Top 13 Food & Drink Experiences in Tenerife

1.Whale and Dolphin Cruise with Food and Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,604 reviews · 3 hours · from $46Our pick

Set out from Puerto Colon aboard the red Maxicat catamaran for three hours of whale and dolphin watching, bilingual guiding, paella, unlimited drinks, and a swim stop at Diego Hernandez Bay. Pickup is available from selected south Tenerife hotels. Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, and your own snorkel gear.

“The cruise was beautiful, the view, the staff on board, the food… oh I love the sangria!!! It was an awesome experience for me. I would love to come back again when I can swim!!!😂😂😂😂”

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2.Whale watching and listening Eco-Catamaran Tour with Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,447 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $48Top rated

Sail from Puerto Colón with a multilingual crew, including captains Angel and Victor, to search for pilot whales, dolphins, and turtles. The three-hour trip includes live commentary, sandwiches, unlimited drinks, underwater whale listening, and a swim stop. Bring swimwear and your own snorkel gear.

“The crew were amazing and very welcoming. The boat was spotless and facilities in great order. The tour was perfect and we seen the animals we wanted to see up close.”

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3.Sailboat Tour with Food and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 621 reviews · from $68

Sail from Puerto Colón aboard the 12-meter Roulette, a small yacht limited to 10 passengers. The crew, including captains such as Salvador and Rafa, looks for pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and seabirds, then stops for swimming and snorkeling with sandwiches, cake, and drinks onboard.

“Excellent trip, saw dolphins and turtles, lovely swim and lunch and drinks provided. The guide was super .. very lovely.”

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4.Whale Watching and Listening Eco Catamaran Tour with Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 543 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $71

Sail from Costa Adeje with White Tenerife for five hours of whale watching, marine-life commentary, swimming, snorkeling, lunch, and drinks. The crew, including Miguel, Carlos, and Nacho on some departures, keeps the mood friendly while you look for pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and Tenerife’s dramatic west coast.

“We took this 5 hour whale and Dolphin watching trip and highly recommend it to anyone. The trip was exceptionally well managed with safety the first priority for the crew. The crew were friendly, knowledgeable and helpful and couldn’t have done more to make the day a success. We saw Whales and dolphins and this was achieved with respect for their environment. Lunch and drinks were great. We were able to stop for a swim and snorkel too. The crew of this trip should feel very proud of what they offer. We would definitely use this company again. Excellent value for money too”

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5.Cruz del Carmen: Hiking in Anaga with Local Food Products

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 198 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $65

Meet at Cruz del Carmen for a 3.5-hour guided hike through Anaga’s laurel forest toward Taborno and Roque de Taborno. Guides such as Cao and Aaron explain local plants, food, farming, and island history before a tasting of Canarian dishes. Expect steep sections, changing weather, and superb gorge views.

“This was an amazing hike with absolutely spectacular breath taking views. Kao, our guide was incredible guide who made the experience even more enjoyable. He speaks 4 or 5 languages so he made sure that nobody was left behind when sharing knowledge. The typical canarian food afterwards also added to the experience. I can't recommend it enough.I'll definitely be back!”

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6.Watching and Listening Whales visiting Los Gigantes&Masca. Food&drinks included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 193 reviews · from $68

Set out from Puerto Colón at 10:30 for five hours on a catamaran with a skipper and two sailors. Watch for dolphins and pilot whales, cruise beneath Los Gigantes, then stop in Masca Bay for swimming and sunbathing. Lunch, fruit, beer, wine, water, and soft drinks are included.

“Lovely crew, really knowledgeable and environmentally conscious. We saw pilot whales, dolphins and a turtle! The boat has some lovely beanbags in the front and only 2 people can sit there at one time. Passengers should be more collegiate Read more”

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7.Tenerife Sunset Catamaran tour with transfer – Food and Drinks included.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 166 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $75

Sail from Puerto Colón for about three hours with Monte Cristo Catamaran, watching for pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and flying fish. Laura and the crew serve tapas, soft drinks, water, alcohol, and Wi-Fi. Hotel transfers cover much of south Tenerife, and a swim stop may be included.

“This was an amazing trip. The crew were absolutely lovely, really attentive and had lots of knowledge about the whales and dolphins that we saw. The sunset was unbeatable too. The food is some tapas nibbles and they kept the drinks flowing. There's also stop for a swim for about 20 minutes so bring Swimwear. Would highly recommend. Pick up and drop off back to your hotel is included.”

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8.Tour with Whale and Dolphin Watching plus food included

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 166 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $47

From Puerto Colón, you’ll cruise Tenerife’s southern coast by catamaran through a protected conservation area. Look for bottlenose and common dolphins, pilot whales, and seabirds, then stop at Diego Hernández Bay for a swim. Food, local drinks, pickup, and an English-speaking service are included.

“awesome trip, great whale watching, nice swimming in the bay, nice lunch, drinks. The number of people on board is optimal. Great crew. Thank you.”

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9.Tenerife Bodegas Monje Winery Tour with Wine and Cheese Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 121 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42

Visit family-run Bodegas Monje in El Sauzal for a 90-minute guided cellar tour and four wine-and-cheese pairings. Expect Dragoblanco, Hollera, MonjeTradicional, and barrel-aged Listán Negro, with English tours led by guides such as Irine, Sonya, or Claudia. The Atlantic and Mount Teide views are part of the appeal.

“Interesting wines, some new tastes. Nice patio where we enjoyed wine tasting and local cheese after sight seeing through the winery.”

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10.Bodegas Monje Winery Ticket w/Wine Tasting & Mojo Sauce Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55

Tour Bodegas Monje with an English-speaking guide, taste Dragoblanco, Hollera, and MonjeTradicional, then make coriander, parsley, and red mojo with a chef. Caleb, Andres, Moises, Gaspar, and other staff have led sessions, which finish with local food and your own sauces.

“Loved the mojo sauce workshop! The chef was very thorough and took his time explaining how to make everything.”

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11.Farm Tour with Cheese Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 54 reviews · 1 hour · from $33Best value

At Quesería Montesdeoca, you’ll meet local goats, visit the cheese factory, watch traditional cheesemaking, and sample three award-winning cheeses. The one-hour, small-group tour runs on weekdays, is wheelchair accessible, and offers optional wine pairing for an extra fee.

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12.Beer Spa Experience with Tastings and Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 53 reviews · from $79

Spend one hour at Beer Spa Tenerife in a warm beer-filled Jacuzzi, with cold beer, cheese, beer jam, and chocolate. You’ll also use a beer sauna and barley bed. Staff speak several languages, including English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Italian. Extra massages are available on site.

“A truly one of a kind experience! I booked it as a surprise for my partner to do something out of the ordinary during our holidays, and we had the most amazing time. Intimate, unique, relaxing and fuuuun experience! Plus, the owner and staff are super lovely. highly recommend!”

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13.Tour of an Organic Vineyard with Tasting & Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 50 reviews · 3 hours · from $77

Walk through Bodegas Ferrera’s organic vineyard nearly 1,000 meters above sea level, among volcanic lava and Canary Island pines. Guides such as Darius or Dácil explain the vines and winemaking before you taste four wines, Canarian cheeses, and croquettes with views toward the Güímar Valley and Tenerife’s summit.

“What a great experience. Wonderful guide, great wine and fabulous food. highly recommend this experience.”

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