Top Canary Islands Kid-Friendly Tours

Guarantee your entry to one of Lanzarote’s most fun-filled and family-friendly attractions by booking your entrance ticket to Aquapark Costa Teguise in advance. The water park’s selection of exhilarating slides, such as Whirlwind and Kamikaze, delight thrill seekers, while kids stay entertained in the child-friendly lagoon area. Relax in a Jacuzzi, head to the indoor paintball arena, or try your hand at an obstacle course in an electric car. Entrance tickets are valid between the park’s opening hours of 10am and 6pm.

Explore the dunes of Maspalomas the traditional way on this 30-minute camel-riding adventure in Gran Canaria. Climb into the saddle and head deep into the Gran Canarian countryside on camelback with a guide. Along the way, enjoy the sensation of riding on the back of these gentle giants. Admire sweeping views over the rolling sand dunes, rocky ridges and rugged landscapes for which Gran Canaria is famous.

Large whale-watching boats can feel crowded and impersonal. This small-group tour from south Tenerife limits numbers to just ten guests, offering a more intimate, eco-friendly way to see marine life. Join onboard biologists as you search for whales and dolphins, and listen to their calls through a hydrophone for a deeper understanding of the ocean around you. It’s a quieter, educational alternative to standard sightseeing cruises.

If you consider yourself an animal lover, Cocodrilo Park offers you an unforgettable experience for you and your whole family. At this zoo, with an extension of + 22,000 square meters, you will find over 500 different animals. Among them, there is the largest exhibit of alligators in all Europe. Some of the animals you can enjoy in the park are meerkats, turtles, lizards, raccoons, several birds, deer, tigers, pigs, pygmy goats, llamas, monkeys and chimpanzees. There is no doubt you will not get bored during your tour.

Swing along high rope obstacles and fly on giant ziplines with a ticket to the Forestal Park in Tenerife. Climb up rope ladders and get the adrenaline pumping with Tarzan swings during a half-day visit to this treetop adventure park. A safety briefing is offered at the start and no prior experience is necessary.

Children can get a headstart on their scuba diving experience with this PADI diving course in Grand Canary. Kids join a small group and learn how to breathe underwater with smaller scuba gear. Then, children are paired up with instructors and taken to Puerto de Mogan for an underwater dive no deeper than 6.5 feet (two meters).

Discover an unexpected side to Gran Canaria with a visit to Sioux City Park, an ex-Wild West film set from the 1970s, now a popular attraction. Step inside and embrace your inner cowboy (or girl). Enjoy a drink in the saloon, watch exciting shows, interact with the animals and meet the town sheriff.

This trip takes you to the beautiful town of La Orotava in northern Tenerife. Enjoy a guided walk around a working banana plantation with the owner, who shares insights about banana cultivation and sustainable living. See more than 15 types of aromatic plants and taste a local banana liquor during the visit.

The south coast of Tenerife is one of the few places in the world where you can spot whales year-round, and the best views are from the water. On this eco-yacht cruise, maximize your chances of spotting whales and dolphins while minimizing your impact on the environment. Set sail from Los Cristianos and admire spectacular views as you cruise along the coast, stopping to swim and visit the Cave of Love.

Go off the tourist track and discover an unconventional Tenerife attraction. Booking your ticket in advance guarantees your entry to Artlandya, a traditional Canarian house with a twist: It's filled with hundreds of dolls and teddy bears crafted by more than 50 artists from around the world. This is an experience like no other on the island.

Enjoy a memorable evening of traditional entertainment at the medieval San Miguel Castle, the only castle on the Canary Islands. Feast on a delicious 3-course medieval-style banquet and immerse yourself in the medieval-themed entertainment, which includes horseback knights and jousting tournaments, the flight of the royal falcon, and a fire-breathing show.

We are the only action show with medieval jousting and tournaments on horseback, which makes it seem like you are in the movies, but here you see it live and in reality.

Discover the most impressive snorkel spots around Gran Canaria with a local PADI instructor as your guide. A fun experience for all the family, the tour includes tips for safe snorkeling along with all the info you need about the island's marine life. High quality snorkel equipment is provided, along with round-trip transport between your hotel and the dive center.

Access all of the exhibits at the Pyramids de Guimar Ethnographic Park on Tenerife by booking your premium ticket to this open-air museum and botanical garden. With the premium ticket you can take a self-guided tour of six lava-stone pyramids with mysterious origins; learn about Polynesia in exhibits on Easter Island and navigation in the Pacific; and walk through the poisonous fauna of the Poison Garden.

Cooking class of most iconic Canarian specialities: papas arrugadas, mojo sauces, carne de cabra, goat cheese and bienmesabe, paired with entertaining stories about the origin of foods. (Vegetarian option also available.)