Day trip

Gran Canaria: Discover Gran Canaria Day Tour

Activity provider: First Minute Travel
Day trip

Gran Canaria: Discover Gran Canaria Day Tour

Activity provider: First Minute Travel
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From US$ 42.35 per person

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This amazing guided tour crosses the heart of the island and combines visits to charming villages, exceptional viewpoints, valleys, and impressive peaks on the second most populous of the Canary Islands.

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Duration 8 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish, English, German, French
Pickup included
Pick up areas: Maspalomas, Playa del Inglés, San Agustín, Bahía Feliz, Puerto Rico, Arguineguín, Taurito and Puerto Mogán. Pickup details will be forwarded by email 24 to 48 before the tour date.

Experience

Highlights
  • Enjoy free time to explore the city of Telde and the towns of Arucas and Firgas
  • Travel on a stunning panoramic route crossing the Fataga Canyon
  • Stop at the Ayacata almond tree region and see the impressive views over the Santa Lucía Valley
  • Stop at Mirador de Tejeda for amazing views over Roque Nublo and El Teide
Full description

Discover Gran Canaria on a guided bus tour through the great green heart of the island. See why this island is sometimes called a 'miniature continent' because of the huge contrasts in habitats and landscapes. 

Benefit from pickup from Maspalomas, Playa del Inglés, San Agustín, Bahía Feliz, Puerto Rico, Arguineguín, Taurito, and Puerto Mogán.

The northern middle area will amaze you with its green meadows, farming areas, forests, natural parks, mountains, impressive viewpoints, and hidden villages.

Firstly, visit Telde, the 2nd most populous city on the island. It's modern but full of interesting history as it was the ancient capital. Learn about the history of its Church and about its past and present.

Then, discover the charming old town of Arucas and its magnificent modernist Church of San Juan Bautista built with volcanic black stone. 

After that, explore Firgas, known as "the Atlantic balcony" for its fantastic panoramic views. Find out why it is also called "the water village", for its exceptional waterfall fountain in the middle of the old town.

Next, arrive in the mountain area to make a stop at a restaurant in the Valleseco surroundings for lunch (optional and not included in the price of the tour). 

Continue through protected natural areas and mountains with stops at Mirador de la Cruz de Tejeda, which has beautiful views of Roque Nublo and El Teide.

Finally, see the almond trees growing area of Ayacata, San Bartolomé, with fantastic views of the Santa Lucia Valley and the Caldera de Tirajana, and end the tour with an impressive panoramic route through the Fataga Valley Canyon.

Includes
  • Professional Guide
  • Return bus service from the following areas: Maspalomas, Playa del Inglés, San Agustín, Bahía Feliz, Puerto Rico, Arguineguín, Taurito and Puerto Mogán
  • Lunch
  • Pickup drop-off outside of designated areas
Not suitable for
  • People with mobility impairments

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

  •  This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility
  • German, English, and French tours run on Tuesdays; German, English, and Spanish tours run on Thursdays
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.2 /5

based on 229 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.5/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Value for money
    4.3/5

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Lovely experience from start to finish. Picked up at our hotel on time, the tour was a joy. Simon, our guide was so personable and informative, handling difficult guests with tact and diplomacy. The island is beautiful...so different from the tourist resorts. Totally recommend this trip!

March 23, 2023

Easy to find and book this trip. It was a wonderful trip with Simon our very knowledgeable guide. We learnt a lot about this beautiful islands history and experienced the difference in the northern climate to the southern climate and visited very interesting places. One of the best trips we've ever been on

March 23, 2023

The tour travels a very long way and it does seem a bit rushed at times. Some of the scenic spots where it would be nice to stop you just go straight past. On a nice day, like we had, scenery is amazing and if you don’t have your own transport this tour is a very good way of seeing some of the highlights of the island.

March 23, 2023

Product ID: 360580