Excursions & day trips

Cesar Manrique’s Lanzarote tour with Cactus Garden and LagOmar

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£54.00

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Language: German, English

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Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours

Entrance fees included

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Why you’ll love this…

You'll learn all about the legacy of Lanzarote's legendary architect and artist, Cesar Manrique
The 1,100 species of cacti at Manrique's Cactus Garden will give you an other worldly feeling
Manrique's home and studio, built on a rocky lava field, is bursting with Insta-worthy photos
You'll visit the labyrinth of connecting tunnels, caves and courtyards that makes LagOmar so iconic
Your expert local guide will share all the history and folklore surrounding Manrique and his legacy

What to expect

With its vine-laden lava fields, exuberant architecture and otherworldly landscapes, Lanzarote looks and feels like something from a sci-fi movie set. This exclusive half-day tour takes in the Cesar Manrique Foundation and his Cactus Garden, followed by a visit to LagOmar. Rosa, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘Manrique convinced his fellow islanders to invest in tourism without overdevelopment, making sure any human impact is in harmony with our volcanic landscapes.'

Manrique was admired by many in his lifetime, and his influence on Lanzarote's culture lives on. He was a versatile artist producing paintings, sculptures and architectural works, bringing sustainability to the forefront of his creations, long before it became a buzzword. You'll first tour his Jardín de Cactus, where 1,100 species of sculptural succulents are grown. You can see instantly how Manrique's skill and vision enhanced the barren landscape.

Similarly, the Fundacion Cesar Manrique demonstrates that harmony between the built environment and nature can succeed. A visit to the artist's home-studio, built into a lava field, is ample proof. Your final stop of the tour will be at LagOmar, a stunning spot that seamlessly combines nature and art. This unique place is set in a volcanic quarry and includes features like a cave-bar, restaurant, and a museum. Local legend has it that Hollywood icon Omar Sharif briefly owned it, only to lose it in a game of cards.

What's included

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What to remember

Not suitable for wheelchairs
Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
Bring suitable footwear

Provider

TUI España Turismo, S.L.U, with Tax Number B08089187 and Travel License Number GCMD-4

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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Based on 210 reviews from verified customers

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Ann
Verified booking
3.4
11 November 2025
Travelled as a couple
The tour is interesting and varied once you reach the attractions. The problem lies with the number of pick-ups and the way our tour guide dealt with non-appearing guests. Our Tui rep should have warned us that there were numerous pick-ups, including a detour to Puerto del Carmen. As for the tour guide - what an error of judgement to keep a coach full of guests waiting for more than 30 minutes outside a hotel and to then issue no apology to us. Such a shame as the tour could have been excellent.
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TriciaB UK
Verified booking
4.6
8 November 2025
Solo traveller
Fantastic tour, amazing places, helpful and informative guide. Only negatives were: - Waiting around for 10 mins at one hotel for people who didn't show. (Suggest 5 mins max wait) - Due to delay, no food or drinks available until last stop without missing out on the attraction.(Would be helpful to point this out for those of us who got on at 13.10 or create opportunities/reminders of how we can refill our water bottles - Told no when tried at little cafe at Museum and they were closing ...
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Keith
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3
3 November 2025
Travelled as a couple
Not enough time at the different places. Too much time spent in the coach picking up others people.
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JulieB
Verified booking
4.2
26 October 2025
Travelled as a couple
We loved this trip and thought it was good value. The guide was informative and made sure she gave full details in each language. She was prompt leaving each site which we appreciated. The first house Ceasar Manrique’s was amazing. We loved it. The cactus garden was interesting (we didn’t need longer than the time given - can’t remember think 40 mins) The last stop Lago Omar - we didn’t enjoy as much - lots of walking/climbing steps and going round in circles. That’s probably our fault tho.
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Lindylou
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4.2
7 October 2025
Travelled as a couple
Not long enough (50 minutes) in each of the 3 locations
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Kev
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5
27 September 2025
Travelled as a couple
Initial pick up was wrong, we were told to be at one place and our transfer turned up at our hotel nearly leaving us. Roland our guide was exceptional, itinerary was perfect with enough time at each stop

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