Things To Do in Santa Cruz de Tenerife & Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife Terminal Layover Ideas

While in port in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, discover the capital of the Canary Islands on this hop-on hop-off bus tour. Traveling by open-top, double-decker bus, visit the area’s main attractions including Plaza de España, Castillo de San Juan (Castle of John Baptist), the Auditorio de Tenerife (Auditorium of Tenerife), the Museo de la Naturaleza y el Hombre (Natural Science and Archaeology Museum) and the Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Concepción (Church of the Immaculate Conception). Learn about the city’s interesting history from the onboard audio commentary and hop on and hop off at any of the 11 stops to explore at independently.

When your cruise ship docks, head out on a 6-hour shore excursion and discover the unassuming natural beauty of northern Tenerife. With a knowledgeable private guide, travel through the Esperanza forest into Las Cañadas National Park, one of the island’s UNESCO-listed gems. Walk around the rock formations and cliffs that surround Mt Teide, and then travel to the nearby Orotava Valley for another stroll complete with dreamy island vistas. This is a private tour with a flexible itinerary that can be tailored to your preferences.

Leave your cruise ship at the Tenerife port, and discover the landscapes, wine and food of northern Tenerife! The 6-hour shore excursion is led by a private guide and includes a journey through the Esperanza and Las Lagunetas forests, followed by a walk through Teide National Park and the Uncanca and Orotava valleys. Finish with a ‘bodega’ (winery) tour and enjoy a welcome drink, traditional Canarian lunch and glass of wine. This is a private tour with a flexible itinerary that can be tailored to your preferences.

Leave the beaches behind and enjoy a full-day shore excursion exploring beautiful Teide National Park with a private guide! Admire some of the inland’s most stunning scenery on a journey through the lava-filled landscapes of La Esperanza to the slopes of Mount Teide — one of Spain’s tallest volcanoes. Visit the summit by cable car, if you wish, and then walk around the area known as Las Cañadas, where enchanting rock formations have provided movie settings for ‘Clash of the Titans’ and more.