5 best things to do in Tenerife
The essentials of Tenerife with the booking notes that actually matter — which tickets sell out, which slots are quietest, which formats reward the advance purchase. Every booking happens with the provider you choose.
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Attractions, tours, day trips and transport passes from major providers — instant mobile tickets.
The Tenerife shortlist
- Teide National Park cable car — Spain's highest peak; cable-car slots sell out and the summit permit needs separate booking.
- Masca village & gorge hike — the ravine descent to the bay reopened with regulated entry — book the slot.
- Loro Parque — the world-class zoo in Puerto de la Cruz; combined tickets undercut the gate.
- Siam Park — consistently rated the world's best waterpark; the Tower of Power is the rite of passage.
- Anaga rural park Laurisilva walk — the ancient laurel forest, UNESCO-listed, fog-dramatic and free.
Flying in, Tenerife South Airport (TFS) is the main of Tenerife's 2 airports — attraction districts sit 30–60 minutes away at typical city speeds.
Compare Tenerife activity providers
- Klook — Tenerife activities — the widest catalogue, instant QR tickets, strong on transport passes and day trips.
- KKday — Tenerife experiences — local-led formats and small-group tours.
- Tiqets — museums and landmarks with instant mobile entry.
Frequently asked questions
What is the number one thing to do in Tenerife?
Teide National Park cable car — Spain's highest peak; cable-car slots sell out and the summit permit needs separate booking. Start there, then build the itinerary around it.
Do I need to book Tenerife attractions in advance?
The headline attractions reward advance booking — timed-entry systems and quota tickets mean walk-up availability is worst exactly when you want to visit. Everything on this page links to providers showing live availability.
How many days do you need in Tenerife?
Three to four days covers the shortlist above at a humane pace for a first visit; add days for the day-trip formats rather than compressing the city itself.
Is a city pass worth it in Tenerife?
Run the arithmetic honestly: a pass wins when you would genuinely visit three-plus ticketed attractions in its window. Our provider links show pass options side by side with single tickets — compare before committing.