Santa Cruz La Laguna Taganana Candelaria with German-speaking guide

Description

Visit the main cities of Tenerife and the forests of Taganana

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

Get a taste of 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 an impressive example of a coastal town with great architecture and excellent gastronomy. 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 known for its beautiful basilica where the Virgin Mary resides.

The tour includes a visit to the Taganana area, 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 tour begins with a pick-up from the hotel on the morning of the day chosen at the time of booking. Once everyone has been picked up, the bus will head north to Santa Cruz, the capital of Tenerife. In Santa Cruz you will have enough time to visit the city centre with its architectural features, shops, cafés and restaurants.

The second stop is in La Laguna, the former capital of the island, an impressive example of colonial architecture. The beautiful stone houses with wooden balconies, the narrow streets and the 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 many bars, pubs and restaurants.

The tour continues with a visit to the Taganana region, located in the north-eastern part of the island. Taganana and the nearby Anaga Mountains are considered the geologically oldest part of Tenerife and are characterised by their wild nature and lush forests – a stark contrast to the rest of the island’s arid landscape.

The last stop is Candelaria, a historic village a few kilometres south of Santa Cruz. According to historical accounts, two Guanches, natives of the island, found a mysterious statue at the bottom of a ravine in 1390. 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-up at the main hotels in the south of the island. Select your hotel from the drop-down menu on the booking platform.
• Duration:
  • Full time
• Languages:

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

Highlights of the excursion

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

The activity includes

• Pick up from the hotel
• Guided tour

Notes and recommendations

• Wear comfortable clothing
• The itinerary and programme may change slightly depending on weather conditions. The tour 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 fees. Tenerife Tickets and Excursions will refund the amount paid minus the cancellation fees by the same payment method.
• The customer may change the date of their reservation with at least 24 hours’ notice from the scheduled start time of the contracted service. In the event of unavailability on the chosen date, the amount paid, less any cancellation fees, will be refunded by the same payment method.