The 15 Best Guided Walks & Hikes in Gran Canaria

1.The Volcano Heart Tour: Hiking, Tasting and Sunset Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,120 reviews · 7 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $119Our pick

Gran Canaria volcano tour with Roque Nublo hiking, local tasting, mountain scenery, and a sunset above the clouds at Pico de Las Nieves.

“Overall a great experience. Amazing sceneries. Daylos our guide was very knowledgeable. Thou the hike was more challenging than expected but manageable with rest stops even for a few seniors. Hiking poles were supplied which are godsend. Lunch was good portion, good quality and interesting.”

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2.Full day Hiking Gran Canaria Peaks of Gran Canaria

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

Hike Gran Canaria’s central peaks with Maciej, enjoy pine forests, island views, a small group, and a local lunch for $84.66.

“Fantastic guide and experience, we were very lucky to be able to see snow-capped Teide during our hike.”

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3.“Magic Waterfalls” Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 109 reviews · from $74

Explore Gran Canaria’s waterfalls on a small-group hike with a mountain guide, local lunch, hotel transfers, and scenic island flora.

“Absolutely great - lovely, well informed guide who led the hike at a sensible pace. Thank you!”

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4.Roque Nublo: hiking on volcanoes with Sky Rebels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Review of Sky Rebels’ Roque Nublo hike from Maspalomas, with volcano views, a picnic lunch, village stops, and a six-person group.

“Formidable excursion d'une journée. Vous traversez des paysages époustouflants (Canyon, palmeraie, village typique) accompagnés par Ines et Juan passionnés par leur ile et son histoire. Visite partagée avec humour et de belles surprises tout au long la journée, hors des sentiers touristiques habituels. Le déjeuner pique nique est généreux. Nous avons adoré cette journée. A faire absolument, nous en gardons un excellent souvenir !”

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5.Sunset Hike and Stargazing Experience in Roque Nublo Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $70

Hike through Gran Canaria’s Roque Nublo mountains, watch sunset over Teide, then learn constellations under a clear night sky.

“This tour was one of the highlights of my trip to the island. Pablo was an excellent guide and took us to some truly spectacular spots to watch the sunset over the volcanic landscape — the views were absolutely stunning. After sunset, we explored several viewpoints around the area, including beautiful perspectives of Roque Nublo and other iconic sights. Delicious snacks were provided along the way, with great vegetarian options, which was a lovely touch. Once night fell, the real magic began. We waited as the sky filled with thousands of stars, and Pablo shared fascinating stories about the constellations, which we could even observe through binoculars. Seeing planets, shooting…”

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6.Full day Hiking and Waterfalls Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $77

Hike Gran Canaria’s waterfalls with a small group, spot endemic plants and lizards, then enjoy Canarian food with a multilingual guide.

“Very nice experience. Stunning nature. Polish guide/host was very knowledgeable on the flora and fauna we encountered during the hike. Maciej, the guide was very friendly and speaks many languages. Whole tour was perfectly organized.”

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7.Sunset & Night Sky Guided Astronomy Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 33 reviews · from $68

Hike to Ventana del Nublo for sunset, then learn constellations and the Milky Way with snacks and hot drinks under Gran Canaria's dark sky.

“Pablo, our guide was both knowledgeable and excellent at explaining everything. The Google meeting point was dead accurate and the snacks provided exceeded our expectations. There is nothing about our activity that wasn't far and above our expectations.”

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8.3-Hour Hiking Experience in Roque Nublo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $80

Hike Roque Nublo with a small group, picnic, local stories, and mountain views, plus scenic stops across Gran Canaria.

“Het was best een pittige hike maar dankzij de uitstekende begeleiding van gids Miguel voor iedereen haalbaar! Hij zorgt ook altijd voor de vrolijke noot en sfeer in de groep! Het landschap is overweldigend mooi! Tine & Luc”

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9.Hiking experience in the north of Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $84

Explore Gran Canaria’s changing northern routes with a small group, local nature insight, hotel pickup, and weather-aware hiking.

“Had a great experience good guide some beautiful scenery and flora A lovely change cooler in North of Gran Canaria.”

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10.Hiking to Roque Nublo with 2 authorised guides

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $93

Hike Roque Nublo from Maspalomas with native guides Inés and Juanjo, a picnic, mountain views, and easy transport in a six-person van.

“Inez and Juan are a super cool couple! Juan is a top driver who picks you up at your hotel and drops you off again. Ines provides lots of facts about the island and everything around it. You also get a lot of explanation during the walk! Definitely recommended to book here. We had a super fun day! Since this year you can no longer go to Roque Nublo by car, you have to reserve your place and go by public transport. With Juan and Ines you get a nice (musical) car ride with lots of explanation about the flora and other facts of the island. It is in small…”

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11.Gran Canaria private walks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $252

Explore Gran Canaria on a private, custom walk with official island guides, flexible pacing, mountain views, local history, flora, and wildlife.

“We most enjoyed the visit to La Bodega and the caves with the hippies in the ravine!Auto-translated”

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12.Hiking in the Sacred Mountains of Gran Canaria: UNESCO

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $107

Hike Gran Canaria’s sacred mountains with a small group, visiting Roque Nublo, Roque Bentayga, and Mesa de Acusa with expert guides.

“This was my absolute favourite experience of the holiday. Sofie was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic - we learnt a lot about the Gran Canaria. The hike was amazing; so beautiful. I would love to have some more adventures with Mogan Verde - thank you!”

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13.City, Harbor, and Beach Walking-Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6 reviews · from $14Best value

Walk Las Palmas from Santa Catalina Park to Canteras Beach, with harbor views, local tips, markets, and a flexible self-guided route.

“Tour interessante nei dintorni del porto e sul lungomare”

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14.Hikes Roque Nublo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $106

Hike 8 km through Gran Canaria’s pine mountains to Roque Nublo, with guide Sophie, picnic breakfast, transport, and views above the clouds.

“Fantastic hike to roque nublo about 8km moderate hike. Sophie was friendly & knowledgeable interesting facts about the hike Gran Canaria flora & fauna. Lovely setting for the provided picnic. Fabulous views above the clouds in the mountains. Loved it. The drive to the start is an experience on winding mountain roads.”

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15.Privat Botanic Garden Tour & opt. hike Extension

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $34

Tour Gran Canaria’s great botanical garden, see rare Canary plants, and choose Old Town time or an optional scenic hike back to Las Palmas.

“Thank you for an interesting guided tour. Beautiful views, plants and trees. It was very nice to get to know also this area of Gran Canaria. We will recommend this tour to our friends and acquaintances, thank you!”

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