Santa Cruz La Laguna Taganana Candelaria with French-speaking guide

Description

Visit Tenerife’s main towns and the Taganana forests.

“In the city, there are a thousand things I want to tell you”

Discover the authentic Canarian lifestyle by visiting three of the island’s most important cities, each with its own character. Santa Cruz, the modern capital, is a stunning example of a coastal city with magnificent architecture and excellent cuisine. La Laguna, the former capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999, is a unique example of a colonial city without walls. Candelaria is a historic town famous for its beautiful basilica where the Virgin Mary resides.

The excursion includes a visit to the Taganana region, the north-eastern tip of Tenerife, a geologically ancient mountain range that is home to one of the few laurel cloud forests in the world. A perfectly balanced excursion that combines the best of urban and rural Tenerife.

Full description of the activity

The excursion begins with a pick-up from the hotel on the morning of the day chosen at the time of booking. After collecting everyone, the bus will head north towards Santa Cruz, the capital of Tenerife. In Santa Cruz, you’ll have plenty of time to visit the city centre with its architectural features, shops, cafés and restaurants.

The second stop is La Laguna, the island’s former capital and a stunning example of colonial architecture. The beautiful stone buildings with wooden balconies, narrow streets and numerous churches that make up the city centre were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. La Laguna is also a lively town with plenty of bars, pubs and restaurants.

The tour continues with a visit to the Taganana region, located in the north-east corner of the island. Considered to be the geologically oldest part of Tenerife, Taganana and the neighbouring Anaga mountains stand out for their wild nature and lush forests, in stark contrast to the rest of the island’s arid landscape.

The final stop is Candelaria, a historic village a few kilometres south of Santa Cruz. According to historical accounts, in 1390 two Guanches, natives of the island, found a mysterious statue at the bottom of a ravine. When the first Christian conquerors arrived on the island, they identified it as a statue of the Virgin Mary, who later became the patron saint of the Canary Islands.

General information

• Pick-ups available from the main hotels in the south of the island. Choose your hotel from the drop-down menu on the booking platform.
• Duration :
  • Full-time
• Languages :

• • English
  • English
  • Italian
  • French
  • German
  • Polish
  • Russian

Tour highlights

• Hotel pick-up
• Comfortable, air-conditioned bus
• Stops in Santa Cruz, La Laguna, Taganana and Candelaria.
• Time to explore and take photos
• Visit to the Virgin of Candelaria, patron saint of the Canary Islands
• Detailed explanations by professional guides

The activity includes

• Hotel pick-up
• Guided tour

Notes and recommendations

• Wear comfortable clothing
• The itinerary and programme may change slightly depending on weather conditions. The guides will choose the best route for maximum comfort and enjoyment.

Changes and cancellations

• Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time of the contracted service and may incur cancellation charges. Tenerife Tickets and Excursions will refund the amount paid, less cancellation charges, using the same method of payment.
• The customer may change the date of the reservation with a minimum of 24 hours notice from the scheduled start time of the contracted service. In the event of non-availability on the chosen date, the amount paid will be refunded, less any cancellation charges, using the same method of payment.