Tastes of Gran Canaria A Day of Flavours and Culture

5.0
(2 reviews)

9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Spend a day savouring the island’s unique flavours while admiring its diverse landscapes. Your journey begins in the rugged south and heads north through lush, green scenery. At Rekompensa Banana World, enjoy a guided tour and tasting of farm products, including mojos, banana drink, and fresh banana, while learning about its history and global spread across cultures. At Arehucas Rum Distillery, take a guided tour and taste two rum varieties awarded at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Then, immerse yourself in authentic Canarian life with a stop in Arucas, the “Pearl of Gran Canaria,” famous for its honey rum and neo-Gothic church. You’ll have an hour of free time to explore, visiting the Church of San Juan Bautista and the nearby park with lush vegetation. Finally, visit Bodega Los Berrazales in the Agaete Valley, a family-run estate with a winery and coffee plantation, where you’ll enjoy a detailed tour and taste award-winning wines and premium Arabica coffee.

What's Included

Alcoholic Beverages
Snacks
In-person Official Guide: English, Spanish
Pick-up and Drop-off at Selected Meeting Points
Coffee and/or Tea

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

After your booking is confirmed, you will receive a message with the exact pick-up time and meeting point. Your pick-up will be scheduled approximately 50 to 100 minutes before the activity's start time at 9:30. Please be at the indicated location 10 minutes before the scheduled pick-up time. If you do not receive this message by the day before the activity, please contact us.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    By visiting Rekompensa Banana World, you’ll discover the story of the banana, its journey from early cultivation to becoming a global fruit, shaped by diverse cultures throughout history. During your visit, enjoy a guided tour of the farm and a tasting of its unique products, including traditional mojos, banana drink, and fresh bananas, all grown on-site. This experience will give you a deeper understanding of the banana's cultural significance and its role in the island's agricultural heritage.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2

    During your visit to the Arehucas Rum Distillery, you’ll have the chance to take a guided tour and learn about the rum-making process, from the selection of ingredients to the distillation techniques. You’ll also taste two rum varieties recognized as the best in their category at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, gaining insight into what makes these rums so exceptional.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Experience traditional life with a visit to Arucas, the 'Pearl of Gran Canaria,' famed for its honey rum and stunning neo-Gothic church. You’ll have about an hour of free time to explore the village on your own or head southwest. Don’t miss the impressive Church of San Juan Bautista and the nearby park, where you can enjoy lush vegetation and artwork reflecting the cultural history of the Canary Islands.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Located in the lush Agaete Valley of Gran Canaria, Bodega Los Berrazales is a unique family-run estate that combines a winery with one of Europe’s few coffee plantations. Surrounded by fruit trees and dramatic cliffs, the farm produces award-winning wines and high-quality Arabica coffee. You can enjoy a guided tour and tasting experience, sampling the estate’s exquisite wines and premium Arabica coffee, all while immersed in a beautiful natural setting.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by MTS Incoming

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Coffee & Tea Tours
Likely to Sell Out
Food & Drink
New Product
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Show more

Rating

5.0 Based on 2 2 reviews
5 stars
2
4 stars
0
3 stars
0
2 stars
0
1 star
0
Likely to sell out
from per person
Was {{currencySymbol}}{{ summaryFromPriceBeforeDiscount }}