8 Food Tours in Gran Canaria to Build a Day Around

1.Camel Ride Safari w/ Optional Food & Transport

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

Camel ride through Gran Canaria’s Oasis of the 1,000 Palms, plus gardens and optional tapas with transport from Maspalomas.

“Great experience! The staff was very friendly and nice. The animals are well cared for and look relaxed. There was a very funny parrot that meows.”

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2.Catamaran Day Trip with Food and Drinks

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

Sail Gran Canaria’s southwest coast on a 4.5-hour catamaran with snorkeling, SUP, and kayaking, plus seasonal lunch and unlimited beer and sangria.

“We loved the boat and that there is just a small group. Food was great and the staff are very nice! Definately worth the money :)”

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

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

Red Canyon small-group tour in Gran Canaria with caldera viewpoints, aboriginal cave history, local tastings, and a swim at Arinaga.

“We were picked up at our hotel by Celeste, in a van for 8 guests. We met the other van in Santa Lucia where we had our first stop at a local shop and the church. Both groups were introduced to each other, a nice gesture. From there we travelled a while to the Fortaleza de Ansite, a volcanic building with a large number of caves used by aboriginals for dwelling and burials. The biggest one we visited, was open in both ends. Really amazing. After the lunch, in Santa Lucia, we went to the Barranco de Tirajana, a ravine in fantastic colours. The trip ended in a picturesque fishing…”

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4.Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria: boat trip, drinks, food, paddle surfing, snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 310 reviews · 4 hours · from $56

4-hour boat trip from Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria with tapas, unlimited drinks, snorkeling, paddle surfing, and optional jet ski add-ons.

“A lovely experience.Loads of fun but not a "party" boat, thank goodness. Nice crew and good kit.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 293 reviews · 4 hours · from $100

4 hours on a small sailboat from Puerto de Mogán with lunch, beer and wine, plus snorkeling stops on Gran Canaria’s south coast.

“Excellent day out with lovely food and drinks included! Had the opportunity to snorkel, swim and use the paddle board when stopped by the shore. The transfer was very efficient and our guides Malek and Dagmara were so lovely! Definitely recommend this excursion and was great value for money!”

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

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

4 hours on a catamaran along Gran Canaria’s south coast with lunch, drinks, glass-bottom views, and fun water rides, plus possible wildlife.

“This activity was unbelievable value for money! The boat wasnt overcrowded, the drinks and food were served quickly. The staff were so friendly and informative. It was amazing value and I would do it again.”

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7.Afternoon Catamaran Cruise with Food & Drink

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

4.5-hour Afrikat catamaran off Gran Canaria with unlimited drinks, lunch onboard, and a swim and snorkel stop near Mogán.

“Included in the price was speedboat ride, food, unlimited beer or soft drinks. Alltogethet it was a bit crammed in the sun deck but overall really Great fun”

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8.Gran Canaria Virgin Beaches Boat Tour with Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 113 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $95

A small-group Virgin Beaches catamaran in Gran Canaria with swimming, snorkeling, black sand coves, and a tasty lunch plus plenty of drinks.

“We have done many catamaran trips over the years and this is by far the best! A smaller boat, with up to 30 guests, with plenty of space to sit or lounge on beanbags. The crew were professional but also fun, engaging and super attentive. Nothing was too much trouble! The food was the best we have had on a catamaran trip, absolutely delicious and I had the most delicious vegan paella made for me! The trip was fun, sails up quite a bit of the time, and there were two long stops where we could swim, snorkel, lounge on noodles and play about on paddleboards. The places where we…”

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