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Gran Canaria bus tours and excursions : the best way to discover the island !

The Roque Nublo, the typical town of Aguimes, the majestic Neo-gothic church of Arucas, the volcanic costs of the north, the beautiful landscapes of the center : take one of our recommended bus excursions, sit down, relax, and let yourself guide across the island.


Even though a lot of tourists use to rent a car to go through the island, nothing is more worth it than jumping in a bus with a professional team to visit and learn all about the wonderful Gran Canaria. Choose from the Mountains Panoramic Tour, the Gran Canaria Grand Tour or the Typical Villages Tour, to discover the most impressive and important places in the island.

Each tour takes you on a different itinerary in a comfortable air-conditioned modern bus with the commentary of a professional guide certified by Canary Government who will explain everything about the island, its inhabitants, culture, history, and many other interesting facts.

All excursions last around 9 hours, they are commented in English, Spanish or German and include a one hour lunch stop with possibility to enjoy a special canarian menu at low price in a typical restaurant. Insurance are included in the price.



Mountains Panoramic Tour : The summits and the best viewpoints of Gran Canaria (44 €)

Gran Canaria Excursion : Mountains Panoramic Tour

You will explore the most beautiful valleys of Gran Canaria, some typical villages and the sacred mountains of the island. The journey starts along the east coast with a first stop at the Alfredo Kraus Auditorio at Las Canteras Beach in Las Palmas, then untill Arucas where you will visit the unique neo-gothic church in the Canary Islands, before you go up through the center of the island with magnificent views over the north and the city of Las Palmas. You will walk through Teror, a pilgrimage town, where you will discover the typical architecture of the island, its balconies and basilica.


Hidden away, the interior of the island shows you its deep ravines, impressive mountainous landscapes and stunning views including the majestic Roque Nublo - the island's emblematic natural site - and Teide - the famous volcano of Tenerife.



After reaching the summit, you will continue our route surrounded by pine trees and see the almond trees of Ayacata and passing by the town of Fataga, known as the "Valley of the Thousand Palms". On the way you will visit an Aloe Vera Plantation - the miracle plant of Gran Canaria - where you can try on your own skin its magnificent properties.


Discover the green heart of Gran Canaria with its huge contrasts and end your day in love with an island which everyone calls the "Miniature Continent".

  • Monday, Tuesday and Thursday

  • 44 € p.p. (transport, guide, insurance included)

(Booking at least 48 hours before the day of the excursion)



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Gran Canaria Grand Tour: Four coasts in a single Tour (44 €)


Gran Canaria Excursion :  Grand Tour

We start by heading southwest, visiting Puerto de Mogán, a picturesque fishermen village also known as the "Little Venice”. We then carry on through volcanic landscapes and mountains of a thousand hues to San Nicolás, centre of Gran Canarian tomato growing. The west coast, with its beautiful cliffs, leads us to Puerto de las Nieves in Agaete, where we’ll see what’s left of the “Finger of God”.


Passing through Gáldar, Guía and Arucas (villages which are known for their Banana Plantations), we arrive at Las Palmas, we’ll have the chance to stroll along the famous Canteras Beach, and snap the Alfredo Kraus Auditorium.



After an unforgettable day we return to the south along the east coast of Gran Canaria, seeing the famous Avenida Marítima accompanied by its beautiful and slender palms, avenue that has become the main artery of the city of Las Palmas.


Discover the four coasts of Gran Canaria in just one trip and access to the wild side of the island.

  • Only on Saturday

  • 44 € p.p. (transport, guide, insurance included)

(Booking at least 48 hours before the day of the excursion)


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Typical Villages Tour : The best beautiful villages, history and customs of Gran Canaria (49 €)



Driving past the picturesque typical village of Agüimes (old aboriginal quarter), we arrive at Guayadeque - Guanche territory with incredible troglodyte houses. Discover and visit a Village of caves in one of the most spectacular ravines of Gran Canaria. Then, visit an Aloe Vera plantation, the magic plant of the Canary Islands, and test its magnificent properties on your own skin.


Reaching the north, stroll through the beautiful streets of Firgas, the smallest “county” on the island. We pass small farms full of traditional crops. The interior of the island shows us its green heart, deep canyons and breathtaking mountain scenery as well as the majestic Roque Nublo.



After reaching the summit, we continue our route surrounded by Canarian pines and the almond trees of Ayacata. We visit the village of Fataga known as the "Valley of the thousand palm trees”. It's also a place where many artists and painters have settled for the peace they have found there. Your last stop will be in a gorgeous view point where you feel as if you are in the "Grand Canyon" but in Gran Canaria.


Enjoy a complete experience that takes you to the history of our island, meeting people and incredible places !

  • Wednesday and Friday

  • 49 € p.p. (transport, guide, insurance included)

(Booking at least 48 hours before the day of the excursion)


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