9 tours · €46–€104 per person · ★ 4.8
Gran Canaria excursions that cross the island in a day are the classic way to see it, and the 9 here were picked by hand from every listing rated 4.5★ or higher. Prices run from €46 per person for a coach day from Las Palmas over the peaks to the Maspalomas dunes to €104 for a small group trip through the Tirajana caldera and the laurel forest of the north with a tasting on the way. The routes split cleanly: the centre and the peaks with Roque Nublo, Teror and Bandama; the green north with Arucas, Firgas and a coffee plantation; the south east with aboriginal caves and the striped walls of the Barranco de las Vacas; and drives in a convertible beetle for people who would rather hold the wheel.
A quick way to choose: check where the pickup runs, because some day trips collect only in Las Palmas and others only in the southern resorts, and read whether lunch is included or paid in a village restaurant. The best reviewed island tours in Gran Canaria come first below.
Island Tours & Day Trips in Gran Canaria: 9 tours, all from the 72 we kept after screening every one of the 435 tours Viator lists for Gran Canaria, rated 4.5★ or higher by 30+ travellers and each one read and summarised by Guidekin.
Cross the island north to south. Get the volcanic touch of the island having an amazed look towards the islands largest crator. Discover the historica...
Unique on Gran Canaria „THE VIP CABRIO TOUR” BIG MOUNTAIN THAT MUST BE EXPERIENCE ON GRAN CANARIA Exclusive Trip not only because this excursion is u...
Discover Gran Canaria’s highlights in one unforgettable day. Visit a black volcanic sand beach, explore the historic center of Las Palmas, and experie...
If you want to get to know Gran Canaria and our way of life, then we invite you to discover our origins with us. Gran Canaria has an amazing historic...
Embark on an immersive journey into the heart of Gran Canaria's most stunning natural and cultural landscapes. Starting from the panoramic views of th...
Dive into the verdant heart of Gran Canaria with The Rainforest Tour, an immersive journey through the island’s rich ecological and cultural heritage....
From Las Palmas city, we will be heading to north. Our first stop will be Arucas (40 min), an emblematic town famous for its spectacular Church of S...
First of all we are official guides born here in the Canaries. Pick up and drop off at your location here at the capital of Las Palmas Gran Canaria. ...
A guided 7-hour tour designed to discover with us the central upland area in a pleasant way. A beautiful excursion through the protected natural areas...
Tours and prices on this page last updated November 2, 2026
Editorial picks checked: September 16, 2026 · Ranked by Rating weighted by review volume, then what the price covers and the conditions. Prices and ratings on tour cards are live. Commissions never affect the order.
We compared 9 island tours across Gran Canaria by route, pickup zone, group size and what the price covers.
Bandama, peaks, Fataga and dunes from Las Palmas, €46 per person, 8h 30m; English only, food extra. 4.93 from 513 reviews.
Las Palmas, Teror and peak viewpoints with picnic and pickup at €98 per person; no hike to Roque Nublo. 4.98 from 102 reviews.
Tirajana, La Fortaleza and Las Vacas with tasting and transport at €104 per person; uneven ground, max twenty. 4.86 from 1,082 reviews.
| Tour | Best for | Price | Rating | Duration | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Day Across the Island from Las Palmas | Budget coach day, Las Palmas | €46 per person | 4.93★ (513) | 8h 30m | Food not included; English only |
| Seven Highlights Small Group Tour with Picnic | Viewpoints with picnic | €98 per person | 4.98★ (102) | 9h | 9h; no hike to Roque Nublo |
| The Red Canyon Tour, Small Group | South east caves and canyons | €104 per person | 4.86★ (1,082) | 7h–10h | Groups of twenty; light walks |
| Full Day Rainforest Tour with Tasting | Green north with a swim | €104 per person | 4.84★ (728) | 7h–10h | Wet feet on the trail; long day |
| VW Beetle Convertible Island Tour | Drive a convertible beetle | €90 per person | 4.94★ (282) | 6h | Two at this price; licence; max four per car |
| Bandama and High Peaks from Las Palmas | Viewpoints from Las Palmas | €48 per person | 4.71★ (101) | 7h–8h | Lunch not included |
| Day Tour in the North with Wine Tasting | Arucas, Firgas and coffee | €48 per person | 4.68★ (62) | 7h–8h | Wine tasting is an optional fee |
| Peaks Full-Day Tour from Las Palmas | Peaks, Teror and San Mateo | €55 per person | 4.68★ (130) | 8h | Pickup only in central Las Palmas |
Our editorial picks require a rating of 4.5★ or higher and at least 50 traveler reviews. Read our methodology.
The highest-rated experiences here, chosen by thousands of real reviews.
Discover Gran Canaria’s highlights in one unforgettable day. Visit a black volcanic sand beach, explore the historic center of Las Palmas, and experie...
Unique on Gran Canaria „THE VIP CABRIO TOUR” BIG MOUNTAIN THAT MUST BE EXPERIENCE ON GRAN CANARIA Exclusive Trip not only because this excursion is u...
Cross the island north to south. Get the volcanic touch of the island having an amazed look towards the islands largest crator. Discover the historica...
Embark on an immersive journey into the heart of Gran Canaria's most stunning natural and cultural landscapes. Starting from the panoramic views of th...
Dive into the verdant heart of Gran Canaria with The Rainforest Tour, an immersive journey through the island’s rich ecological and cultural heritage....
First of all we are official guides born here in the Canaries. Pick up and drop off at your location here at the capital of Las Palmas Gran Canaria. ...
A guided 7-hour tour designed to discover with us the central upland area in a pleasant way. A beautiful excursion through the protected natural areas...
Choose the VW Beetle tour if you want to drive a convertible and hold a licence. Choose Seven Highlights for viewpoints, a picnic and pickup, accepting that it skips the Roque Nublo hike. For example, VW Beetle Convertible Island Tour: €90 per person, 4.94 from 282 reviews. Do not assume that Beetle rate applies to a solo booking. Seven Highlights Small Group Tour with Picnic: €98 per person, 4.98 from 102 reviews. Both are listed as shared.
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Allow a full day for an island circuit and a separate lunch budget for Bandama and High Peaks from Las Palmas. The median price is €90 per person; the middle half costs €48 to €98. Durations exceed five hours for 9 of 9 tours that state them; the median is 7 hours. For example, Bandama and High Peaks from Las Palmas: €48 per person, 4.71 from 101 reviews.
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For a day reserved for your party, start with the private tours page. The island circuits listed here are shared, including the Red Canyon small group trip. Shared tours: 9 of 9; private tours: none. For example, The Red Canyon Tour, Small Group: €104 per person, 4.86 from 1,082 reviews. Its small group label describes a shared outing, with light walks on uneven ground.
For a stroller or infant, filter for tours accepting both. If you need to stay seated, skip the Rainforest tour: its trail can mean wet feet. Operator-marked wheelchair-accessible tours: none of 9. Filter first, then confirm access with the operator. The children filter means strollers and infants accepted: 5 of 9 tours match. Full Day Rainforest Tour with Tasting involves trail walking: €104 per person, 4.84 from 728 reviews.
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Choose Seven Highlights if you want an included picnic. North with Wine Tasting charges extra for its optional tasting, so allow for that separately. For example, Seven Highlights Small Group Tour with Picnic includes the picnic and pickup: €98 per person, 4.98 from 102 reviews. Day Tour in the North with Wine Tasting: €48 per person, 4.68 from 62 reviews. Its optional wine tasting costs extra; a tasting in the name does not mean it is included.
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Choose Peaks Full-Day for pickup in central Las Palmas. If your hotel is outside that zone, choose a tour whose stated pickup area covers it. Hotel pickup is listed for 7 of 9 tours. For example, Peaks Full-Day Tour from Las Palmas: €55 per person, 4.68 from 130 reviews. Its pickup is restricted to central Las Palmas. Hotel pickup does not establish collection at a cruise pier or a return timed to your ship.
For guiding in German, French or Spanish, use the language filter and skip Across the Island from Las Palmas: that coach tour is English only. German, French and Spanish options are listed, but a tour's language listing does not establish the language of a particular departure; confirm it for your date. Full Day Across the Island from Las Palmas is English only: €46 per person, 4.93 from 513 reviews.
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Figures in these answers come from the 9 tours on this page, as of November 2, 2026.