TENERIFE
Tenerife’s best days out.
The 15 most popular guided tours on Tenerife: what each trip includes, what it costs, how long it runs and who operates it. The days worth planning around, picked from across the island.
Sunset at Mount Teide National Park plus telescope-led stargazing, with dinner and hotel pickup in Tenerife’s night sky hotspot.
Most Popular“I loved ever minute of it. Favourite parts seeing the sun go down above the clouds on top of Mount Teide, also viewing the moon and Saturn up close with the telescopes, our Tour guide was brilliant she was full of knowledge.”
Teide Observatory on Tenerife: a 1.5-hour guided tour using two solar telescopes and a look through a night telescope from 2,400m.
“Absolutely fascinating to young and old. We are a mere pin prick if that, in a vastly expanding universe. To look at our closest star the Sun through an infra red telescope and see solar flares and black spots in which 10 earths could fit blows your mind. If you’re visiting Mt Teide then you…”
A guided day trip by ferry from Tenerife to La Gomera, with Garajonay National Park, viewpoints, and a lunch Silbo Gomero whistling show.
“I had a wonderful time with Chantal, she is very kind with very good Knowledge of the Area, we explored the Island, took beautiful photos, food was tasty, i would like to go with her on other Tours as well! you have to wake up a little early but it’s worth it! I am happy…”
Guided jet ski tour in Tenerife with secret-coast routes, swimming stop, and optional pro photos. Small group, beginner-friendly.
“Super fun. As single you can go with max 50 km and as couple only with max 25 km. Keep in mind that you need to pay extra 30 € for the photos. But it was worth it all the money. Recommend. 😊”
Two-hour guided tour at Bodegas Monje in El Sauzal: learn Tenerife wine history and taste four local wines paired with artisan cheeses.
“this is in an absolutely stunning location and the wine, food & staff were amazing. the restaurant can get busy so if you are thinking of sticking around for lunch, I would recommend reserving ahead. we booked this tour after our planned tour with our cruise at an alternative vineyard was cancelled. a taxi from…”
Ferry to La Gomera from Tenerife with Garajonay Park, Agulo lunch, and Silbo Gomero whistled language demo.
“The trip was excellent and Fernando our guide was brilliant. Great mix of things to see. Thank you.”
Guided quad tour to Teide National Park from Santa Cruz: 40 minutes off-road, stunning viewpoints, and a pizza arancini picnic in 3 hours.
“Cristiano and Pavel were super accommodating, they spoke so many languages and were super nice throughout the trip. Me and my 4 friends enjoyed it very much. Must do if you come Tenerife”
Guided snorkeling off Playa Abades in Tenerife with wetsuits, small-group coaching, and free photos and videos, for $35 and about 2 hours.
“Excellent communication from the guides - very friendly and thorough. Equipment was good. Underwater views were amazing. No sea turtles today, but that is uncontrollable. However we did see a ray and many beautiful fish. I highly recommend this tour 🤿🐠”
Teide National Park stargazing with a 32-inch private telescope or Night Vision option, guided in small groups with pro astrophotos.
“It was amazing, Alessandro and Antonella, are true accredited enthusiasts who pass on their knowledge! I recommend it to everyone 🙂”
A guided 8-hour loop around Tenerife’s best sights, from Los Gigantes cliffs to the Dragon Tree, Puerto de la Cruz, and Candelaria.
“My wife & I had a wonderful day! Loved visiting the various sights & Thomas our guide was very informative & helpful. We had a couple of stops to have Coffee breaks & later lunch! Highly recommend. Thanks Thomas & Jose our coach driver!”
Teide National Park by automatic buggy from Las Chafiras. Small-group tour with guides, coats, water, snacks, and panoramic volcanic views.
“Our guide Mario was excellent he made the trip extra special as he was so informative and excellent at his job.We really enjoyed our time on this excursion, so much so that we are planning to do it again next year.”
Guided canyoning in Tenerife’s Los Arcos: rappels up to 20 m, volcanic-ash walls, geology and flora, small groups, 6 hours.
“Everything about this was incredible! Our guide was knowledgeable, helpful, and kind.”
Full-day La Gomera trip from Tenerife: ferry, Roque de Agando, Garajonay laurel forest, San Sebastián, included lunch and tickets.
“A good day out, but more time could be spent at some places, such as the old town which you just whizz through, it was a nice way to see the island though. The lunch was nice and a good location.”
Ride a 600cc quad to Teide National Park from Tenerife, learn volcanic geology with guide Edward, and watch sunset at Zapatilla Évora.
“Great fun activity. Felt well looked after by the guides who gave clear instructions and controlled the traffic well to ensure our safety on the road. It was raining on the way through the clouds but rain jackets were kindly provided. When we emerged through the clouds the weather was beautiful at Mount Teide -…”
Los Arcos canyoning in Tenerife: 6 hours of guided gear, eight rappels, volcanic orange-and-moss canyon walls, plus photos.
“Perfect Trip. Wonderful nature. Very nice, friendly and skilled guide!”
From Mount Teide to the whale coast to the green north, and every good way to spend a day in the sun.
