Discover the essence of Guanche culture and the volcanic history of Tenerife with the combined TEIDE LEGEND TOUR (audio-guided tour of Teide National Park for mobile devices) + MUNA TICKET (Museum of Nature and Archaeology in Santa Cruz de Tenerife). Immerse yourself in the history of the Guanches at the MUNA, explore their archaeological and cultural heritage, and set off on the TEIDE LEGEND TOUR to unearth the mysteries of Teide Volcano and its connection to this ancient civilization.
Highlights...
- Enjoy an audio-guided tour of Teide National Park with the TEIDE LEGEND TOUR and use the same ticket to visit the Museum of Nature and Archaeology (MUNA) in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
- TEIDE LEGEND TOUR is a fascinating and practical audio guide that can be downloaded to Android and Apple mobile devices. Explore the Teide National Park independently and visit its main tourist attractions: trails, viewpoints, restaurants, and local shops. Learn about geology, volcanology, and the natural and cultural heritage of Tenerife, and visit the “Science and Legend” exhibition at the Teide Cable Car Visitors’ Centre with its replica of a Guanche mummy.
- Discover the MUNA in Santa Cruz de Tenerife; a wide-ranging museum that has the largest collection of Guanche mummies in the world. You’ll learn about the volcanic formation of the islands, how volcanoes work, and the island’s native biological diversity. The permanent collection covers archaeology and natural science, and includes exhibits related to palaeontology, marine life, botany, entomology, and vertebrates.
What's included...
- A tour of the main road access routes to the Teide National Park using a digital audio guide for Android and iOS devices, which offers general information about the National Park, its access routes by car and the walking trails on Mount Teide. The audio guide is available in Spanish, English, German, French, Italian, Russian, Polish, and Dutch. It lasts approximately 1.5 hours.
- Admission to the informative “Science and Legend” exhibition at the Teide Cable Car Visitors’ Centre, which also has a café-restaurant and an official souvenir shop.
- Ticket to the MUNA (Tenerife Museum of Nature and Archaeology). The audio guide is available in Spanish, English, German, French, Italian and Russian. It lasts approximately 2 hours.
What's not included...
- Cable Car ticket
- Transport
- Food and/or drink (which you can buy in the Teide Cable Car Visitors’ Centre café-restaurant)
Information
TEIDE LEGEND TOUR:
You can enjoy the TEIDE LEGEND TOUR at any time, and on any day of the year. However, please bear in mind that opening hours for the Exhibition and the Visitors’ Centre are from 9.00am until 3.00pm (3.30pm during Holy Week), and that they are closed to visitors on the Christmas Day public holiday.
MUNA:
Last entry to the museum is 30 minutes before closing time.
- Monday to Saturday: from 9.00am to 7.00pm.
- Sundays and public holidays: from 10.00am to 5.00pm.
- Closed: 24th, 25th and 31st December, 1st and 6th January and on Shrove Tuesday.
The MUNA is free to visit on Fridays and Saturdays from 4.00pm until closing time. If these days fall on a public holiday, the museum is free to visit from 2.00pm until it closes.
- Pets are not allowed at the Cable Car Visitors’ Centre.
- For the MUNA, please check the general rules of entry and conduct in museums by clicking here.
- Visitors are prohibited from entering or remaining inside the MUNA under the following circumstances:
- Without shoes, with wet clothes or footwear, with their upper body uncovered and, in general terms, in clothes in noticeably bad condition, or lacking personal hygiene.
- With clothes or symbols that incite violence, racism or xenophobia under the terms stated in the Penal Code.
- Being under the effects of drugs or alcohol, or showing noticeable signs of disturbed behaviour, being provocative or inciting public disorder, or any other behaviour that prevents the museum from functioning normally.
- Animals are prohibited, except for guide dogs. Inflammable and toxic products are prohibited.
- Anyone who refuses to comply with any of the rules of entry and conduct will be prohibited from entering or remaining in the museum.
- It is necessary to produce the booking confirmation, either printed or displayed on a mobile device, in order to gain access to the “Science and Legend” exhibition and the MUNA.
- You may visit the MUNA on your booking date, or at a later date within 6 months.
- The MUNA has a free audio guide service in 6 languages (Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, and Russian) that can be used on visitors’ own mobile devices (smart phones and tablets).
When you go on your visit to the Teide National Park, you need to be prepared for conditions of extreme heat or extreme cold, depending on the time of year and the time of day of your visit.
- Wear warm, comfortable clothing and proper footwear.
- Protect yourself against sunstroke. We recommend wearing a cap.
- Bring enough water with you to stay hydrated.
- We recommend wearing sunglasses to protect your sight because the sunlight is extremely bright until the sun goes down.
The Teide Cable Car Visitors’ Centre is located within a fragile and protected national park. Therefore we must follow a series of basic rules of civic behaviour and respect of the natural environment, such as not littering or taking rocks, plants or animals. Please remember that it is prohibited to make fire, make loud noises, stray from the signposted paths, feed the animals, or to camp.
Bookings may be cancelled or the date of the reservation may be changed free of charge up to 24 hours prior to the activity. After this period, 100% of the amount will be charged.
Date changes are valid for 6 months provided that the vouchers have not been redeemed. Up to 3 date changes are permitted.
In the event that the Teide Cable Car Visitors’ Centre is closed for reasons beyond the control of the company, such as the closure of access roads to Mount Teide or the closure of the car park for security reasons, you can change or cancel your booking free of charge. We recommend you visit the Teide Today section to find out whether the car park is open or closed on the day of your visit.
Check our Terms and conditions for detailed information on other reasons for cancellation.
Teide Cable Car Visitors’ Centre
Located at the cable car base station, it stands at an altitude of 2,536 metres, and offers facilities specially designed to make your visit truly enjoyable: the “Science and Legend” exhibition, an official souvenir shop and a restaurant-cafeteria with a wide range of cuisine and panoramic views of the National Park.
Parking
Avoid the car. Choose collective transportation. It is important that together we do what we can to counteract overuse of the vehicle parking areas in the National Park. As a conservation measure, they have been kept to a small size, and they cannot be extended. If you finally decide to arrive by car, it’s advisable to do so after 1.00pm.
The Cable Car base station has a car park with 220 spaces. You can check the car park opening and closing times here.
Shops
There is an information point and an official gift shop.
Restaurant / Café
It has a café and restaurant facility with spectacular views of the Teide National Park. The restaurant offers a wide range of cuisine, with the emphasis on locally sourced ingredients.
Toilets
It has toilets, which are open to the public during normal opening hours.
MUNA.
The Museum of Nature and Archaeology has two exhibition itineraries. One focuses on natural science and the other on archaeology. They are connected by a common area and set out around two central courtyards in the building.
Parking
The closest underground car parks are in Plaza de España, the Mercado de Nuestra Señora de África, and Calle Ramón y Cajal.
Toilets
It has toilets, which are open to the public during normal opening hours.
- Under 8s have free entry to the MUNA. If your tickets were purchased with a discount, you will be asked to provide a supporting document to prove entitlement to discount.
Book
- A tour of the main road access routes to the Teide National Park using a digital audio guide for Android and iOS devices, which offers general information about the National Park, its access routes by car and the walking trails on Mount Teide. The audio guide is available in Spanish, English, German, French, Italian, Russian, Polish, and Dutch. It lasts approximately 1.5 hours.
- Admission to the informative “Science and Legend” exhibition at the Teide Cable Car Visitors’ Centre, which also has a café-restaurant and an official souvenir shop.
- Ticket to the MUNA (Tenerife Museum of Nature and Archaeology). The audio guide is available in Spanish, English, German, French, Italian and Russian. It lasts approximately 2 hours.
- Cable Car ticket
- Transport
- Food and/or drink (which you can buy in the Teide Cable Car Visitors’ Centre café-restaurant)
Where to find us
HOW TO GET TO TEIDE CABLE CAR VISITORS’ CENTRE
Street: TF-21 motorway, km 43 - Teide National Park
Postal code: 38300 Municipality: La Orotava
The Teide Cable Car Visitors’ Centre is well connected by roads, and can be easily reached from any point of the island of Tenerife.
Remember that one of the stop-off points on our audio-guided tour of the main road access routes to the Teide National Park is the Cable Car Visitors’ Centre.
If you are in the northern part of the island
- Take the TF-21 motorway which connects La Orotava with El Portillo de la Villa and crosses the Teide National Park. The Cable Car is at km 43. (N28º 15' 17" W16º 37' 33")
If you are in the southern part of the island
- Take the TF-38 motorway from Boca de Tauce to Chío, which connects with TF-21.
- Take the TF-21 motorway from Vilaflor to Teide National Park, the route of access for the tourist areas of Playa de Américas and Los Cristianos.
If you are close to Santa Cruz or La Laguna
- Take the TF-24 motorway from La Laguna to Portillo de la Villa (La Esperanza Motorway), which connects with TF-21 that will take you to the base station of the cable car at km 43.
Distances
Mt. Teide is approximately an hour’s drive from any point on the island.
- Santa Cruz: 64 km
- La Laguna: 55 km
- Puerto de la Cruz: 45 km
- Los Gigantes: 52 km
- Los Cristianos: 47 km
HOW TO GET TO THE MUNA:
The museum is in the centre of Santa Cruz, just a few minutes’ walk from Plaza de España and the central bus station.
Street: Fuente Morales, no number
Postal code: 38003 Municipality: Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
By tram:
- The “Fundación” tram stop is very close. It’s on Line 1, which runs directly between Santa Cruz de Tenerife and San Cristóbal de La Laguna.
By public bus (guagua):
- TITSA, Transporte Interurbano de Tenerife. View route.
Frequently asked questions
When you make your booking, choose a single tour for at least 1 adult, and then add as many additional adults and children as you need so you all have MUNA tickets.
No. You can visit the MUNA museum on the day of your booking, or at a later date but within 6 months.
Yes, reservations may be cancelled or the date may be changed free of charge up to 24 hours prior to the activity. After this period, 100% of the amount will be charged. Date changes are valid for 1 year provided that the vouchers have not been redeemed. Up to 3 date changes are permitted.
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Visit the Teide National Park with Teide Legend, and discover the legend of Guayota
The TEIDE LEGEND TOUR + MUNA (Tenerife Museum of Nature and Archaeology) combined ticket is the most comprehensive way to understand the idiosyncrasies of the Guanches, the ancient inhabitants of Tenerife, and learn in situ about the volcanic nature of this remarkable island, which rises majestically out of the Atlantic Ocean thanks to Teide Volcano.
This unforgettable 2-in-1 experience brings together the best of the island’s cultural and natural heritage.
Your admission ticket to the MUNA will take you on a fascinating journey through the history, nature, volcanology, and archaeology of the Canary Islands. The museum is housed in a historic, 18th-century building in the charming old town area of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The MUNA has the biggest collection of Guanche culture exhibits in the world, and you will be immersed in a captivating exhibition of archaeological finds and mummified remains that give you a unique insight into Tenerife’s ancient civilization.
As well as exploring the island’s rich cultural legacy at the MUNA, your adventure into volcanic activity and Guanche culture continues with your TEIDE LEGEND TOUR audio guide.
This audio-guided tour starts the moment you leave your accommodation and takes you to spectacular Teide National Park, where the beautiful natural environment harmoniously blends with fascinating local legends. Through guided routes and educational explanations, you’ll discover the secrets of iconic Teide Volcano and its connection to the Guanches, who worshipped the mountain as a divine symbol. And your intriguing experience will end with the amazing chance to see the volcanic processes that happened in Tenerife first-hand, just as they were explained at the MUNA.
As you explore different trails on Mount Teide with the TEIDE LEGEND TOUR audio guide, you’ll spot examples of the park’s native flora and fauna, which you will also have seen in detail at the MUNA. And don’t forget to enjoy the impressive panoramic views from the viewing points!
The audio-guided tour ends at the “Science and Legend” exhibition at the Teide Cable Car Visitors’ Centre. The exhibition contrasts mythological stories about the last explosive eruption at the peak of Mount Teide with the scientific interpretation, giving you an all-round and rewarding view of this unbeatable tourist destination.
Don’t miss the reproduction of a Guanche mummy with an explanation of how these bodies were preserved, which will add the final touch to the information you learned at the MUNA about Guanche funerary rites.
The TEIDE LEGEND TOUR + MUNA combined ticket gives you the chance to soak up the cultural and historical wealth of Tenerife, from its ancient civilizations to the awe-inspiring nature of Teide National Park. This comprehensive experience gives you a complete picture of the island and makes you fully appreciate its fascinating heritage and impressive natural environment. Combine two exclusive activities in Tenerife for the whole family in just one ticket and enjoy a magical holiday!
