Puerto de la Cruz now has a new sightseeing bus route, giving residents and visitors a fresh way to move between some of the town’s best-known attractions.
The new City Sightseeing Puerto de la Cruz service begins on 15 June 2026 and works as a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour. That means passengers can stay on for the full circuit or get off at the stops that interest them most.
With stops including Martiánez, Jardín Botánico, Mirador La Paz, Mercado Municipal, Loro Parque, Playa Jardín and the Intercambiador de Transportes, the route is designed to connect some of the places people most often want to visit in Puerto de la Cruz.
Contents
- When does the new tourist bus start?
- Full Puerto de la Cruz tourist bus route
- Times and route duration
- Prices and ticket details
- Free rides for Tenerife residents
- How the service works
- What the main stops include
- Why this matters for Puerto de la Cruz
- Official information and updates
- Frequently asked questions
When does the new tourist bus start?
The new City Sightseeing service in Puerto de la Cruz starts operating on 15 June 2026.
The route is being presented as a new way to bring together heritage, culture and major visitor points across the town in a single panoramic journey.
Full Puerto de la Cruz tourist bus route
The route currently shown on the new stop signs and service information includes 7 stops:
- Martiánez
- Jardín Botánico
- Mirador La Paz
- Mercado Municipal
- Loro Parque
- Playa Jardín
- Intercambiador de Transportes
This gives the route a useful spread across some of Puerto de la Cruz’s best-known attractions, viewpoints and practical transport points.
Times and route duration
The official launch information says the full route takes approximately 60 minutes.
The service information shown in the City Sightseeing material also displays operating hours of 10:00 to 16:00.
The bus itself is promoted as an open-top panoramic sightseeing bus, designed to give passengers broad views over different parts of Puerto de la Cruz while moving between the stops.
Prices and ticket details
The current displayed ticket price is from €22 for the Puerto de la Cruz hop-on hop-off bus tour.
The product information also states that the ticket is valid for 24 hours, with hop-on hop-off access, and that both mobile and paper vouchers are accepted.
Another useful detail for visitors is the stated free cancellation policy, with cancellation available up to 24 hours before the chosen travel date.
Free rides for Tenerife residents
As part of the launch, Tenerife residents can use the new service free of charge from 15 to 30 June, subject to availability.
The free departure times announced are:
- 15:00
- 16:00
Tickets for these free resident rides must be collected at Stop 1, located on Avenida Betancourt y Molina, next to Lago Martiánez, with proof of identity.
How the service works
The route is designed as a hop-on hop-off service, so you can stay on board for the full circuit or get off and rejoin later at the stops that interest you most.
The service also includes an audio guide in 8 languages, which helps explain the places along the route while you travel.
That makes it useful both for first-time visitors and for people who already know Puerto de la Cruz but want an easier way to connect its main attractions.
What the main stops include
The route connects a mix of well-known visitor highlights and practical town locations.
- Martiánez — the seafront area around Lago Martiánez, with ocean views, shops and cafés
- Jardín Botánico — one of the Canary Islands’ oldest botanical gardens
- Mirador La Paz — one of the best-known lookout points in the town
- Mercado Municipal — a more local stop linked to everyday town life and fresh produce
- Loro Parque — Puerto de la Cruz’s best-known visitor attraction
- Playa Jardín — the black-sand beach area designed by César Manrique
- Intercambiador de Transportes — the main transport interchange
Taken together, these stops make the service useful not only for sightseeing but also for getting a clearer sense of how Puerto de la Cruz is laid out.
Why this matters for Puerto de la Cruz
For a town like Puerto de la Cruz, this kind of route can make a real difference. It links several of the places that visitors most often want to reach, while also giving residents a chance to try the service during the launch period.
It also brings together different sides of Puerto de la Cruz in one journey: the seafront, the gardens, the market area, family attractions and the transport interchange. That makes it one of the clearest new visitor-focused transport additions the town has seen recently.
Official information and updates
For official information and updates, check these sources:
If the operating details change after launch, these are the best places to check first.
Frequently asked questions
When does the Puerto de la Cruz tourist bus start?
The new City Sightseeing service starts on 15 June 2026.
Is it a hop-on hop-off bus?
Yes. The service is sold as a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour.
How many stops does the route have?
The current route shown on the stop signs and service information has 7 stops.
What are the stops on the route?
The stops are Martiánez, Jardín Botánico, Mirador La Paz, Mercado Municipal, Loro Parque, Playa Jardín and Intercambiador de Transportes.
What are the operating hours?
The service information currently shows operating hours of 10:00 to 16:00.
How long does the route take?
The official information says the full route takes around 60 minutes.
How much does the ticket cost?
The current displayed price is from £19.37.
Is there free cancellation?
Yes. The service information states free cancellation up to 24 hours before the chosen travel date.
Is there a launch offer for Tenerife residents?
Yes. Tenerife residents can ride free from 15 to 30 June, with departures at 15:00 and 16:00, subject to capacity.
Where do residents collect the free tickets?
Free resident tickets are collected at Stop 1 on Avenida Betancourt y Molina, next to Lago Martiánez.