TENERIFE
Tenerife’s best days out.
The 15 most popular private 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.
Learn to surf in Playa de las Américas with Kontraola: 2 hours, top gear, low-tide coaching, lockers, showers, and insurance.
Most Popular“Great surf school. Very accommodating and dynamic.”
Private 2-hour whale watching from Puerto Colón with a biologist, hydrophone listening, and emailed photos, all done responsibly in Tenerife.
“We had a fantastic whale watching trip with Whale Watch Tenerife. Our biologist, Carlota, was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate, sharing fascinating information while showing great respect for the whales.”
Private 2-hour surf lesson at Playa de las Américas with your own instructor, gear rental included, multilingual coaching, and photo feedback.
“George was an amazing tutor! Very helpfull and an overall great guy! The day we went surfing was perfect but without the tutor it wouldn’t have been that much fun.”
Private 6-hour Tenerife circuit with hotel pickup, UNESCO La Laguna, La Orotava, Garachico pools, and the 1,000-year-old Drago Tree.
“Exploring Tenerife with our guide, Diego, was an eye-opening journey into the island's deep connection with its volcanic landscape and rich culture. Diego's passion for showcasing the authentic essence of Tenerife made our experience unforgettable. From understanding how volcanoes sustain agriculture to immersing ourselves in local life, every moment was a revelation and full of…”
Private 6-hour North Tenerife tour with black-sand beaches, coastal viewpoints, and historic towns, picked up from hotel or cruise port.
“Excellent trip to see stunning local bays and beaches of the north coast in a private car. Johnny was a great host and gave us an enjoyable day out.”
Private Teide sunset tour from Costa Adeje with hotel pickup, guided stops, and UNESCO views across volcano rocks and rural Tenerife.
“Basso was a very informative guide. The trip as a whole was worth while ...really enjoyed it. Learnt a lot about volcanoes & native Tenerife. Job well done’”
Private Tenerife highlights from the cruise port with Teide viewpoints, El Portillo museum, and La Orotava gardens in about 6 hours.
“Our tour guide Diego was a walking encyclopedia. We learned so much about the forest, the volcano & Tenerife in general. We felt at home & Diego was very patient while we were asking questions to which he promptly answered. Couldn't have asked for a better tour guide. Five Stars!”
Private scuba session in Los Cristianos, Tenerife with a certified instructor, hotel pickup, and included underwater photos and videos.
“I was a bit worried at first as it was my first time ever scuba diving. But Joanna and Jose were so great instructors. After the very clear briefing and equipment fitting, we travelled down to the the beach were we started our trip. We took a few minutes to accommodate, after which, off we…”
Private 3-hour sailboat charter in Tenerife South for up to 7. Snorkel gear, lunch and snacks, and a small-group feel near Puertito.
“It was a really nice trip with 2 nice captains, who were really into explaining all the wild life to us + local tips. We - group of 6 friends - really enjoyed the afternoon with them !”
2-hour semi-private surf lesson in Playa de las Américas, Tenerife with a four-person cap, gear included, coaching, and photo feedback.
“Nice teachers, georgios surf lessons. My son loved it and joined some different lessons at this school during our vacations.”
Private Beneteau Antares 42 charter in Tenerife with all-inclusive drinks, tapas, snorkeling, paddle boards, turtles, and a crew for up to 10.
“Great day! The seas were a bit rough but we were well looked after by the captain. We felt very safe and loved the beach where we were all able to enjoy the beauty of Tenerife. Thanks for a great day!”
Private Beneteau Antares 42 motor boat charters in Tenerife with pickup, all drinks, snorkel gear, and space for up to 10.
“Unfortunately the charter time was running an hour late. The gate pick up changed also. You have to keep checking the emails to see updates. A family got off and we were on right away. Some of the seats were wet. The boat has a lot of wear and tear on it and some seats…”
Private Teide and North Tenerife tour with hotel pickup, free park entry, English guide, and smart crowd-avoiding timing in 4 hours.
“Felix our tour guide did a great job giving us a wonderful tour with the 5 hours we had available from our limited time we were docked at Tenerife. Felix was very knowledgeable and showed us the key parts of the national park. He also took us to a local restaurant to taste local food.…”
Private catamaran charter from Puerto Colón with transfer, lunch, drinks, snorkeling gear, and dolphin and whale watching in Tenerife.
“Was absolutely amazing the team was great from pick up to drop off. Was kept updated from the day before with collection time, the team on board made sure the entire party was well looked after as a few felt sea sick. Couldn’t ask for a better team would do it all over again.”
Private 3-hour luxury sailboat cruise from Puerto Colón with hotel pickup, open bar, lunch, snorkeling gear, and a shot at whales and dolphins.
“Excellent afternoon seeing wild turtles and whales. Great overview of Canary Islands history. Tasty lunch provided. We really enjoyed the experience. *one thing to improve is selection of snacks - the only provided snack was potato chips. For all inclusive trip with 2 kids it was quite disappointing. I would suggest to add some fruit…”
From Mount Teide to the whale coast to the green north, and every good way to spend a day in the sun.
