Santa Cruz, Laguna and Laurisilva Forest Tour
Traveler rating
3.8/5
Based on 45 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Santa Cruz, Laguna and Laurisilva Forest Tour worth booking?
Santa Cruz, Laguna and Laurisilva Forest Tour is a 8-hour experience in Tenerife, Spain, from $63 per person. It scores 55 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.8/5 rating across 45 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 55 / 100
- Rating
- 3.8/5 (45)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $63 per person
This excursion seamlessly blends history, culture and nature. Discover Santa Cruz de Tenerife, San Cristobal de La Laguna and Anaga Rural Park, UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Our first stop will be in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the capital of the island. We will walk through its vibrant streets that will take us to some of its highlights, such as the Spanish Steps or the Our Lady of Africa Market. Next, we will visit a laurel forest in the Anaga Rural Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. This type of vegetation is only preserved in very few places in the world, such as the Canaries. To finish the tour, we will head towards San Cristobal de La Laguna, the first city founded in Tenerife after its conquest and a historic gem declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. We will walk through its streets full of history and culture. Here you will have free time to have lunch and taste the rich Canarian cuisine.
What you get
About this experience
This excursion seamlessly blends history, culture and nature. Discover Santa Cruz de Tenerife, San Cristobal de La Laguna and Anaga Rural Park, UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Our first stop will be in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the capital of the island. We will walk through its vibrant streets that will take us to some of its highlights, such as the Spanish Steps or the Our Lady of Africa Market. Next, we will visit a laurel forest in the Anaga Rural Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. This type of vegetation is only preserved in very few places in the world, such as the Canaries. To finish the tour, we will head towards San Cristobal de La Laguna, the first city founded in Tenerife after its conquest and a historic gem declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. We will walk through its streets full of history and culture. Here you will have free time to have lunch and taste the rich Canarian cuisine.
What's included
Included
- Official guide accredited by the Government of the Canary Islands
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Not included
- Lunch
What you'll see and do
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Our first stop will be Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the capital of the island and the main point of the maritime connections of the Canary Islands. There you can see buildings that will captivate you, such as the Tenerife Auditorium or avant-garde constructions such as the Plaza de España or Plaza Weyler.
60 minutes here
Parque Rural de Anaga
We will visit the Anaga Rural Park in the Teno massif, declared a Biosphere Reserve. The protected area has a network of paths that runs through much of the massif and allows access to different landscape units and traditional population centers. This type of vegetation is only preserved in very few places in the world, such as the Canaries.
120 minutes here
Las Montanas de Anaga
Anaga
Centro Historico De San Cristobal De La Laguna
We will continue the route to La Laguna, the first city founded in Tenerife after its conquest. This historic jewel was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999. Here we will walk through its picturesque streets brimming with history and culture.
120 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 60 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
From Puerto de La Cruz
Pick up in Puerto de La Cruz Pickup included
From the South area
Bus Tour Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en, fr, nl, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Wed, Thu, Fri
- Group size
- Up to 30 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Atlantic Dolphin Travel S.L.
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility restrictions
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 45 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
Traveler reviews
45 verified traveler reviews for Santa Cruz, Laguna and Laurisilva Forest Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great variety of sites...
Great variety of sites and a good overall orientation of the area. Market stop was fun, and loved the short walk in the forest. Relaxed and comfortable pace, so never felt rushed. Lots of free time to do your own thing. Well organized. These guys know their stuff! Thanks for sharing your island !
Response from the operator: Dear Elizabeth, what a pleasure to read your review! 🌟 We’re delighted that you enjoyed the variety and relaxed pace of our Santa Cruz, La Laguna & Anaga tour. From exploring the colourful market in Santa Cruz to having free time in historic La Laguna and walking through the magical laurel forest of Anaga, this Tenerife excursion is designed to show some of the wonderful contrasts of the island without feeling rushed. Your words, “Thanks for sharing your island,” are especially lovely to receive — that is exactly what we hope to do on every tour! Thank you for choosing Atlántico Excursiones, and we hope to share another beautiful corner of Tenerife with you someday. ✨
via Viator
Santa Cruz, La Laguna
Great tour We will recommend, la Laguna a Beautifull town, the forest with a lot of plants and trees species
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for sharing your experience and recommending our Tenerife excursion! ✨ We’re delighted that beautiful La Laguna and the incredible vegetation of Anaga Rural Park were highlights of your day. 🌿 Exploring the ancient laurel forest, with its remarkable variety of plants and trees, is such a special part of discovering Tenerife and the Canary Islands. We hope the contrasts between Santa Cruz, historic La Laguna and Anaga left you with wonderful memories. 😊 We’d love to welcome you back on another Atlántico Excursiones Tenerife tour! 💙
via Viator
Amazing day full of contrasts
This is the second tour I've done with this company. I really enjoyed Santa Cruz and La Laguna. I had expected them to be more of a big city with normal tall buildings like any other big city in the world, but was really impressed by the hidden gems at every corner... a small church, a bridge over a "barranco" and the architecture of official buildings. La Laguna was nice too, but I liked the atmosphere of Santa Cruz better. Anaga forest is a whole different story. It's like entering a whole different world, such lush green vegetation, roads so covered by tall trees that they become dark in full daylight, and the views are breathtaking. The little treck in the Forest of the Senses as they call it was something you need to experience... can't be described in words. A shoutout to the guide for his knowledge, and specially the fun way in which he told us everything, and the music accompanying in the bus! I would certainly book with this company again.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for this wonderful review and, above all, for choosing Atlántico Excursiones for a second time! ✨ It means a great deal to us to know that you once again had such an enjoyable experience. Santa Cruz is indeed full of unexpected corners, history and architectural treasures, while the UNESCO World Heritage city of La Laguna offers a completely different atmosphere. And then there is Anaga! 🌿 Entering its ancient laurel forest really does feel like stepping into another world, especially when exploring the magical Forest of the Senses. We’re delighted that our guide’s knowledge, humour and even the music on the coach helped make the day so memorable. 😊 Sharing Tenerife’s history, culture and extraordinary landscapes in an entertaining way is exactly what we aim for on our guided tours. Thank you for travelling with us again and for such a heartfelt recommendation. We’ll be very happy to welcome you on a third Tenerife adventure! 💙✨
via Tripadvisor
trip to Santa Cruz & la Laguna
we were told that we'd be picked up at our resort, at 08.50h coach arrived at 09.10h then informed that a text had been sent previously, advising of amended pick up. said text arrived later, when on the coach. as for the trip - the guide seemed to spend more time explaining matters in Spanish than English. we were surprised by the amount of walking in Santa Cruz, having anticipated more of the city tour, by bus. one of us has mobility issues. disappointed by the visit to la Laguna. there are nicer, prettier areas, equally historic on the island.
Response from the operator: Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry that the excursion did not fully meet your expectations. Regarding the pickup, although we carefully plan all routes, traffic conditions and other unforeseen circumstances can occasionally cause slight delays. This is why we recommend that guests contact our office if their transfer has not arrived on time, as we can provide live updates. The delayed text message may also have been the result of mobile network issues beyond our control. All of our guides are official, licensed by the Government of the Canary Islands. Spanish naturally uses more words than English to explain the same information, which can sometimes make the Spanish commentary seem longer. Excursion coaches are not permitted to drive through Santa Cruz city centre, so all tours follow the authorised route on foot between the Mercado de Nuestra Señora de África and Plaza de España, as stated in the excursion description before booking. While we are sorry you did not enjoy La Laguna, its historic centre has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999 and is considered the cultural capital of the Canary Islands. Tenerife is also home to many other wonderful historic towns, such as Candelaria, Icod de los Vinos and Garachico, and we hope to welcome you again on another Tenerife tour to discover these beautiful destinations.
via Tripadvisor
Not recommended
We booked by Viator, the bus had no signs from this firm! Difficult to get the right bus! It took very long time with all the pickups! The stop in the capital was ok. The bus Trip in the northern island had a much too large bus ( too many people) for the bad and curving roads. La Laguna was great, they could have tould us more about what to see , for instance the university. The English from the guide was bad, the German even worse! But normally I understand both languages ( German best), but here it was quite difficult. Please make a tour with better guides, less people and let us rather pay more for it
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Wed, Thu, Fri
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 16
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Atlantic Dolphin Travel S.L., who run 7 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 60.4.
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Santa Cruz, Laguna and Laurisilva Forest Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Tenerife.
How much does Santa Cruz, Laguna and Laurisilva Forest Tour 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 Santa Cruz, Laguna and Laurisilva Forest Tour take?
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Plan for about 8 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 Santa Cruz, Laguna and Laurisilva Forest Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 55 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.8/5 across 45 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 Santa Cruz, Laguna and Laurisilva Forest Tour?
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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 Santa Cruz, Laguna and Laurisilva Forest Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Santa Cruz, Laguna and Laurisilva Forest Tour?
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Around 16 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 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Santa Cruz, Laguna and Laurisilva Forest Tour 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.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Santa Cruz, Laguna and Laurisilva Forest Tour?
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Included: Official guide accredited by the Government of the Canary Islands; and In-vehicle air conditioning. Not included: Lunch. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Santa Cruz, Laguna and Laurisilva Forest Tour include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 172 listed pickup locations in and around Tenerife. Be ready about 60 minutes before the start time.
What languages is Santa Cruz, Laguna and Laurisilva Forest Tour offered in?
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It is offered in German, English, French, Dutch 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 Santa Cruz, Laguna and Laurisilva Forest Tour?
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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 Santa Cruz, Laguna and Laurisilva Forest Tour wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; and Not recommended for travelers with mobility restrictions. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Santa Cruz, Laguna and Laurisilva Forest Tour 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 Santa Cruz, Laguna and Laurisilva Forest Tour?
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Across 45 reviews averaging 3.8 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, organization, food and drink. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Several reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
What booking options are available for Santa Cruz, Laguna and Laurisilva Forest Tour?
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There are 2 options to choose from, including From Puerto de La Cruz, From the South area. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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