Location: Tenerife
Top Things to do in Tenerife
Things to do in Tenerife, Canary Islands: The Best Walking Tours
Tribal Terenife still shows influence from the aboriginal Gaunches people. Visitors clamber to conquer Mount Teide (Spain’s tallest peak) and to stretch out on the sands of Los Gigantes. Squawk hello to the playful parrots of Loro Park, or brave the petrifying drive to beautiful Masca Valley. For a true taste of Terenife, sample fresh farmhouse cheese and local bananas. A piece of delicate calado canario lace makes a special souvenir.
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1. Walking on the moon around Teide
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
On this tour you will visit one of the most popular postcard motifs of Tenerife. Alongside impressive rock formations and through a strange landscape inside the Cañadas caldera, which has been used in feature films such as Star Wars, Planet of the Apes, and Ten Commandments. You will really feel like walking on the moon. Apart from spectacular panoramic views this tour gives you an insight into the geological formation of the island of Tenerife.
Inclusions: Local guide and professional mountain guide, Guidance in English/German/Spanish/French/Italian, Insurance, Trekking poles if needed (please specify in your booking), Transport
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By Andrew M
Sergio knows the island well, is happy to adapt the hike to your abilities and interests. Very friendly and informative. An overall great experience.
2. Get to know the Teide National Park and the south of Tenerife on a private tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Since we started the activity, in 2013, and with a very high degree of good reviews by our previous clients, we offer an activity adapted to the requests of the clients, if possible in the tour and in the price offered, always giving time to enjoy from each moment we stop to explain what we have in front of us. We give the option to customize the tour, valuing this request apart from the price initially established. If you want to make the ascent in the cable car, as well as enjoy a meal in a local restaurant, not for tourists, it will also be valued apart from the established price.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: You can arrange to stop to eat in a typical place, not for tourists, to enjoy the local food. Highly recommended by our customers., Cable car: it can be done, prior to the day of the excursion, it will depend on availability of tickets.
Reviewed By thetravelerproject
If occurs to you to travel to Tenerife island and you want to profit your time there and get the most of it traveling as a local, Oditen is absolutely a must. Felix was a perfect host and travel guide who cares a lot about his island. He was cheerful, kind and patient, showing us around in his confortable van, and sharing lots of information about Tenerife and about every single question we made. We visited hidden gems as a natural pond, which I personally really enjoyed, and also a killer place to observe the sunset over the clouds close to Teide's pick! We also had the opportunity to try delicious local food. What I appreciated the most is his dedication and commitment on trying a more sustainable tourism in the island. Definitely an experience I would recommend! PS. 24h can be too short! In this case, you can always extend ????
3. Get to know the Teide National Park and the north of Tenerife on a private tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Excursion for clients who are staying in the metropolitan area or who arrive at the island on a cruise. Since we started the activity, in 2013, and with a very high degree of good reviews by our previous clients, we offer an activity adapted to the requests of the clients, if possible in the tour and in the price offered, always giving time to enjoy from each moment we stop to explain what we have in front of us. We give the option to customize the tour, valuing this request apart from the price initially established. If you want to make the ascent in the cable car, as well as enjoy a meal in a local restaurant, not for tourists, it will also be valued apart from the established price.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation
Exclusions: You can arrange to stop to eat in a typical place, not for tourists, to enjoy the local food. Highly recommended by our customers., Cable car: it can be done, prior to the day of the excursion, it will depend on availability of tickets.
Reviewed By thetravelerproject
If occurs to you to travel to Tenerife island and you want to profit your time there and get the most of it traveling as a local, Oditen is absolutely a must. Felix was a perfect host and travel guide who cares a lot about his island. He was cheerful, kind and patient, showing us around in his confortable van, and sharing lots of information about Tenerife and about every single question we made. We visited hidden gems as a natural pond, which I personally really enjoyed, and also a killer place to observe the sunset over the clouds close to Teide's pick! We also had the opportunity to try delicious local food. What I appreciated the most is his dedication and commitment on trying a more sustainable tourism in the island. Definitely an experience I would recommend! PS. 24h can be too short! In this case, you can always extend ????
4. Hike into the lost paradise Anaga
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Anaga is a highland of mountains with sharp peaks and deep ravines covered with carpets of laurel trees (also called laurisilva) and dotted with charming hamlets. Exploring Anaga is a journey to a place that has an authentic rural flavour, a journey back in time to when the relationship between humans and their natural surroundings was much stronger. Discover this little paradise with your knowledgeable local guide in a small group.
Inclusions: Local guide and professional mountain guide, Guidance in English/German/Spanish/French/Italian, Insurance, Trekking poles if needed (please specify in your booking), Transport
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By Babsievdb88
We got up at 1h30 at night (sea level) and left with the car at 2 o'clock to drive to the TF21 parking lot at the start of the Sendero de Montaña Blanca (+/-2.200hm) from where our climb would start. At 3h30 there was no more parking available here and our driver took the car to the next parking (+/- 800m walk) and walked back up to the starting point. We started our climb a 3h45 under a black night sky filled with starts and an almost full moon, 10km/h wind and about 15° C. Sergio guided us through the walking trail up the Volcano. He stopped regularly to explain the various specificities of the Volcanic landscape, fauna and flora. He occasionally made a joke and was always concerned for our wellbeing. He frequently asked how we were doing and reminded us to slow down our paces as we would gain a lot of height fast (first we increased from 0 to 2.200hm with the car and then from 2.200hm to 3.700hm on foot to the top). He also made sure there was enough freedom for the more trained people in our little team so they could go at faster pace while he stayed with the rest. He stopped often to have a drink and eat so we kept our energy levels up and made sure the group stayed together. The Teide has a vast landscape with a beautiful horizon and huge crater. You come across big chunks/rocks of lava/magma which are called Huevos del Teide, some beautiful flowers (blue and white in August) and animal life (spiders and others). It is a really lovely climb in a different environment as compared to the Alps. Definitely to put on your list when you love mountain climbs! Sergio is a very good guide. He takes into account everyone’s condition and interests. We really enjoyed our climb up to the top of Volcano El Teide! Thank you Sergio! Greetings Babs and Koen
5. Tour of the Island of Tenerife
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
The climatic benefits mean that during almost the entire year we can enjoy outdoor activities. Do you want to know Stone Giants, Lunar Landscapes, Pirate Legends, Enchanted Forests, Millenary Dragos, etc.? In our route "Tour of the Island of Tenerife" we will discover many of these places
Inclusions: Cold drinks, fresh fruit and typical Canarian lunch, Private transportation, Guide enabled by the Canary Islands Government, Registration in public bodies, policies and insurance in order, New vehicle and experienced driver, Child seats available with prior notice, Hiking poles
Exclusions:
Reviewed By Isabelle M
Teide National Park was declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 2007. During one day, we hiked in this beautiful national park, allowing us to greatly enjoy the strato-volcano of Teide-Pico Viejo which is the highest point in Spain (3,718 m). We were also impressed by the surroundings composed of lunar landscape of volcanic rocks, whose colors were in perpetual change; it was amazing to see the bright colours of volcanic rocks, contrasting sharply with the blue sky. Interestingly, we also observed the endemic flora of the Canary Islands. Altogether, I highly recommend to visit Teide National Park!!!
6. La Gomera Exclusive tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
The visit is made with a very prepared guide and with an Official Guide card of the Canary Islands government. In addition, the excursion is for a maximum of 7 people, which becomes something very exclusive. Some of the places that we will visit are not off the commercial routes so that they can really get to know the island.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions:
Reviewed By BritaMalmcrona
Twice our school has chosen Basso to handle a day trip on El Hierro and we have enjoyed both trips. Our guide was enthusiastic (thank you Raquel!) and told us many things about the island and also patiently answered all our questions. Very flexible to our needs! Basso is easy to work with and responded quickly. I recommend Basso to anyone who wants a reliable organizer.
7. Universe In Your Hands
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 42 reviews
Wonder at the details of Jupiter or Saturn (when they are visible), look thousands of years into the past and feel relatively small. Far removed from the light pollution of cities, the Teide National Park is ideal for stargazing, take a tour and see the magic in the skies for yourself.
Inclusions: Stargazing explanation at naked eye, Astronomical observation with telescopes, Professional Astronomical Guide (Starlight Guides), Insurance during the tour
Exclusions: Dinner, Transport
Reviewed By Purzilini
Excellent! My two children, ages 9 and 11, and I thoroughly enjoyed this! I was at first disappointed the moon was nearly full, but we still got in plenty of star and planet gazing AND got to see the moon and its rough surface up close! Our guide was passionate about his profession and deeply knowledgeable. I highly recommend it. Be sure to pack warmer clothes for this, it is worth it!
8. Tenerife Bodegas Monje Winery Tour with Wine and Cheese Tasting
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 15 reviews
This tasting includes a guided tour of the winery, Bodegas Monje, accompanied by a tasting of four wines with four cheeses from Canary Islands. The maximum group size for this tour is 10 people.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Food tasting, Wine tasting, Snacks, Alcoholic Beverages
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks not specified in the Itinerary (available to purchase), Food and other drinks not specified in the Itinerary (available to purchase), Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By smatul
Don't expect much from their wines, but the service was really negligent for us, too. We had dinner at the restaurant and then took the tasting of 8 wines. Dinner was fine, but the tasting was extremely appalling and amateur. The lady at the reception was really insistant that we additionally take the cellar tour for a few euros extra, which we didn't want to do after our dinner. Then we were simply left at the table with 2 wines in the glasses. The waitresses would occassionally come to fill them up with another wine, only reading out the labels for us (grape, vintage). They didn't even bother to clean up the table after spilling one glass. We left after 6 or 7 wines after waiting for ~20 minutes, because our table was simply forgotten. I'd recommend to avoid this tourist trap. Wines are far from great and their focus is definitely not winemaking.
9. Hiking in Tenerife's Great Outdoors
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 18 reviews
I offer a full range of guided walks and hiking, all over Tenerife. I customise my service to suit individual needs from strolls along leisurely trails to negotiating challenging ancient volcanoes and lava flows. My group sizes are normally no more than 12 people, however, larger group walks can be arranged upon enquiry. We have listed separately 3 of our most popular hikes; Masca from above, The Wow Factor Walk and Amazing Anaga so please see the individual walks.
Inclusions: Private transportation
Exclusions: Snacks
Reviewed By simonevD7290LJ
I did several hikes with Andy, e.g. Anaga (two different beautiful hikes), Masca from above and a few others. They were all absolutely amazing. The views I enjoyed, the nature I experienced and all the knowledge Andy has about Tenerife and especially the plants and birds typical for the region made my experience perfect. He knows the most beautiful paths that I would have never found or hiked without him and I would have missed the most beautiful spots on Tenerife.
10. Anaga Rural Park
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 4 reviews
The conservation of nature and traditions of this area of the island, are the result of the care and care of those who inhabit it: Salto del pastor, the so-called heroic viticulture, grazing goats, terraces grown potatoes and sweet potatoes, legends of Menceyato Guanche, houses-caves still inhabited, traditional Canarian architecture XVI and XVIII centuries, etc. In this unique place, life still passes in slow motion and its extreme conditions make its inhabitants true heroes. We will find uses, traditions and customs of the past. Its subsistence agriculture, potatoes, sweet potatoes, fruits ... and its basically goat farming that provides good cheeses and excellent dishes of goat meat, make the visit to a guachinche an authentic and obligatory experience.
Inclusions: Typical Canarian lunch, cold drinks and fresh fruit in the vehicle for snack, Hiking poles, Private transportation, Guide enabled by the Canary Islands Government, Registration in public bodies, policies and insurance in order, New vehicle and experienced driver, Child seats available with prior notice
Exclusions:
Reviewed By Isabelle M
Teide National Park was declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 2007. During one day, we hiked in this beautiful national park, allowing us to greatly enjoy the strato-volcano of Teide-Pico Viejo which is the highest point in Spain (3,718 m). We were also impressed by the surroundings composed of lunar landscape of volcanic rocks, whose colors were in perpetual change; it was amazing to see the bright colours of volcanic rocks, contrasting sharply with the blue sky. Interestingly, we also observed the endemic flora of the Canary Islands. Altogether, I highly recommend to visit Teide National Park!!!
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