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title: Island Tours & Day Trips in Gran Canaria
lang: en
type: tour_collection
city: Gran Canaria
country: Spain
tours: 9
price_from_eur: 46
reviews_total: 3035
as_of: 2026-11-02
canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/island-tours-gran-canaria/
---

# Island Tours & Day Trips in Gran Canaria

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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.

## Guidekin's verdict (last checked September 16, 2026)

We compared 9 island tours across Gran Canaria by route, pickup zone, group size and what the price covers.

- **Budget coach day?:** [Full Day Across the Island from Las Palmas](https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/tours/full-day-across-the-island-tour-from-las-palmas/?format=md). Bandama, peaks, Fataga and dunes from Las Palmas, €46 per person, 8h 30m; English only, food extra. 4.93 from 513 reviews. English only. Trade-off: Food not included; English only. — now €46 per person, 4.93 (513)
- **Picnic, no hike?:** [Seven Highlights Small Group Tour with Picnic](https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/tours/gran-canaria-7-highlights-small-group-tour-with-tapas-picnic/?format=md). Las Palmas, Teror and peak viewpoints with picnic and pickup at €98 per person; no hike to Roque Nublo. 4.98 from 102 reviews. 9h including stops. Trade-off: 9h; no hike to Roque Nublo. — now €98 per person, 4.98 (102)
- **The south east?:** [The Red Canyon Tour, Small Group](https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/tours/the-red-canyon-tour-small-group-trip-with-local-food-tasting/?format=md). Tirajana, La Fortaleza and Las Vacas with tasting and transport at €104 per person; uneven ground, max twenty. 4.86 from 1082 reviews. Light walks, uneven ground. Trade-off: Groups of twenty; light walks. — now €104 per person, 4.86 (1082)

Also compared:

- [Full Day Rainforest Tour with Tasting](https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/tours/full-day-rainforest-tour-with-tasting-and-swimming-time/?format=md): Green north with a swim. Trade-off: Wet feet on the trail; long day. — now €104 per person, 4.84 (728)
- [VW Beetle Convertible Island Tour](https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/tours/vw-beetle-convertible-island-tour-discover-the-island-on-a-different-way/?format=md): Drive a convertible beetle. Trade-off: Two at this price; licence; max four per car. — now €90 per person, 4.94 (282)
- [Bandama and High Peaks from Las Palmas](https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/tours/full-day-to-bandama-volcano-center-and-high-peaks-of-gran-canaria-roque-nublo/?format=md): Viewpoints from Las Palmas. Trade-off: Lunch not included. — now €48 per person, 4.71 (101)
- [Day Tour in the North with Wine Tasting](https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/tours/day-tour-in-north-of-gran-canaria-with-wine-tasting/?format=md): Arucas, Firgas and coffee. Trade-off: Wine tasting is an optional fee. — now €48 per person, 4.68 (62)
- [Peaks Full-Day Tour from Las Palmas](https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/tours/gran-canaria-peaks-full-day-tour-from-las-palmas/?format=md): Peaks, Teror and San Mateo. Trade-off: Pickup only in central Las Palmas. — now €55 per person, 4.68 (130)

Commissions never affect the order.

## All 9 tours, ranked by Guidekin score

| # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Full Day Across the Island Tour from Las Palmas](https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/tours/full-day-across-the-island-tour-from-las-palmas/?format=md) | Roque Nublo Tours | €46 per person | 4.93 (513) | 8h 30m | Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 09:00–09:12 | up to 5 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 2 | [Vw Beetle Convertible Island tour
Discover the island on a different way](https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/tours/vw-beetle-convertible-island-tour-discover-the-island-on-a-different-way/?format=md) | Roque Nublo Tours | €90 per person | 4.94 (282) | 6h | Mon Wed Fri 08:00 | up to 10 per booking · free cancel · pickup · en/es/fr/de |
| 3 | [Gran Canaria 7 Highlights Small Group Tour with Tapas Picnic](https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/tours/gran-canaria-7-highlights-small-group-tour-with-tapas-picnic/?format=md) | Roque Nublo Tours | €98 per person | 4.98 (102) | 9h | Tue Fri 09:00 | up to 7 per booking · free cancel · pickup · en/de |
| 4 | [Gran Canaria highlights & hidden gems with local guide Sky Rebels](https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/tours/gran-canaria-highlights-hidden-gems-with-local-guide-sky-rebels/?format=md) | Roque Nublo Tours | €95 per person | 4.97 (35) | 6h 30m | Wed 08:30 | up to 6 per booking · instant · en/es |
| 5 | [The Red Canyon Tour - Small Group Trip with Local Food Tasting ツ](https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/tours/the-red-canyon-tour-small-group-trip-with-local-food-tasting/?format=md) |  | €104 per person | 4.86 (1082) | 7h–10h | Mon Tue Fri Sat 10:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es |
| 6 | [Full Day Rainforest Tour with Tasting and Swimming Time ツ](https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/tours/full-day-rainforest-tour-with-tasting-and-swimming-time/?format=md) |  | €104 per person | 4.84 (728) | 7h–10h | Mon Thu 10:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es |
| 7 | [Day Tour in North of Gran Canaria with Wine Tasting](https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/tours/day-tour-in-north-of-gran-canaria-with-wine-tasting/?format=md) | Wine, Rum & Food Tours | €48 per person | 4.68 (62) | 7h–8h | Fri 09:45 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es |
| 8 | [Full Day to Bandama Volcano, Center and High Peaks of Gran Canaria & Roque Nublo](https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/tours/full-day-to-bandama-volcano-center-and-high-peaks-of-gran-canaria-roque-nublo/?format=md) | Roque Nublo Tours | €48 per person | 4.71 (101) | 7h–8h | Mon Wed Sat 09:45 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es |
| 9 | [Gran Canaria Peaks Full-Day Tour from Las Palmas](https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/tours/gran-canaria-peaks-full-day-tour-from-las-palmas/?format=md) | Roque Nublo Tours | €55 per person | 4.68 (130) | 8h | Mon Wed Sat 09:45 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es |

## Why each made the list

- **Full Day Across the Island Tour from Las Palmas** — A coach day from Las Palmas that crosses the island north to south: the Bandama crater, the old streets of Santa Brígida, the view from Pico de las Nieves, lunch in Fataga and an afternoon at the Maspalomas dunes. Guide and transport are in the €46 per person price, food is not; guiding is in English only and the roads wind. Rated 4.93 by 513 travellers.
- **Vw Beetle Convertible Island tour Discover the island on a different way** — Drive a convertible VW Beetle in convoy through the mountains with a stop for a Canarian sandwich, wrinkled potatoes and mojo in a village restaurant, all for €90 per person per person. Each car needs one driving licence and closed shoes, seats up to four and takes children from young ages at reduced rates. Rated 4.94 by 282 travellers.
- **Gran Canaria 7 Highlights Small Group Tour with Tapas Picnic** — A small group day that strings together a black sand beach, the old centre and oldest market of Las Palmas, the balconies of Teror, the island's geographical centre and its highest point above the clouds, with a Canarian tapas picnic in a pine forest, hotel pickup and photos included at €98 per person. Rated 4.98 by 102 travellers.
- **Gran Canaria highlights & hidden gems with local guide Sky Rebels** — Two local guides pick you up in Maspalomas for a day of scenic roads, archaeology, culture and a picnic of sandwich, fruit and chocolate, in a private vehicle with water included at €95 per person. Not recommended for children under eight. Rated 4.97 by 35 travellers.
- **The Red Canyon Tour - Small Group Trip with Local Food Tasting ツ** — The south east that day trips usually skip: the Tirajana caldera, the aboriginal caves of La Fortaleza, the narrow Barranco de las Vacas and a tasting of local products, in groups capped at twenty with transport included. Expect light walks on uneven ground rather than a hike; €104 per person per person, rated 4.86 by 1082 travellers.
- **Full Day Rainforest Tour with Tasting and Swimming Time ツ** — The green north of the island in one day: the mills of Firgas, a walk through the laurel forest of the Azuaje ravine with stream crossings, an eco farm tasting and time to swim at El Puertillo. Waterproof shoes matter because feet get wet on the trail; transport and photos by the guide are included at €104 per person, rated 4.84 from 728 reviews.
- **Day Tour in North of Gran Canaria with Wine Tasting** — A small group minivan day from Las Palmas through the north: the blue stone church of Arucas, the mosaic street of Firgas, a coffee plantation with a tasting and the option of local cheese and wine for a small fee, at €48 per person. Lunch is not included and children under six are not accepted. Rated 4.68 by 62 travellers.
- **Full Day to Bandama Volcano, Center and High Peaks of Gran Canaria & Roque Nublo** — Canarian born official guides take a small group from Las Palmas to the Bandama crater, Teror, San Mateo and viewpoints over Roque Nublo and Bentayga, with a tasting of local products and minibus transport included at €48 per person. Lunch is not included and the tour runs in all weather, so bring a jacket. Rated 4.71 by 101 travellers.
- **Gran Canaria Peaks Full-Day Tour from Las Palmas** — A minibus day from central Las Palmas to the central uplands, Roque Nublo, Pico de las Nieves and Bandama, plus the towns of San Mateo and Teror, with guides who adjust the route to the group. The €55 per person price covers transport and guide but lunch is paid locally; hotel pickup only within central Las Palmas. Rated 4.68 by 130 travellers.

## Other collections in Gran Canaria

- [Boat Trips & Dolphin Cruises](https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/boat-trips-gran-canaria/?format=md) — 10 tours
- [Buggy, Quad & Ryker Tours](https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/buggy-quad-tours-gran-canaria/?format=md) — 10 tours
- [Canyoning, Via Ferrata & Adventure](https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/canyoning-adventure-gran-canaria/?format=md) — 10 tours
- [Roque Nublo Tours](https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/roque-nublo-tours/?format=md) — 9 tours
- [Scuba Diving & Snorkeling](https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/scuba-diving-gran-canaria/?format=md) — 8 tours
- [Wine, Rum & Food Tours](https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/food-wine-tours-gran-canaria/?format=md) — 7 tours
- [Kayak, Surf & Water Sports](https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/water-sports-gran-canaria/?format=md) — 7 tours
- [Hiking Tours](https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/hiking-gran-canaria/?format=md) — 5 tours
- [Private Tours](https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/private-tours-gran-canaria/?format=md) — 4 tours
- [Sunset & Stargazing Tours](https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/stargazing-gran-canaria/?format=md) — 4 tours

## FAQ

**Should I choose a self-drive or a small group island tour of Gran Canaria?**

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. Browse the island tour formats: https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/island-tours-gran-canaria/ · Find island tours with hotel pickup: https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/island-tours-gran-canaria/?pickup=hotel

**How long do Gran Canaria island tours take, and what do they cost?**

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. Filter island tours by price: https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/island-tours-gran-canaria/?price_max=100 · Look for a shorter island activity: https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/?duration_max=3

**Can I book a private island tour of Gran Canaria for my family or group?**

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. Explore private tours: https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/private-tours-gran-canaria/

**Are Gran Canaria island tours suitable for children or someone with limited mobility?**

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. Find stroller and infant options: https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/island-tours-gran-canaria/?kids=true · Filter Gran Canaria by accessibility: https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/?wheelchair=true

**Are lunch and wine tastings included in Gran Canaria island tour prices?**

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. Browse island tour inclusions: https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/island-tours-gran-canaria/ · Explore wine and food tours: https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/food-wine-tours-gran-canaria/

**Is hotel pickup included on Gran Canaria island tours?**

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. Find tours with hotel pickup: https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/island-tours-gran-canaria/?pickup=hotel

**Can I take a Gran Canaria island tour with guiding in German, French or Spanish?**

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. Find German guiding: https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/island-tours-gran-canaria/?language=de · Find French guiding: https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/island-tours-gran-canaria/?language=fr · Find Spanish guiding: https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/island-tours-gran-canaria/?language=es


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