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Las Palmas: 8-Hour Gran Canaria Island Highlights Tour

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Las Palmas: 8-Hour Gran Canaria Island Highlights Tour
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Top rated
4.9221077 out of 5 stars
4.9
4.9221077 out of 5 stars
873 reviews

Cross the island from north to south and visit the Bandama volcano and the villages of Santa Brígida, San Bartolomé and Fataga. Admire the views from the highest peak and enjoy the sand dunes.

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Duration 8.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English

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Andrej – Norway

The tour is a perfect brief og Gran Canaria's highlights. Everything was nice and good planned. The guide from the tour knew a lot about the island, its history and local customs and made all journey unforgettable. Highly recommended!

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Tea – Norway

I recommend this tour to everyone visiting Gran Canaria! You get to see so much beautiful nature and pictoresque small villages in the mountains. The tour guide is very knowledgeable and does a very good job in sharing interesting information and anecdotes throughout the tour.

Highlights

  • Visit an extinct volcano and explore charming villages
  • Enjoy panoramic views from the island's highest point
  • Take a walk on the Maspalomas sand dunes

Full description

Head to the Bandama volcano, the first stop on this 8-hour tour. See the largest crater of an extinct volcano on the island and enjoy views of the east coast, mountains and Las Palmas. Continue to Santa Brígida, admire its historical centre and learn about its history.

Continue up to Pico de las Nieves, the island’s highest point. Take in views that often include the neighbouring island of Tenerife. Visit San Bartolomé, a mountain village with an ethnographic museum that you can visit free of charge.

Stop for lunch at a traditional taverna in the village of Fataga (additional cost). Afterwards, head to the Maspalomas sand dunes and enjoy 45 minutes of free time before returning back to Las Palmas.

Includes

  • Air-conditioned transportation
  • Licensed guide in English

Not suitable for

  • Children under 7 years
  • Pregnant women
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

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Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Water
  • Warm clothing

Know before you go

  • The tour is guided only in English
  • Be sure to bring warm clothing and an umbrella or raincoat in the winter months
  • There are many twisting roads in the mountains. If you suffer from road sickness, be sure to bring your medication
  • Anyone interested in joining the tour from the southern resorts such as Playa del Inglés, Maspalomas or San Agustín can easily take the public bus 30 to Las Palmas and at the end of the tour remain in the south.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 873 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.9/5

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Andrej – NorwayApril 23, 2025 – Verified booking
The tour is a perfect brief og Gran Canaria's highlights. Everything was nice and good planned. The guide from the tour knew a lot about the island, its history and local customs and made all journey unforgettable. Highly recommended!
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Tea – NorwayApril 20, 2025 – Verified booking
I recommend this tour to everyone visiting Gran Canaria! You get to see so much beautiful nature and pictoresque small villages in the mountains. The tour guide is very knowledgeable and does a very good job in sharing interesting information and anecdotes throughout the tour.
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Nick – NetherlandsApril 16, 2025 – Verified booking
A great combination of sightseeing and of history & trivia packed with a lot of humor. Pavel is a very cheerful guide that didn’t leave me and my partner bored in the time spend on the bus in between visiting the island’s highlights. A great tour for those who want to get a grasp of what the island is like in only 8 hours!

Product ID: 139631

Activity provider:Excursions Gran Canaria

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