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15 Private Tours in Gran Canaria to Build a Day Around

33 tours  ·  from $53

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 private tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Las Palmas: Private Old City Guided Walking Tour with Tapas - Starting beside San Telmo in central Las Palmas
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Las Palmas: Private Old City Guided Walking Tour with Tapas

1.Private Old City Guided Walking Tour with Tapas

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 166 reviews · from $54Our pick

Spend 2.5 hours with a private local guide in Las Palmas, visiting Vegueta and Triana, the Columbus House, the cathedral, and lesser-known corners. Guides include Artemi, Manuel, Arturo, and Efrén. Finish with a tapa and drink, or coffee and cake, at a local café.

“We booked a private tour with Artemi. I can highly recommend our guide. He has extensive knowledge of the history of Gran Canaria and all the Canary Islands. The tour included all the important sights , with lots of recommendations for extra visits and museums to see. We finished with a tapas and drink at a local bar, sampling local foods- totally off the tourist track. We visited places that we would never have found on our own. It was a great few hours.”

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Private 4 hour Catamaran cruise in south coast of Gran Canaria - Swimming, Snorkeling, and Paddleboarding
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Private 4 hour Catamaran cruise in south coast of Gran Canaria

2.Private 4 hour Catamaran cruise in south coast of Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 115 reviews Top rated

Join Jani and Tanja for a private four-hour catamaran cruise from Pasito Blanco along Gran Canaria’s southern coast. You’ll see Anfi del Mar, anchor for swimming and snorkeling, use paddleboards, enjoy tapas and drinks, and return to the starting point. Pickup is available.

“We had the best day at sea on this beautiful boat!! Picked up at our hotel, crew very professional and boat spotless! We were a group of 10 friends, lots of food and drink. Flexible to what we wanted and we got to stay in the lagoon for a bit longer as we were having so much fun! Thank you sooooooo much for wonderful memories and we will be back next time xx”

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Gran Canaria Highlights Private Tour VIP - From the dunes to Degollada de la Yegua
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Gran Canaria Highlights Private Tour VIP

3.Gran Canaria Highlights Private Tour VIP

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

Spend about nine hours exploring Gran Canaria’s inland villages and mountain viewpoints with Simon or Samuel. Your private group of up to seven travels by minibus from hotel pickup to Fataga, Pico de las Nieves, Teror, and more, with cheese, mojo, honey rum, coffee, and tapas included.

“A great tour thanks to having a wonderful guide. Simon was not only very knowledgeable, professional and friendly, he was also very funny, which made the tour so much more enjoyable. Also, being born and raised on the island, he not only gave us the information about the history of the island, he shared wonderful personal experiences. Thank you, Simon!”

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Private Tour Guide in Gran Canaria - Fataga, a Canarian village with time to wander
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Private Tour Guide in Gran Canaria

4.Private Tour Guide in Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Join local guide Naty for a private seven-hour drive through Gran Canaria. See Degollada de la Yegua, Fataga, Pico de las Nieves, Cruz de Tejeda, and Agaete Valley, with private transport, photos, tickets, wine, tapas, and coffee included.

“We had such a great tourguide( Nate ) Nathaniel . He was knowledgeable and paced the private tour well We saw a lot of views and vistas as well as indulging in a little of the cultural drinks and coffees We had a wonderful time and squeezed in a lot of sights despite being on a tight schedule because this was a cruise stop Nate made sure we saw a lot but were on time for our departure”

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Private Excursion The mountains of Gran Canaria for 2 to 4 people - Fataga, a village of white houses and palms
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Private Excursion The mountains of Gran Canaria for 2 to 4 people

5.Private Excursion The mountains of Gran Canaria for 2 to 4 people

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $229

Spend about nine hours with Fabien exploring Gran Canaria’s mountain heart, from Fataga and Tejeda to Pico de las Nieves. Expect private air-conditioned transport, photo stops, local stories, and a typical Canarian lunch at your own cost. The winding roads reward you with big views, but they can trouble anyone prone to motion sickness.

“An absolutely exceptional day in the mountains of the island! Fabien is much more than a guide: he is passionate, and it is felt at every moment. Throughout the day, he made us discover authentic places, far from the classic tourist circuits, with a real desire to share the history, culture and soul of the Canaries. The explanations are rich, clear, punctuated by many anecdotes that make the journey lively and captivating. We leave with a true understanding of the island, not just a succession of beautiful landscapes (even if they are incredible). Special mention also for the lunch break: a typical Canarian meal, simple, authentic, far from the tourist…”

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Gran Canaria: Private yacht excursion with Aperitif, drinks and snorkeling - Hotel Pickup Across Gran Canaria’s South
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Gran Canaria: Private yacht excursion with Aperitif, drinks and snorkeling

6.Private yacht excursion with Aperitif, drinks and snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 53 reviews · 4 hours

Set out from Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria on a private yacht for up to 10 people. Enjoy cava, an open bar, snacks, snorkeling, paddleboarding, and a stop near Perchel Cove. Hotel pickup in southern Gran Canaria is available, with guides speaking Spanish and English.

“Wij hebben met ons gezin een fantastische middag gehad op de boot, heerlijke hapjes en drankjes en mooie plekken gezien. jetskiën, peddle boarden en snorkelen niets was te veel. Ronnie was onze kapitein en heeft ons goed verzorgd. Marcus heeft ons gebracht en gehaald bij het hotel. echt een aanrader”

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Private Bandama Caldera Volcano, Botanic Garden & Old Town - The Old Town: useful context, limited time
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Private Bandama Caldera Volcano, Botanic Garden & Old Town

7.Private Bandama Caldera Volcano, Botanic Garden & Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 53 reviews · 3 hours · from $124

You’ll visit Bandama Mountain, its vast volcanic caldera, the Canary Garden, and Las Palmas Old Town with a private guide. Artemis has led recent tours, sharing local history, food, plants, and island life. Choose the garden or add a wine tasting for €18 per person.

“Artemis was our guide. He was very knowledgeable and funny. We opted for pick up at cruise port and he told us a meet spot and then met us there personally. We didn't have any problems with communication at all. He was also very willing to adapt the tour to us. We enjoyed seeing the botanical garden and the caldera. I wish that we could have had more time in the Old City and the markets. However, I think if I had asked beforehand that he would have been glad to accommodate us. I would highly recommend taking this tour!”

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Gran Canaria: Customizable Private Tour - Sand dunes, sea views, and the islands changing scenery
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Gran Canaria: Customizable Private Tour

8.Customizable Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 6.5 hours

Start with hotel pickup in Las Palmas and let your private guide shape a six-and-a-half-hour outing around your interests. Bruno may take you to dunes, archaeological sites, a coffee valley, vineyards, museums, beaches, or shopping, with transport and coffee tasting included.

“Bruno was a fantastic guide, he truly went above and beyond to make our experience amazing! He took us to see all the sites/places we wanted to go see and even hidden gems we did not know about! We fell in love with the island, and cannot wait to come back again!”

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Best Private Yacht in Gran Canaria - Pickup from southern Gran Canaria
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Best Private Yacht in Gran Canaria

9.Best Private Yacht in Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews

Charter Nirvana Dreams’ 40-foot Astondoa yacht for up to eight people, with captain and crew, tapas, an open bar, snorkeling gear, and two paddleboards. Louis and Mario help shape the day, from your playlist to anchor stops, with pickup available across southern Gran Canaria.

“Can I give this trip a 10/5. This was amazing. I recommend this by all of my heart. 🫶🏼”

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Gran Canaria Welcome: Private Exploring Tour and Local Guide - What the standard two-hour Las Palmas route offers
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Gran Canaria Welcome: Private Exploring Tour and Local Guide

10.Gran Canaria Welcome: Private Exploring Tour and Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 29 reviews · 1.5 - 5 hours · from $53Best value

Build your own Gran Canaria outing with a private English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Artemis and Manny have led walks through Las Palmas, sharing local history, tapas advice, scenic stops, cafés, and practical tips. Choose the pace, route, duration, and meeting point, with optional transport at extra cost.

“Artemis was an excellent guide in Las Palmas. He knew the history well and explained everything in a way that kept the walk interesting. The tour moved at a comfortable pace and he was very easy to talk to. We enjoyed the route and learned a lot about the city. I’d gladly recommend him (this tour) to anyone visiting Gran Canaria. Oh, and his tapas recommendations were delicious!”

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Private shore excursion in Gran Canaria the miniature continent - Maspalomas dunes: a quick taste of the south
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Private shore excursion in Gran Canaria the miniature continent

Exclusive Private Charter in Gran Canaria - Swimming and snorkeling from the boat
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Exclusive Private Charter in Gran Canaria

12.Exclusive Private Charter in Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Set out from Puerto Rico on a private 4.5-hour charter along Gran Canaria’s west coast. You’ll have snorkeling gear, a kayak, SUP board, fishing tackle, lunch, and unlimited drinks. Hotel pickup is available from several southern resorts, but not Las Palmas.

“We were a group of 10 ladies celebrating 2x60th birthdays”

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Gran Canaria Full Private Photography Experience - Roque Nublo from a quieter angle
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Gran Canaria Full Private Photography Experience

13.Gran Canaria Full Private Photography Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews

Set your own photography route or follow the classic day from Pico de las Nieves to Las Salinas. Sergiu or Naty drives your private group of up to four, helps with angles, and emails every photo taken during the tour. Lunch and optional entry fees cost extra.

“Sergiu is a true professional photographer as well as a having in depth knowledge of the island and a passion for photography. Worth every penny if you’re really interested in capturing the rugged beauty of the island.”

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Private Yacht Tour with Drinks and Snorkeling in Gran Canaria - Passing Playa de Veneguera
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Private Yacht Tour with Drinks and Snorkeling in Gran Canaria

14.Private Yacht Tour with Drinks and Snorkeling in Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Sail from Puerto Rico on a private four-hour yacht trip for up to eight people. You get hotel pickup, cava, an open bar, snacks, snorkeling gear, a paddle board, and a floating platform, with time at Perchel Cove for swimming and water activities.

“We had a fantastic afternoon on the boat, Christian was a great host. Fab pick up from hotel and back from a lovely lady. Boat was fab. Great drinks, great food. Had lovey stop just outside mogan for snorkelling, paddle board. 2 of the party did the paragliding as an extra and loved it. Christian was a great host and he was there when we needed anything but gave us the privacy of the boat etc Throughly enjoyed the trip and it was well organised Would do again”

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Private 5 hour catamaran cruise in south of Gran Canaria - Starting at Pasito Blanco at 11:00 am
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Private 5 hour catamaran cruise in south of Gran Canaria

15.Private 5 hour catamaran cruise in south of Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews

Spend five private hours aboard the Lagoon 421 with skipper Jani and his wife, enjoying local tapas, unlimited drinks, calm bays, snorkeling, swimming, and paddleboarding. The cruise starts in Pasito Blanco at 11:00 am, with pickup offered from Bahía Feliz to Puerto de Mogán.

“Amazing trip, the service was excellent and the activities were really fun. Also, the food was really good. 10/10 would reccomend”

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