Las Palmas Day Trips & Shore Excursions
From the vibrant streets of Las Palmas to the island’s wild north and sunny south, discover how much of Gran Canaria you can experience in just one day. These hand-picked day trips and shore excursions are designed for visitors based in Las Palmas or arriving by cruise — with direct departures from the capital or easy transfers to the south where most tours begin. Explore colourful villages, dramatic coastal cliffs, and authentic Canarian life, all without worrying about logistics.
Best Day Trips from Las Palmas
Staying in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria or arriving by cruise? You don’t need to travel south to enjoy the island’s highlights. This curated selection brings together the most convenient day trips and shore excursions accessible from the capital—many with hotel or port pickup, and all with short transfers and clear schedules.
Discover heritage towns like Arucas and Teror, scenic coastal viewpoints, and relaxed fishing villages such as Agaete and Puerto de las Nieves. Prefer something tailored? Choose a small-group or private minivan tour for a comfortable, flexible experience that fits your time in port or in the city. Browse below and find the best way to explore Gran Canaria without long drives or complex logistics.
Available Day Trips and Shore Excursions from Las Palmas
Each experience below has been carefully selected for travellers staying in Las Palmas or arriving by cruise. Some tours start directly from the capital, while others include short transfers to the south — always with clear schedules and easy coordination. Whether you’re drawn to culture, coastal scenery, or a private adventure off the beaten path, you’ll find the perfect option to explore Gran Canaria your way.
Choose your best day trip from the list below 👇
Northern Highlights | Heritage Towns & Cliffs
Classic north-coast landscapes and historic towns like Arucas, Teror and Firgas: ideal if you want culture, viewpoints, and charming streets in one day.
Scenic Gran Canaria Day Tour | Mountains, Villages & Breathtaking Views
Discover Gran Canaria’s stunning landscapes in one unforgettable day.
From mountain peaks and lush valleys to charming villages and panoramic viewpoints, this scenic tour shows the island’s most authentic side — with departures and easy pickup available from Las Palmas.
City & Culture | Las Palmas & Surroundings
Discover the capital’s character: Old Town Vegueta, markets, architecture, and coastal viewpoints: perfect if you prefer minimal driving and more time on foot.
Private & Minivan Options
Travel in comfort and style with our Deluxe minivan and microbus tours: the perfect choice for families, couples, or small groups who prefer a more exclusive experience. These tours begin in the southern part of the island but include hotel pickup and drop-off in Las Palmas, ensuring a smooth, worry-free day from start to finish.
Enjoy flexible timing, scenic routes, and attentive local guides ready to adapt the pace to your interests.
For a fully personalized experience, we also arrange private tours on request, allowing you to create a tailor-made itinerary that matches your schedule and preferences, from cultural highlights to breathtaking mountain landscapes.
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The Sparkle Tour
BOOK HEREExperience Gran Canaria like never before. Travel in style and comfort through volcanic landscapes, pine-covered peaks and authentic villages. The Sparkle Tour is your gateway to the island’s hidden beauty — curated, exclusive, and unforgettable.
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Highlights Golden Tour
BOOK HEREExplore Gran Canaria's top sights in comfort with the Highlights Tour, featuring Pico de las Nieves, Ayacata, Caldera de los Marteles. Choose this van tour canary island for a relaxed and detailed exploration.
Let customers speak for us
Super tour
Équipe professionnelle qui sais animer un groupe.Circuit avec des vue des terres de Gran Canaria impressionnantes
La partie off road est genial
Merci a Sebastian et Eloy pour cette matinée géniale
We had an absolutely amazing experience on our Afrikat Catamaran trip! The crew was friendly, professional, and made everyone on board feel comfortable and welcome from start to finish. The atmosphere was fun and relaxing, with great music, drinks, and stunning views all around.
A special shoutout to Niki, who was incredible – so attentive, cheerful, and genuinely made the trip unforgettable. She went above and beyond to make sure everyone had a fantastic time.
What an amazing experience, as a family of 3 we thoroughly enjoyed this 2hr driving in the mountains, very dust, very funny and fast. Thanks to Chanos for showing us some amazing things and views. I particularly like trying the cactus!
Excellent captain Evan what an amazing trip for my wife's birthday.
Just 4 people in total had a memorable 3hrs well worth the money and made more memories thank you once again .
We booked on the beach perfect 👌
Today my brother Robert and myself (Joan) went on this Panarama trip round Gran Canaria, it was absolutely wonderful from start to finish. Our guide Kevin was just belting, funny with a good sense of humour and explained a lot about the island. He was one of those people you just got along with. Thoroughly enjoyed the day, FULL STOP👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💕💕💕💕💕💕
Wir hatten heute eine ca. 2.45h dauernde Fahrt, bei welcher wir die Delfine vor Gran Canaria eine längere Zeit live beobachten konnten. Sehr schöne Tour und tolles Erlebnis. Super nette Crew, TOP!
Tjenesten er hyggelig, hjelpsom, morsom tid underholdt
Obsługa miła, pomocna,fajnie spędzony czas rozrywki fajne
Es war sehr super!! Der tour Guide war richtig lustig!! 10/10 (wir lieben samy
Did a day trip with this company on 15/9 wanted to do a tour around Gran Canaria and found them online. Very easy to book and got confirmation almost immediately.Great value for money.Was collected right outside our hotel. The tour guide was amazing and the driver did well navigated all the roads around the mountains. I thoroughly enjoyed the day we stopped off at two towns, the aloe vera plantation plus lunch at a restaurant within the mountains with spectacular views.Really pleased to have found this company would definitely recommend.
Vielen lieben Dank an Dani für diese unfassbar lernreiche Tour. Ich könnte mir keinen besseren Guide vorstellen. Diese Leidenschaft beim erzählen es war wirklich sehr schön zuzuhören und über die Insel was lernen zu dürfen. Wir sind mehr als zufrieden und werden definitiv jedesmal wenn wir hier sind weitere Touren buchen! Danke lieber Dani.
Estuvo súper divertido, nosotras hemos rentado 30mins en moto de agua y tanto el viaje en la lancha para esperar que los compañeros estén en la moto como la moto estuvieron super bien! Nuestra monitora fue Ester y nos dió muy bien las indicaciones de la moto y de seguridad! Una experiencia para repetir!
This tour is fantastic! The ease of booking and clear communication from the start filled us with confidence. Raymond picked us up at the agreed time from our hotel, then we picked up 4 more guests. We had a group photo, then set off on the tour. Raymond was brilliant, so full of knowledge about every point we stopped at and other snippets of information en route.
The Calima ( dust cloud from the Sahara) put paid to some of the views, but we still saw loads! Had a fab meal at a restaurant in Fontanales, which was excellent value.
We really can't recommend this tour enough, it's a great way to see the contrasts that Gran Canaria had to offer. Thank you Raymond!
He ido con mis hijos y mi marido, ha sido una experiencia única. El personal hace que tu visita sea inolvidable, son unos cracks.👏👏👏👏
Hemos hecho la excursión de panorama vip con Jose y ha sido un guía y un conductor fantástico. Nos llevamos un bonito recuerdo a Almería. Gracias por todo.
I wanted to thank Héctor and all the Crew for the amazing Friday we had from Puerto de Mogán! Seen all the dolphins around the boat swimming and playing with it was magical! I encourage everybody to try it!
F.A.Q.
Do these tours start in Las Palmas?
Many include hotel or port pickup in Las Palmas, while others start at a nearby meeting point with short transfers. Each product page shows the exact logistics.
Are these suitable for cruise stopovers?
Yes, although it depends on your ship’s arrival and departure time.
The pickup is usually at 08:35 AM in front of the AC Hotel Las Palmas, just a few minutes’ walk from the cruise pier.
Return to the same point is around 5:00 PM.
Please contact our assistance team before booking to confirm timing compatibility with your cruise schedule.
What type of vehicle is used for the tours?
Tours that depart directly from Las Palmas are operated in comfortable buses.
Those with pickup in Las Palmas and departure from the south are run in minivans (8 seats) or microbuses (up to 14 seats).
We also offer small-group and private options for a more personalized experience.
Can I join from another area of the island?
Absolutely.
For bus tours, we provide pickup in Maspalomas, Playa del Inglés, and San Agustín.
For minivan tours, hotel pickup is available from the area between Bahía Feliz and Puerto de Mogán.
We also have other bus tours covering that same coastal stretch.
Are there more tours available from the south of Gran Canaria?
Yes, of course! Most of the island’s excursions start from the southern resorts, where the weather is sunnier and the main ports are located.
If you’re happy to travel south — or planning to stay there later during your trip — we offer a wide range of bus and minivan tours departing from that area.
You can browse all options here: View all South Gran Canaria Tours →
