Teide Observatory

Tripadvisor (545) · Observatory in San Cristobal de La Laguna, Spain
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The Observatorio del Teide (Teide Observatory) is an astronomical observatory on Tenerife operated by the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias. …

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May 15, 2024
As with other reviewers, we had the misfortune to have a certain guide. He is an affable chap but totally incompetent as a tour guide. He appears unable to impart even the simplest of information abo… Full review by 925donaldt
Apr 24, 2024
Booked this trip on April 22nd for a visit on the 24th, we missed the start time due to car problems. I politely emailed and explained the problem requesting a new visit date! No chance, see the r… Full review by Tour31002163479
Nov 28, 2023
Having studied astronomy/astrophyiscs most of my life, this was a great opportunity to get up and close to a world class high altitude observatory with some great telescopes. I was expecting a profe… Full review by A4241IDpaulh

Questions & answers

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I am driving up to the observatory from Puerto de la Cruz in March. Is parking at the observatory itself, or nearby?
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Hi, At first we could park in front of the main gate, left an right of the street. Not blocking the street itself until a official came to pick us up. We then could follow the guides car into the …
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Hi, At first we could park in front of the main gate, left an right of the street. Not blocking the street itself until a official came to pick us up. We then could follow the guides car into the area and park the car on designated parking.
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Hello. I am staying in San Cristobal de La Laguna in May and I would like to take the tour of the Teide Observatory. …
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Hello. I am staying in San Cristobal de La Laguna in May and I would like to take the tour of the Teide Observatory. Where is the best place to buy the tour and is there a pick up from San Cristobal de La Laguna? Thank you very much
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When we did it we booked online ; this was very simple; and gave a lot of detail. We also had hired a car so went there independently.. There are plenty of tours from different …
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When we did it we booked online ; this was very simple; and gave a lot of detail. We also had hired a car so went there independently.. There are plenty of tours from different pick up points. Go online and check. It is excellent to visit
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