Things to do in Gran Canaria
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Banana World tour in Arucas: Farm, tastings & 1804 house★ 4.95 (3,864) · 50m–1h
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Gran Canaria: Volcano Hike, Roque Nublo & Sunset at Pico de Las Nieves★ 4.92 (1,422) · 7h–10h
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Gran Canaria: Red Canyon, La Fortaleza & Beach Swim★ 4.86 (1,057) · 7h–10h
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Gran Canaria: Buggy Tour Fataga Park with Viewpoint & Pickup★ 4.77 (1,054) · 2h€ 75View ›
Gran Canaria: Rainforest Hike, Eco Farm Tasting & El Puertillo Swim★ 4.83 (722) · 7h–10h€ 104View ›
Gran Canaria Dolphin & Whale Catamaran Cruise with Windows★ 4.21 (622) · 2h 30m€ 42View ›
Gran Canaria: Beginner Scuba Dive & Small Group Pickup★ 4.98 (615) · 3h€ 89View ›
Gran Canaria: Morning Catamaran Cruise & Snorkeling with Lunch★ 4.74 (575) · 4h 30m€ 77View ›
Gran Canaria: Private Morning Cruise with Lunch & Water Sports★ 4.88 (543) · 4h 30m€ 84View ›
Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria Dolphin & Whale Watching Cruise★ 4.14 (527) · 2h 30m€ 40View ›Top rated (10)
Roque Nublo Hiking Tour: Gran Canaria Small Group Local GuidesA small-group hiking tour to Roque Nublo in Gran Canaria led by two local guides, limited to 6 passengers, with transport, a picnic and access to the protected landmark that now requires authorized guides. You'll walk 3 km through the volcanic centre, climb about 300 m to reach the rock at 1,800 m elevation, and visit the traditional village of Maspalomas, learning Canarian history and culture along the way.Is it for me?Book this if you need an authorized guide to access Roque Nublo—it's the only way to visit since parking closed and independent access is no longer permitted.
Can-Am Ryker Tour Maspalomas: Mountain Roads FatagaA guided three-wheel trike tour from Maspalomas in Gran Canaria where you ride your own Can-Am Ryker through mountain roads to Fataga and back, with a panoramic stop at Mirador Astronómico de la Degollada de las Yeguas. The tour runs 2 to 3 hours with a live guide in English or Spanish, helmet and fuel included, and requires a valid car license and at least moderate fitness.Is it for me?The guide speaks English or Spanish, so you'll follow the commentary in whichever language works for you. Children from age 8 can join if they meet the fitness requirement and have a valid license (or can ride as a passenger with an adult). The ride suits anyone comfortable steering a three-wheel vehicle through mountain curves for 2 to 3 hours—it's not a passive tour, so you're actively riding, not watching from a seat.
Can-Am Ryker 3-Wheel Motorcycle Tour: Gran Canaria RoutesA 2.5-hour motorcycle tour of Gran Canaria on a fully automatic Can-Am Ryker, a three-wheel vehicle that handles like a quad but sits you upright and stable. You ride your own machine through Fataga's mountain roads, Playa del Inglés and Mogan's coastal routes at your own pace, with a guide leading the group. Fuel, helmet and accident insurance are included; a valid car license is required, and the minimum age is 20.Is it for me?Pick this if you want a guided ride on automatic three-wheelers with translation support in multiple languages, so you can focus on riding rather than navigating or managing a manual vehicle.
Gran Canaria: Maspalomas Segway Tour with Pickup & Local GuideYou’ll glide through Maspalomas on a Segway, guided by a local who knows every shortcut and story. Expect easy pickup at your accommodation, quick training, plenty of time for photos at the dunes and lighthouse, plus bottled water to keep you cool. It’s relaxed but somehow still feels like an adventure — especially that first glimpse of the sand stretching out ahead.
Gran Canaria Hiking: Pico de las Nieves Peak & Roque Nublo ViewsYou hike to Gran Canaria's highest peak with a mountain guide, trekking poles, and views that stretch to Tenerife on clear days. The route is either 7 kilometers in 3.5 hours or 10 kilometers in 4.5 hours depending on the day and season. Transport, a full lunch with a drink, and all equipment are included. Plan for a moderate fitness level and proper hiking shoes — the guide checks both before you start.Is it for me?Right for moderate hikers who want to reach Gran Canaria's highest peak and see across to Tenerife without arranging transport or navigation. The 3.5–4.5 hour pace and late lunch timing mean you're out most of the day, which is what lets you climb high and still have a proper meal included.
Gran Canaria: 7 Highlights Small Group Tour with Tapas PicnicYou’ll feel Gran Canaria under your feet: black volcanic sand on your toes, pine forest breezes during a tapas picnic, and wide-open mountain views near Roque Nublo—without any tough hiking. With a local guide handling all the details (pickup included), you’ll spend more time soaking up real island life than worrying about logistics.
Gran Canaria: Kayaking & Snorkeling Mogan CavesYou paddle to sea caves along Gran Canaria's Mogan Cliffs with a guide who knows them all, snorkel inside them, and return with photos. The group is small, the guide adapts to your level, and all safety gear is included. Book direct with RockNatour to confirm your date.Is it for me?This is for people who want to see the Mogan Cliffs caves from the water and have time to actually explore them, not just paddle past — the small group size and the guide's focus on visiting all the caves is what makes that possible.
Gran Canaria: Canyoning Adventure & Waterfall Rappelling TourYou’ll scramble through Gran Canaria’s volcanic canyons with a certified guide by your side, rappel down waterfalls, taste local snacks mid-adventure, and learn how these wild landscapes were shaped. Expect laughter, cold water on your skin, and stories you’ll want to retell long after you dry off.
Gran Canaria Sailing & Snorkeling: Helm a Yacht, Small GroupsYou board a 14-ton yacht at Puerto de Mogán and either take a turn at the helm or relax while the crew handles the sails. The boat anchors in a quiet bay where you snorkel, swim, or rest before a vegetarian lunch with wine and soft drinks. Hotel pickup and all gear are included; the trip runs 4 hours with groups staying under 8 people.Is it for me?Book this if you want to actually sail rather than watch sailing happen, and you'd rather not spend the morning arranging transport to the port or figuring out where to anchor for lunch — the whole day is already planned around the boat and the crew.
Gran Canaria: Climbing, Via Ferrata, Zipline & Cave AdventureYou’ll hike through Gran Canaria’s wild canyons with a local guide, try beginner-friendly rock climbing and via ferrata routes, explore a volcanic cave by headlamp, then finish by zipping 50 meters above rugged cliffs. Expect laughter, new skills (even if your hands shake), and views that stick with you long after you leave.
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Gran Canaria: Ron Arehucas Distillery Tour & Rum TastingYou walk through the production process from aging cellar to bottling plant, taste three award-winning rums, and learn the history of rum-making in the Canary Islands. The whole experience takes about an hour, includes a proper tasting (not a sample), and ends with the option to buy. Bring your printed ticket.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand how rum is actually made without arranging transport or finding the distillery yourself—the guided format means you get the story and the tasting in sequence, and the fixed one-hour length fits easily into a morning or afternoon in Gran Canaria.
Canarian wine tasting at family winery on Bandama slopes, Gran CanariaA two-hour class at a family-run winery on Gran Canaria's Bandama slopes where you walk the vineyard, learn how local grapes become wine in the cellar, and taste a glass paired with traditional Canarian delicacies in the restaurant. The experience is led in English or Spanish and includes free parking; transportation to the winery is arranged separately.Is it for me?The walk through the vineyard is the heart of the experience, so you'll be on your feet on volcanic slopes for part of the two hours. If you want to taste wine in a restaurant setting without much walking, this one centers the vineyard itself—that's where the learning happens.
Gran Canaria: Sioux City Park Wild West Town & Animal FarmYou walk through a real 1972 Western movie set with live bank robberies and sheriff shootouts, grab food and drinks at the working saloon, and visit an animal farm with Canarian livestock and reptiles. Everything is included in one ticket, and you move at your own pace between shows.Is it for me?Right for families wanting something different from typical theme parks, and for anyone curious about a real movie set that still functions. Plan for 2–4 hours depending on how many shows you catch and how long you spend with the animals.
Gran Canaria: Guided City, Garden & Crater Tour with PickupYou’ll walk volcanic rims at Bandama Crater, breathe in lush scents at Spain’s largest botanical garden, and explore Las Palmas’ historic Vegueta quarter with a local guide. Includes hotel pickup and free time by Las Canteras beach — moments you’ll remember long after you’ve left Gran Canaria.
Maspalomas Aerial Yoga Class with Local InstructorGet ready to try aerial yoga in Maspalomas with a welcoming local instructor and small group vibes. You’ll stretch, swing, maybe laugh at yourself (I did), and unwind wrapped in your own hammock cocoon — an experience you’ll remember long after you leave Gran Canaria.
Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruise: Gran Canaria Half-Day TourA half-day dolphin and whale watching cruise departs from Puerto Rico on Gran Canaria's southwest coast, sailing in search of cetaceans aboard a catamaran built for smooth navigation. The boat returns to anchor at one of four coastal coves—Cala del Perchel, Taurito, Tauro or Anfi del Mar—where you swim, use included snorkeling gear and drink for 30 to 45 minutes before heading back to port. Hotel pickup is available as an option at checkout.Is it for me?Book with pickup if your hotel is in the Puerto Rico area and you'd rather not drive to the marina; choose direct-to-port if you have a rental car or prefer to meet the boat yourself. The half-day length fits a morning or afternoon slot without eating a full day, and the cove swim makes sense only if you're comfortable in the water—if you plan to stay dry, the sailing portion alone is the draw.
Dolphin and Whale Watching Gran Canaria: 2.5-Hour Boat TourA 2.5-hour dolphin and whale watching boat tour in Gran Canaria departs from Escala Pier in Puerto Rico at 11:00 aboard the Lineas Salmón, a boat carrying nearly 150 passengers with a professional guide in English or Spanish. The boat is wheelchair accessible and has a bar on board; drinks are available for purchase.Is it for me?The 2.5-hour window means you can fit this tour into a morning or afternoon without losing the rest of your day in Gran Canaria, and the 11:00 departure works if you're staying in Puerto Rico or nearby and want to start after breakfast.
Gran Canaria highlights tour: Arucas, Teror, Roque NubloThis full-day guided tour of Gran Canaria covers the island's most distinctive valleys and landmarks—Arucas, Teror, and the viewpoint at Roque Nublo—with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, and a guide in English, Spanish or German. The tour runs approximately 8 hours and includes time to explore each village at your own pace, plus a stop at an aloe vera plantation. Lunch is optional and paid separately at Valleseco.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're arriving in Gran Canaria for the first time or have a free day and want to see the island's interior without renting a car or planning stops yourself. The guide handles navigation and timing, so you spend the morning and afternoon looking at the landscape instead of at a map.
Gran Canaria: Island Day Tour with Bandama Crater, Pico & DunesYou’ll cross Gran Canaria from Las Palmas through volcanic craters and mountain villages before reaching the sea. Expect coffee in Santa Brígida’s old cafés, sweeping views from Pico de las Nieves, a laid-back lunch in Fataga surrounded by palms, and time to wander barefoot through Maspalomas’ golden dunes—all with an English-speaking guide and transport included.
Tapas and Wine Tour Las Palmas: Self-Guided Through VeguetaA self-guided gourmet tapas and wine tour through Vegueta, Las Palmas's historic Old Town, with four carefully selected restaurant stops serving one tapa and one drink at each. You receive a digital guide with maps and directions 24 hours before the tour, follow the route at your own rhythm through cobblestone streets and colonial plazas, and WhatsApp support is available if you need it. Minimum age 12.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to explore Vegueta's tapas scene independently—you get a digital map and WhatsApp support to navigate four stops at your own pace, rather than following a guide's schedule.
