Premium Tour: Oil, Olives, Rum & Bananas

Gran Canaria Excursion: Olive Oil, Rum & Banana

Discover some of the most characteristic flavours of Gran Canaria on a full-day excursion combining gastronomy, tradition and culture. Over approximately 8 hours, you will explore different parts of the island, learn about olive oil production, discover the secrets behind Canarian rum and get to know the world of bananas.

The experience includes visits and tastings at an olive farm, a traditional distillery and a museum dedicated to bananas. You will also have free time to explore Arucas and enjoy the town at your own pace.

A route to discover the flavours of Gran Canaria

This excursion is designed for travellers who want to experience a different side of the island, moving beyond the usual tourist routes for a few hours.

The journey begins in the eastern part of Gran Canaria and continues northwards, combining gastronomic experiences with time to discover one of the island's most representative towns: Arucas.

Throughout the day, you will learn how some products closely linked to the agricultural traditions of the Canary Islands are made and, of course, have the opportunity to taste them during the different tastings.

First stop: an olive farm in Telde

The first experience of the day takes place at a farm dedicated to olive cultivation.

During the visit, you will discover the agricultural surroundings and learn about different aspects of extra virgin olive oil production. The guided tour will give you a better understanding of the process, from harvesting and working with the olives to producing the final oil.

The visit is complemented by a tasting featuring several local products, including:

Olive oil.
Olives.
Bread.
Cheese.
Water.
White wine.

The visit lasts approximately one hour and is conducted in Spanish.

Visit to Arehucas Rum Distillery

After discovering the island's olive-growing tradition, the tour continues to Arucas, home to one of Gran Canaria's best-known distilleries.

During the approximately 40-minute visit, you will learn about the production and ageing of rum and discover part of the tradition surrounding this iconic Canarian drink.

The guided visit is available in Spanish, English and/or German, depending on the organisation of the tour.

At the end of the visit, you will have the opportunity to taste different varieties of rum.

Important: the visit to Arehucas Rum Distillery does not take place on public holidays.

Free time to discover Arucas

The excursion also includes approximately one hour of free time in Arucas.

This is the perfect opportunity to stroll through the town's streets, explore its historic centre, visit some of its main points of interest or simply relax on a terrace and enjoy the local atmosphere.

You can also use this break to have lunch at your own expense, as lunch is not included in the excursion.

Discover the world of Canarian bananas

The final part of the tour focuses on one of the Canary Islands' most representative agricultural products: the banana.

At the Banana Museum, you will learn about the history of banana cultivation, its importance to the Canary Islands and various aspects of its production and development.

The visit includes a tasting, allowing you to discover this product from a different perspective.

During the visit, you can also find products made from bananas, including wines, liqueurs and other gastronomic specialities.