Guided Tour to Teide and Roques de García, with Optional Cable Car. in Tenerife, Spain
Tenerife, Spain

Guided Tour to Teide and Roques de García, with Optional Cable Car.

Outty Ranking 59 4.1 · 38 traveler reviews7 hoursFrom $63
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59/100

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Is Guided Tour to Teide and Roques de García, with Optional Cable Car. worth booking?

Guided Tour to Teide and Roques de García, with Optional Cable Car. is a 7-hour experience in Tenerife, Spain, from $63 per person. It scores 59 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.1/5 rating across 38 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
59 / 100
Rating
4.1/5 (38)
Duration
7 hours
From
$63 per person

Discover Teide National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most spectacular volcanic landscapes on the planet. You will walk among lava flows in the Roques de García, with otherworldly views of the gigantic caldera of Las Cañadas, and you will closely view the Teide Peak, with a summit of 3,718 meters, the highest in Spain and the third highest volcano in the world. On the way, we will make a stop in Vilaflor, the highest municipality in Spain, surrounded by ancient pine forests and with a unique mountain air. If you want to go further, you have the option to go up in the highest cable car in Spain to almost the summit of the volcano, with unparalleled views of the entire archipelago (optional activity, not included in the price). You will travel in an air-conditioned bus with a tour guide, with direct pickup at your accommodation in the south of Tenerife. A perfect excursion to experience the grandeur of Teide up close, the volcanic symbol and heart of the Canary Islands.

What you get

    About this experience

    Discover Teide National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most spectacular volcanic landscapes on the planet. You will walk among lava flows in the Roques de García, with otherworldly views of the gigantic caldera of Las Cañadas, and you will closely view the Teide Peak, with a summit of 3,718 meters, the highest in Spain and the third highest volcano in the world. On the way, we will make a stop in Vilaflor, the highest municipality in Spain, surrounded by ancient pine forests and with a unique mountain air. If you want to go further, you have the option to go up in the highest cable car in Spain to almost the summit of the volcano, with unparalleled views of the entire archipelago (optional activity, not included in the price). You will travel in an air-conditioned bus with a tour guide, with direct pickup at your accommodation in the south of Tenerife. A perfect excursion to experience the grandeur of Teide up close, the volcanic symbol and heart of the Canary Islands.

    What's included

    Included

    • Tour guide
    • All Fees and Taxes
    • In-vehicle air conditioning
    • Pickup and return to the pickup point

    Not included

    • cable car ascent 50 EUR /25 EUR Children
    • Lunch
    • Tea and coffee

    What you'll see and do

    1. Vilaflor

      We start the route to Teide National Park with a stop in Vilaflor, the highest municipality in Spain. You will discover a town with a special charm, surrounded by centuries-old pine forests and with a fresh mountain air very different from the coast. Take these minutes to have a coffee, stretch your legs, and take the first photos before venturing into the volcanic landscape that awaits you.

      20 minutes here

    2. Los Roques de Garcia

      We arrived at the Roques de García, in the heart of the Teide Plateaus, a site declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Here you will walk among lava flows and rock formations that look like they are from another planet, inside a gigantic volcanic caldera about 17 km in diameter on which the Teide Peak rises, with a summit of 3,718 meters, the highest in Spain and the third highest volcano in the world. The contrast of colors and landscapes will leave you speechless, with plenty of time to stroll and take unforgettable photographs. This stop, along with the cable car, has a duration of between 90 and 120 minutes.

      90 minutes here · Admission included

    3. Teide National Park

      We then head to the Teide Cable Car station, the highest in Spain, which allows you to optionally ascend almost to the summit of the most emblematic volcano in the Canary Islands. Teide is the most famous natural monument of the archipelago and one of the most spectacular experiences that can be had in Tenerife, with views on clear days reaching other islands. The cable car ride is optional and not included in the tour price, so if you want to experience this extra, we recommend booking it in advance.

      90 minutes here · Admission not included

    4. Centro de visitantes Telesforo Bravo

      Enjoy privileged views of the Teide Volcano from the Telesforo Bravo Visitor Center, a magnificent viewpoint to contemplate the grandeur of this volcano up close, a symbol of the Canary Islands and a UNESCO World Heritage site. A perfect moment to take the best photographs of the day.

      Pass by without stopping

    5. Teide Cable Car

      Starting point of the ascent on the Teide Cable Car, the highest cable car in Spain, which in a few minutes takes you to almost the summit of the country's highest volcano and the third highest volcano in the world, with incomparable views of the entire archipelago. This ascent is optional and is not included in the tour price, so if you want to experience it, we recommend booking it in advance.

      Pass by without stopping

    6. Chio

      To end the excursion, we descend the west slope of the island crossing the town of Chío, between the municipality of Santiago del Teide and the coast. A quiet tour with new volcanic landscapes before returning to your accommodation with the best memories of an unforgettable day in Teide.

      Pass by without stopping

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 60 minutes before departure.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    de, en, it, fr, es
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun
    Group size
    Up to 30 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Island Excursion

    Know before you go

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Our transport has an ECO3 air purifier
    • Babies cannot ride the cable car

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 38 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    8 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    5 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Photo opportunities

    3 mentions

    The views and photo stops come up again and again.

    Value for money

    2 mentions

    Travelers feel they got more than they paid for.

    Traveler reviews

    38 verified traveler reviews for Guided Tour to Teide and Roques de García, with Optional Cable Car.. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Julie_P · September 2026

    Myself and my daughter had a really great experience. The tour guide Enrico was so entertaining and informative.

    Make sure to pre book tickets to use the cable car up to Mount Teide. We didn’t and were unable to use the facility.

    via Viator

    aurica2021 · August 2026

    Très deçu

    We are currently on the bus for the Teide excursion and would like to express our great disappointment regarding the way this service was sold to us. When we purchased the excursion, your salesperson presented it to us as a simple round trip to Teide with the cable car, telling us that it would only take the morning. At no point were we informed that it was actually a full tour of Teide, an excursion we had already done before by buggy. We were also never informed that a meal was included, nor were we told about the possibility of the cable car being closed or cancelled due to weather conditions. We paid €160 for two people, which we already considered quite expensive for what we believed was simply a return bus journey with a cable car ride. We are now discovering that the service we were sold is completely different from what was presented to us. The most problematic part is that we had already booked and paid for a boat excursion this afternoon, which we will now be unable to attend because the Teide excursion actually lasts the entire day.

    Response from the operator: Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are sorry to hear about the misunderstanding regarding the excursion. Island Excursions is the company that operates the tour, but we were not the seller who handled your booking. The Teide excursion follows its established full-day itinerary and is not sold by us as a half-day tour. The approximate return time is normally around 3:30–4:30 PM, depending on traffic and the different hotel drop-offs. We therefore understand that the information provided to you at the time of sale did not accurately reflect the service you had booked, and we recommend addressing this directly with the seller who made your reservation. Regarding the cable car, its operation is always subject to weather and safety conditions, and closures may occur when conditions do not allow it to operate safely. As the cable car was closed on this occasion, that part of the excursion is refunded accordingly. We are nevertheless very pleased to hear that you found our staff on the bus helpful, professional and welcoming, and we are sorry that the misunderstanding at the time of booking affected your overall experience.

    via Tripadvisor

    Darren_A · July 2026

    Teide National Park

    A fantastic day, you travel by coach with several stops as you uncover the wonder of the Teide National Park, the views are amazing.. The Onboard guid Laura was very knowledgable and conversed in multiple languages.. The Optional Cable Car ascent up to the top is a must do as the views are even better.. 10 out of 10.

    via Viator

    M9620PEdavidh · April 2026

    Amazing volcano, national park and tour guide

    Coach trip up to Teide National park and volcano. Tour guide Enrique with driver Miguel were amazing. Enrique was funny charming and knowledgeable and gave a nearly non stop guided tour for the whole trip, continually mixing from Spanish to Italian to English and sometimes even German. I think the best tour guide I have come across in a very long time. National park and volcano were quite literally like another planet, no wonder they tested the Mars rover there. The cable car up was good and at the top there was snow but it wasn’t that cold with the hot sunshine. Only needed a thin jumper. Stars of the day were Enrique with excellent driving from Miguel. Would highly recommend.

    via Tripadvisor

    475abigailm · April 2026

    Trip to Tiede and Masca

    Went on a tour of Tiede and Masca with my mother who is a little disabled (difficult to walk for her). We went with Laura (guide) and Jose (driver). The tour was fantastic. I really enjoyed every minute of the day. The value for money was fabulous. This tour made my holiday and my mum as well. Jose was an amazing driver and Laura a very well rounded tour guide with lost of interesting data about the island. They were very helpful for my mum as soon as they realized she couldn't easily manage all the walking at the stop offs. I found Laura to be kind and friendly and very helpful and Jose was funny and a skilled driver considering the winding mountain roads with only space for one vehicle and lots of oncoming traffic. I'm certainly glad I wasn't driving!

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    7 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    13
    Verdict
    Worth a Look

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Island Excursion, who run 8 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 56.2.

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    Why this scores 59

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)50
    Review evidence (18% weight)51
    Booking momentum (14% weight)43
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)4
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Guided Tour to Teide and Roques de García, with Optional Cable Car.: questions travelers ask

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    How much does Guided Tour to Teide and Roques de García, with Optional Cable Car. cost?

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    Prices start at $63 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Tenerife usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Guided Tour to Teide and Roques de García, with Optional Cable Car. take?

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    Plan for about 7 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Tenerife is not rushed.

    Is Guided Tour to Teide and Roques de García, with Optional Cable Car. worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 59 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.1/5 across 38 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Tenerife, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Guided Tour to Teide and Roques de García, with Optional Cable Car.?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Guided Tour to Teide and Roques de García, with Optional Cable Car. suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 7-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Guided Tour to Teide and Roques de García, with Optional Cable Car.?

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    Around 13 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Tenerife can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Tenerife and add a light layer if any part of the 7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Guided Tour to Teide and Roques de García, with Optional Cable Car. start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Tenerife within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Tenerife?

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    On Outty we rank every Tenerife experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Whale watching & listening Eco-Catamaran Tour with Snacks &Drinks, 3-hour Whale and Dolphin Watching and Listening Tour, Teide National Park Sunset & Stargazing Coach Tour – Hotel Pickup. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Tenerife?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Tenerife?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

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    What is included in Guided Tour to Teide and Roques de García, with Optional Cable Car.?

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    Included: Tour guide; All Fees and Taxes; In-vehicle air conditioning; and Pickup and return to the pickup point. Not included: cable car ascent 50 EUR /25 EUR Children; Lunch; and Tea and coffee. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Guided Tour to Teide and Roques de García, with Optional Cable Car. include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 53 listed pickup locations in and around Tenerife. Be ready about 60 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is Guided Tour to Teide and Roques de García, with Optional Cable Car. offered in?

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    It is offered in German, English, Italian, French and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Guided Tour to Teide and Roques de García, with Optional Cable Car.?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Guided Tour to Teide and Roques de García, with Optional Cable Car. wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Guided Tour to Teide and Roques de García, with Optional Cable Car. if the weather is bad?

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    This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

    What do travelers say about Guided Tour to Teide and Roques de García, with Optional Cable Car.?

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    Across 38 reviews averaging 4.1 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, photo opportunities. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

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