The 12 Best Full-Day Tours in Gran Canaria

1.Full Day Rainforest Tour with Tasting and Swimming Time ツ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 607 reviews · 7 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $117Our pick

Climbo’s full-day tour pairs Firgas and its water heritage with a guided walk through Azuaje Ravine, a tasting at a sustainable farm, and time at El Puertillo’s volcanic pools. Expect wet, uneven trails, local produce and a long day that includes pickup and return transport. Guides on different departures have included Angélica, Victor and Celeste.

“Absolutely amazing adventure with Angelica! The weather was very warm but ended up making a perfect day. We saw villages, the rainforest, jumped into the natural pool, the farm, and a end of day swim in local’s favorite. Cannot recommend this trip enough! Learned they have other trips and we will definitely book them next time we are on the island. Hopefully with Angelica because she was an amazing guide.”

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2.Full Day Across the Island Tour from Las Palmas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 505 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55

Spend about eight and a half hours crossing Gran Canaria by air-conditioned transport, from Bandama Caldera and the mountain summit at Pico de las Nieves to palm-filled Fataga and the Maspalomas dunes. An English-speaking guide, often Pavel, explains the island’s history and daily life. You get time to explore and eat in Fataga, but food is not included.

“Dude was mad chill and wavy as hell. Knowledgable and witty and funny and kool. He also has the same name as my great grandfather, so we connected on a deep spiritual level.”

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3.Full-Day VIP Tour by Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 322 reviews · 9 hours · from $58

Ride from Agüimes and the caves of Guayadeque to an aloe vera farm, Firgas, Roque Nublo viewpoints and Fataga. You’ll have a guide in English, Spanish or German, plus hotel-area pickup outside Las Palmas. Lunch is extra, and the mountain roads are part of the day.

“Guide had translation issues, not his fault, I don't speak Spanish.”

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4.Full Day Ticket at Perchel Beach Club with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 316 reviews · 3 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $91

At Perchel Beach Club in Gran Canaria, your day ticket includes an infinity pool, an adult hammock, parasol and towel, a welcome cava or juice, and a three-course lunch with a choice of rice dish. Plan for three to eight hours, and budget extra for drinks. Children under 12 do not get their own hammock with this ticket.

“Beautiful setting. Nice food. Stunning place to spend the day. Beautiful i finity pool. Great spa. Great cocktails and pool food. Super comfortable. A little more expensive than other places on tbe island but you get what you pay and the view at sunset. Wow.”

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5.Full-Day Island Sightseeing Coach Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 228 reviews · 8 hours · from $51

Take an eight-hour coach loop around Gran Canaria with a multilingual guide, stopping at Puerto de Mogán, the Rainbow Rocks, San Nicolás, Agaete and Las Canteras Beach. The route pairs short village visits with long stretches of mountain and coastal scenery. Guides such as Camilo or Carmelo have led tours in English, German and Spanish; lunch is not included.

“the tour guide was informative and pleasant. the driver was great... the food was average”

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6.From Las Palmas: Full-Day Tour of the North

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 227 reviews · 7.5 hours · from $54

Spend 7.5 hours exploring northern Gran Canaria by bus or minivan, with pickup in Las Palmas and a guide speaking English and Spanish. Visit Arucas, Firgas, a banana farm, a vineyard and Agaete’s coffee-growing valley, then pause at Puerto de las Nieves. Coffee is included; lunch and a €7.50 wine and cheese tasting cost extra.

“Very enjoyable trip our guide Fran was fantastic . We really looked forward to our visit to Firgas although this stop was not on the itinerary. We was really excited about the Firgas visit but we should have had a bit more time than 20 mins , 30 mins would have been a bit better. The visit to the banana plantation could have been a bit shorter. On the whole a fantastic trip.”

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7.Full day Hiking Gran Canaria Peaks of Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 130 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $84

Spend a full day hiking Gran Canaria’s central mountains with guide Maciej and a group capped at eight. Expect pine-forest paths, views of Roque Nublo and, on clear days, Tenerife’s Mount Teide. The route is about 7 to 10 km, depending on the day and season, with a restaurant lunch after the walk.

“Very pleasant hiking, I especially liked the paths through the forest. Maciej our hiking guide guided us very well and gave us a lot of information about the country and people. I can highly recommend the hike, and also our hiking guide!Auto-translated”

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8.Gran Canaria Peaks Full-Day Tour from Las Palmas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 126 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $62

Ride from Las Palmas into Gran Canaria’s mountain interior for views from Pico de las Nieves, a look at Roque Nublo and time in villages such as Teror. The day includes air-conditioned transport, a guide and central hotel pickup. Food stops may include local cheese, olives and almonds; the advertised Valleseco cider tasting is not guaranteed.

“It was a life-long experience that was worth the money, with great guider and driver, but I regret missing the chance to buy the video photos.”

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9.Full-Day Gran Canaria Island Tour – Cumbres

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 100 reviews · from $51

Spend about eight hours crossing Gran Canaria by air-conditioned vehicle, with a guide, south-coast pickup and stops in mountain towns and at landmarks such as Roque Nublo and Cruz de Tejeda. The route may include Telde, Fataga, Firgas, Arucas and Valleseco. Lunch costs extra, and the guide may speak in more than one language.

“The views and the guides description of Gran Canaria historical and present day. We learnt that once there were rivers, but plantations changed all that. A reminder that we need to care for our surroundings.”

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10.Full day Hiking and Waterfalls Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $77

Spend about nine hours hiking a route that reveals Gran Canaria’s wetter northern microclimate, with waterfalls, endemic plants and, on sunny days, lizards. A guide leads a group of no more than eight and sets a safety-conscious pace. After the walk, stop at a nearby bar for regional food. Maciej is one of the guides associated with the tour.

“Very nice person the tour guide, very patient, always giving instructions about safety. Also very knowledgeable. Of course the route was amazing!”

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11.Entrance All Day Amadores Fun Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 1 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $32Best value

At Amadores Fun Park in Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria, you tackle inflatable water obstacles with repeated runs, jumps, slides, and splashes. Park monitors also act as lifeguards, and life jackets are available on request, regardless of age. Entry costs $32.04 per person, and you can stay for roughly one to seven hours.

“It was reasonable. Felt there could have been more inflatables. There was a lack of information regards parking.”

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12.Full-Day Customizable Private Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 7 hours · from $324

Spend seven hours exploring Gran Canaria with a private guide and photographer, shaping the route around places such as the Rainbow Rocks, Artenara’s cave houses, Pico de las Nieves, or Tilos de Moya. Stop at local markets for island foods and wine, and leave with photos from the day. Pickup is included; a cave-restaurant lunch costs extra.

“The tour was super well organized, the guide was friendly and knowledgeable, and the places we visited were absolutely beautiful. Highly recommended!”

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