50 tours · from €21
Teide National Park
The volcano — 3,715 m at the summit — and the national park around it.
≈ 58 minfrom Costa Adeje≈ 1 h 15from Puerto de la Cruz≈ 1 h 23from Santa Cruz
Top 10 · ranked by tours that stop there
Places to Visit in Tenerife — the Top 10 with Tours and Drive Times
Teide National Park is the first place to visit in Tenerife: 50 tours stop there, from €21. Next come Masca and Garachico (21 tours each) and Icod de los Vinos (17). One 9-hour tour covers all four from €58 — ★ 4.6 from 3,133 reviews.
Updated Oct 2026Prices checked Oct 2026 on GetYourGuide
Four of the ten in one dayTenerife: Teide National Park, Masca, Icod & Garachico Tour4.6 (3,133 · GetYourGuide)
9 h · 4 placesGuide · 39 pickup options
Teide
Icod
Garachico
Masca
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from€58per person · free cancellation 24 hCheck dates
In shortKey takeaways
Four of the top five are in the westTeide, Masca, Garachico and Icod fit one day, by tour from €58.
Teide is about an hour from the southCosta Adeje → cable car base ≈ 58 min by car; the return ride is €42.
The north-east is a separate dayFrom Santa Cruz, La Laguna is ≈ 18 min and Anaga ≈ 31 min.
Masca is the hard one to driveThe TF-436 is narrow and the village car park is often full by early afternoon.
Ranked by tours
Top 10 places to visit in Tenerife
Ranked by how many GetYourGuide sightseeing tours stop there — a fair measure of what people come to see. Tap a number to jump.
21 tours · from €56
Masca
A mountain village above a gorge, reached by the narrow TF-436.
≈ 40 minfrom Costa Adeje≈ 1 h 10from Puerto de la Cruz
21 tours · from €56
Garachico
An old port town with natural lava pools.
≈ 34 minfrom Puerto de la Cruz≈ 1 h 07from Costa Adeje
17 tours · from €56
4Icod de los Vinos
The town of the Dragon Tree — usually paired with Garachico.
10 tours · from €72
La Laguna
A UNESCO-listed old town.
≈ 18 minfrom Santa Cruz≈ 28 minfrom Puerto de la Cruz≈ 56 minfrom Costa Adeje
9 tours · from €60
Anaga Rural Park
Laurel forest and villages in the north-east mountains. Drive times are to Cruz del Carmen.
≈ 31 minfrom Santa Cruz≈ 43 minfrom Puerto de la Cruz≈ 1 h 09from Costa Adeje
7 tours · from €58
7La Orotava
A historic town in the north.
7 tours · from €22
8Puerto de la Cruz
The north coast’s resort town.
≈ 39 minfrom Santa Cruz
7 tours · from €23.25
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
The capital and port.
≈ 56 minfrom Costa Adeje≈ 39 minfrom Puerto de la Cruz
5 tours · from €65.34
Los Gigantes
Sea cliffs on the west coast. Boat trips under the cliffs: whalewatchingtenerifetour.com.
≈ 30 minfrom Costa Adeje≈ 1 h 17from Puerto de la Cruz
GetYourGuide, Oct 2026 · “from” = lowest price among tours rated 4.0+ with 10+ reviews and price ≥ €20 · drive times Google Maps, driving without stops
Shorter lists
More places to visit in Tenerife
Smaller lists, still worth a stop. Two have no page of their own here, so their tour is on the card.
Teide cable car
To the upper station at 3,555 m. On your own, €42 return (non-resident adult).
2 toursfrom €92
Teide Observatory
Solar telescopes in the national park.
2 toursfrom €21
1.5 h guided tourMount Teide Observatory Guided Tour4.6 (921)1.5 h€21Candelaria
The basilica town.
4 toursfrom €58
Most bookedEssence of Tenerife:Candelaria, Orotava, Garachico and Masca4.3 (339)9 h€58Pirámides de Güímar
Stepped stone structures in an ethnographic park.
Costa Adeje
The main resort area in the south.
2 toursfrom €24
Most bookedDouble Tuk Tuk Tour4.7 (618)2 h€38
La Gomera
The next island, about 50 min by ferry.
6 toursfrom €110
Most bookedLa Gomera Island Day Trip with Lunch4.1 (2,236)9 h€110Where you stay
Places to visit in Tenerife in the north and the south
The island splits neatly. From the south, Teide, Masca and Los Gigantes are close; from the north, Garachico, La Laguna and Anaga are.
Driving toCosta AdejesouthPuerto de la Cruznorth
Teide cable car≈ 58 min≈ 1 h 15
Masca≈ 40 min≈ 1 h 10
Los Gigantes≈ 30 min≈ 1 h 17
Garachico≈ 1 h 07≈ 34 min
La Laguna≈ 56 min≈ 28 min
Anaga (Cruz del Carmen)≈ 1 h 09≈ 43 min
Los Cristianos port (La Gomera ferry)≈ 12 min—
North
Garachico · Icod de los Vinos · La Orotava · Puerto de la Cruz · La Laguna · Anaga · Santa Cruz
North Tenerife sightseeing · 32 toursSouth
Costa Adeje · Los Gigantes · Masca · Teide (centre, reached from both) · La Gomera ferry
South Tenerife sightseeing · 21 toursGoogle Maps, Oct 2026 · driving without stops; traffic and Teide park access can add time · the shorter time is marked
Tour or on your own
Places to visit in Tenerife on a tour vs on your own
Towns are easy on your own; mountain roads and night skies are where a tour earns its price.
PlaceOn your ownWith a tourOur call
MascaTourOn your ownThe TF-436 is narrow — in places two cars can’t pass; parking fills quickly, often full by early afternoon. TITSA 355 bus ≈ 55 min Buenavista – Santiago del Teide.With a tourFrom €56Check datesTour
TeideEitherOn your own≈ 1 h by car from the south; by bus, one morning bus up and one afternoon bus back (TITSA 342 / 348). Cable car €42.With a tourFrom €21Either
Teide at nightTourOn your ownNight access to the cable car car park is only for night experiences.With a tourSunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner, ★ 4.7 (1,564), €89 · 51 pickup optionsCheck datesTour
AnagaTour from southOn your own≈ 1 h 09 from the south.With a tourAnaga Hidden Gems Tour, ★ 4.9 (97), €127.30 · 24 pickup optionsCheck datesTour from south
Garachico, La Laguna, Santa CruzOn your ownOn your own≈ 28–39 min from Puerto de la Cruz; La Laguna is ≈ 18 min from Santa Cruz.With a tourFrom €23.25On your own
La GomeraTourOn your ownFerry ≈ 50 min, €39.74–46.32 each way.With a tourFrom €110 with ferry and lunchCheck datesTour
For Teide, a car is the better call if you want the cable car early. For Anaga, drive from the north, take a tour from the south.
Several at once
Places to visit in Tenerife in one tour
Four tours cover several of the top 10 at once.
TourRatingLengthPlacesFrom
4 places · 39 pickup optionsTeide National Park, Masca, Icod & Garachico Tour4.6 (3,133)9 hTeide, Icod, Garachico, Masca€58Check dates
From Santa CruzTeide Volcano, Icod, & Garachico Tour4.9 (278)7–8 hTeide, Garachico, Icod, La Laguna€75Check dates
Top ratedMasca, Mount Teide and Los Gigantes Cliffs Tour5.0 (475)6.5 hMasca, Teide, Los Gigantes€65.34Check dates
GetYourGuide product pages, Oct 2026
8 questions
Places to visit in Tenerife FAQ
Short, direct answers. Every answer stays open — collapse them if you like.
What is the number one place to visit in Tenerife?
Teide National Park. 50 sightseeing tours stop there — more than at any other place — with prices from €21 at the observatory.
What to see in Tenerife in one day?
The west: Teide, Icod de los Vinos, Garachico and Masca. The Teide National Park, Masca, Icod & Garachico Tour covers all four in 9 hours from €58, with 39 pickup options.
Which places to visit in Tenerife are best from the south?
Teide, Masca and Los Gigantes. From Costa Adeje they are about 58, 40 and 30 minutes away by car.
Which places to visit in Tenerife are best from the north?
Garachico, La Laguna and Anaga. From Puerto de la Cruz they are about 34, 28 and 43 minutes away by car.
Can I visit Masca without a tour?
Yes, by car or the TITSA 355 bus, but the TF-436 is narrow and the car park is often full by early afternoon. Tours that stop in Masca start from €56.
Is the Teide cable car worth adding?
If you want to stand near the top: the ride climbs to 3,555 m and a return is €42 for a non-resident adult. The summit itself, 3,715 m, needs a separate €15 permit.
What are the Pyramids of Güímar?
Stepped stone structures in an ethnographic park. A guided tour there is €22.50, ★ 4.9 from 12 reviews.
How many days do you need to see the main places in Tenerife?
Three covers the essentials: the west with Teide, the north-east with Anaga and La Laguna, and an evening on Teide for the stars. The itinerary page lays it out day by day.
Still deciding? The most-booked pickTeide National Park, Masca, Icod & Garachico Tour 4.6 (3,133) from €58Check dates
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