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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Gran Canaria

140 tours  ·  from $11 a head

Coach days, boat days, buggy days and everything with a guide attached, on one page. The 15 here are the ones that justify giving up a whole day of the holiday, with prices, start times and the rest of the catalogue below.

Puerto de Mogán: Submarine Tour - At the dock: arrive early at Pantalán Dique Sur
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Puerto de Mogán: Submarine Tour

1.Submarine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,792 reviews · 40 min · from $45Our pick

Explore Puerto de Mogán’s seabed aboard the Golden Shark submarine, with shipwrecks, fish, audio guides, and a 25-metre descent.

“Very well run activity was great fun for all the family they even gave a cute wee named certificate to the kids and looked after them so well too all in all a really fun experience.”

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Guided tour of the Banana World - The tasting is more than a token sample
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Guided tour of the Banana World

2.Guided tour of the Banana World

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,431 reviews · 50 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) · from $18Top rated

Tour a Gran Canaria banana farm, restored 1804 house, and taste banana wines, jams, and snacks in a lively one-hour visit.

“Really interesting experience, John our guide was very knowledgeable and shared lots of information about bana plants & growing”

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Gran Canaria Guided Buggy Tour - Pickup from Maspalomas and the safety briefing
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Gran Canaria Guided Buggy Tour

3.Gran Canaria Guided Buggy Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,743 reviews · from $85

Ride a buggy through Gran Canaria’s Ayagaures Valley, mountain roads, villages, reservoirs, and short dusty off-road tracks with a guide.

“Whole experience was great, except I was under the impression that we were going on the dunes not just a big pile of sand.”

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South Gran Canaria: Off-Road Valleys & Villages Jeep Tour - From Maspalomas to the mountain roads
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South Gran Canaria: Off-Road Valleys & Villages Jeep Tour

4.Off-Road Valleys & Villages Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,200 reviews · 5 hours · from $74

Trade the beach for Gran Canaria’s mountain roads, palm valleys, villages, and Roque Nublo views on a lively five-hour Jeep tour.

“Luis our driver / guide was fantastic. Wonderful insight into the less well-known places on the island with some hilarious stories too. Would highly recommend this tour.”

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The Volcano Heart Tour: Hiking, Tasting and Sunset Experience - Cruz de Tejeda brings scenery and local flavor
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The Volcano Heart Tour: Hiking, Tasting and Sunset Experience

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

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

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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Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria: Jetski Tour - What the 30-minute ride feels like
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Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria: Jetski Tour

6.Jetski Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 949 reviews · 30 minutes - 1 hour · from $82

Ride a jetski along Gran Canaria’s southwest coast with an English-speaking guide, open-sea views, flying fish, and optional photos.

“friendly staff that spoke both English and Spanish. They gave us clear instructions on how to ride out on the boat as well as instructions for using the jet skis. Safety was a priority but also they wanted us to enjoy their activity. They made us feel our enjoyment was important and we were not just a payday. Would certainly go again”

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Buggy Tour Gran Canaria - The climb to Ayagaures Pedro Gonzales viewpoint
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Buggy Tour Gran Canaria

7.Buggy Tour Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 914 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $90

Drive an 800cc buggy through Fataga and Ayagaures, with mountain views, palm-lined roads, a dusty off-road section, and hotel pickup.

“Brilliant experience, the hosts were very good and it’s very well organised. Good to be able to get pictures and videos to look back on”

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The Red Canyon Tour - Small Group Trip with Local Food Tasting ツ - Mirador del Guriete and the first big view
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The Red Canyon Tour – Small Group Trip with Local Food Tasting ツ

9.The Red Canyon Tour – Small Group Trip with Local Food Tasting ツ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 798 reviews · 7 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $119

Explore Gran Canaria’s Red Canyon, ancient La Fortaleza, village food, and Playa de Arinaga on a guided small-group day trip.

“We were picked up at our hotel by Celeste, in a van for 8 guests. We met the other van in Santa Lucia where we had our first stop at a local shop and the church. Both groups were introduced to each other, a nice gesture. From there we travelled a while to the Fortaleza de Ansite, a volcanic building with a large number of caves used by aboriginals for dwelling and burials. The biggest one we visited, was open in both ends. Really amazing. After the lunch, in Santa Lucia, we went to the Barranco de Tirajana, a ravine in fantastic colours. The trip ended in a picturesque fishing…”

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Full Day Rainforest Tour with Tasting and Swimming Time ツ - Walking into Azuaje Ravine
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Full Day Rainforest Tour with Tasting and Swimming Time ツ

From Las Palmas: Highlights of Gran Canaria Day Tour - Puerto Rico and the optional coastal boat ride
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From Las Palmas: Highlights of Gran Canaria Day Tour

11.Highlights of Gran Canaria Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 566 reviews · 7.5 hours · from $57

See Gran Canaria’s cave homes, Guayadeque ravine, Maspalomas dunes, and Puerto de Mogán on a well-priced day tour from Las Palmas.

“oth Been on two day trips. Both excellent, Special mention to Selini and driver, Rafael. Entertaining commentery and good rapport throughout the day.”

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Gran Canaria: Rural Villages Guided Sightseeing Tour - Maspalomas dunes and the dry southern start
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Gran Canaria: Rural Villages Guided Sightseeing Tour

12.Rural Villages Guided Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 544 reviews · from $83

See Gran Canaria beyond the resorts on an 8-hour tour through mountain villages, cave houses, dunes, north coast views, and local food.

“The tour was really good. We visited many small villages and saw wonderful scenary. The guide/driver gave a lot of info on the island. The tour was in English but the driver was Swedish so could also do it in Swedish.”

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Full Day Across the Island Tour from Las Palmas - Santa Brígida adds greenery and village life
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Full Day Across the Island Tour from Las Palmas

13.Full Day Across the Island Tour from Las Palmas

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

See Gran Canaria’s volcanic peaks, mountain villages, Fataga, and Maspalomas dunes on an affordable, English-guided day tour from Las Palmas.

“This was a superb trip all thanks to Pavel who is the host / owner of the business and Miguel, the coach driver. We honestly haven’t enjoyed a day like this in a long time. The whole journey was fascinating and we loved all of Pavel’s tales including real estate, celeb stories, the history of the island and it’s inhabitants. Pavel’s lust for life and the genuine desire to share his experiences is completely authentic. Combine this with Miguel’s driving skills which are incredible. The roads are very narrow and winding, and as we travelled to the mountains, we just went up and up and up, with a huge drop…”

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Maspalomas: Jet Ski Tour with Hotel Transfer - One hour along the coast, with room to choose your pace
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Maspalomas: Jet Ski Tour with Hotel Transfer

14.Jet Ski Tour with Hotel Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 388 reviews · 1 day

Ride powerful jet skis from Pasito Blanco, with Maspalomas hotel transfer, small groups, photo stops, swimming, and driver changes.

“It was perfect, from start to the end!!! -the transport was on time -the jetskis could go from slow to very fast -our guide was very nice and helpful The tour was amazing, if you want to book a tour, book this one !! Altough we were nervous to do this, as soon as it started, it was the best! 10/10 recommend :D”

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Gran Canaria: Shared yacht excursion with beverages, lunch and snorkeling - Perchel Cove and the swimming stop
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Gran Canaria: Shared yacht excursion with beverages, lunch and snorkeling

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