The 15 Best Food & Drink Experiences in Gran Canaria

1.Camel Ride Safari w/ Optional Food & Transport

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,167 reviews · 3 hours · from $50Our pick

At Camel Safari Park La Baranda, take a 60-minute camel ride through the Oasis of the 1,000 Palms, then walk among fruit trees and farm animals with a guide. Choose a package with tapas and hotel pickup from selected southern resorts. Expect open sun on the ride, a scenic drive, and an easygoing visit to a working desert oasis.

“Had a lovely man pick us up at our hotel and dropped us back after the activity. Was so much fun! We got to feed the camels & donkeys. We had a tour and saw the different flowers & plants. We also rode the camels and had our pictures taken. After we had a tapas lunch - with the ingredients sourced from the reserve itself. The reserve as a whole is a beautiful & peaceful place. Our guide and host were very lovely! We also got to purchase homemade mango & guava jam : ) Would certainly come back on my next visit to the island and we 1000% recommend”

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2.The Volcano Heart Tour: Hiking, Tasting and Sunset Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,120 reviews · 7 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $119Top rated

See Bandama’s volcanic craters, browse local products at Cruz de Tejeda, enjoy a Canarian and French-inspired lunch, then hike the rocky Roque Nublo trail and finish at Pico de las Nieves with sunset views and honey rum. An accredited guide leads the day, with pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle. Guides include Víctor, David, Daylos and Angélica.

“I had the best day. Met some lovely people from all over Europe on the tour. The food was lovely. The staff was lovely. Lots of fascinating information about the island.”

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3.Fun Catamaran Cruise with Food and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,019 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $88

Spend about 4.5 hours aboard Afrikat’s catamaran, cruising Gran Canaria’s southwest coast and stopping near Mogán to swim or snorkel. The crew serves lunch and unlimited beer, sangria, soft drinks, juice, coffee and water. You can add paid activities such as jet skiing or parasailing. Potter, the boat’s owner, is among the crew members named by passengers, but the team may vary.

“Really good, staff were such a laugh and made the cruise so worth while. I would certainly recommend doing this.”

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4.Catamaran Day Trip with Food and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 845 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $97

From Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria, spend 4.5 hours sailing the southwest coast, with stops to swim, snorkel, kayak, or paddleboard. The morning trip includes a freshly prepared lunch; the afternoon serves tapas-style snacks. Beer, sangria, soft drinks, and water are included, and pickup is available in the south of the island.

“Amazing. It was just what we were looking for. A small group on the boat —mix of young and old. It was relaxing and there were two stops to swim and kayak and such. Food was great so were the included drinks.”

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5.The Red Canyon Tour – Small Group Trip with Local Food Tasting ツ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 798 reviews · 7 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $119

Travel from Gran Canaria’s southern hills to the coast with a certified local guide. Visit Santa Lucía, the caves of La Fortaleza de Ansite, the colored ravine of Las Vacas and Playa de Arinaga, with a Canarian food tasting along the way. Groups are capped at 20, and guides such as Angélica, Víctor and Celeste bring the island’s history and geology to life.

“A great tour to kickoff our stay in Gran Canaria. Victor, our guide, shared a lot of history of the island in great detail. The itinerary was jammed packed but the easy pace and beautiful scenery made it nice.”

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6.Full Day Rainforest Tour with Tasting and Swimming Time ツ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 607 reviews · 7 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $117

Climbo’s full-day tour pairs Firgas and its water heritage with a guided walk through Azuaje Ravine, a tasting at a sustainable farm, and time at El Puertillo’s volcanic pools. Expect wet, uneven trails, local produce and a long day that includes pickup and return transport. Guides on different departures have included Angélica, Victor and Celeste.

“Absolutely amazing adventure with Angelica! The weather was very warm but ended up making a perfect day. We saw villages, the rainforest, jumped into the natural pool, the farm, and a end of day swim in local’s favorite. Cannot recommend this trip enough! Learned they have other trips and we will definitely book them next time we are on the island. Hopefully with Angelica because she was an amazing guide.”

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7.From Puerto Rico: Boat trip along the coast w/ Food & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 283 reviews · 4 hours · from $47

Sail from Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria along the island’s south coast, passing beaches and cliffs before anchoring for lunch, swimming and water activities. Depending on the package, food and drinks are included, along with a banana boat ride. You may spot dolphins, turtles or flying fish, but sightings are not guaranteed. Crew members named on past trips include Sergio, Abdera and Yeray.

“Good atmosphere, professional team, ocean and dolphins. What more could you want? 😎🤗🩵”

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8.From Puerto de Mogán: Sailboat Trip with Food and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 250 reviews · from $96

Join hosts Marek and Dagmara aboard an eight-person sailing boat for a four-hour trip from Puerto de Mogán along Gran Canaria’s south coast. You can relax or learn to steer, then swim or snorkel at a sheltered beach stop. Lunch, drinks and snorkeling gear are included; dolphins and turtles are possible, not promised.

“Lovely small group, very relaxed, chance to steer the boat, snorkel if so desired.”

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9.Afternoon Catamaran Cruise with Food & Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 139 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $91

Sail from Puerto Rico along Gran Canaria’s southwest coast, passing Mogán, cliffs and coves before stopping to swim and snorkel. The 4.5-hour Afrikat trip includes a meal, listed unlimited drinks and central-area pickup. Optional water sports cost extra. Crew member Potter is known for his humor, and some trips have featured live saxophone on the return.

“Best boat trip amazing day amazing staff just everything made the holiday”

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10.Winery Tour, Wine Museum, and Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 131 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $34Best value

At Bodega San Juan, a fifth-generation family winery, an English-speaking guide leads you through organic vines, a small wine museum, an old cellar, and modern production rooms. The 90-minute visit ends with two wines and local cheese, toast, and olives. Guide Maria has been praised for her warm, lively explanations, though the guide may vary.

“Loved the tour. The guide was fab and explained the entire history of the estate and wine making process so nicely! The estate is a beauty on its own. The wine and cheese tasting was fantastic because you got to have it in a beautiful garden on the estate while butterflies surrounded you. 10/10 experience and 11/10 guide”

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11.Banana Museum, Rum Distillery & Winery with Tasting: Premium tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 62 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $83

Spend five to six hours exploring Gran Canaria’s banana-growing, rum-making and wine-and-coffee traditions. A guide leads the plantation and cellar visits, tastings and a mojo sauce workshop, with free time for lunch in Agaete. Tom is one guide named by a past participant, but guide assignments can vary.

“This is an excellent excursion in every way. Very informative guide and a good chance to see part of the Island as well as the threes stops for the Banana Plantation, Run tasting and lastly the Coffee Growing. Everything was fine but…. If you are getting on and have difficulty walking, the Coffee place especially was a bit hard work getting up the path to. Otherwise a very good excursion.”

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12.1h Boat Trip + 2h Dockside Local Wine & Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

Start at 11 am in Puerto de Mogán for a coastal boat trip past the Taurito caves and beaches, with guide Rubén explaining the area. Then stay aboard at the port for a two-hour tasting of Canary Islands wine, cheese, and food. The group is capped at 25, and transport to the meeting point is not included.

“We had a great time on this boat trip! Rubén was a brilliant guide with interesting facts about Gran Canaria & the wine and food were delicious too! Would highly recommend this experience :)”

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13.Winery Tour, Wine Museum, and Tasting in Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $34

At a historic family winery in Santa Brígida, an English-speaking host leads you through organic vineyards, a small wine museum, an old cellar and modern production rooms. Finish with two local wines, Gran Canaria cheese and toasted bread. The visit lasts about 90 minutes, and fruit juice is available for children.

“The tour was very insightful and the tour guide was very entertaining. The grounds of the vinyard were beautiful.”

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14.Private 3-hours afternoon SailingTour and Snorkeling with Food and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Set sail from Mogán with Marek and Dagmara on a private afternoon trip for your group of up to eight. Expect a relaxed sail along Gran Canaria’s south coast, a chance to try the helm, time to snorkel with provided gear, and food and drinks on board. The crew can share local stories, and the outing returns to its starting point.

“It was a great experience. The water was clear and warm. The sailing tour was perfect and the food was nice. Kind people, they told us a lot about the island.”

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15.Spanish Tapas and Wine Tasting Tour in Mogan

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 18 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $69

At Restaurante Valle de Mogán, an executive chef introduces traditional tapas while a professional maître sommelier explains Spanish and Canary Islands wines. You’ll visit a restored, 200-year-old farmhouse, hear about the estate’s history, and taste local dishes and wines. The 2.5-hour tour costs $69 per person; lunch or dinner is optional and costs extra.

“I absolutely loved the Tapas and Wine Tour in Mogán! The entire experience took about 2,5 hours and was perfectly paced. It started with a wonderful mini-excursion where we explored a 200-year-old Canarian farmhouse and a beautiful cactus garden. The food was incredible—there were so many delicious tapas to try. We enjoyed a great selection of white and red wines, but the highlight was definitely the vermouth. They serve Vermut Lolito, which is the very first vermouth produced in Gran Canaria and is made right there at the Valle de Mogán restaurant. Being able to taste such a unique, local product makes this a truly exclusive experience. I highly recommend…”

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