Tenerife · SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE TOURS
Good santa cruz de tenerife tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Spend a day exploring Santa Cruz de Tenerife’s Palmetum, a 12-hectare botanical garden built on a former rubbish dump. See more than 600 palm species from Madagascar, the Caribbean, Polynesia, and other island regions, plus lakes, waterfalls, volcanic rock, birds, and wide sea views. Spanish and English assistance is available.
“Great to walk around with the family a welcome break for low cost”
At Macaronesian Divers in Santa Cruz, you learn scuba basics, practice with your instructor, then spend 30 to 45 minutes underwater at 6 meters. Small groups, patient guidance, photos, hot showers, and a drink make this a friendly first taste of the sea.
“We have a beginners dive session for my family Me and my two young daughters. They guide was Very attentive and took extra care with the Children whilst also looking after me. It was a Beautiful experience and we felt safe and Supported. Thanks you!”
Join guide Ángel for an easy 2.5-hour walk through Anaga’s ancient laurel forest near La Laguna. Expect fresh air, quiet trails, views, Canarian flora, local stories, and a snack. The route suits beginners, though jackets and proper walking shoes are wise.
“Great walking tour in Anaga with Angel. Learnt a lot about the area and enjoyed the shared information. It was nice to venture out on a trail that wasn't so popular, we almost had the trail to ourselves. Would highly recommend Angel for a wallkng tour in Anaga.”
Spend a full day seeing Tenerife’s capital, UNESCO-listed La Laguna, and Anaga’s mountain viewpoints. A multilingual guide, air-conditioned bus, and hotel pickup are included. You’ll have free time for Canarian lunch, but expect long transfers and brief stops in some places.
“Coach - comfortable & clean but chilly (air con) Too many pick ups (took around 1.5 hrs). Great if you're new to Tenerife as get to have a look around otherwise very boring. For such a long trip, most of it spent in the coach, the coach needed a toilet or a toilet stop off. We'd been out of our apartment since 07:50 and didn't reach the African market til around 11:00. We only got 30 mins at the market, 20 mins spent queuing for the toilet. Mostly with fellow coach people. Guide was pleasant but softly spoken so we couldn't hear anything she said whilst on the tours. Reached…”
Join Jorge and a small group for a five-hour dry canyoning trip in Vilaflor. After a short walk, you’ll rappel down basalt walls, learn several techniques, and return through Canary pine forest. The route suits beginners and can be adjusted to different ability levels.
“Une expérience incroyable ! Le canyon était magnifique et notre guide a vraiment su rendre cette journée inoubliable. Toujours souriant, rassurant et plein d’énergie, il a su créer une super ambiance tout en nous mettant en confiance à chaque étape. On a adoré le mélange parfait entre sensations fortes, nature et bonne humeur. Merci encore pour ce moment exceptionnel !”
Meet instructor Cao at Las Teresitas Beach for a 20-minute stand-up paddle lesson, then spend about an hour practicing on your own in calm, clear water. The small group is limited to 10 people, and instruction is available in English, German, and Spanish.
“Leuke ervaring en goede uitleg. Vooral de locatie en het strand is heel mooi ☺️”
Walk central Santa Cruz de Tenerife with guides such as Bárbara, Irma, Pablo, or Ana. Visit the African Market, Carnival House, TEA, churches, plazas, and García Sanabria Park while learning about island life. The mostly gentle route suits cruise-port visitors and includes time for photos and local tips.
“Very informative tour a bit of walking, I enjoyed myself, not a large group and the guide Ana was excellent.”
Spend a full day exploring Tenerife’s capital, UNESCO-listed La Laguna, and Anaga Rural Park. You’ll travel by air-conditioned coach with an official Canary Islands guide, stopping at mountain viewpoints and possibly Taganana. Pickup is offered from selected resort areas, with lunch at your own cost.
“A terrific and varied day trip. First to lovely Santa Cruz to have a wander around for just over an hour. Then to historic La Laguna with its beautiful old mansions and old town. Followed by a trip through the mountains with stupendous scenery, finally arriving at tiny Taganama on the beach where we could have lunch if we wanted it. Then the drive back south via San Andres. Our guide, Peter, was terrific. Plenty of humour and with interesting insights into life on Tenerife and the history of the island. And our driver, Jesus, was an absolute marvel - negotiating narrow, winding roads with great skill. It was a…”
You’ll travel by private vehicle from Santa Cruz with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide to Masca, Los Gigantes, Garachico, and Icod de los Vinos. Guides including Belén, Indira, Joel, Carlotta, and Eduardo have led this route, which mixes mountain views, village streets, sea pools, and the Millenary Drago.
“Am avut parte de o experiență minunată! Ghidul nostru, Belen, ne-a oferit explicații interesante și detaliate. Recomand din toată inima!”
Spend a full day seeing Tenerife’s capital, the UNESCO-listed streets of La Laguna, and the winding mountain roads of Anaga Rural Park. Pickup is offered from many Puerto de la Cruz hotels. Guides may include Hector or Sebastian, with English provided.
“Notre réservation n'a pas été reconnue malgré les documents présentés. Note nom n'était pas sur la liste”
Spend a half day with Macaronesian Divers learning SSI scuba skills before heading to 12 meters with an instructor. You’ll start shallow, continue on a guided route, see marine life, and receive souvenir photos. Spanish and English instruction, groups of up to four.
“Increíble,el monitor explico todo perfecto y fue muy atento durante toda la inmersión,muchisimas gracias eres un fenómeno!!!!”
Meet Macaronesian Divers in Radazul for a gentle introduction to scuba. You’ll learn the equipment, practice breathing underwater, and spend 30 to 45 minutes at up to 6 meters with an instructor. Carla is one of the named instructors, and the small group size is capped at eight.
“Great first time scuba diving for our kids. They are hooked and now we are ready to get them certified so we can keep diving!”
Start at Plaza de España at 6 p.m. and follow an English-language outdoor escape game through Santa Cruz de Tenerife. You’ll solve clues, complete a market test, and learn city curiosities with help from a guide such as Erika, Yanira, Iris, or Desirée. The final location stays secret.
“We made an escape room in the lagoon with Iris as a monitor and it was a fantastic experience. From the beginning it made us feel comfortable, explained everything clearly and got us fully into the story. Their energy, sympathy and good organization made the activity dynamic, fun and very exciting. Thanks to your attention and enthusiasm, we all enjoyed ourselves and had a great memory. 100% recommended!Auto-translated”
Fly above Tenerife with Letsfly Parapente in a two-hour acrobatic paragliding session led by certified pilots. Expect a safety briefing, transport to takeoff, jackets, and fast spirals, tight turns, and steep descents. Damian is one of the pilots praised for his friendly, capable approach.
“Esperienza magnifica!!! È stato super divertente e adrenalinico! Damian bravissimo e super simpatico! Attivitá davvero consigliata, se siete indecisi fatela”
Meet Adrian and the Macaronesian Divers team in Radazul for a guided underwater session in clear bay waters. After a safety briefing, you spend 30 to 45 minutes below the surface, with sites ranging from calm walks and caves to sunken ships. A shower, drink, and experience videos follow.
“Adrian was an amazing scuba guide. He directed me precisely and I was totally comfortable we saw Many amazing fish. 3 Octopus, many trumpet fish and many more. I highly recommend it!!”
Pick a deck, a crater road or a town square.
