
Private Tours
Private Gran Canaria Tour
Your island, your pace — bespoke Gran Canaria touring.
Private touring gives maximum control over pace, content and weather adjustments on your Las Palmas call. Design around Roque Nublo, Bandama, villages, food stops or city highlights.
Pre-sail consultation shapes your itinerary. Guide and driver coordinate route changes in real time based on conditions and group energy.
Options include highland scenery, caldera viewpoints, village walks, wine or coffee tastings and Vegueta city time — in whatever combination your call length supports.
Return protocols are conservative and tailored to your ship timetable. The premium buys flexibility and comfort.
Highlights
- Custom itinerary
- Flexible pace
- Private vehicle comfort
- High return confidence
What a good tour includes
- Private guide
- Dedicated vehicle
- Custom planning
- Port pickup/drop-off
Getting there from the cruise port
Cruise ships dock at Muelle Santa Catalina in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the island's main cruise terminal near Santa Catalina park and the city waterfront. Vegueta historic quarter and Triana shopping district are roughly 15-20 minutes by taxi or local bus. Island highlights like Roque Nublo, Maspalomas dunes and Bandama caldera require organised coach transfers — typically 45-90 minutes each way depending on destination. Confirm your all-aboard time and keep a 60-90 minute buffer before departure.
Tips for cruise passengers
- Share priorities before sailing
- Set non-negotiable stops early
- Ideal for mixed mobility within group
Related excursions

A Taste of Gran Canaria
Editor's Choice: Gran Canaria's miniature continent in one curated cruise day.

Gran Canaria and Roque Nublo
Editor's Choice secondary: Gran Canaria's iconic volcanic sentinel and highland drama.

Family Gran Canaria Tour
Island discovery designed for families — flexible, fun and ship-safe.
Private Gran Canaria Tour — FAQs
Can private tours include Roque Nublo?▼
Yes on standard or long calls with appropriate fitness levels.
Are private tours worth the premium?▼
Often yes for groups wanting flexibility and comfort.