Free tours in Tenerife: which to choose
On a free tour you book without paying and leave a voluntary tip for the guide on site. Here are six, lasting from 1 h 30 min to 2 h, and the guide's language is shown on each card. Pick the one in the town where you are staying, or the Teide one if you have a car and want to walk in the park.
Booking options
Free tour of Teide National Park
On site · Voluntary tip
La Laguna free tour
On site · Voluntary tip
Santa Cruz de Tenerife free tour
On site · Voluntary tip
La Orotava free tour
On site · Voluntary tip
Puerto de la Cruz free tour
On site · Voluntary tip
Garachico free tour
On site · Voluntary tip
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What changes from one option to another
If you stay in the north
Puerto de la Cruz (1 h 30 min), La Orotava (2 h) and Garachico (1 h 45 min) start from squares in the old towns. Each covers a single town, so spread the ones you want over different days.
If you stay in Santa Cruz or La Laguna
The Santa Cruz tour lasts 2 h and starts at Plaza de Europa. The La Laguna tour lasts 2 h and starts at Plaza del Adelantado, in a World Heritage old town.
If you want nature
The Teide tour starts at the Roques de García viewpoint, lasts 2 h and is done on foot along trails, so wear sports shoes. Get there on your own.
If you stay in the south
None of the tours on this list starts from your area, so factor in the journey. Compare the meeting point of each before you book.
Frequently asked questions
How does a free tour work?
You book for free to save your spot and, at the end, leave whatever tip you like. There is no fixed amount.
Do I have to book the free tour, or can I just show up?
Book beforehand: the free booking saves your spot and shows the available times. Arrive 15 minutes early.
Where does each free tour start?
Teide: Roques de García viewpoint. Santa Cruz: Plaza de Europa. La Laguna: Plaza del Adelantado. La Orotava: Plaza de la Constitución. Puerto de la Cruz: Monumento a la Pescadera. Garachico: Parque de la Puerta de Tierra.
Are there more free tours besides these?
Yes. Icod de los Vinos has its own, lasting 1 h 30 min from Plaza Andrés de Cáceres, and Puerto de la Cruz has another one on mysteries and legends from Plaza del Charco. You will find them on their own pages.