GRAN CANARIA
Gran Canaria’s best days out.
The 15 most-booked tours on Gran Canaria, with the price, the run time and the operator behind each one. Pick a day and sort it before you land, because the sun rarely calls anything off here.
Golden Shark submarine in Puerto de Mogán: 25 m max depth, shipwrecks, 9-language audio guide, ~40 min ride. From $45.
Most Popular“Highly recommend!! Really well organised, transfers were simple and easy. The submarine experience was amazing, and we enjoyed every moment of it. Such a surreal experience.”
Tour a real Gran Canaria banana farm in Trasmontaña, then taste banana wine and jam in a restored 1804 house.
“Very interesting explanation on how to grow bananas and pleasant visit of the plantation. Good and abundant banana and other tasting and guide steven very nice!”
Gran Canaria banana tour at Hacienda La ReKompensa with Atlantic views, 13 banana types, and tastings of jams, wines, and juices.
Ride Gran Canaria’s south by buggy: Ayagaures Valley viewpoints, reservoir views, canyon roads, and fun guides with safety-first energy.
“It's a must try if you are in Gran Canaria. They have the best buggies, great people and the views and the experience were amazing. Lucian our guide explained everything in detail and knew exactly how to lead the group, when to push and when to slow down so that everybody had a good time.”
Cross Gran Canaria in a day by bus: Arucas, Firgas, Fataga Canyon and Tejeda viewpoints over Roque Nublo and El Teide, plus aloe farm.
“Everything was great! The places visited, the food, the guide's performance, the safety and skill of the driver. I recommend it!”
South Gran Canaria jeep safari with Roque Nublo views, Lake Chira, Thousand Palms valley, Fataga, and Mirador stops, with pickup included.
“We were picked up on time at the pick up point in Puerto de Mogan. Driver didn’t speak much English but it wasn’t a problem. We met up with lots of other jeeps in Maspalomas and had a talk from an English speaking guide about what to expect. The tour lasted nearly 6 hours and…”
Gran Canaria Volcano Heart Tour with Pico de Bandama, caldera craters, Roque Nublo hike, tastings and lunch, then honey-rum sunset.
“Great knowledgeable & friendly guides, David & Victor. Really loved this tour for the amazing volcanos, calderas & craters - saw every I aimed to & the most beautiful sunset! Was such a fun day & awesome value, with yummy lunch, door to door service, pictures included & toast at the end of an amazing…”
Cross Gran Canaria in one long day: Bandama volcano, mountain villages, Pico de las Nieves views, and Maspalomas dunes time.
“this was an incredible way to see the island and stops at some amazing locations when you stop for lunch I highly recommend the canaries potato it's is lovely. the tour guide is friendly and very informative and will help you with any questions you have”
Drive your own jetski along Gran Canaria’s Southwest Coast from Puerto Rico, with a monitor in a safety boat and time for sea sightings.
Drive an 800cc buggy through Fataga with big mountain views, a short off-road blast, and high-energy guides plus pickup options in Gran Canaria.
“Fun! But there wasn’t as much dirt riding as expected. There’s an hour scenic drive on roads then the dirt track and the dirt track is only two loops that you go at from different angles a few times. It’s fun but I thought there would be more going on. We had a ton of…”
Las Palmas hop-on hop-off by double-decker bus: 360° views, easy stops from Vegueta to Playa de las Canteras, with ticket perks.
“Once we boarded a bus, it was great. We were on a cruise ship and waited an hour to leave. We were in the process of walking to the nearest stop when we saw the length of the line waiting to board. Our ship has less than 3000 passengers so I can't imagine the line…”
The Red Canyon Tour in Gran Canaria blends cave history, a short ravine hike, local food tastings, and a swim at Arinaga.
“On paper this excursion seems quite tame/unexciting compared to others around the world, but it’s actually incredible and Angelica played a key role in that. Firstly she’s very enthusiastic and clearly loves her job and island. Secondly, she’s a fantastic storyteller, painting great pictures for you as you walk around historic sites to immerse yourself…”
Gran Canaria volcano sunset hike with Bandama, Tejeda market stops, Roque Nublo viewpoints, French-fusion lunch, and honey rum at Pico de Las Nieves.
Gran Canaria full-day rainforest tour with Firgas water mills, Doramas laurel forest hike, eco-farm tasting, and natural pool swimming time.
“An amazing tour for anyone wanting to spend the day in nature. Be warned, you will get a bit muddy and your shoes will be wet, if not waterproof but it's all part of the fun. Great way to stay away from the crowded tourist spots and see a different side of the island. And…”
Day tour from Las Palmas to Guayadeque ravine, cave dwellings, Maspalomas dunes, and Puerto de Mogán, with optional boat views.
“Nice trip, beautiful places and a great guide! I recommend.”
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