Lanzarote Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Lanzarote tours and things to do on this volcanic Canary Island: walk the Mars-like landscapes of Timanfaya National Park where the earth still burns, marvel at César Manrique’s surreal Jameos del Agua and Cueva de los Verdes lava caves, sail a catamaran to the golden Papagayo beaches, sip wine grown in black volcanic ash at La Geria, and cross the strait to unspoiled La Graciosa. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Lanzarote by interest
Whatever brings you to Lanzarote — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Lanzarote
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Timanfaya
Volcano park.
Jameos del Agua
Manrique cave.
Papagayo
Golden beaches.
Cueva Verdes
Lava cave.
La Geria
Volcanic wine.
Buggy Tours
Off-road fun.
La Graciosa
Wild island.
Camel Rides
Volcanic slopes.
30 min awayTimanfaya
Volcano park.
40 min awayJameos del Agua
Manrique cave.
Coast awayPapagayo
Beach cruise.
Ferry awayLa Graciosa
Wild island.
30 min awayLa Geria
Volcanic wine.
Island awayBuggy Safari
Off-road.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Lanzarote visitor asks before booking.
Spring (Mar–May)
Warm, sunny and pleasant — a lovely time.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Hot and busy, cooled by trade winds.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Warm sea and sunshine — excellent.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Mild and sunny, a warm winter escape.
For the beach
The sea is warmest in late summer and autumn.
Best overall
Spring and autumn are ideal, but any season works.
One day
Timanfaya, the caves and La Geria.
Two days
Add a Papagayo catamaran cruise.
Three days
Add La Graciosa island.
For nature
Timanfaya and the lava caves.
For beaches
Papagayo and catamaran trips.
With kids
Camel rides and the caves.
Car & tours
A car or guided tour is best for the volcanic sights.
Island tours
Grand island tours cover Timanfaya, caves and La Geria.
By boat
Boats reach Papagayo and the island of La Graciosa.
On foot
Resort towns and beaches are walkable.
Where to stay
Stay in Puerto del Carmen, Playa Blanca or Costa Teguise.
Euro currency
Spain uses the euro; cards are widely accepted.
Timanfaya first
Visit Timanfaya early to beat the tour-bus crowds.
Manrique sites
A combined ticket covers several Manrique art sites.
Catamaran day
Book a Papagayo catamaran trip for the best beaches.
La Geria wine
Taste the volcanic Malvasía wines at a La Geria bodega.
La Graciosa
Take the ferry from Órzola to unspoiled La Graciosa.
Year-round sun
Lanzarote is warm and sunny in every season.
Island tours
Grand island tours fill up — book ahead.
Catamaran trips
Papagayo catamaran cruises sell out — reserve early.
La Graciosa
La Graciosa trips have limited spots — book ahead.
Buggy tours
Off-road buggy tours fill up — reserve early.
Wine tours
La Geria wine tours book out — reserve ahead.
Peak season
Summer and winter holidays are busiest — book everything ahead.
Island tour
Around €40–70 for a grand island tour with Timanfaya.
Catamaran trip
About €45–80 for a Papagayo catamaran cruise.
La Graciosa
Roughly €55–90 for a La Graciosa island trip.
Buggy tour
Around €60–100 for a guided buggy tour.
Wine tour
About €45–75 for a La Geria wine tour.
How to save
Join a grand island tour to combine several sights in one day.
Lanzarote through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Warm & sunny.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Lovely.
- Best for
- Beaches.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Busy.
- Best for
- Warm sea.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Excellent.
- Best for
- Winter sun.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Mild.