Bike & e-bike2 toursBike & e-bike
Most bookedSanta Cruz Highlights Bike Tour & E-Bike4.6€23.25
Bike vs tuk-tuk vs bus2.5 h of highlights; a 1.5 h ride is €16.50 (★ 4.4, 127)
from€23.25
top rating★ 4.6
20 tours · the capital
Santa Cruz de Tenerife Sightseeing — the Capital by Bike, Tuk-Tuk or Bus
20 tours on GetYourGuide start in or visit Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The best-rated way to see the city itself is the Santa Cruz Highlights Bike Tour & E-Bike (2.5 h, ★ 4.6 from 195 reviews, from €23.25). A 1-hour tuk-tuk tour costs €25, and the hop-on hop-off bus is €20 but rated 3.9.
Updated Oct 2026Prices checked Oct 2026 on GetYourGuide
2.5 h · mostly flatBeginner-friendly · bike or e-bike
City streets
Landmarks
Coast
Viewpoints
Local guideBike or e-bikePhoto stopsPickup — meet in the city
from€23.25per person · free cancellation 24 h · not for people who can’t ride a bikeCheck dates
In shortKey takeaways
City tours are short1 h by tuk-tuk, 1.5–2.5 h by bike, an 80-minute loop on the open-top bus.
The bike tour leads★ 4.6 from 195 reviews for €23.25; a 1.5-hour version is €16.50 (★ 4.4, 127).
The bus is the weak spotThe hop-on hop-off bus is rated 3.9 from 182 reviews, value 3.8.
A base for the north-eastLa Laguna ≈ 18 min by car, Anaga ≈ 31 min, the Teide cable car ≈ 1 h 25.
6 ways to go
How to see Santa Cruz — 6 kinds of Santa Cruz de Tenerife sightseeing
Three ways round the city, three ways out of it. Bus and small-group tours mostly leave for Teide, La Laguna or Anaga.
Bike & e-bike2 tours
Tuk-tuk3 toursTuk-tuk
Most bookedExpress Tuk-Tuk Sightseeing Tour of the Capital (1 hr)4.0€25
Bike vs tuk-tuk vs bus1 h express; 3 h to San Andrés & Las Teresitas €75 (★ 4.2, 9)
from€25
top rating★ 4.0
Bus & small group11 toursBus & small group
Most bookedTeide Volcano, Icod, & Garachico Tour4.9€75
See all bus toursMost leave the city for Teide, La Laguna or Anaga
from€75
top rating★ 4.9
Also from Santa CruzShore excursion 2Teide & La Laguna ★ 4.9 (22)from€72Hop-on hop-off 1rated 3.9 (182) · 24 or 48 hfrom€20Private 1Anaga UNESCO VIP ★ 4.9 (30)from€60
GetYourGuide, Oct 2026 · “from” = lowest price among tours rated 4.0+ with 10+ reviews and price ≥ €20 · the €16.50 bike tour is below the €20 floor; the bus is below 4.0 (listed price shown)
By the time you have
Which Santa Cruz de Tenerife sightseeing tour fits
Pick by time: one to two and a half hours in the city, or a full day out from it. The 1.5 h bike ride and the open-top bus are compared below.
The city’s highlightsThe city’s highlightsSanta Cruz Highlights Bike Tour & E-Bike
4.6 (195)2.5 h
Landmarks, coast and viewpoints with a local guide; choose a bike or an e-bike
from€23.25Check dates
An hour without effortAn hour without effortExpress Tuk-Tuk Sightseeing Tour of the Capital (1 hr)
4.0 (25)1 h
Electric tuk-tuk, local driver, audio guide in several languages; meets in Plaza de España
from€25Check dates
Teide from the cityTeide from the cityTeide Volcano, Icod, & Garachico Tour
4.9 (278)7–8 h
Teide National Park, Icod, Garachico and La Laguna; pickup included
from€75Check dates
Anaga in half a dayAnaga in half a dayAnaga UNESCO VIP TOUR
4.9 (30)5 h
Forests, villages and a barraquito coffee stop; pickup in Santa Cruz and La Laguna; min 2 people
from€60Check dates
Named on the tour pages
What to see — Santa Cruz de Tenerife sightseeing top spots
These are the places the city tours name on their pages, with the tour that takes you there.
Plaza de España
The meeting point for the tuk-tuk tour and, at the Cabildo clock tower, for the cruise-day shore excursion.
Express Tuk-Tuk Tour€25Auditorium
“The contemporary Auditorium” — a stop on the open-top bus.
Hop-On Hop-Off Bus · ★ 3.9€20Nuestra Señora de África Market
The city market — a stop on the open-top bus.
Hop-On Hop-Off Bus · ★ 3.9€20Museum of Nature and Archaeology
Free entry with the 48-hour bus ticket.
Hop-On Hop-Off Bus (48 h)from €20Museum of Illusions
10% off with the bus ticket.
Hop-On Hop-Off Busfrom €20San Andrés & Las Teresitas beach
Outside the centre; a 3-hour tuk-tuk tour goes there (★ 4.2, 9 reviews — few yet).
Tuk Tuk Tour to San Andrés and Las Teresitas€75GetYourGuide product pages, Oct 2026 · bus and 3-hour tuk-tuk not linked: below our 4.0 / 10-review floor
Same rows for each
Santa Cruz de Tenerife sightseeing by tuk-tuk, bike or bus
Four ways round the city and one day trip out. Hop-on hop-off buses across the island are compared on our hop-on hop-off page.
Bike, 2.5 hBike, 1.5 hTuk-tukOpen-top busDay trip
ExampleSanta Cruz Highlights Bike Tour & E-BikeSanta Cruz Guided Bike Tour 1.5 hourExpress Tuk-Tuk Sightseeing Tour (1 hr)City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off BusFrom Santa Cruz: Teide Volcano, Icod & Garachico
Rating★ 4.6 · 195★ 4.4 · 127★ 4.0 · 25★ 3.9 · 182★ 4.9 · 278
Length2.5 h1.5 h1 h80-min loop, ticket 24 or 48 h7–8 h
How you moveYou ride; e-bike optionYou rideElectric tuk-tuk, driverOpen-top busMinivan
CommentaryLocal guideGuideDriver + audio guideAudio, 11 languagesLocal guide
Value rating4.6Not stated3.73.84.8
From€23.25€16.50€25€20€75
VerdictThe most city for the money, and the best-reviewed city tourCheapest; fewer details on its pageNo pedalling, but guide and value ratings under 4Flexible, with museum perks; the lowest-rated optionThe best-rated tour from Santa Cruz, but it leaves the city
GetYourGuide product pages, Oct 2026 · prices per person, from · more tuk-tuk tours: 2-Hour Cultural and Modern City ★ 4.0 (5) €50 · San Andrés and Las Teresitas, 3 h ★ 4.2 (9) €75
Our verdict
Is Santa Cruz de Tenerife sightseeing worth it?
For half a day, yes — and it’s the nearest base for La Laguna and Anaga.
Shore excursions1–2.5 hhalf a day covers the city · the bike tour is ★ 4.6 from 195 reviews
18 · 31 minby car to La Laguna and to Anaga
5–15 minwalk from the ship to Plaza de España, where the shore excursion meets (★ 4.9, 22 reviews, 7 h, €72)
€75 · €60day trips from here: Teide, Icod & Garachico (★ 4.9) and the Anaga UNESCO VIP Tour (★ 4.9)
On a cruise day: the Anaga Hidden Gems Tour describes itself as suited to cruise visitors (★ 4.9, €127.30). See also Anaga tours and La Laguna tours.
GetYourGuide product pages · Google Maps, Oct 2026
No tour needed
Santa Cruz de Tenerife sightseeing without a tour — drive times
Santa Cruz is about an hour from the southern resorts by car; from the city, the north-east is close and the west is far.
From Santa Cruz
By car, without stops
La Laguna≈ 18 min
Anaga (Cruz del Carmen)≈ 31 min
Garachico≈ 57 min
Teide cable car≈ 1 h 25
Masca≈ 1 h 35
Los Gigantes≈ 1 h 35
Google Maps, Oct 2026 · 11.5, 20.7, 62.6, 65.2, 82.8 and 106 km · traffic and park access can add time
Getting to Santa Cruz
From Puerto de la Cruz about 39 min (38.2 km); from Costa Adeje about 56 min (79.3 km).
Sightseeing by car guideThe west without driving
Teide, Icod, Garachico and La Laguna in 7–8 hours, with pickup included.
Teide from the cityTeide Volcano, Icod, & Garachico Tour€75Reviews
Santa Cruz de Tenerife sightseeing reviews
Our pick · Santa Cruz Highlights Bike Tour & E-Bike
Check dates · €23.25
4.6
195 reviews on GetYourGuide
Guide4.7
Transport4.8
Value4.6
PraisedEnthusiastic guides, a quick overview of the city, the bus app that shows when the next bus is due
Warned aboutThe hop-on hop-off bus (★ 3.9, value 3.8); the express tuk-tuk (guide 3.9, value 3.7); Santa Cruz, La Laguna and Laurel Forest (★ 3.8, 79 reviews)
“It was really fun! The guide was super enthusiastic, and the tour gave me a great overview of the city…”
TThiago · Oct 2026 · Santa Cruz Highlights Bike Tour & E-Bike
“Everything worked perfectly. The mobile app shows you at any time when the next bus is due to arrive.”
EEnrico · Sep 2026 · Hop-On Hop-Off Bus
“We had a very nice tour. Our guide took the liberty of adding his own information…”
CCatharina · Jul 2026 · Express Tuk-Tuk Sightseeing Tour of the Capital (1 hr)
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Often combined with Santa Cruz de Tenerife sightseeing
8 questions
Santa Cruz de Tenerife sightseeing FAQ
Short, direct answers. Every answer stays open — collapse them if you like.
Is Santa Cruz de Tenerife worth visiting?
Yes, for half a day: the city tours take 1–2.5 hours, and La Laguna (about 18 min) and Anaga (about 31 min) are close by car. The best-rated city tour is the 2.5-hour bike tour, ★ 4.6 from 195 reviews.
What is the best way to see Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
By bike: the Santa Cruz Highlights Bike Tour & E-Bike takes 2.5 hours on a mostly flat route, from €23.25. Without pedalling, the express tuk-tuk takes 1 hour for €25.
Is there a walking tour of Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
No guided walking tour of the city is among the 20 tours listed. The closest is the guided bike tour (mostly flat, e-bikes available); a guided tour on your mobile is listed for €8 but has no reviews yet.
How much is a tuk-tuk tour in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
€25 for the 1-hour express tour, €50 for 2 hours and €75 for 3 hours to San Andrés and Las Teresitas. All three are rated 4.0–4.2.
Is the Santa Cruz hop-on hop-off bus worth it?
Only if you want to stop at museums or the market at your own pace. It costs from €20 for 24 or 48 hours, runs an 80-minute loop every 25 minutes, and is rated 3.9 from 182 reviews.
What can cruise passengers see in Santa Cruz?
The city by bike (2.5 h) or tuk-tuk (1 h), or a full day: the Teide & La Laguna shore excursion meets at Plaza de España, a 5–15 minute walk from the ship (7 h, from €72). Check the return time against your all-aboard time.
What day trips leave from Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
Teide, Icod and Garachico (★ 4.9, from €75), Anaga (5-hour private tour from €60) and La Laguna, which most of these tours include.
How far is Santa Cruz from the south of Tenerife?
About 56 minutes by car from Costa Adeje (79.3 km). From Puerto de la Cruz it’s about 39 minutes.
Still deciding? The most-booked pickSanta Cruz Highlights Bike Tour & E-Bike 4.6 (195) from €23.25Check dates
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