GRAN CANARIA · GUIDED
This is the shortlist worth sending to whoever is planning: 15 guided tours, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to check before you commit.
Ride Maspalomas dunes on a 2-seater camel for 30 minutes with Saharawi guides. Insurance included for $21.
“Perfect short ride through the dunes. Easy to find, just follow the spot on Google Maps and walk up the street along the dunes”
Banana World in Gran Canaria is a short English guided farm tour in a restored 1804 home, with banana tastings, banana wine, and jams.
“I can’t believe how much I didn’t know about bananas! :) The tour guide was friendly and entertaining. Highly recommend. P.S. the banana jam is absolutely delicious!”
40-minute guided banana farm tour at Hacienda La ReKompensa on Gran Canaria, with ocean views and tastings of banana jams and wines.
“Our guide Andrea was super nice and informative, showed us a part of the banana plantation with full energy. We didn't know that banana is such an interesting plant. It definitely worth a visit when you are on the island.”
Guided buggy tour in Gran Canaria’s south with Maspalomas pickup, Ayagaures Valley views, canyon roads, and a 2-hour ride.
“Super cool tour, extremely Great vibes from the guides. Worth every cent”
Panoramic day across Gran Canaria villages like Tejeda and Artenara, north-coast sea views, optional Canarian lunch, and hotel pickup from $83.
“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.”
Guided kayak and snorkeling off Mogán in Gran Canaria. Explore sea caves, cliff jumps, and clear-water fish spots in 4 hours.
“absolutely amazing experience. the guides were great, the beaches and caves were amazing to see. kayaking is hard work but we made it and didnt fall in once! we will definitely be back to do this again! looking forward to seeing the photos : )”
Paddle Puerto de Mogán’s Mogán Caves on a sit-on-top kayak, with cave swim, optional cliff jumps, and snorkeling on volcanic reefs.
“This was so much fun! Pablo was an excellent guide and everything needed was provided. There was a great atmosphere and everyone helped each other out. Some aspects were not for the faint-hearted and strong swimming skills were definitely needed to get the most out of the trip, but well worth it if you’re up for a bit of an adventure with some mild peril along the way! Highly recommended.”
Guided Gran Canaria rainforest day tour: Firgas water mills, Doramas forest hike, sustainable farm tasting, volcanic pools swim.
“Angelica was the best, we had so much fun. Lots of information about rainforest. Beautiful hike. Food was amazingly fresh and tasty!”
A 2 hour guided buggy ride in southern Gran Canaria, with 100% off-road tracks, scenic stops, and pickup in Las Palmas.
“very organised and had so much fun it was slow on the rocky bits but u wouldn't want to go fast anyway but then once ur clear of the rocks you then put ur foot down and it was amazing sliding around corners but does get very dusty 100% value for money definitely would go again”
Guided via ferrata on Gran Canaria with suspension bridge and cave swing. Small group safety, hiking, included gear, photos.
“Fabulous fun!! It's definitely not easy, we're both fairly fit but the mental challenge adds an extra dimension! Our guide was great, really friendly, took our safety incredibly seriously and made sure we were enjoying it at all times!”
A 1-hour English guided visit at Arehucas Distillery in Arucas, with a guided walk through rum making and a tasting to finish.
“Kort Lagom lång och informativ och intressant rundvandring i romfabriken. Bra engelsktalande guide. Lite svårt att höra guiden ibland, då gruppen var stor och inte alla kunde komma nära i vissa trängre långsmala utrymmen. Generös och givande provsmakning som avslutning, med möjlighet till köp av dryck och andra varor.”
Private Las Palmas Old City walk with a local guide, included tapas and drinks, plus a sweet stop, covering Vegueta and Triana.
“We booked a private tour with Artemi. I can highly recommend our guide. He has extensive knowledge of the history of Gran Canaria and all the Canary Islands. The tour included all the important sights , with lots of recommendations for extra visits and museums to see. We finished with a tapas and drink at a local bar, sampling local foods- totally off the tourist track. We visited places that we would never have found on our own. It was a great few hours.”
4-hour guided kayaking on Gran Canaria south coast, a Los Militares stop, then swim and picnic on Montaña Arena beach.
“A brilliant activity that takes in some breath taking scenery. Victor was a fabulous guide with a great sense of humour. It was nice to take a break and look at the archaeological site and learn more about the inhabitants. I would highly recommend this trip as a fantastic day out. Thank you :)”
Small-group Gran Canaria hike with hotel pickup, licensed mountain guide, poles, and lunch. Weather-based route choice for views.
“Superb hike Guide was very knowledgeable and great company As for the ‘snacks’ it was a 3 course Canarian meal with drinks - superb”
Tour UD Las Palmas Stadium with guided access to restricted areas, then experience matchday energy in a 360° Pio-Pio VR segment in 1 hour.
“Nice tour in a beautiful stadium. Guide was very helpful with taking pictures too.”
Every kind of day on the island, and the best of each.
