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Tenerife: Wine Museum Ticket with Local Wines & Food Tasting

1. Tenerife: Wine Museum Ticket with Local Wines & Food Tasting

Discover the unique history of wine in Tenerife with this ticket to the Casa del Vino Wine Museum in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Have the option of choose from three different wine and local product tasting menus. Enjoy the garden and the 17-century architecture of the estate's house. Travel to the old estate house of Casa del Vino and admire its breathtaking views of Mount Teide and the sea. Walk through the main entrance and see its traditional press house in the main courtyard. Indulge in local flavors as you try a local sparkling, red, and white wine. Pair your wine with 3 pieces of cheese, toast, and honey. Upgrade your experience to try more local products and a Malvasia sweet wine. Find out about the history and characteristics of the winery's creations, check out the exhibits at the Wine Museum. Have the chance to purchase wines directly from the makers at the Wine Cellar Shop. Take a stroll through the garden to see traditional grape varieties and local plant species.

Tenerife: Full-Day Gastronomy and Wine Tour

2. Tenerife: Full-Day Gastronomy and Wine Tour

Enjoy the tastes of the Canaries during this 8-hour tour that takes you to bodegas where you’ll sample the fabulous gastronomy and wines. The first stop on the tour is to see the World Heritage city of La Laguna and its fascinating architecture. Head next to the village of El Sauzal and Wine Museum Casa del Vino where you’ll have the opportunity to taste different kinds of cheese and sample the glorious wines. Then it will be time to move on to the next winery, Bodega Monjes, which features stunning views of the Tacoronte valley and the Atlantic Ocean. You’ll enjoy a 4-course lunch typical of the Canary Islands and have a chance to sample a different wine with every course, all while enjoying a fantastic ocean view.

Santa Cruz de Tenerife: Pyramids of Güímar Ethnographic Park

3. Santa Cruz de Tenerife: Pyramids of Güímar Ethnographic Park

Visit the Pirámides de Güímar Ethnographic Park and Botanical Garden and walk through an open-air museum with six stepped pyramids oriented towards the sun on key astronomical dates. Discover more about these strange lava rock formations from the 19th century AD. Walk through a park that was twice nominated for the European Museum of the Year Award. Follow several outdoor routes and specialized gardens that cover over 64,000m2. Enjoy the large variety of plants at one of the five botanical gardens in the Canary Islands. Select the premium visit option to explore aboriginal cultures from around the world, including the “Rapa Nui. Polynesia: Extreme Survival” exhibition. Enter the park's poison garden to see over 70 poisonous plant species, including some of the most dangerous plants on the planet.

Puerto de la Cruz: Flamenco Show at Casa Ábaco with a Drink

4. Puerto de la Cruz: Flamenco Show at Casa Ábaco with a Drink

Visit Casa Ábaco in Puerto de la Cruz to see a classic flamenco show. Savor a complimentary Sangria and watch as 6 artists bring this traditional art form to life. For the best seats in the house, choose the option with VIP seating, which includes seats in the first few rows as and a glass of cava. Step into the venue at Casa Ábaco, a luxurious 18th-century mansion. Marvel at the impressive architecture and décor, both of which work in tandem to capture the essence of the original building. Feel free to arrive early and enjoy a drink or 2 before the show begins (cost not included). Sit back and take in the passionate performance of skilled vocalists, dancers, and guitarists while sipping on a complimentary glass of sangria or a non-alcoholic beverage.

Tenerife: 4-Hour Gauchinche Food Tour

5. Tenerife: 4-Hour Gauchinche Food Tour

Immerse yourself in Tenerife's gastronomic culture on this guided tour of the best eateries on the North coast, including a visit to a traditional Guachinche, which is a traditional establishment where quality food and drink are served. After getting picked up from your hotel, head to a winery, where you can sample red, white and rosé wines, expertly paired with an assortment of Canarian cheeses.  Next, head to the selected Guachinche and discover Tenerife’s gastronomy by savoring its traditional food, choosing from a range of starters and rotisserie main courses. Finally, visit a bodega and enjoy a glass of coffee as you admire views of the coast. Get dropped off back at your hotel at the end of the tour.

Tenerife: La Casa de Los Balcones Entrance Ticket

6. Tenerife: La Casa de Los Balcones Entrance Ticket

Pre-book your ticket to La Casa de Los Balcones and walk around a traditional 19th-century Canarian townhouse turned cultural museum filled with preserved belongings of the former owners and as well as unique art and traditional handcraft exhibits. Step inside the quaint yet impressive house and get a glimpse of what life was like for the family who originally lived here. Learn about their customs and see their personal antique collection. Admire art displays and samples of the traditional handcrafts called “Calados”, which features intricately-drawn thread work. Learn about the history Calados and the techniques used to make them. As you walk around, discover the history of this town, its ancient roots, and Canarian cultural traditions. For a more elevated and informative experience, upgrade to the audio guide ticket option. At the end of your visit, buy local products, including embroidery, lace, pottery, and regional costumes, and other souvenirs, like the miniature balconies of La Orotava, at the gift shop

Icod de los Vinos: ARTlandya Doll World Entry Ticket & Tour

7. Icod de los Vinos: ARTlandya Doll World Entry Ticket & Tour

Step inside a plant-filled park to visit a museum that celebrates the craft of making dolls and teddy bears on this guided tour of ARTlandya in Icod de los Vinos. See for yourself why the private doll collection of a passionate Austrian couple is regarded as one of the best hidden gems in the Canaries. Start your tour with a short walk through the garden lined with palm trees, citrus trees, and flowers, and enjoy a view of Mount Teide and the coast of Tenerife. Then, enter a typical stone house where a huge collection of dolls await you. See hand-crafted dolls from different parts of the world on display. Learn how each doll is unique and varies in materials used, depending on the artist’s preferences and whims. Regardless of materials, it is the meticulous attention to detail that sets the dolls apart from others. Walk through several exhibition rooms in different buildings of the museum to see over 400 dolls and teddy bears. In the former old finca house, see an exhibition with figures and teddies from several designers. Set against a tropical paradise, the bucolic architecture of the finca stands out. Admire the stone walls, tiled roofing, and wooden additions that add a strong character to the place. After the tour, you can relax on the terrace of the MuseumsBAR with a cup of coffee and cake or a glass of local wine (at your expense) with a view of the majestic Tiede Volcano before you.

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Overall rating

4.5 / 5

based on 492 reviews

We enjoyed everything: learning about winemaking in Tenerife, viewing the gardens, tasting the wines, tasting the food, viewing the house, the wines, the grape garden--everything!

Knowledgeable guide, great walk about around La Laguna ( despite the rain) wine museum and tasting excellent, 2nd bodega and meal also goo, great company and made new friends

Brilliant experience, the place is beautiful, museum informative and tasting was great, wide selection of wines! Staff are very friendly, would definitely recommend!

Very good service. Food and wine were also amazing. I recommend everyone to visit!

Great day with plenty of local wine, cheese and food. Recommended!