Day Trips in Gran Canaria

Day trips in Gran Canaria offer travelers the perfect balance of adventure, discovery, and convenience. Whether you are short on time or simply looking for an immersive experience without the need for overnight stays, these tours provide an excellent way to explore the highlights of Gran Canaria and its surroundings in just one day. Guided by knowledgeable local experts, you can uncover hidden gems, iconic landmarks, and cultural treasures that bring the destination to life. From exploring scenic countryside and nearby villages to visiting historic monuments and vibrant marketplaces, day trips are designed to maximize your travel experience. They are ideal for families, couples, and solo adventurers alike, offering curated itineraries that combine comfort with unforgettable exploration. You can relax knowing that transportation, guides, and carefully planned stops are all taken care of. Best of all, day trips in Gran Canaria give you the chance to see more in less time, making them a smart choice for travelers who want to make the most of their visit. With a variety of options available, every traveler can find a day trip that matches their interests and leaves them with lasting memories.

Top Day Trips in Gran Canaria

Full Day Across the Island Tour from Las Palmas in Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria , Canary Islands

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (480 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 54.97

Duration: 8 hours (approx.)

Cross the island north to south. Get the volcanic touch of the island having an amazed look towards the islands largest crator. Discover the historical streets of Santa Brígida. Admire the impressive views from Pico de las Nieves. Have a typical lunch in a charming village of Fataga and after all that get some sun by the ocean exploring the massive sand dunes. You will have a professional Guide in English only.

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Half-Day Cruise Tour-Dolphin and Whale Watching in Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria , Canary Islands

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (103 reviews)
Likely to Sell Out Free Cancellation

From $ 47.20

 

Enjoy a dolphin and whale watching cruise, sailing offshore from the southwest coast of Gran Canaria, in the area between Puerto de Mogán and the Maspalomas Lighthouse. Get on board one of our catamarans, safe and comfortable boats that, due to their characteristics, offer a pleasant navigation, with less rolling than a monohull or smaller catamarans. . After sailing in search of cetaceans, we will return to the coast, making a stop of about 30 - 45 minutes in Cala del Perchel, Taurito, Tauro or Anfi del Mar, depending on the sighting area that has been navigated. At that time you can enjoy a refreshing swim, use the snorkeling equipment included in the activity and have a refreshing drink, returning later to Puerto Rico to end the activity.

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Full Day to Bandama Volcano, Center and High Peaks of Gran Canaria & Roque Nublo in Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria , Canary Islands

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (78 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 54.97

 

First of all we are official guides born here in the Canaries. Pick up and drop off at your location here at the capital of Las Palmas Gran Canaria. Enjoy this exclusive tour to the famous high peaks of Gran Canaria and some of the charming villages like Teror, San Mateo or natural monument Bandama crater. Always in a small groups our canarian tour guide will lead you to admire panoramic views from our greatest volcanic mountains like Roque Nublo or Bentayga. If the weather allows us we will have opportunity to take good pictures from the famous "sea clouds" . On Saturdays only it is opened our local farm market, where you could find local wines, cheeses, fruits. etc. On our way up, we will make a stop to see the great Caldera Bandama, magnificent and imposed crater dated over 4.000 years old. In Teror where it is the Lady of Pine Basilique we´ll  have free time for relax or lunch (not included but our guide will help for some good and cheap options)

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Day Tour in North of Gran Canaria with Wine Tasting in Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria , Canary Islands

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (55 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 54.97

 

See some of the highlights of northern Gran Canaria on a 7.5-hour tour from Las Palmas! With a canarian official guide, travel to the Charming city of Arucas and learn about the island’s popular exports on visits to the banana farms. Next sport little town of firgas famous for water. Then discover the beautiful valley of the Berrazales, in Agaete, where they have unique arabyca coffee and a wine tasting included. Sunbathing or lunch will take place in the port of las Nieves.

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Discover Gran canaria The Cumbre in Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria , Canary Islands

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (32 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 52.58

 

• Driving through fertile valleys • We will visit Telde (capital of the guanches). Arucas and Firgas. • We move on to Valleseco, Cruz de Tejeda, Ayacata, Roque Nublo, San Bartolome. • Panoramic viepoint in the valley of Fataga.

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Southern Treasures of Gran Canaria in Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria , Canary Islands

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (24 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 54.97

Duration: 7 hours (approx.)

A full day tour that will head you to three of the most visited natural and tourist icons of Gran Canaria. We will learn with our official guide, the history of the ancient canaries, visiting an aboriginal troglodyte village within a few caves. Stroll through the port of Mogán, a beautiful corner of the island, called by tourists Southern Venice, with one of the best clime in Europe. We will end up visiting some natural places like the Dunas Maspalomas and the pond. Free time for bathing or eating in Mogán Harbour. Max group size 18.

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Bus to the local market of Puerto de Mogan  in Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria , Canary Islands

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (23 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 27.49

Duration: 5 hours (approx.)

An amazing street market is held every Friday in Puerto Mogán where you can find Canarian artisan and gastronomic products, fashion accessories and souvenirs. Enjoy a Friday full of flavours, smells and surprises. Puerto Mogán is an idyllic place, its careful architecture with water canals Italian-inspired invite you to stroll through its beautiful streets, sit on a terrace and have a drink by the sea, take a walk along its marina and arrive up to a pretty beach. It also has a wide gastronomic offer, shops and leisure services We offer you a transport service with an assistance guide, once in Puerto Mogán, you will have time enough to visit on your own the entire area and the street market A day of relax and shopping in the best tourist resort of Gran Canaria

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Gran Canaria Gran Tour in Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria , Canary Islands

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (15 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 52.58

 

• Banana plantation Optional • We continue via La Aldea, Anden Verde, Puerto de las Nieves "God´s Finger" • Stop in the Valley of Agaete. • Driving via Galdar, Guia, and San Felipe.

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E-Bike Rental 80 km Battery life: Gran Canaria Mountains or Coast in Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria , Canary Islands

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (10 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 41.83

Duration: 7 hours (approx.)

Electric Bike is a convenient and ecological alternative to explore with easily and effortlessly the south of Gran Canaria : Maspalomas Dunes, Ayaguaures Hill and dam or Arguineguin fishing village , Puerto Rico City. You can choose to visit the famous southern Caribbean white sand beaches: Amadores Beach or Anfi Beach. The e-Bike trekking has a battery life of about 80 km. You will receive a paper map of Maspalomas with different routes . Included you will also receive a mobile support. Children over 14 years can drive an E-bike if accompanied by paying parent. Babies: 1 -6 years can use the baby seats. Maximum Baby weight 22 kg and Maximum Baby height 1,10 meters. Maximum weight allowed on e-Bike = 110 kg (total :driver + passenger) You will receive a free assistance service on the road, in the area of Maspalomas in case of puncture and breakdown of the vehicle. Free Bicycle Spray Repair Kit if you will go outside the City . The e-bike are not suitable to go on the sand or off-road.

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Rent City Bike 18 gears from 9 hours to 7 days: Visit Maspalomas  in Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria , Canary Islands

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (9 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 17.93

Duration: 24 hours (approx.)

Rent a City Bike 18 gears : this is a convenient and ecological alternative to explore the south of Gran Canaria with your family or your friends. You can choose to rent a city bike from 9 hours until 7 days. You can ride on the Promenade and Bicycle Paths of Gran Canaria South without traffic and without danger! Riding a City Bike you can reach different points of interest such as the Maspalomas Dunes, Lighthouse, Botanical Garden, Oasis, Melorenas Beach,San Agustin. Bikes have a different price which depends on the age and height : 1) Baby Seat available to rent : 1 - 6 years old : Maximum Baby Weight 22 kg / Maximum Baby Height 1,10 meters 2) Child Bike without gears suitable for Children : 7 - 9 years wheels 16"/18"/20"/22 " height 105 cm - 135 cm 3) Adult and Child Bike with gears suitable for People : 10 - 80 years wheels 24 " / 26 " / 28" / height 135 cm - 195 cm Rental price includes: 1 Lock, 1 basket , Roadside Assistance. Helmets included for children under 16 years.

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Discover Las Palmas city on your own in Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria , Canary Islands

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (7 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 32.86

Duration: 5 hours (approx.)

We pick you up at your resort area, offering you a direct bus service to the centre of the city of Las Palmas, including our accompanying guide during the round trip. Once in Las Palmas, you will enjoy 5 hours of free time to explore it on your own. The city centre has two areas to visit, both are separated by a distance of 5 km., If you want to discover both, we recommend you to move from one to another by taxi or urban bus, to enjoy them without hurry. Visit the historic centre of the city, to visit: Plaza Mayor with the Cathedral of Santa Ana, Vegueta Market, Casa Colon, Canarian Museum, Plaza de Santo Domingo. Do not miss the beautiful area of Triana. Harbour area and Playa de las Canteras: A recommended starting point is the Santa Catalina Park, nearby we find the Mercado del Puerto, the Elder Museum, Poema del Mar, and of course, the famous and lively urban beach of Las Canteras, or López y Mesa Street. Discover Las Palmas, a very interesting city, dynamic and full of contrasts

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Rent a Mountain Bike from 9 hours until 7 Days in Maspalomas in Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria , Canary Islands

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (2 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 29.88

Duration: 24 hours (approx.)

Mountain Bike is a convenient and ecological alternative to explore with easily the south Gran Canaria: Maspalomas ,Playa Ingles, Ayaguaures ,Arguineguin. Rent a Mountain Bike 9 h until 7 days. Mountain Bikes are not suitable to go off-roads or on sand. It is possible to use the Mountain Bikes on asphalt road, Promenade, Bicycle paths. You can choose to rent: 1) Baby Seat. Suitable for Infant : 1 - 4 years old / Maximum weight 22 kg 2) Child Mountain Bike - wheels 16" / 18" / 20" : with pedals / without gears / without front suspensions Suitable for Child : 5 - 8 years old / height 105 cm - 135 cm 3) Youth Mountain Bike Small wheels 24"/ 26 ": with 18 gears / with front suspensions Suitable for Youth: 9 - 17 years old / 135 cm- 160 cm 4) Adult Mountain Bike Big wheels 29 " with 18 gears / with front suspensions Hydraulic Disk Brakes Suitable for People: 18 - 70 years old / 160 cm - 190 cm Free assistance included in Maspalomas. Free Helmet only for children under 16 years.

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Street markets of Teror and San Mateo Tour in Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria , Canary Islands

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (2 reviews)
Likely to Sell Out Free Cancellation

From $ 41.83

Duration: 5 hours (approx.)

Get to know the nice street markets of Teror (famous village because of its church and its Virgin “Virgen del Pino”) and San Mateo (a village located on a wide and fertile agricultural plain of the middle-high stretch of the ravine Guiniguada). A professional guide will accompany you at all times while telling you about the interesting places you will visit. This tour is the best option to enjoy a special Sunday on Gran Canaria. Free pick-up service is included for those clients staying in the southern area of Gran Canaria. Said pick-up will take place between 09:00 and 10:30. You will be back at your hotel at about 16:00 hours.

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Why Choose Our Day Trips in Gran Canaria?

Our day trips in Gran Canaria are carefully designed to combine convenience, cultural insights, and memorable experiences. Each itinerary highlights the best of Gran Canaria, led by local guides who know the destination inside and out.

Frequently Asked Questions About Day Trips in Gran Canaria

Most day trips in Gran Canaria include transportation, a local guide, and entrance to selected attractions. Some itineraries also provide meals or free time for independent exploration.

Day trips in Gran Canaria typically last between 6 to 10 hours, depending on the destination and itinerary. They are designed to make the most of your day while keeping travel times comfortable.

Yes, many day trips in Gran Canaria are family-friendly, offering activities and destinations that appeal to both adults and children. Be sure to check tour descriptions for age recommendations.

Booking in advance is recommended to secure your spot, especially during peak travel seasons in Gran Canaria. Some tours may allow same-day bookings if space is available.
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