Spain · GRAN CANARIA TOURS & ACTIVITIES
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 gran canaria tours & activities worth the money, each with its price, its traveller rating and the thing to check before you commit.
Skip-the-line entry to Poema del Mar aquarium on Gran Canaria, with 35 ecosystems, the curved window, and Deep Sea.
“one of the best aquarium we have been to well worth the money.”
Puerto de Mogán Golden Shark submarine tour. 40 minutes underwater to 25 m, shipwrecks and sea life, audio guide in 9 languages. From $45.
“it was such a unique experience, would definitely recommend”
Guided banana farm tour in Gran Canaria at a restored 1804 house, with tastings of banana wine, jams, and more.
“Very nice inside on where bananas come from. Frienly staff. Tasting on the end. Realy recomanded when you are on island :-)”
150-minute cruise off Gran Canaria for dolphins and whales, with a live guide and a cash bar for refreshments.
“It was great we seen so many dolphins and crew was amazing. Well worth the money..”
Dolphin watching off Gran Canaria on the Spirit of the Sea. 2.5 hours with transfers, glass-bottom views, and a return voucher if no cetaceans.
“The overall experience was lovely! From hotel pick-up to the tour. Transportation was on time and prompt. The staff and the guides were very professional and I appreciate that they respected the animals habitat. I highly recommend this tour!”
Ride calm horses through Gran Canaria volcanic trails with multilingual guides on 1, 2, or sunset tours, with optional hotel transfers.
“we had a lovely experience, the staff were very nice, from the drivers who collected and dropped us off, to the guides and staff at the centre. a lovely trek”
A full 8-hour cross-island guided bus tour of Gran Canaria, with Arucas, Firgas, canyon views, Mirador de Tejeda, and an Aloe Vera farm.
“This is the best youll get. Tom the guide was fantastic, very knowledgeable and very friendly. I cant remember the drivers name but he was young, he was first class. The scenery we seen was amazing. Not too long, not too short. Highly recommend.”
Palmitos Park near Maspalomas: dolphin, birds of prey, parrots, and animals in mountain gardens, with ticket access to all shows.
“Amazing bird show and beautiful gardens. Really lovely day out.”
Ride a 4x4 through Gran Canaria’s cactus valleys, Roque Noblo views, Lake Chira, Tirajana coffee, and Fataga, for about $74.
“The tour was incredible , taking us through beautiful scenery , hidden viewpoints, and places we would never have discovered on our own. Our tour guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and clearly passionate about the island.”
Camel ride through Gran Canaria’s 1,000 Palms oasis, plus tropical gardens, desert animals, and optional tapas with hotel transfer.
“I had a fantastic time. The camel ride was excellent and the food was delicious. I had a flight to catch straight after the activity and the guides made sure I was back at my hotel in good time! The experience was a lovely way to end my time in Gran Canaria, great value for money, and I highly recommend it.”
Volcano views, local tastings, and a cloud-top sunset in Gran Canaria, with door-to-door transport and a guided Roque Nublo hike.
“I want to stress that the issue with this tour was not the weather. I have hiked in pouring rain and storms (and I live in the UK), so that was not the problem. When we were picked up, we were told that even if the weather in the north was not great, we would still do the Roque Nublo hike and the sunset in Pico de las Nieves, as these would be above the clouds. We were not told that the main part of the tour was essentially not going to happen. We went to the first stop to view Caldera de Bandama and were then told we would…”
Drive an 800cc buggy in Gran Canaria’s Fataga area, with mountain viewpoints, short off-road loops, and convenient pickup zones.
“Omg absolutely loved this trip... from getting picked up (with the singing sombrero man) to getting dropped off! So much fun. Definitely worth doing!!! 👌”
Hop-on hop-off bus with an audio guide across Las Palmas, from Vegueta and Pueblo Canario to Las Canteras beach.
“High number of people at the port stop, lots of waiting around you need a better system to deal with the cruise days”
Family-friendly Puerto de Mogan boat trip with guided snorkeling at El Perchel, cliffside views, and vegetarian tapas onboard.
“Excellent trip. Marta and Ruben ran the trip very well. Informative, friendly. Plenty of time for snorkelling - lots of fish Not too many other passengers so lots of space on the boat. Good local lunch and plenty of drinks available. Responsive and helpful to questions sent before and after trip. Nice touch of sending video:photos of the trip for free.”
4.5-hour catamaran day trip along Gran Canaria’s southwest coast with snorkeling, SUP and kayaking, plus unlimited beer, sangria, and fresh lunch.
“Had a really great trip! The snorkelling spot was lovely and we saw so many fish! The boat was relaxed and not crowded and the food and drinks were good :) highly recommend this trip!”
Every sort of day out, and the best-rated of each.
