Tenerife · PRIVATE

Top 15 Private Tours in Tenerife

26 tours  ·  from $41

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 private tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Playa de las Américas: Private or Small-Group Surf Lesson - The 20-minute beach lesson before the waves
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Playa de las Américas: Private or Small-Group Surf Lesson

1.Private or Small-Group Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 980 reviews · 2 hours · from $41Our pick

Meet Kontraola Surf School in Playa de las Américas for a two-hour lesson with a certified instructor. You’ll learn beach technique, paddle into beginner-friendly waves, and practice standing up with help from guides such as Victoria, Sebastián, José, and Filippo. Private lessons suit nervous adults and children.

“Had lots of fun. The guide (Lille) was really knowledgeable and supportive and the waves were just right for beginners like us”

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Private 2 hour Whale Watching Tour - Starting at Puerto Colón Marina
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Private 2 hour Whale Watching Tour

2.Private 2 hour Whale Watching Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 174 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) Top rated

Set out from Puerto Colón Marina on an 8-meter private boat for two hours of whale and dolphin watching. A biologist such as Ion, Carlota, or John explains the marine life, uses a hydrophone to hear the animals, and emails wildlife photos after the trip.

“The trip was fantastic! Ion was a very knowledgeable guide, with a deep love of and respect for the cetaceans in the marine reserve. We saw a pod of 20-30 Atlantic spotted dolphins, a migratory species, many with calves; they approached the boat and enjoyed bow-riding, which was very special. We also saw a pod of pilot whales; several approached the boat, ensuring that the close encounter we were privileged to experience was on their terms. It was lovely listening to the sounds they made, using the hydrophone. Ion took lots of photos and shared them with us later, meaning it was possible to just enjoy the animals without worrying…”

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Private Surfing Lesson at Playa de las Américas - Photo analysis turns mistakes into useful advice
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Private Surfing Lesson at Playa de las Américas

3.Private Surfing Lesson at Playa de las Américas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 167 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $133

Meet Tenerife Surf Point in Playa de las Américas for a private two-hour lesson covering surf theory, beach practice, water time, and photo analysis. Your instructor can teach in English, Spanish, Russian, or Latvian. A board, wetsuit, and reef booties are included.

“George was an amazing tutor! Very helpfull and an overall great guy! The day we went surfing was perfect but without the tutor it wouldn’t have been that much fun.”

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Tenerife: Private Day Tour of the Island with Hotel Pickup - Candelaria and the island’s religious center
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Tenerife: Private Day Tour of the Island with Hotel Pickup

4.Private Day Tour of the Island with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 161 reviews · 6 hours · from $115

Travel Tenerife with a private English- or Spanish-speaking guide such as Belén, Diego, or Joel. Your six-hour route can include Candelaria, Santa Cruz, La Laguna, La Orotava, Icod, Garachico, Los Gigantes, and Costa Adeje, with stops adjusted to your interests.

“Our guide Belén was fantastic she looked after us throughout the day and showed us sights and places we would not have found on our own . She also told us about the history and significance of the areas we visited my wife and I loved it all , a big well done 👏”

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6hrs Private Tour in North Coast of Tenerife - Mesa del Mar and the black sand of Tacoronte
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6hrs Private Tour in North Coast of Tenerife

5.6hrs Private Tour in North Coast of Tenerife

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 152 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $118

Spend six hours exploring northern Tenerife by private vehicle, from black-sand Mesa del Mar and Playa del Socorro to San Juan de la Rambla and Charco del Viento. Guides such as Belén, Diego, and Johnny tailor the route, explain local history, and can adjust stops for weather, traffic, and walking needs.

“Well what can I say. We wanted a private tour of the North Coat and discovered exactly what we wanted with Gloma Travel . We communicated regularly with the provider before we left the U.K. as we wished to be picked up from our apartment.No problem they said.When we arrived in Tenerife we provided more precise pickup instructions. We will be there Luis said. The afternoon before Luis contacted us to ask us to re arrange as our guide had personal problems . No problem we said and we rebooked for a few days later. The afternoon before we received an e mail from Viator advising a refund had been…”

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Teide National Park Exclusive and private Tour - Pino Gordo, Tenerife’s giant pine
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Teide National Park Exclusive and private Tour

6.Teide National Park Exclusive and private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 115 reviews

Travel from Siam Mall into Tenerife’s mountain country with a professional guide, possibly Basso, who explains volcanoes, native plants, and local life. This 3 to 4-hour private outing includes hotel pickup, Vilaflor, Pino Gordo, Roques de Garcia, Minas de San Jose, and sunset at Teide National Park.

“Basso was a very informative guide. The trip as a whole was worth while ...really enjoyed it. Learnt a lot about volcanoes & native Tenerife. Job well done’”

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Private Excursions For Cruise Ship Passengers - Mirador de Chipeque and the Orotava Valley
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Private Excursions For Cruise Ship Passengers

7.Private Excursions For Cruise Ship Passengers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 110 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $118

Leave Santa Cruz port for a private six-hour tour through Teide National Park and La Orotava. Guides such as Diego, Joel, Johnny, and Indira tailor the route, explain Tenerife’s volcanoes and forests, and may help arrange a local lunch. Expect mountain roads, big views, and a flexible schedule.

“Mariana was a very attentive tour guide personalizing our tour from beginning to end. We stopped at a quaint place for lunch and of course she got us back to the ship on time!”

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Private Charter in Tenerife south max 7 people - Why Seven Passengers Makes a Difference
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Private Charter in Tenerife south max 7 people

8.Private Charter in Tenerife south max 7 people

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 103 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Sail from Puerto Colón with up to six companions on a three-hour private charter. The English-speaking crew, including captain Diego on some outings, provides local tips, wildlife explanations, snacks, lunch, and snorkeling gear before returning to the harbor.

“It was a really nice trip with 2 nice captains, who were really into explaining all the wild life to us + local tips. We - group of 6 friends - really enjoyed the afternoon with them !”

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Private Scuba Diving in Tenerife – Certified Instructor & Photos - Entering the Atlantic from a pebbly beach
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Private Scuba Diving in Tenerife – Certified Instructor & Photos

9.Private Scuba Diving in Tenerife – Certified Instructor & Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $114

Spend about three hours on a private scuba experience in Los Cristianos. Your certified instructor handles the briefing, equipment, and 30-minute ocean session, with hotel pickup and free underwater photos and videos included. Rays, angel sharks, and colorful fish may appear.

“A superb experience with a very professional monitor and attentive to the well-being of his guests. Thank you.Auto-translated”

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2 hours Semi-private surfing lesson in Playa de Las Americas - Moving from instruction to the water
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2 hours Semi-private surfing lesson in Playa de Las Americas

10.2 hours Semi-private surfing lesson in Playa de Las Americas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $132

Join a two-hour semi-private surf lesson with up to four people at Tenerife Surf Point in Playa de Las Americas. You’ll cover theory on land, practice in the sea, and review photos afterward. English, Spanish, Russian, and Latvian instruction is available.

“DUring ou holiday our youngest was in the kids kamp. we got great advice to have our 2 older kids 13/15 in the a semi private lesson. they where with just 4 and liked it so much we booked a second day”

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Tenerife: 2, 3 & 4 Hour Private Luxury Motorboat Charter - What the two-hour charter really gives you
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Tenerife: 2, 3 & 4 Hour Private Luxury Motorboat Charter

11.2, 3 & 4 Hour Private Luxury Motorboat Charter

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 71 reviews · 2 - 4 hours

Book a private Beneteau Antares 42 charter from Tenerife for two to four hours. Your captain and crew provide drinks, tapas, fruit, snorkel gear, and paddle boards, with sea scooters and a floating beach club on four-hour trips. Wildlife can include dolphins, pilot whales, turtles, and fish.

“10/10 - a fantastic experience! A perfect day to see the turtles, fish and dolphins. The crew were very informative regarding the marine life, parts of the island and even recommended places to visit for food, shopping etc. Always checking in on us and caring for our needs throughout the time. We had a little stop off for a paddle board, swim and snorkel and they encouraged the fish so we could see them. We did however book for the afternoon slot which they said was unavailable. So we had to go in the morning instead but we felt that better suited us after the experience. Good communication with this…”

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Private Luxury Motor Boat 2, 3 and 4 Hour Charters - Swimming, snorkeling, and the sheltered bay
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Private Luxury Motor Boat 2, 3 and 4 Hour Charters

12.Private Luxury Motor Boat 2, 3 and 4 Hour Charters

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.)

Sail Tenerife’s southern coast aboard a private Beneteau Antares 42 for 2, 3, or 4 hours. Juan, Eduardo, Dani, and Danny have helped make trips special, with drinks, tapas, snorkeling, paddle boards, and possible whale sightings. Four-hour trips add sea scooters and a floating beach club.

“Juan and Eduardo were amazing! We really enjoyed the trip and everything was catered for. I would recommend for anyone visiting Tenerife”

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Private Catamaran Charter with Transfer, Buffet and Snorkeling - Watching whales and dolphins along Tenerife’s coast
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Private Catamaran Charter with Transfer, Buffet and Snorkeling

13.Private Catamaran Charter with Transfer, Buffet and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Set sail from Puerto Colón on a private catamaran for up to 15 guests at the listed price, with hotel pickup in south Tenerife, snorkeling gear, lunch, tapas, drinks, and time to spot whales, dolphins, and turtles. The crew helps shape the route, so your group can swim, relax, or watch the coast.

“We celebrated a 50th birthday and it was an absolutely amazing day. Everything was very well organised, we were picked up on time, and the crew were so friendly and welcoming. There were loads of drinks, the food was excellent, and we were lucky enough to see lots of dolphins too. A truly special experience from start to finish.”

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Get to know the Teide National Park and the north of Tenerife on a private tour - The climb toward Teide National Park
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Get to know the Teide National Park and the north of Tenerife on a private tour

14.Get to know the Teide National Park and the north of Tenerife on a private tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $156

Travel privately from Santa Cruz or La Laguna into Teide National Park with an English-speaking guide such as Felix de la Rosa. Expect mountain roads, volcano views, short photo stops, changing vegetation, and the option to arrange a local meal or cable-car tickets.

“Our tour to Teide was good in general. We were picked up close to our apartment in Santa Cruz and had a private tour with a great guide that drove us to various locations in the mountain regions close to Teide national park and then to Teide itself. We enjoyed several short stops and learned a lot along the way. All in all it was a good experience with a high value of quality but it was ultimately a bit too short for the price it costs.”

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Private Yacht Excursion from Puerto Colon 3 hours - A real lunch, not just a snack tray
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Private Yacht Excursion from Puerto Colon 3 hours

15.Private Yacht Excursion from Puerto Colon 3 hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Sail from Puerto Colón aboard Roulette, a private yacht with Salvador and his crew. Over three hours, you can watch pilot whales, dolphins, and turtles, swim or snorkel near a cove, and enjoy homemade paella, drinks, snacks, and hotel pickup within 20 kilometers.

“Excellent afternoon seeing wild turtles and whales. Great overview of Canary Islands history. Tasty lunch provided. We really enjoyed the experience. *one thing to improve is selection of snacks - the only provided snack was potato chips. For all inclusive trip with 2 kids it was quite disappointing. I would suggest to add some fruit to the experience.”

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