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The ones worth your time.
The 15 most popular gran canaria tours in Spain. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.
Gran Canaria dolphin and whale watching cruise with close-up dolphins, possible whales, a cash bar, and a 150-minute boat search in the Canaries.
“It was a nice day and we saw a lot of dolphins. They said that they usually search for them for about 20 minutes, but we found them almost immediately.”
2.5-hour Spirit of the Sea cruise from Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria. Guided dolphin spotting with glass-bottom views.
“Had a fantastic time, staff and crew were very nice and polite and also very informative, will definitely be back next year xx”
Cross Gran Canaria in one day: Arucas and Firgas free time, Fataga Canyon views, Tejeda viewpoints over Roque Nublo and El Teide, aloe stop.
“Tim was a great tour guide n kept everyone informed on areas n stops Longer could be spent in towns we stopped in”
Palmitos Park near Maspalomas is a one-day ticket packed with a dolphin show, bird shows, reptiles, and tropical gardens plus free parking.
“Everything, the kids really loved it, and the animals were a great add to the experience”
5-hour south Gran Canaria jeep tour with off-road valleys, Roque Nublo views, a Tirajana coffee stop, and the Thousand Palms.
“this tour was really good. the scenery is absolutely awesome, and the tour goes on narrow roads next to precipitous drops. our driver was excellent, and we had plenty of photo stops where information was given about the island. we went through palm forests, pine forests and there were even waterfalls because it had rained…”
Ride a camel through Gran Canaria’s 1,000 Palms oasis, meet friendly farm animals, and optionally end with tapas plus hotel transfer.
“Had a brilliant time at the Camal Safari * we also opted for the Tapas, which was delicious. Surroundings are stunning & the grounds of the Camal Park are well worth a walk round. Had a great 3 hours, thank you 😊”
Your own jet ski on Gran Canaria’s southwest coast, led by a monitor boat, with wildlife sightings. 30–60 minutes.
“Brilliant watersport company to jet ski with. A great guide who took us to see the dolphins on their rib and then back to the jet ski in the water. Very knowledgeable guide! We were over an hour and had a great time. Great value for money.”
Drive an 800cc buggy in Gran Canaria’s Fataga park: Ayagaures Pedro Gonzales viewpoints, photo stops, and short dusty off-road loops.
“Would HIGHLY recommended to do with partners and/or friends. My partner and I were picked up by Sebastian and dropped off after the activity. The entire event was insane and driving on the local roads and up through the mountains was breathtaking. There's 2 stop off points (1 during the road driving and 1 during…”
Ride a red double-decker through Las Palmas with easy hop-off stops, 360° views, and built-in old-town walking time plus perks.
“The round trip and information as such was ok, nice with Swedish guide. The app, displaying the buses position and time table was a bit of a joke (we waited +15 min for a bus that was supposed to be nearby). Also, the buses are in need of some maintenance, many broken headphone sockets.”
Sail Gran Canaria’s south coast on a catamaran with snorkeling, SUP, and kayaking plus unlimited beer and sangria, and fresh ocean-view food.
“Amazing. It was just what we were looking for. A small group on the boat —mix of young and old. It was relaxing and there were two stops to swim and kayak and such. Food was great so were the included drinks.”
ORIGEN Dinner Show at Sala Scala brings a four-act story to life with acrobatics, live music, and a Km 0 tasting menu in Gran Canaria.
“It was a very nice night out. Food was excellent and the drink prices reasonable for the venue. Show was entertaining and costumes great. Not sure the following show was worth the money and staying on late for though!”
A calm south-to-north Gran Canaria minivan tour with Tejeda, Fataga, and Artenara cave houses, plus photo stops and optional lunch.
“Fantastic tour. Raymond the tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. A huge asset to the company. Loved seeing so much of the island. 100% recommend.”
Small 12-person yacht from Puerto Rico: open bar, cava, tapas lunch, snorkeling, paddleboards, and a Mogán cove swim stop.
“lovely trip. lots of water activities. nice tapas for lunch”
30 minutes of guided camel riding through Maspalomas Dunes in Gran Canaria, with calm animals, great views, and simple logistics.
“A really good experience, something different. We really enjoyed it, it was fun & the camels seemed to be well kept & well looked after.”
Parasailing over Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria on a small-group flight to 300 meters, with harness safety, clear views, and a short, sweet ride.
“The sensation and adrenaline 😁. It was a marvelous experience! Very satisfied about the organization 👍🏻”
