The 15 Best Things to Do in Tenerife

“A great experience! We were lucky to see whales, dolphins, and even a sea turtle 🐋🐬🐢. The boat was big enough but not too big which we appreciated since we prefer avoiding crowds. The guide was good and spoke both Spanish and English.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Dolphin Watching, Safari, Things to Do in Tenerife, Tour Reviews, Whale Watching

Los Cristianos Respectful No-Chase Whale and Dolphin Safari

/ August 8, 2026

3.Los Cristianos Respectful No-Chase Whale and Dolphin Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 12,782 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

Los Cristianos ethical whale and dolphin safari with strict no-chase rules, multilingual guides, and conservation donations from $29 for 2 hours.

“It was great! We saw many dolphins and two pilot whales! The guides explained well everyrhing we needed to know about these beautiful animals, in several languages!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Things to Do in Tenerife, Tickets, Tour Reviews

Tenerife: Loro Parque Entry Ticket

/ August 8, 2026

4.Loro Parque Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12,411 reviews · 1 day · from $52

Book a Loro Parque entry ticket in Tenerife for a full day of animal shows, Thai-style gardens, and family fun, including Orca Ocean.

“very clean well organised & easy to navigate around. like the complimentary bus service! nothing to dislike”

Check availability →Read our full review

Things to Do in Tenerife, Tickets, Tour Reviews

Loro Parque and Siam Park Combined Admission Tickets

/ August 8, 2026

5.Loro Parque and Siam Park Combined Admission Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,307 reviews · 14 days · from $92

Combined ticket for Loro Parque and Siam Park in Tenerife, with 14 days to use both. Animal shows, water kingdom thrills, and easy entry.

“We entered the park in the early morning on Sunday, Dec. 14. and left at about 16:30. First of all, there were few people, which was an advantage. Also, we visited all the slides, except Singha, which didn’t work(something has broken) ;( It worth mentioning, for me it was very cold, although it was 20-22 degrees, because sun played hide and seek, and I literally turned blue at the end… so if you come in winter, please take the water shoes, as ground is very cold and you can get sick. Anyway, it was worth visiting ;) Kanaree and Dragon were our favourites slides.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Boat Tours in Tenerife, Cruises & Boat Tours, Dolphin Watching, Things to Do in Tenerife, Tour Reviews, Whale Watching

Costa Adeje: Whale & Dolphin Eco-Cruise with Snacks & Drinks

/ August 8, 2026

6.Costa Adeje: Whale & Dolphin Eco-Cruise with Snacks & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5,096 reviews · 3 - 5 hours · from $52

Costa Adeje whale and dolphin eco-cruise on a fuel-saving catamaran, with snacks, drinks, and a swim. Reschedule if no sighting.

“What a brilliant trip. We were staying near to the harbour and able to walk to the meeting point. The boats crew were all welcoming and friendly. There were padded loungers as well as seats and room for everyone. Unfortunately, we didn't see any whales but plenty of dolphins and 2 large turtles. Having time for a little swim was lovely. The cheese and ham panini was appreciated and there were soft drinks and wine. We did the 3 hour trip and wish we had booked for the five hour. A must do trip and great value for money.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Private Drivers, Teide Volcano Tours, Things to Do in Tenerife, Tickets, Tour Reviews, Tours

Tenerife: Mount Teide Tour with Cable Car Ticket & Transfer

/ August 8, 2026

7.Mount Teide Tour with Cable Car Ticket & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 5,094 reviews · 7 hours · from $102

Tenerife Teide day trip with hotel pickup, an official guide, round-trip cable car to 3,555 m, plus audio trails and free exhibits.

“Excellent tour & guide. Great views from the top, only questionable thing is the €1 toilet at café even though we already cake & coffee so wee bit of a tourist trap. Apart from that 10/10.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Boat Tours in Tenerife, Cruises & Boat Tours, Dolphin Watching, Things to Do in Tenerife, Tour Reviews, Whale Watching

Los Gigantes: Dolphin & Whale Watching Cruise with Swim Stop

/ August 8, 2026

8.Los Gigantes: Dolphin & Whale Watching Cruise with Swim Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,539 reviews · 2 hours · from $33

Two hours of dolphin and whale watching from Los Gigantes, plus a scenic swim stop near Masca, with a cold drink included.

“It was amazing experience. I like the most watching dolphins in their natural area and swimming in the ocean with amazing views. I really recommend this!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Boat Tours in Tenerife, Cruises & Boat Tours, Sailing, Things to Do in Tenerife, Tour Reviews, Tours, Whale Watching

Costa Adeje: Whale Watching Catamaran Tour with Drinks

/ August 8, 2026

9.Costa Adeje: Whale Watching Catamaran Tour with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,653 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $41

Sail off southwest Tenerife for pilot whales and dolphins on a small catamaran, with free drinks and an optional snorkeling stop.

“The guides are very nice and professional. Unfortunately, we didn’t see the whale due to abnormal weather conditions. But the overall experience is great. The kids enjoyed a lot.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Boat Tours in Tenerife, Cruises & Boat Tours, Dolphin Watching, Things to Do in Tenerife, Tour Reviews, Whale Watching

Tenerife: Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise with Swim Stop

/ August 8, 2026

10.Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise with Swim Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,227 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

Ethical Peter Pan pirate ship cruise from Los Cristianos to spot whales and dolphins, plus an optional coastal swim stop.

“A very friendly crew. The boat was lovely to travel in.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Canoes & Kayaks, Safari, Things to Do in Tenerife, Tour Reviews

Tenerife: Kayak Safari and Snorkel in a Marine Reserve

/ August 8, 2026

11.Kayak Safari and Snorkel in a Marine Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,214 reviews · 150 - 210 minutes · from $29

Paddle Tenerife’s marine reserve for possible sea turtles and dolphins, then snorkel a sea-only cave spot. Expect a real workout, not a show.

“The kayaking was brilliant, we saw dolphins and turtles and it wasn’t too strenuous. We also got the opportunity to do some snorkelling and our guide, Jose, was excellent. Highly recommend.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Boat Tours in Tenerife, Cruises & Boat Tours, Dolphin Watching, Things to Do in Tenerife, Tour Reviews, Whale Watching

Los Cristianos: Viking Cruise Whales & Dolphins Watching

/ August 8, 2026

12.Los Cristianos: Viking Cruise Whales & Dolphins Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,132 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

A 2-hour Viking-style whale and dolphin cruise from Los Cristianos, Tenerife, with frequent sightings and ocean views.

“honestly it was amazing , although as soon as the tour began i started experiencing sea sickness but the crew were just amazing and helped me deal with it the best possible way. We could see many beautiful dolphins and the crew explained to us about them in the most detailed way possible. I highly recommend it for the fellow travellers.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Dolphin Watching, Things to Do in Tenerife, Tour Reviews, Whale Watching

Tenerife: Whale & Dolphin Watching with Drinks and Snacks

/ August 8, 2026

13.Whale & Dolphin Watching with Drinks and Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,929 reviews · 3 hours · from $77

Luxury yacht whale and dolphin watching in Southern Tenerife with unlimited drinks, snacks, and turtle snorkel on a small 3-hour outing.

“Love our guide guy, he is quite professional in every aspect of the driving. He saved me from the hard seasick by letting me sit on the tail of the boat, so my feet could soak in the water, and it's really helpful! We see the pilot whales and we try the swimming a little bit. It's totally worthy to join this trip!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Boat Tours in Tenerife, Buffet Experiences, Cruises & Boat Tours, Dolphin Watching, Private Drivers, Sailing, Things to Do in Tenerife, Tour Reviews, Whale Watching

Whale and Dolphin Watching Catamaran with Transfer and Buffet

/ August 8, 2026

14.Whale and Dolphin Watching Catamaran with Transfer and Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,712 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $71Top rated

Tenerife whale and dolphin catamaran with hotel pickup on request, buffet tapas, drinks, and snorkel time, plus chances for close sightings.

“Lovely catamaran trip with very knowledgeable and friendly staff ,so many dolphins seen on this day out with so many photo opportunities and after a lovely day sailing a beautiful buffet lunch of local cuisine,I would say some of the nicest food I had had all holiday”

Check availability →Read our full review

Private Drivers, Things to Do in Tenerife, Tickets, Tour Reviews, Zoos

From South Tenerife: Loro Park Zoo Ticket & Hotel Transfers

/ August 8, 2026

15.From South Tenerife: Loro Park Zoo Ticket & Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,672 reviews · 8 hours · from $75

South Tenerife transfer plus skip-the-line Loro Parque tickets with Planet Penguin, Orca Ocean shows, and Katandra TreeTops.

“Overall experience was good - enough time to explore Loro Park and clear communication. Only thing to consider is the time spent in the bus - for us it was 2+ hours per trip (4,5 h round trip) as the pick ups take time. Also there is no food policy in the bus. We left 8:15 am and got back around 7:15 pm (from Princess Inspire hotel).”

Check availability →Read our full review