Top Gran Canaria Sightseeing Tours in 2026

Get familiar with a new city with this walking tour of Vegueta in Las Palmas, introducing you to local history, culture, and sightseeing highlights. Follow your guide through the old quarter’s twisting streets and alleyways en route to sights including Calle de los Balcones, Plaza de San Martín, Rua dos Portugueses and San Martín Hospital. Learn about the city’s rich history as you go, from the 15th century through the present.

Experience Gran Canaria’s most magical night above the clouds on our Sunset and Stargazing tour. We begin with a scenic drive through the island’s mountains, passing canyons, palm oases, and villages such as Arteara and Fataga. Our first stop is Mirador Astronómico de la Degollada de las Yeguas, with panoramic views of Gran Canaria’s interior. We then continue to Mirador Picos de las Nieves for sunset. At 1,950m above sea level, enjoy views above the clouds, with both Mount Teide and Pico de las Nieves visible. Sip a glass of cava or juice while watching the sunset before heading to a remote stargazing spot. With minimal light pollution and clear skies, the Canary Islands are one of the world’s top stargazing destinations. Using powerful telescopes, our guides will reveal planets, galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters. You'll also enjoy a laser-guided constellation tour and insights into the universe. To finish, we’ll take a professional astrophotography portrait of you under the stars.

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.

Take to the water around Gran Canaria’s southwest coast—and discover scenic views you’d otherwise miss—on this dolphin- and whale-watching boat tour, including a stop for swimming and snorkeling. Set sail on a catamaran designed for wildlife spotting, keep your eyes peeled for the creatures, and enjoy plenty of photo opportunities. Take a dip, go snorkeling, and stay hydrated with bottled water and soft drinks all included.

Look for whales and dolphins off Gran Canaria on a marine-sightseeing cruise from Puerto Rico. Board a comfortable boat and sail into the Atlantic to spot dolphins, pilot, and minke whales, and more. Watch from the deck or through underwater windows, enjoy unlimited sodas, and purchase snacks and alcoholic drinks (own expense). Choose from different departure times, and upgrade to enjoy a longer cruise with a swim stop, and for convenient round-trip transfers from selected resorts.

Get acquainted with the architectural beauty and rich history of Las Palmas aboard a City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off tour of the Gran Canarian capital. Climb to the top deck of a vibrant double-decker bus and listen to entertaining audio commentary as you cruise past the city’s impressive sights. With your 24-hour ticket, see highlights like the grand Catedral and El Corte Ingles, and disembark whenever an attraction captures your attention. This tour is the ideal way to discover the best of Las Palmas at your convenience.

The ideal introduction for first-time visitors, this half-day, small-group cycling tour covers the highlights of Las Palmas in just a few hours. Listen to entertaining stories along the way as you bike through neighborhoods like historic Vegueta and colorful Triana. Get-down stops for drinks and snacks are included.

Hop on the comfortable tuk tuk and get ready to see Las Palmas de Gran Canaria from a completely different perspective. The adventure begins in the lively Santa Catalina Park, one of the city's most vibrant spots. From there, we will take you to the Port Market, where the architecture and the local atmosphere will welcome you. We will continue towards Las Coloradas, with a stop at the viewpoint so you can capture the best photographs of the coast. Following the coast, you will reach La Puntilla and the famous Las Canteras Beach, one of the most beautiful urban beaches in Europe, with another stop to immortalize the moment. The tour continues along the elegant Mesa and López with a stop at Plaza España, the commercial and social heart of the city. The final touch is given by the magnificent Alfredo Kraus Auditorium, an architectural work that seems to emerge from the sea, where you will make the last photographic stop with views of the Atlantic.

Live the high life in Gran Canaria and sail out on a yacht with your own captain and crew. Enjoy a luxurious alternative to crowded boat tours and beat the crowds. Choose a personalized playlist and pick spots for the boat to anchor. Take advantage of onboard snorkeling gear and stand up paddle or just enjoy the sunbathe on the large sun beds. Avoid the crowds and sail off on a yacht with a captain and crew. Access Gran Canaria coastal views that you wouldn’t see otherwise. Make your own exclusive trip on the sea and charter out the Nirvana Dreams Yacht. The yacht is a 40 ft Model Astondoa 40’ open. Enjoy a private yacht for up to 8 people. Sip on an open bar with beer, sangria, water, and Coca-Cola. Snack on tapas and take advantage of water activities, snorkeling equipment, and 2 stand up paddle boards. Get discounts for jet ski, parasailing and our sea scooter pro.

Get on board and experience a unique experience on your brand new catamaran, where modernity and comfort combine as you cruise the crystal clear waters of southern Gran Canaria. Leave the Puerto Rico pier to set course for the spectacular and isolated beach of Veneguera or Tiritaña, known for its unspoilt natural environment and tranquility. At the destination you will anchor with free time to take a swim in the sea, snorkel or just relax on the catamaran deck and sunbathe on the floating solarium. Lunch includes: Paella, salads, mojo-wrinkled potatoes and seasonal fruit. You also have the free drinks included throughout the journey, (beer, cava, soft drinks and water) and tea. Experience a magical day of sailing through the Atlantic Ocean on this large and flirty brand new catamaran, designed for the maximum comfort of customers, with a good service on board so you don't miss anything

While visiting Spain’s Canary Islands, you won’t want to miss the markets on Gran Canaria, but they can be intimidating if you’ve never been. This Teror and San Mateo Sunday Market Tour takes you to both with a guide with most of your time spent exploring the Teror Market. Discover local food and goods and be able to ask your guide questions while you shop.

Gran Canaria is known for its stunning coastal views and top-notch snorkeling opportunities, but the best areas aren’t reachable by land. On this small-group, half-day cruise, ditch the crowds and explore areas land travelers usually don't get to see, with a local lunch an drinks included, plus snorkeling and paddle surfing equipment so you can make the most of your day out on the water.

Ideal for travelers short on time, this tour covers many of Gran Canaria's must-see attractions in one day of sightseeing, from volcanic landscapes to mountain villages and more. Highlights include visiting an aloe vera plantation, catching majestic views over Roque Noble, and visiting the charming highland hamlet of Teror, famed for its balconies and colonial homes. You’ll also have local lunch in the village of Las Lagunetas.

Luxury minivan VIP tour for up to 8 people, designed for those looking for an exclusive, quiet and personalized experience. Accompanied by a guide-driver, we will travel through the interior of Gran Canaria from the south to the north coast, crossing summits and midways, with stops at viewpoints, historic villages and natural landscapes. The route includes the Astronomical Viewpoint of La Degollada, the picturesque town of Fataga and the Valley of a Thousand Palms, continuing through San Bartolomé de Tirajana and Ayacata until you reach Tejeda, one of the most beautiful towns in Spain. Then we will visit Artenara, its cave houses and the Mirador Monte Pavón, as well as Fontanales, where there will be free time for lunch. Finally we will pass through Moya, the Valley of the Tilos and the coastal town of San Felipe, returning south bordering Las Palmas.

Maximize your time on Gran Canaria, and explore with a local guide to discover the authentic island culture, away from the main tourist trail. Let your private guide lead the way, and steer you to sights like the Rainbow Rocks or Pico de las Nieves, or organize a route that takes in the sights you have in mind; it's a customizable day trip that's created around you.

Are you looking for a unique experience in paradise? We have the perfect excursion for you! Embark on an unforgettable adventure aboard our sports yacht, enjoy unlimited drinks and seasonal snacks. We distinguish ourselves from other private boat tours as our capacity is only 10 passengers and this allows us to give more personalized attention to our clients. Also, why not highlight that we carry out tours on a 14-meter long American sports yacht, clients can comfortably lie down on the bow or stern. We carry out the experience with a skipper so clients are well attended to at all times. Book with us and enjoy an unforgettable experience!

Narrow tracks and rough terrain mean that some of Gran Canaria’s most beautiful places can be hard to reach without a 4WD vehicle. A fleet of rugged Jeeps will take you into scenic ravines, historic villages, and gorgeous viewpoints on this full-day 4WD tour, with round-trip transfers from your southern Gran Canaria address.

This private tour allows you to discover the real Gran Canaria in 6 hours and live an unforgattable experience with a local and certified guide. Enjoy your hollidays avoiding crowed spots and tourist traps. Explore fascinating and hidden gems of the island, try typical local cuisine, see more than the main attractions and be back on board in time!

Embark with Obycat on an unforgettable experience. Climb aboard a brand new catamaran where modernity and comfort combine as you sail through the crystal-clear waters of the Atlantic. • Enjoy 4 hours at sea in the south of Gran Canaria. • Lunch, soft drinks, beer and cava included. • Live a magical day and connect with the natural beauty of Gran Canaria

Set sail from Las Palmas—and increase your chances of seeing marine life up close—on this dolphin and whale-spotting boat tour around the waters of Gran Canaria, including soft drinks while onboard. Cruise in waters known for cetaceans, keep a lookout for turtles and flying fish, and learn more about these creatures. Along the way, take in picturesque views you’d otherwise miss.

Spend the morning cruising the Gran Canaria coast in a luxury catamaran. After boarding the Afrikat in Puerto Rico, cruise and catch picturesque views of Atlantic fishing villages, beautiful bays, and white sand beaches. Go snorkeling, relax on the fly bridge, join the captain for a speedboat ride, enjoy beer, Sangria, and a delicious Canarian lunch included in the tour price. Live music is featured on Friday mornings.

At Exclusive Boat we love Exclusivity and making people feel like they’re at home, that’s why we take only a limited amount of people giving you the option of shade, sun, seats and places to lie down.

Get to know Maspalomas with this Private Maspalomas tour. Firstly, meet up with our driver-guide at your desired place of choice. This place of choice can be the cruise port if you are coming on a shore excursion. We can also arrange a private pick up from your hotel or apartment inside the island of Gran Canarias. Once you have met up with your driver-guide, we will head towards Maspalomas. There is much to see, but here are some examples; Meloneras Playa Lighthouse of Maspalomas Playa del Ingles Bellavista area San Fernando area Maspalomas Beach Templo Ecumenico El Salvador Paseo Costa Canaria Paseo Maritime; promenade Natural Dune Reserve of Maspalomas Much more! When the tour is finished, we will take you back to your hotel or starting point of the tour.