Location: La Orotava
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The 9 Best Historical & Heritage Tours in La Orotava, Canary Islands
La Orotava is a town and a municipality in the northern part of Tenerife, one of the Canary Islands of Spain. The area of the municipality stretches from the north coast to the mountainous interior, and includes the summit of the Teide volcano, Canary Islands' and Spain's highest point at 3,718 m. At 207.31 km, it is the largest municipality of the island of Tenerife. The population is 41,255 (2013).
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1. Full Day Private Tour to Teide and La Orotava
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Working as a tour guide has always been my dream and my passion since I was a child. I love traveling to explore everything authentic about each place, each corner, its art, nature, archeology. Taste the typical dishes and assimilate all their traditions, customs and folklore. I adore interpersonal relationships with people who come from any part of the world and speak several foreign languages. For these reasons, I want to guide you to discover the wonders of the Canary Islands, Tenerife and specifically the amazing Teide National Park and the fantastic city of La Orotava at 360 degrees. Come with me, you will not regret it, you will live a unique and unforgettable experience!
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: We will choose together the best place to have lunch, there will always be typical food in restaurants from the most luxurious to the most rustic. Everything will be authentic!, Casa de Los Balcones in La Orotava (optional)
Reviewed By 56katarzyna_
Being in Tenerife, we also had the pleasure to visit the wonderful island LA GOMERA (lying less than an hour by ferry) A one day car trip to La Gomera exceeded my expectations. A beautiful island where we had the pleasure to go with my boyfriend and Andrea - our guide. GREAT ORGANIZATION (pick up from hotel, ferry tickets, restaurant booking, time for trekking in Parque National de Garajonay, Mirador Del Morro De Agando, Mirador de Abrante) SAFELY (traveling in a comfortable clean car, small group, anti covid measures well respected ) and a brilliant dose of information gives the feeling of a PERSONALIZED TRIP. Andrea as a guide has an amazing knowledge, tact and great personal culture that must not be confused with pushiness. It wasn't just a typical trip, it's definitely a new quality on the market. Highly recommends, the experience is worth any price.
2. Entrance + Audioguide for La Casa de Los Balcones House-Museum.
Overall Ratings
4.3 based on 3 reviews
Travel to the past and enjoy the experience of exploring a canarian townhouse of a canarian family who lived here from the 19th century. You'll discover the family's antiques collection and their uses and customs through the audioguide. It also embodies a small museum of art and handicrafts, whose unique exhibition is the art of the well-known handicraft ,Calados', an intricate drawn thread work. You'll get informed by the artisans about the history of Calado and how is the technique they use to make it. As you walk, you'll learn the history of this town, its ancient roots and the canarian cultural traditions. You can also buy local products, including embroidery, lace, pottery, regional costumes and other souvenirs, like the miniature balconies of La Orotava.
Inclusions: 50 minutes Audiotour through La Casa de Los Balcones and Casa Eladia Machado., Free parking.
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from attractions, Food and drinks
Reviewed By hileydangerous
It’s a great house to visit, but in today’s world it’s not appropriate to have birds locked up in tiny cages barely 20cm square as part of the display. This cruelty will anger a LOT of international visitors and it just isn’t necessary. The animal welfare standards may be extremely poor in The Canaries but most of the visitors to this museum will - I imagine - not be local and many - like us - will not like to realise we have supported cruelty. If the museum contacts us I will happily pay the price for some fake birds, if the real birds are released, as they should be. If this is refused, I will consider contributing to a bigger cage. Some may wish to avoid this museum until this is addressed.
3. Entrance Ticket at La Casa de Los Balcones House-Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 21 reviews
Travel to the past and enjoy visiting to the house museum of La Casa de Los Balcones -also known as Casa Fonseca-, built in 1632. During this visit, you will be able to discover the lifestyle, uses and customs of a canarian family who lived in this house from the 20th century. The circuit begins on the first floor, where you can look at different rooms of the house, which is home to a big collection of antique objects of the owners. Between them, there are typical canarian objects and traditional tools that currently is not easy to find them. Then, you go downstairs to know how a winery works. After that, you will be able to relax on the inner courtyard surrounded by a stunning wooden balcony made with canarian tea pine.
Inclusions: Parking free, Dress in typical canarian costume and take a selfie as a souvenir photo.
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from attractions, Food and drinks
Reviewed By hileydangerous
It’s a great house to visit, but in today’s world it’s not appropriate to have birds locked up in tiny cages barely 20cm square as part of the display. This cruelty will anger a LOT of international visitors and it just isn’t necessary. The animal welfare standards may be extremely poor in The Canaries but most of the visitors to this museum will - I imagine - not be local and many - like us - will not like to realise we have supported cruelty. If the museum contacts us I will happily pay the price for some fake birds, if the real birds are released, as they should be. If this is refused, I will consider contributing to a bigger cage. Some may wish to avoid this museum until this is addressed.
4. Island Tour Candelaria, La Orotava, Puerto de la Cruz, Icod, Los Gigantes
Overall Ratings
3.3 based on 4 reviews
With this tour you will have a pretty good idea of what Tenerife is like. Passing from the warmest southern zone to the most forested north zone where the typical villages of the island are located.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Optional to pay for the client approximately € 16
Reviewed By yuyu418
The communication with them was wonderful! Eliazar was extremely responsive, helpful, and fast. I went on the La Gomera tour with them, although the tour was outsourced to a different company. The tour itself was great. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable, and the driver was also very friendly. We had enough time to visit places, take photos, and enjoy some leisure time. We had some hickups regarding the pickup location. But luckily the guide was able to find me. Overall I'd still recommend the agent because of their good service. And La Gomera is definitely worth a visit!
5. Teide Volcano & Unesco Experience
Take the opportunity to visit in the same excursion the different Unesco´s heritage that exist in the Island. Discover the Anaga Biosphere Reserve, La Laguna Unesco Heritage Site, Teide National Park and La Orotava City. Once we pick you up at your accommodation or at agreed meeting point, we will start the excursion visiting the Anaga´s Mountains best known as Unesco Biosphere Reserve. Then, we will go to La Laguna City also considered Unesco´s Heritage. We will continue the excursion to the Teide Volcano, through the wonderful forest of La Esperanza with stops in some of its viewpoints and in the Teide National Park. To finish our excursion, we will visit the Majestic city of La Orotava and return to your accommodation or cruise terminal.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Insurance and local guide , Pick up in La Laguna or Santa Cruz will be free., FREE WIFI
Exclusions: Lunch, South Tenerife Pick up 36 eur supplement per booking, North of the island from Puerto de la Cruz to Icod 21€ and from Garachico to Buenavista 36€.
Reviewed By Mat3ja
The tour was unfortunately nothing as described in previous reviews. Very basic input from the guide. I would not recommend it.
6. Full-Day Anaga Orotava and El Teide Private Tour from Tenerife
If you love to admire beautiful landscapes and admire the view of the magnificent mountains that Anaga is famous for, and then you would like to feel and see and bathe in the ocean on the beautiful Teresitas beach is a trip for you. We start with several viewpoints extending from the Anaga Mountains, then we go to the viewpoint from which we will be able to admire the beautiful Teresitas beach, for those willing to walk along the beach with the possibility of bathing (Golden sand brought from the Sahara desert.) The Anaga Mountains are one of the oldest areas in Tenerife. Formed about 7 million years ago, the mountain massif has been part of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve since 2015. Reaching the Anaga Mountains is very easy because they are located in the northeast of the island, in the immediate vicinity of two large cities: Santa Cruz de Tenerife and San Cristóbal de la Laguna.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Private transportation
Exclusions: Lunch, Coffee and/or Tea
7. Discovering La Orotava (Menceyato Kingdom Tahoro )
La Orotava great Colonial city with big mansions from the XVI, XVII, XVIII centuries Situated in the Orotava valley crowned by the Teide volcano An important religious center with small and charm chapels and churches with a great architectonic beauty. Old Tahoro Menceyato ( Kingdom) during the Guanches period (old Tenerife aborigins) It's religious character comes from the 5 religious orders established here during the XV, XVI, XVII centuries in this city and Freemason Lodge Tahoro
Inclusions: Official tourist guide
Exclusions: Breakfast
8. Private 6-hour Tour of La Orotava + Puerto de La Cruz with Hotel pick-up
Enjoy this private tour with your private driver/guide or separate official guide (option to choose) once you arrive in Tenerife, comfortable in your private luxury vehicle with chauffeur and get to know the North part of Tenerife. We will pick you up from your hotel or place of your choice in Tenerife and start your private 6 hours tour to La Orotava and Puerto de la Cruz. We can pick you up from the cruise port for a shore excursion if you need to. Amongst other monuments and sights you can get to know: Von Humboldt Mirador La Orotava Orchid Gardens Taoro Park Puerto de la Cruz Much more! At the end of your tour, your private driver/guide or driver and separate guide will take you back to your starting point in Tenerife.
Inclusions: Private vehicle with driver/guide or only driver for 6 hours, Optional: Separate Guide for 6 hours, Private Pick-up and drop off from Hotel or Cruise Port in Tenerife, Private Tour, Local Taxes
Exclusions: Food and Drinks, Entrances Fees
Reviewed By laura_westby
Had a great driver and guide to Alhambra Spain from Tour Travel and More. I would highly recommend for all sorts of tour options.
9. Teide Tenerife´s jewel
Because you can see all the National Park till Pico Viejo, we can walk in a small hiking trail not very difficult and we´ll tried to avoid the crowded places.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Pick up in Puerto de la Cruz 10 eur in Adeje, Arona, Los Gigantes 35 eur (booking), meal is not included but if the client wants we can stop in a canary restaurant to tried the canarian food , the Menu goes from 9 till 15 eur more or less
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