Santa Cruz de Tenerife Hop-On Hop-Off Bus: 24 or 48 Hours

You ride the open-top deck and build the day yourself, one stop at a time.

A 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour of Santa Cruz de Tenerife on an iconic red double-decker with open-top views, audio guide commentary in 11 languages, and stops at 13 major sights including Plaza de España, Palmetum, the Auditorium and Nuestra Señora de Africa Market. Buses run every 25 minutes from 9:30am to 6:15pm, and you hop off and back on as many times as you like. The 48-hour ticket adds free entry to the Museum of Nature and Archaeology, plus food and drink discounts at restaurants and cafés across the city.

The experience

The red bus leaves Stop 1 every 25 minutes starting at 9:30am, and you can board at any of the 13 stops along the route whenever you're ready. The open-top deck gives you 360-degree views as the bus moves through the city, and the audio guide plays in 11 languages (English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and seven others), so you hear stories about what you're passing without needing a separate headset. Kids get commentary in five languages too. You hop off at Plaza de España, Palmetum, the Auditorium, Garcia Sanabria Park, the Military Museum, the Carnival House, or any other stop that interests you, spend as long as you want there, and catch the next bus when you're done.

The 24-hour ticket covers a full day of riding and hopping. The 48-hour ticket doubles that window and adds free admission to the Museum of Nature and Archaeology (MUNA), plus a longer list of restaurant and café discounts: free sangria or local beer at La Mordidita, a glass of wine at Cayote Restaurant in the Hotel Taburiente, a free tapa at El Corte Ingles Cafeteria, and 10% off at restaurants like Atlantis, Tikka and La Cuadra del Palmero. You also get a free topping at Häagen Dazs and discounts at the Museum of Illusions and the Meridiano Shopping Centre. Vouchers work on mobile or paper and can be redeemed at any stop. You can use them any day within 12 months of your booking date.

The buses are wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. If you book a 48-hour ticket with hotel pickup and drop-off, that's arranged separately at checkout. The tour runs Monday to Saturday, 9:30am to 9:30pm, and you can present your City Sightseeing ticket at El Corte Ingles for free parking and a 10% reward card.

What’s included

• Hop-on hop-off bus access for 24 or 48 hours.
• audio guide commentary in 11 languages plus headphones.
• stops at 13 major sights including Plaza de España, Palmetum, Garcia Sanabria Park and the Military Museum.
• free sangria or local beer at La Mordidita Restaurant (48-hour ticket).
• free admission to the Museum of Nature and Archaeology (48-hour ticket).
• 10% discount at Atlantis, Tikka, La Cuadra del Palmero and other restaurants.
• free topping at Häagen Dazs.
• 10% discount at the Museum of Illusions.
• free glass of wine at 2º Grados Centigrados (48-hour ticket).
• free tapa at El Corte Ingles Cafeteria (48-hour ticket).
• exclusive gift at Meridiano Shopping Centre (48-hour ticket).
• free parking and 10% reward card at El Corte Ingles with your ticket.

Options for this experience

2 options

24-hour ticketNo fixed time

48-hour ticketNo fixed time

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (17 and older) · Child (7 to 16 years) · Infant (under 7): free

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish and Swedish

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by City Sightseeing Ltd - Europe

Is this one for you?Pick the 24-hour ticket if you want to sample the main sights in a single day without committing to a second one. Choose 48 hours if you plan to linger at museums, restaurants and parks and want the free entry to MUNA plus the longer list of food and shopping discounts. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available on the 48-hour option at checkout if you'd rather not navigate to the first stop yourself.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 16 years); Infant (under 7): free.

How often do the buses run, and when can I start riding?

Buses depart every 25 minutes from 9:30am, with the last departure at 6:15pm. The full loop takes 80 minutes, so you can plan your hops around that timing.

What are the main stops along the route?

The Red Route has 13 stops: Plaza de España, Palmetum, the Auditorium, Intercambiador de guaguas, Tres de Mayo, Estadio/Parque Viera y Clavijo, Plaza Weyler, Plaza Los Patos, Parque Garcia Sanabria, the Military Museum, Nuestra Señora de Africa Market, MUNA and the Carnival House.

What's the difference between the 24-hour and 48-hour tickets?

Both include the hop-on hop-off bus, audio guide and restaurant discounts. The 48-hour ticket adds free entry to the Museum of Nature and Archaeology, a glass of wine at Cayote Restaurant, free sangria or beer at La Mordidita, and access to more dining and shopping discounts across the city.

Do I need to book the whole route, or can I just ride a few stops?

You choose which stops to visit and how long to spend at each one. Hop off whenever something interests you, explore on your own time, and catch the next bus back to continue the route.

Is the audio guide available in languages other than English?

Yes. The audio guide plays in 11 languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, German and five others. Kids get commentary in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Can I use my ticket on a different day than I book it for?

Yes. Paper and mobile vouchers can be redeemed at any stop on any day within 12 months of your selected travel date.