canario cheeses, and try one of the most famous varieties.
Our next stop will be a local cafe to try arepas, a very popular South American street food, and learn about the historical bonds and cultural exchanges between the Canary Islands and North America.
Finish your food discovery tour with a local version of coffee that lands on the sweeter side; it’s a type of coffee you won’t find anywhere outside of Gran Canaria.
Our tour ends in Santa Catalina Park, a famous park where all the major city celebrations take place, which is located next to the port. Feel free to continue exploring, or ask your guide for even more things to see, do and (most importantly) eat in the area.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, 5 different food bites (snacks), coffee.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide.
Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Closure of sites: Places, the exact route and the selection of foods served might change depending on the availability and season.
Child Policy: This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6. You can do so in the special request box on the checkout page.
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Dietary Notes
We can accommodate vegetarians and other dietary restrictions. Please notify us in advance if you have any dietary requests. You can do so in the ‘Additional information’ box at checkout, or by emailing us at info@grancanariaurbanadventures.com.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +34 699 501 933
Email address: info@grancanariaurbanadventures.com
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