Tenerife
Gran Canaria: Guided Day Tour from Tenerife + Aquarium & Distillery Entry
Poema del Mar
Casa Colón
Vegueta
Arehucas

Gran Canaria Day Trip from Tenerife with Poema del Mar & Arehucas

A full-day ferry excursion from Tenerife with roundtrip transport, Poema del Mar entry, Vegueta sightseeing and an Arehucas distillery visit with tasting.

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Tenerife, Spain

Tour snapshot

Duration:
08:00
Location:
Tenerife
Cancellation:
Cancellation available

Cross from Tenerife by ferry for a structured Gran Canaria day combining aquarium, old-town and rum-distillery stops

Overview

This is a cross-island day trip for travelers staying on Tenerife who want to see a focused slice of Gran Canaria without changing hotels. The current ticket costs €123 and bundles roundtrip ferry travel, ground transportation, entry to Poema del Mar, a guided visit through Vegueta and entry to Arehucas Distillery with a rum or liqueur tasting. Tiqets currently lists an 8-hour duration, a 10:00 start and live guidance in English and Spanish, with pickup location chosen during checkout.

Available languages

English, Spanish

What's included

* Entry to Poema del Mar
* Entry to Arehuca Distillery
* Live guide
* Guided tour
* Boat tickets
* Roundtrip transportation
* Rum or liqueur tasting

What's not included

* Entry to other attractions along the route
* Food and drinks
Why book this activity
The main value is logistics. Visiting Gran Canaria independently from Tenerife means coordinating an inter-island ferry, transfers between Agaete and Las Palmas/Arucas, attraction tickets and the return journey. This product packages those pieces into one guided day. It also combines three very different experiences: a major aquarium, the historic streets of Vegueta and a working rum distillery, so it suits travelers who prefer variety over spending the whole day at one attraction.
Our take
This is best understood as a sampler of Gran Canaria, not a comprehensive island tour. You get the convenience of a structured inter-island excursion, but the schedule is necessarily tight and food is not included. The supplier's current published timetable shows the ferry leaving Santa Cruz for Agaete at 10:00 and the return ferry leaving Agaete at 18:00, so treat this as a genuine full-day commitment rather than assuming you will be back in Santa Cruz at 18:00. If Poema del Mar itself is your main goal and you are already staying on Gran Canaria, the standalone aquarium ticket is the more direct and much cheaper option.
Who is it for
Best for Tenerife-based travelers who want to experience Gran Canaria in one day without arranging ferries and island transport themselves; couples, adults and families comfortable with a long ferry-and-coach itinerary; and visitors who like combining a major attraction with culture and a food-and-drink tradition stop. It is especially useful when you only have one day available for Gran Canaria and prefer a fixed route over self-driving.
Who should skip it
Skip this tour if you want a slow, in-depth Gran Canaria day, substantial free time, a beach-focused visit or a mountain-interior itinerary. Food and drinks are not included, and the current product is not marked wheelchair accessible. If you are already staying in Las Palmas or elsewhere on Gran Canaria, booking Poema del Mar directly and exploring Vegueta independently will usually give you more control over your time.
What to expect
Choose your pickup location during checkout and follow the pickup details on your voucher. The excursion transfers participants to the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife for the ferry to Puerto de las Nieves in Agaete.

The current Tiqets itinerary then continues to Poema del Mar in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Aquarium admission is included. After the aquarium, the tour visits Vegueta, the historic center of Las Palmas, where landmarks around the old quarter include Casa de Colón and the Cathedral of Santa Ana.

The final main stop is Arehucas Distillery in Arucas. Entry, a guided visit and a tasting of selected rum or liqueur are included in the current product. The group then returns to Agaete for the ferry back to Tenerife.

The supplier currently operates this excursion on Fridays and publishes an estimated ferry schedule of 10:00 Santa Cruz to Agaete and 18:00 Agaete back to Santa Cruz. Operational timings can change, so use the pickup and ferry details issued for your booked date.
Before you go
Current ticket price: €123. Tiqets lists the experience as available, with an 8-hour duration and a 10:00 start time.

Pickup is selected during checkout. The exact Tiqets product includes roundtrip transportation and ferry tickets, so do not make a separate ferry reservation for this excursion.

Bring an original valid passport or national ID card. The supplier states that an original valid identity document is mandatory for ferry boarding.

Poema del Mar entry, Arehucas Distillery entry, the guided tour and rum or liqueur tasting are included. Entry to other attractions along the route, food and drinks are not included.

The current Tiqets ticket lists live guidance in English and Spanish. The supplier may sell other language variants through other channels, but do not assume another language is included in this exact booking unless it appears at checkout.

Free cancellation and rescheduling are currently available until 24 hours before the visit. The current product is not marked wheelchair accessible.
Practical tips
- Current price: €123.
- Current Tiqets duration: 8 hours; plan your day as a full-day excursion because the supplier's published return ferry leaves Agaete at 18:00.
- Current Tiqets start time: 10:00; hotel/resort pickup can be earlier.
- Pickup location is chosen during checkout.
- Roundtrip Tenerife–Gran Canaria ferry tickets are included.
- Poema del Mar admission is included.
- Vegueta is part of the guided itinerary.
- Arehucas Distillery entry and a rum or liqueur tasting are included.
- Food and drinks are not included.
- Bring an original valid passport or national ID card for the ferry.
- Exact Tiqets guide languages: English and Spanish.
- Current cancellation/rescheduling cutoff: 24 hours before the visit.
- Current listing is not marked wheelchair accessible.
- The supplier currently schedules this excursion on Fridays.
Comparison
Choose this full-day Gran Canaria excursion if you are staying on Tenerife and want ferry travel, transfers, Poema del Mar, Vegueta and Arehucas handled as one itinerary. If you are already on Gran Canaria and mainly want the aquarium, the standalone Poema del Mar ticket is the better fit because it avoids the inter-island travel and lets you spend your Las Palmas day at your own pace. This product should therefore target the 'Gran Canaria day trip from Tenerife' intent rather than competing with direct aquarium admission pages.
Reschedule and cancellation policy
Cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the activity.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the Gran Canaria day trip from Tenerife?
The current Tiqets price is €123 per ticket.
What is included in the tour?
The current ticket includes roundtrip transportation, ferry tickets, Poema del Mar entry, Arehucas Distillery entry, a live guide, the guided itinerary and a rum or liqueur tasting.
Is food included?
No. Food and drinks are excluded from the current ticket.
Do I need a passport for the ferry?
Yes. The supplier states that passengers must bring an original valid passport or national ID card in order to board the ferry.
How long does the excursion take?
Tiqets currently lists an 8-hour duration. The supplier's published timetable has the outbound ferry leaving Santa Cruz at 10:00 and the return ferry leaving Agaete at 18:00, so allow the full day and do not assume you will be back in Santa Cruz at 18:00.
Where does the tour start?
Pickup location is chosen during checkout. The excursion then travels to the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife for the ferry to Agaete.
Which languages are available?
The current Tiqets ticket lists a live guide in English and Spanish.
What places do you visit on Gran Canaria?
The current itinerary includes Poema del Mar in Las Palmas, the historic district of Vegueta and Arehucas Distillery in Arucas before returning to Agaete for the ferry back to Tenerife.
Can I cancel or reschedule?
Yes. Current Tiqets terms allow free cancellation and rescheduling until 24 hours before the visit.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
The current Tiqets product is not marked wheelchair accessible.

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