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Private taxi tours of Tenerife

Seven routes to discover the island from Santa Cruz or from your cruise ship. A car just for you, stops as you like and a fixed price per car, not per person.

TeideAnagaLa Laguna · La OrotavaMascaGarachicoCandelariaLas Teresitas
Start
From your hotel in Santa Cruz or the cruise terminal
Price
Fixed per car and agreed before setting off
Pace
You decide how long to spend at each stop
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Teide National Park

Approx. duration
6–7 h
Ideal for
First visit to the island and volcanic landscapes
Price
Fixed per car · ask us
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We drive up the La Esperanza road through the pine forests of the Corona Forestal to Teide National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We stop at the summit viewpoints, cross Las Cañadas and come back down through the Orotava Valley.

Stops on the route

  1. La Esperanza forest · Canary pine woods and viewpoints over both sides of the island
  2. El Portillo and Las Cañadas · the huge volcanic caldera at the foot of Teide
  3. Roques de García · the park's most photographed lava formations
  4. Cable car (optional) · ride up close to the summit, ticket sold separately
  5. Return via La Orotava · green valley and Atlantic views

If you want to ride the cable car, buy your ticket in advance. Walking to the very summit requires a permit from the National Park.

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Anaga and Taganana

Approx. duration
4–5 h
Ideal for
Nature and photography, close to the port
Price
Fixed per car · ask us
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The Anaga mountains are a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve: ridges covered in ancient laurel forest, viewpoints over the Atlantic and hamlets that feel like another era. It starts a few minutes from Santa Cruz port, which makes it ideal for a cruise stop.

Stops on the route

  1. Cruz del Carmen viewpoint · gateway to the laurel forest
  2. Pico del Inglés viewpoint · the Anaga ridges and, on clear days, Mount Teide
  3. Taganana · one of the oldest villages on the island
  4. Roque de las Bodegas · beach and fishermen's houses
  5. Return via San Andrés · overlooking Las Teresitas beach

Roads in Anaga are narrow and winding: the length of the tour depends on how long you want to stay at each stop.

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La Laguna, La Orotava and Puerto de la Cruz

Approx. duration
6–7 h
Ideal for
History, Canarian architecture and a seaside stroll
Price
Fixed per car · ask us
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A tour of the north at its most historic: the old town of San Cristóbal de La Laguna, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; the cobbled streets and carved wooden balconies of La Orotava; and the seafront of Puerto de la Cruz, with a stop at a viewpoint over the valley.

Stops on the route

  1. La Laguna old town · Renaissance street plan and stately houses
  2. Humboldt viewpoint · a bird's-eye view of the Orotava Valley
  3. La Orotava · Casa de los Balcones and La Concepción church
  4. Puerto de la Cruz · old quarter, fishing harbour and Lago Martiánez
  5. Loro Parque (optional) · drop-off at the entrance and pick-up at the agreed time

If you add Loro Parque or another ticketed visit, we adapt the length of the tour and the return time.

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Masca and Los Gigantes

Approx. duration
7–8 h
Ideal for
The most spectacular scenery in the west
Price
Fixed per car · ask us
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The most scenic tour of the west: the hamlet of Masca, perched between deep ravines, and the cliffs of Los Gigantes, which drop hundreds of metres into the sea. A mountain road, plenty of bends and views you will not forget.

Stops on the route

  1. Santiago del Teide · mountain village below the western volcanoes
  2. Cherfe viewpoint · over the ravines and the coast
  3. Masca hamlet · stone houses among palm trees and crags
  4. Los Gigantes cliffs · harbour walk and cliff views
  5. Return via the southern motorway · an easy drive back to Santa Cruz

This is the longest and most winding route. If you get car sick, tell us and we will plan more stops.

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Icod de los Vinos and Garachico

Approx. duration
6 h
Ideal for
Canarian tradition and a swim in lava pools
Price
Fixed per car · ask us
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To the north-west of the island: the ancient Dragon Tree of Icod, a symbol of Tenerife, and Garachico, the town that was reborn after the 1706 eruption, with its old quarter and the natural pools of El Caletón.

Stops on the route

  1. Drago Milenario · the Canaries' most famous tree, in Icod de los Vinos
  2. Garachico old town · squares, convents and San Miguel castle
  3. El Caletón pools · lava rock pools by the sea
  4. Puerto de la Cruz (optional) · a stop on the way back along the north coast

Bring a swimsuit if you want to swim at El Caletón; the pools may close when the sea is rough.

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Candelaria and Güímar

Approx. duration
3–4 h
Ideal for
Short cruise stops
Price
Fixed per car · ask us
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Close to Santa Cruz: the Basilica of Our Lady of Candelaria, patron saint of the Canary Islands, with the statues of the Guanche kings facing the sea, and the Pyramids of Güímar. A good choice if your ship has only a few hours in port.

Stops on the route

  1. Candelaria Basilica · Marian shrine and seafront square
  2. Statues of the menceyes · the nine Guanche kings of Tenerife
  3. Pyramids of Güímar · ethnographic park, ticket sold separately
  4. Don Martín viewpoint · the Güímar valley from above

A short, comfortable tour with no demanding mountain roads.

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Las Teresitas and Santa Cruz

Approx. duration
2–3 h
Ideal for
Cruise passengers with little time ashore
Price
Fixed per car · ask us
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The essentials in a short time: Las Teresitas beach, the viewpoint over the bay and the fishing village of San Andrés, returning past the Auditorio de Tenerife and through Santa Cruz city centre.

Stops on the route

  1. Las Teresitas beach · golden sand and calm water
  2. Las Teresitas viewpoint · the best photo of the beach and Anaga
  3. San Andrés · fishing village and castle
  4. Auditorio de Tenerife · the city's most recognisable building
  5. Santa Cruz centre · Plaza de España and back to the ship

It can be combined with the Anaga tour if you have a full day.

Tailor-made

Another idea? We design your tour

Combine stops from several tours, add lunch at a local guachinche or a ticketed visit. Tell us what you would like to see and how many hours you have, and we will propose a route with a fixed price per car.

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Coming by cruise ship?

  • Tell us your arrival time and all-aboard time
  • We wait for you next to the Santa Cruz cruise terminal
  • We plan the return to the port with a safety margin

Which part of the island would you like to see?

Send us the date and the tour you like and we will reply with availability and price.

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