Free cancellation
Activity Gran Canaria, Spain
Podcast Tour Las Palmas The Vegueta Blueprint
1 h 25 min
Free cancellation
About this activity
Step into the beautiful, blood-stained laboratory of the Spanish Empire. In the cobblestone streets of Vegueta, you won't just find charming colonial architecture; you will discover the exact blueprint used to conquer the Americas. Join Clara, a visionary storyteller, and Pedro, a meticulous historical detective, as they unravel a dual narrative. You will trace the footsteps of Christopher Columbus and the wealthy merchants who built global trade networks, while simultaneously uncovering the tragic, systematic erasure of the indigenous Guanche people. This is a journey through the genesis of the modern world, told through the stones, wood, and silent plazas of the Atlantic's first colonial city.
- A 1.5 km self-guided tour with 7 stops over 85 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in Art, Design & Aesthetics and History & Memory
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app
Private and Luxury
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Virtual Experiences
Short term availability
Weather Dependent - Weather-Proof
At a glance
- Duration
- 1 h 25 min
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group
- Up to 99 people
- People per booking
- 1–30
- Audio guide
- German, English
- Operated by
- Red Thread
Ages: Adults (13–99 years)
What is included
Included
- Included: Verified facts woven into an engaging story
- Included: Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
- Included: Precise navigation between the stops
- Included: Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals
Itinerary
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Ermita de San Antonio Abad
10 min
The foundational site of Las Palmas, marking the 1478 military camp and the chapel where Columbus prayed in 1492.
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10 min
The ornate former governor's house showcasing Canarian colonial architecture, where Columbus stayed during ship repairs.
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Stop 3
10 min
The first church in the Canaries, blending Gothic, Renaissance, and Neoclassical styles over centuries of construction.
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Casas Consistoriales de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
10 min
The historic town hall representing civic power, situated on a plaza that served as the blueprint for Latin American cities.
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Stop 5
10 min
A crucial museum dedicated to the indigenous Guanche population, detailing the culture decimated by the Spanish conquest.
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Stop 6
10 min
A street showcasing the intricate wooden balconies of early colonial merchants, ancestors to Latin American architecture.
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Plaza del Espiritu Santo
10 min
A quiet, atmospheric square featuring a unique covered stone fountain, reflecting the expansion of colonial infrastructure.
Meeting point and pickup
Everyone meets at the meeting point.
Meeting point
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From Las Palmas's main station, take local public transport toward Ermita de San Antonio Abad. Get off at the nearest stop and walk the final few minutes. Check the current local connection on your travel day.
End point
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From Plaza del Espíritu Santo, walk to the nearest public transport stop and travel back to Las Palmas main station. Check the current local connection.
Using your ticket
Thank you very much for your booking! We are excited to give you a fantastic tour experience with the Red Thread app.
Since this is a self-guided tour, you enjoy total freedom: start whenever it suits you — at your own pace, with no fixed timetable or group.
Here is how to redeem your voucher:
1. Download the app: Install the free "Red Thread: Discover Home" app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/de/app/red-thread-discover-home/id6757938513
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.voltaire.redthread
2. Redeem your code: Open the app and scan the QR code on your ticket — or type your voucher code in.
3. For groups: Every participant installs the app on their own smartphone and redeems their own code from the ticket — one code per person.
Once redeemed you have 14 days of access — the clock starts at redemption, not at booking.
More information on our website: https://redthread.world
We hope you enjoy your Red Thread tour!
Cancellation
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| If you cancel | You get back |
|---|---|
| At least one day before | 100% |
| Less than a day before | 0% |
Good to know
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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