Canary Islands experiences

Best Things to Do in the Canary Islands: Tours & Activities

Discover unforgettable things to do across the Canary Islands, from volcano tours and whale watching to boat trips, water parks, hiking, surfing and stargazing. Browse tours, tickets and activities in Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, compare different experiences and find the right option for your trip.

Whether you want to explore Mount Teide, discover Lanzarote’s volcanic landscapes, cruise along the coast of Gran Canaria or enjoy the beaches and watersports of Fuerteventura, you can find and compare experiences across the islands here.

Masca Ravine: Guided Descent + Boat Ride + Transfer
Tenerife

Masca Ravine: Guided Descent + Boat Ride + Transfer

Choose this tour if you want to hike the actual Masca Gorge rather than simply visit Masca village or see the ravine from a viewp…

  • ★ 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • 06:00
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • English / German / Spanish
FromEUR 145.00
Los Cristianos: Viking Tenerife Ragnarok Cruise
Tenerife

Los Cristianos: Viking Tenerife Ragnarok Cruise

This is the shorter 2-hour Ragnarok Viking cruise from Los Cristianos. The cruise includes the boat trip, a live guide in English…

  • ★ 4.6 (20 reviews)
  • 02:00
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • English / Spanish
FromEUR 28.00
Caleta de Fuste: Catamaran Cruise + Lunch + Unlimited Drinks
Fuerteventura

Caleta de Fuste: Catamaran Cruise + Lunch + Unlimited Drinks

This four-hour catamaran cruise leaves directly from Caleta de Fuste and follows the coast towards the fishing village of Pozo Ne…

  • ★ 5.0 (1 reviews)
  • 04:00
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • English / French / German
FromEUR 64.00
La Gomera: Guided Day Tour from Tenerife + Boat Ride + Lunch
San Sebastián de la Gomera

La Gomera: Guided Day Tour from Tenerife + Boat Ride + Lunch

This 12-hour La Gomera day trip is designed for travellers who want the classic island highlights with pickup available from both…

  • ★ 5.0 (1 reviews)
  • 12:00
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • English / German / Spanish
FromEUR 110.00
Puerto de Mogan: 4-Hr Dolphin Watching Tour by Keeper Uno
Gran Canaria

Puerto de Mogan: 4-Hr Dolphin Watching Tour by Keeper Uno

This 4-hour shared Keeper Uno cruise departs from Puerto de Mogán and combines dolphin and whale searching with a relaxed sail al…

  • ★ 4.8 (5 reviews)
  • 04:00
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • English / Spanish
FromEUR 80.00
Los Cristianos: Guided Whale Watching Cruise
Los Cristianos

Los Cristianos: Guided Whale Watching Cruise

Peter Pan is a two-hour whale and dolphin watching cruise from Los Cristianos on a traditional Portuguese-style schooner. The tri…

  • ★ 4.7 (6 reviews)
  • 02:00
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • English / French / German
FromEUR 25.00
Gran Canaria: Dolphin Watching Tour
Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria: Dolphin Watching Tour

Spirit of the Sea is the wildlife-focused boat trip from Puerto Rico for travellers who want to look for dolphins, whales and oth…

  • ★ 4.3 (15 reviews)
  • 02:30
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
FromEUR 42.00
Catamaran Experience on Papagayo Beaches
Lanzarote

Catamaran Experience on Papagayo Beaches

This Papagayo catamaran cruise is a straightforward sea-day option for travellers who want the south Lanzarote coastline, food, d…

  • ★ 4.5 (2 reviews)
  • 04:00
  • Instant confirmation
  • English / French / German
FromEUR 74.00
Tenerife: 3-Hour Whale & Dolphin Watching Tour
Los Cristianos

Tenerife: 3-Hour Whale & Dolphin Watching Tour

This three-hour whale and dolphin watching catamaran departs from Puerto Colón in Costa Adeje and is built for travelers who want…

  • ★ 4.1 (12 reviews)
  • 03:00
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • English / German / Italian
FromEUR 47.00
Gran Canaria: Afrikat Catamaran Cruise
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria: Afrikat Catamaran Cruise

Afrikat is an all-inclusive-style social catamaran cruise from Puerto Rico to El Perchel on Gran Canaria's southwest coast. The 4…

  • ★ 4.0 (4 reviews)
  • 04:30
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • English / Spanish
FromEUR 79.50
Lobos Island: Catamaran Cruise + Lunch & Drinks
Puerto del Rosario

Lobos Island: Catamaran Cruise + Lunch & Drinks

This four-hour Oby Catamaran outing from Corralejo is built around time on the water near Lobos rather than an island landing. Th…

  • 04:00
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • English / Spanish
FromEUR 69.00
La Graciosa & Lagomar: Day Tour from Lanzarote + Lunch
Lanzarote

La Graciosa & Lagomar: Day Tour from Lanzarote + Lunch

This 7-hour northern Lanzarote tour combines three experiences that are awkward to join independently in a single day: LagOmar, a…

  • 07:00
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • English / French / Spanish
FromEUR 79.00
Isla de Lobos: Catamaran Sailing Tour + Lunch & Drinks
Fuerteventura

Isla de Lobos: Catamaran Sailing Tour + Lunch & Drinks

This Oby Freebird catamaran cruise from Corralejo is for travellers who want both time on the water and a short visit to Isla de …

  • 04:00
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • English / Spanish
FromEUR 62.00
Los Cristianos: Guided Boat Tour
Tenerife

Los Cristianos: Guided Boat Tour

This 3-hour Ragnarok cruise departs from Los Cristianos on a large Viking-themed boat and combines a social sightseeing atmospher…

  • 03:00
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • English / Spanish
FromEUR 44.50
Gran Canaria: 3-Hr Private Boat Tour
Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria: 3-Hr Private Boat Tour

This private 3-hour Keeper Uno cruise departs from Puerto de Mogán and reserves the boat for your group. The yacht has several se…

  • 03:00
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • English / Spanish
FromEUR 620.00
Gran Canaria: 4-Hr Catamaran Cruise + Lunch + Drinks
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria: 4-Hr Catamaran Cruise + Lunch + Drinks

The ObyCat cruise is a relaxed four-hour catamaran outing from Puerto Rico along Gran Canaria's southwest coast. Depending on con…

  • 04:00
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • English / Spanish
FromEUR 69.00
Tenerife: Guided Snorkeling Experience
Tenerife

Tenerife: Guided Snorkeling Experience

This guided snorkeling trip departs from the Puerto Colón area and is built for travellers who want snorkeling itself to be the m…

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • German / Spanish / English
FromEUR 45.00
Tenerife: First Diving Experience
Tenerife

Tenerife: First Diving Experience

This boat-based first-dive experience is designed for beginners staying around Costa Adeje. Check-in is at Complejo Club Atlantis…

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • German / English / French
FromEUR 85.00
Los Cristianos: Snorkeling on a Lava Reef
Tenerife

Los Cristianos: Snorkeling on a Lava Reef

This is a simple guided shore-snorkeling experience at Rays Bay in Los Cristianos. The complete booking lasts about two hours, in…

  • 02:00
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • English / Spanish
FromEUR 39.00
Antequera: Guided Hiking Tour with Boat Return
San Cristóbal de La Laguna

Antequera: Guided Hiking Tour with Boat Return

This active Anaga excursion combines a guided hike to remote Playa de Antequera with a boat return, so you do not have to retrace…

  • 07:00
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • English / French / German
FromEUR 75.00
Southwestern Gran Canaria: Guided Tour + Transfers
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Southwestern Gran Canaria: Guided Tour + Transfers

This coach excursion combines several southwestern Gran Canaria highlights with hotel pickup, transport and a live guide. The rou…

  • 08:00
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • English / German / Spanish
FromEUR 48.00

Popular tours and activities in the Canary Islands

Some experiences are particularly popular across the islands.

Availability varies by island, resort and season, so compare the options for your destination before booking.

How to choose the right Canary Islands activity

Start with the type of experience you want and the island where you are staying. Tenerife offers the greatest variety, including Mount Teide, marine excursions and major attractions. Lanzarote is particularly strong for volcanic sightseeing, while Fuerteventura is ideal for beaches and watersports. Gran Canaria offers a balanced mix of mountain excursions, sightseeing and coastal activities.

Also check the duration, departure location, transport arrangements and what is included in the price. Some excursions include hotel pickup, while others require you to reach the meeting point independently.

For popular experiences such as Mount Teide tours, whale watching and major attractions, booking ahead is recommended, especially during school holidays and the busiest winter months.

Find the best things to do during your Canary Islands holiday

From a short boat trip to a full-day island excursion, the Canary Islands offer activities for almost every type of traveller. Compare available tours and tickets, check what each experience includes and choose the activities that best fit your itinerary.

Browse the available Canary Islands tours and activities above to find experiences for your trip.

Fly To Canarias travel notes

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