La Orotava: What to See and Book
In La Orotava, the old town is easy to cover on foot with the 2 h free tour. If you only have a little time, the banana farm visit takes 50 min and the Casa de los Balcones 40 min. If you also want to go up Teide, there is an excursion from the north.
Booking options
La Orotava free tour
On site · Voluntary tip
La Orotava banana farm visit
Banana tasting included
Teide with cable car from the north
Paid separately · Lunch
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What changes from one option to another
Two hours: free tour of the old town
It is the best way to understand the town. It starts at Plaza de la Constitución, booking is free and the tip is voluntary. The guide speaks Spanish.
Fifty minutes: banana farm
A short visit to an organic farm on the El Rincón road, with a banana tasting and a shot. It combines well with the old town. The guide speaks Spanish or English.
Forty minutes: Casa de los Balcones
A 17th-century mansion with an inner courtyard and a long balcony. Depending on the option, the ticket can be combined with the Molino de Gofio del Hoyo.
La Orotava on the way to Teide
If you want to add the cable car, the excursion from the north picks up in Puerto de la Cruz, Santa Cruz and Candelaria and lasts 7 to 9 h. The guide speaks English.
Frequently asked questions
How much time do I need to see La Orotava?
With 2 h you cover the old town with the free tour. If you add the Casa de los Balcones and the banana farm, plan on a morning or an afternoon.
What is the Casa de los Balcones?
A 17th-century mansion with a stone and wood facade, an inner courtyard and a large balcony running along it. Next to it is the Carpet Museum.
When are the La Orotava carpets made?
For Corpus Christi, between May and June. They are made with flowers and volcanic sand; check the official calendar for the year.
Where can I see the banana plantations from?
From the Humboldt viewpoint, according to Tenerife Tourism. If you would rather go in, the organic farm offers a 50 min visit.