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Gran Canaria Gastronomic Tour : Taste the flavours of the island

Updated: May 25

Discover the flavours of Gran Canaria ! Taste the exotic fruits and the most typical and original products of the island. A professional guide will allow you to access the most unsuspected places and will teach you everything about the manufacturing and production of the oldest local gastronomic traditions. An exclusive, original, and funny tour.


Gran Canaria Gastronomic Tour : Every Thursday (69€)

The Gran Canaria Gastronomic Tour will allow you to taste the best flavours of the island in a different and attractive way. It's about a complete guided tour through the Rum Distillery of Arucas, the Banana Museum in Galdar, and La Finca Los Berrazales (farm) in Agaete, without forgetting a tasting workshop on Canarian Mojo in all its forms.

 

With this 8-hour, complete-day tour, you will discover a world of surprises and secrets. A comfortable, air-conditioned coach picks you up near your place of residence in Maspalomas around 9 in the morning and takes you back in the late afternoon around 5. Excursions are guided in English, Spanish and German by experienced professionals. Insurance is included.


You'll be taken to the Arehucas Rum Distillery, a very famous place and industry on the island, where, after a guided visit, you'll be able to try all the different rums and liquors they prepare and offer to their clients for free. They will show you why so many celebrities have already passed by these internationally well-known cellars. 



After that, you will be taken to the Banana Museum, a new attraction in Gran Canaria recently opened, where you will learn about this incredible fruit, its origins, and its commerce, and taste some of the best banana products of the Canary Island. 


Have you ever heard about the famous Mojo Canario ? You will not only understand what it is but also learn how to prepare some in a workshop to do so, and try it later. This exquisite specialty can be declined in many ways and comes in green, red, spicy, sweet, with almonds, etc. You will love it. 


But that is not all. During your visit to La Finca Los Berrazales (an old traditional biologic farm), you will have the privilege to taste one of the best Canarian wines and coffee, yes, Canarian coffeeIt has been produced on the island for centuries now, but there is only one place in Gran Canaria that still cultivates it, and you will learn why during the visit.


If you're looking for an exceptional tour, this one is for you. Please note that this tour takes place once a week, every Thursday, and is only available from Maspalomas / Playa del Inglés / Sonnenland / San Agustin. Book online at least 48 hours before. Just fill out the form below or click on this link, you will just have a small deposit to pay now. The balance is due at least 24 hours before the departure of the excursion. You will receive by email all the instructions on how to proceed as well as the exact address of the pickup point. 



Book with Dunas Map gives you the assurance of a VIP service in English, French, or Spanish. Please note that on holidays, the distillery will not be visited. A 60-minute lunch time stop is scheduled in the tour at a typical restaurant in Agaëte village, with an optional menu for 13 € approx. (not included).The weather is not the same in the north and on the summits as in Maspalomas. You have to provide adequate clothing, a pullover or light jacket in winter, and good-quality shoes (avoid too light sandals). 


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Once the transaction has been sent, the reservation request is final and the deposit is non-refundable. Thank you and see you soon.


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