GRAN CANARIA · SPAIN
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.
Poema del Mar on Gran Canaria packs 35 ecosystems into one walk, with a curved window, Deep Sea views, and a 400,000-liter cylinder.
“We found the whole visit amazing from walking through the door. Fantastic displays and tanks throughout with lots of amazing Fish and Specimens to see. Well done!! Highly recommended!!”
Golden Shark submarine tour in Puerto de Mogán: 40 minutes at 25 m with shipwrecks, marine life, and 9-language audio. From $45.
“it was a beautiful activity, just being deep down in the sea, the time does go very fast.”
A guided Banana World tour in Gran Canaria with a farm walk, a restored 1804 house, and banana tastings plus banana wine.
“Very interesting and informative. We learnt a lot. Bought some banana liqueur and some hand cream! Happy to recommend.”
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.
“Blazing heat saw loads of Dolphins free to roam the only way you should see them. Staff very good. I would say it’s a must if you can great value for money”
2.5-hour Spirit of the Sea cruise from Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria. Guided dolphin spotting with glass-bottom views.
“Excellent the boat is of top quality,the staff are all very friendly and approachable will be happy to assist you. They go out of their way to make sure you see dolphins (if not will arrange a second trip)luckily we seen a large pod of very friendly dolphins putting on their own show for us.Incredible…”
Ride calm, well-matched horses through Gran Canaria’s volcanic trails with multilingual guides, helmets included, and optional hotel transfers.
“It was such a great experience! Thank you Amanda and Elena for guiding us! Xxx”
Cross Gran Canaria in one day: Arucas and Firgas free time, Fataga Canyon views, Tejeda viewpoints over Roque Nublo and El Teide, aloe stop.
“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 is a one-day ticket packed with a dolphin show, bird shows, reptiles, and tropical gardens plus free parking.
“The address of th park was incorrect. I went o San Bartolomeo de Tiranaja and the park wa on a totally diffetent place”
5-hour south Gran Canaria jeep tour with off-road valleys, Roque Nublo views, a Tirajana coffee stop, and the Thousand Palms.
“Really enjoyable! Fantastic scenery and off-road driving.”
Ride a camel through Gran Canaria’s 1,000 Palms oasis, meet friendly farm animals, and optionally end with tapas plus hotel transfer.
“it was amazing roads bit hairy but not the drivers fault all was worth the money”
Gran Canaria Volcano Heart Tour: Bandama craters, Roque Nublo hike, Tejeda tastings, and honey-rum sunset above the clouds.
“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…”
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.
“Excellent day out, really well organised and amazing fun staff. The buggies where excellent and brilliantly organised. Great way to spend a day.”
Ride a red double-decker through Las Palmas with easy hop-off stops, 360° views, and built-in old-town walking time plus perks.
“Very informative, regular buses and stops, would recommend getting the first bus, but not from the port as the queue is huge if there are cruise ships docked”
3-hour family snorkeling from Puerto de Mogan on Yellow Boat Mogan. Cliffs views, 1.5 hrs in El Perchel, gear, food, photos included.
“It was wonderful. We were so well looked after and made to feel very relaxed, welcome and comfortable. The best boat trip I have ever been on - fantastic for children as well!”
