Tenerife Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Tenerife tours on Spain’s largest Canary Island: climb to the volcanic summit of Mount Teide, Spain’s highest peak, watch whales and dolphins on a catamaran cruise, wind through the dramatic Masca valley, stargaze under some of the world’s clearest skies, ride a quad through lunar landscapes, and meet orcas at Loro Parque. Compare top-rated experiences and plan your perfect island getaway.
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Explore Tenerife by interest
Whatever brings you to Tenerife — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Tenerife
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Mount Teide
Spain’s highest.
Whales & Dolphins
Year-round.
Catamaran Cruise
Atlantic sailing.
Masca Valley
Cliffside hamlet.
Teide Stargazing
Clearest skies.
Loro Parque
Top animal park.
Quad Adventure
Off-road Teide.
La Laguna
UNESCO old town.
Tenerife in 2 days
- 1Day 1: Teide & Masca
- 2Day 2: whale watching
- 3Catamaran cruise
- 4Teide stargazing
Tenerife in 3 days
- 1Day 1: Teide & Masca
- 2Day 2: whale watching
- 3Day 3: Loro Parque
- 4Stargazing & towns
Centre awayMount Teide
Spain’s highest.
Southwest awayWhale Watching
Year-round.
Teno awayMasca Valley
Cliff hamlet.
North awayLoro Parque
Top animal park.
Centre awayTeide Stargazing
Sunset & stars.
Ferry awayLa Gomera
Island day trip.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Tenerife visitor asks before booking.
Year-round sunshine
Tenerife is a true all-year destination, with warm, sunny weather in the south even in winter.
Spring (Mar–May)
Pleasant and green with comfortable temperatures — great for hiking Teide and island tours.
Summer (Jun–Sep)
Warm and dry, busiest in the south; the highlands around Teide stay cooler.
Autumn (Oct–Nov)
Still warm and sunny with fewer crowds — an excellent time to visit.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Mild and sunny on the coast, a popular winter-sun escape; Teide can get snow at the summit.
Whales all year
Whales and dolphins live off the coast year-round, so whale watching is good in any season.
One day
Mount Teide and the Masca valley.
Two days
Add whale watching and stargazing.
Three days
Add Loro Parque and the towns.
Beach break
Add relaxed days on the southern beaches.
Explorers
Add La Gomera and hiking trails.
With kids
Mix Loro Parque, Siam Park and cruises.
Tours & transfers
Guided tours with hotel pickup are the easiest way to reach Teide, Masca and Loro Parque.
Car hire
Renting a car gives the most freedom to explore the volcano, towns and coves at your own pace.
TITSA buses
The green TITSA bus network links the main resorts, towns and Teide affordably.
Boat trips
Whale-watching and catamaran cruises leave from the southwest coast resorts.
North vs south
The sunny south has the beaches and resorts; the greener north has La Laguna, La Orotava and Loro Parque.
Getting there
Tenerife has two airports — South (TFS) for most charters and North (TFN) for inter-island flights.
Euro & low tax
Tenerife uses the euro, and the Canaries’ low sales tax (IGIC) makes some goods cheaper than mainland Spain.
Teide summit permit
Reaching the very top of Teide needs a free permit booked well ahead, or join a guided tour that includes it.
Layers for Teide
It can be far colder and windier at altitude than on the coast — bring warm layers for the summit.
Choose eco whale tours
Pick respectful, Blue Boat-flagged operators for responsible whale and dolphin watching.
Pre-book parks
Buy Loro Parque and Siam Park tickets ahead, often cheaper as a combined twin ticket.
Stargaze on clear nights
Check the forecast and book Teide stargazing on a clear, moonless night for the best skies.
Teide cable car & permit
The cable car and summit permit have limited slots — book ahead.
Whale watching cruises
Popular catamaran trips fill up in peak season — reserve early.
Loro & Siam Park
Buy combined park tickets in advance to save.
Stargazing tours
Clear-night Teide stargazing sells out — book ahead.
San Miguel dinner show
The medieval show is popular with families — reserve early.
La Gomera day trips
Ferry-based island tours have limited places — book ahead.
Teide tour
Around €40–80 for a guided Teide and island tour with the cable car.
Whale watching
About €30–60 for a catamaran whale and dolphin cruise with food.
Loro Parque ticket
Roughly €38–45 for entry, less with a combined park ticket.
Stargazing tour
Around €50–90 for a sunset-and-stars Teide experience.
Quad adventure
About €50–100 for a half-day off-road quad tour.
How to save
Combine Teide with Masca in one tour and buy twin park tickets.
Tenerife through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Mild, green, hiking.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Great all-round.
- Best for
- Beaches, warm sea.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Busy in the south.
- Best for
- Warm, fewer crowds.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Excellent value.
- Best for
- Winter sun, escape.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Snow on Teide.