Bandama Caldera, Wine Tasting and Vegueta: Private Half-Day Tour from Las Palmas Port

A private half day for cruise passengers calling at Las Palmas, with pickup and drop-off included. The operator's pitch is volcanoes, wine and history, and the route takes them in that order. The first stop is the Caldera de Bandama. The crater was left when the last volcano on Gran Canaria exploded, the views run across the north of the island, and the guide has stories about what the place hid during the Second World War. Then comes wine country in the north. Old eruptions left soil that suits vines, and at a traditional winery (listed as Bodega San Juan, with its own wine museum) there is a walk through the vineyards and the museum, an explanation of how the wine is made, and local wine and cheese to taste. On Sundays the winery visit is not available, and the stop is the wine and cheese tasting only. The tour ends on foot in Vegueta, the old town of Las Palmas: its architecture, its history, and the reason it became the model for the cities built in the Americas. Bottled water and soft drinks are included. Gratuities are not. A booking takes up to 8 travelers, and guiding is available in English, Spanish or Portuguese. Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund.