
Tastes of Gran Canaria A Day of Flavours and Culture
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 7 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Tastes of Gran Canaria A Day of Flavours and Culture worth booking?
Tastes of Gran Canaria A Day of Flavours and Culture is a 9-hour experience in Gran Canaria, Spain, from $102 per person. It scores 65 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 7 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 65 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (7)
- Duration
- 9 hours
- From
- $102 per person
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 you get
About this experience
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
Included
- Alcoholic beverages
- Snacks
- In-person Official Guide: English, Spanish
- Pick-up and Drop-off at Selected Meeting Points
- Tea and coffee
What you'll see and do
La Rekompensa Mundo del Platano
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.
90 minutes here · Admission included
Destileria Arehucas
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.
90 minutes here · Admission included
Arucas, Gran Canaria
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.
60 minutes here
Bodega Los Berrazales
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.
90 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 60 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Tue
- Group size
- Up to 30 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- MTS Incoming
Know before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 7 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Organization
3 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
7 verified traveler reviews for Tastes of Gran Canaria A Day of Flavours and Culture. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Incredible day trip experiencing authentic Gran Canaria
Brilliant day trip! Incredibly well organised and we learnt so much around food & drink in Gran Canaria. All the guides were highly knowledgeable. I’d absolutely recommend this trip.
via Tripadvisor
Denis in Grand Canaria
We had the best tour in Grand Canaria with Denis, driver and gid. He is a very nice people, good directors and the best driver. He looks carefully to tourists and he is very friendly and careful with everybody. He has by my part a mark AAAAAAASS
via Tripadvisor
Comprehensive tour of Gran Canaria's food culture
This tour was an interesting way to learn about various food highlights of Gran Canaria. Although there was some decent drive time between locations, it was a great way to see the island and the guide offered relevant commentary to Gran Canaria's agricultural capacities as well as pointing out local attractions. With tastings at each location it was possible to get a full understanding of the products that are produced here.
via Tripadvisor
Gran Canaria North in rapid transit
Interesting program Gran Canaria North. Isabel and the bus driver make a good team. The full program means that there is little time per visit.
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Quite a surprise! super experience!
This is not the first time I was on the island, I am a big fan of the Canaries. I had planned a beach scoop and hotel rest. Seeing this tour, I decided because it is something like very different... and it was a total hit! The perfect stops, everything super interesting, no stuffing, the great guide. She spent the time flying, very entertaining! I was very surprised!
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Good to know
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Tue
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by MTS Incoming, who run 10 experiences we rank across 6 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 55.0.
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Tastes of Gran Canaria A Day of Flavours and Culture: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Gran Canaria.
How much does Tastes of Gran Canaria A Day of Flavours and Culture cost?
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Prices start at $102 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Gran Canaria usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Tastes of Gran Canaria A Day of Flavours and Culture take?
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Plan for about 9 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Gran Canaria is not rushed.
Is Tastes of Gran Canaria A Day of Flavours and Culture worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 65 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 7 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Gran Canaria, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Tastes of Gran Canaria A Day of Flavours and Culture?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Tastes of Gran Canaria A Day of Flavours and Culture suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Tastes of Gran Canaria A Day of Flavours and Culture?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Gran Canaria can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Gran Canaria and add a light layer if any part of the 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Tastes of Gran Canaria A Day of Flavours and Culture start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Gran Canaria within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Gran Canaria?
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On Outty we rank every Gran Canaria experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Puerto de Mogán: Coastal Cruise with Optional Snorkeling & Lunch, Guided tour of the Banana World, Gran Canaria Red Canyon: Small Group Tour & Local Food ツ. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Gran Canaria?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Gran Canaria?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Tastes of Gran Canaria A Day of Flavours and Culture?
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Included: Alcoholic beverages; Snacks; In-person Official Guide: English, Spanish; Pick-up and Drop-off at Selected Meeting Points; and Tea and coffee. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Tastes of Gran Canaria A Day of Flavours and Culture include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 292 listed pickup locations in and around Gran Canaria. Be ready about 60 minutes before the start time.
What languages is Tastes of Gran Canaria A Day of Flavours and Culture offered in?
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It is offered in English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Tastes of Gran Canaria A Day of Flavours and Culture?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
What happens to Tastes of Gran Canaria A Day of Flavours and Culture if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Gran Canaria. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Tastes of Gran Canaria A Day of Flavours and Culture?
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Across 7 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, organization. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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