9 Tenerife Tapas Tours Worth Turning Up Hungry For

1.Los Gigantes: Sailing Excursion with Swimming, Drink & Tapas

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 471 reviews · 3 hours · from $82Our pick

Set out from Puerto de Los Gigantes aboard the Sangría with a skipper and guide, then cruise beneath Tenerife’s red cliffs, search for pilot whales and dolphins, and stop to swim or snorkel. The small boat holds up to 10 people, with tapas, alcoholic or soft drinks, and Spanish, English, or French guidance included.

“Great tour, quite private boat with max. 10 people, nice guides, drinks and tapas at the end of the trip. We have managed to see a family of whales and had some snorkeling time next to Los Gigantes. We did not go into any bays or caves on our trip.”

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2.Volcano Teide Buggy Tour with Wine Tasting & Tapas

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 279 reviews · 3 hours

Drive a buggy through Vilaflor, tackle a dusty 15-minute off-road circuit, and follow scenic roads through Teide National Park. Guides such as Jan, Markus, and Adam are praised for clear instruction and island facts. Finish with local wine, Canarian potatoes, and homemade goat cheese at a vineyard.

“The whole trip was very good…picked up on time. The off road part was fun before going on road to Mount Tiede National Park. Followed by wine tasting and some tapas dishes. Overall a very good and enjoyable day. Well worth the money.”

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3.Shared Yacht Cruise with Champagne and Tapas

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 135 reviews · 3 hours · from $100

Join captain Juan, Maxi, Martina, or another English- or Spanish-speaking crew member aboard a Beneteau Antares 42 from Puerto Colón. This three-hour cruise combines champagne, Spanish tapas, dolphin and whale watching, a La Caleta swim stop, snorkeling, paddleboarding, and sea scooters for up to 10 people.

“Really fantastic luxury boat trip. The captain Maxi and guide Juan were amazing. The service and whole trip was five star. If any improvement can me made, I would suggest having more vegetation sandwiches or wraps instead of just ham. We will do another trip again!”

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4.Shared Luxury Yacht Cruise with Champagne and Tapas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $102Top rated

Spend three hours aboard a shared yacht from Puerto Colón, with champagne, wine, beer, soft drinks, Spanish tapas, and time to swim near Playa del Duque. The crew, including Juan, Michelle, Raul, or Maxi on some departures, provides snorkeling gear, paddleboards, and sea scooters for a relaxed coastal outing.

“The staff and the views were amazing. We did our trip in November so the water was a little chilly. A great experience.”

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5.Santa Cruz guided bike tour 1,5 hour + Tapas

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 61 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $42Best value

Ride through Santa Cruz de Tenerife for about 1.5 hours on a classic or electric bicycle with a local guide such as Daria, then sit down at a nearby eatery for Canarian tapas. The mostly flat route includes Plaza de España, the Masonic Temple, churches, Castillo Negro, and the Auditorio de Tenerife.

“Guide was very friendly and upbeat. We were only two so it was very much a private guided tour. Bike trip was mostly on bike lanes, with some intersections. Highlight was the Calatrava concert hall. Biking was 1:15 minutes and then we were dropped off at a tapas place to enjoy some tapas.”

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6.Private Boat Charter with Tapas & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 60 reviews · 3 hours

Take Libby, a 30-foot Rio 850 Cruiser, along Tenerife’s south coast for three private hours with a captain and crew. Enjoy tapas, premium drinks, snorkeling gear, sun pads, a freshwater shower, and time to swim. Captains including William, Noel, Robert, and Havier have hosted recent trips. Wildlife sightings are possible, not guaranteed.

“Absolutely fantastic end to the holiday. The captain was so friendly and helpful and the 5 of us had an amazing experience. We got to see whales swimming around the boat while we were served drinks and looked after so well. We will 100% book again next year if we come back”

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7.Wine, Canarian Tapas, Culture, VIP Private tour – photos included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.)

Theo leads a private six-to-seven-hour Tenerife tour for up to four people, pairing mountain winery visits and Canarian tapas with Vilaflor, the Pino Gordo pine, Los Roques, and Candelaria. Air-conditioned transport, wine, water, and a photo session are included. Lunch is optional and paid separately.

“Our guide / photographer really made this trip exceptional! This was more than a wine tour although the wine and tapas were amazing. Theo pointed out so many things we wouldn’t have known about and stopped and some really unique places. One of the best days we had in Tenerife! He was meticulous about the pictures he took along the way!”

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8.Private Sunset Charter with Drinks and Tapas

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews · 2 hours

You’ll spend two hours aboard a private yacht from Puerto Colón Marina, watching Tenerife’s coast turn gold as cava, wine, beer, fruit, cheese, ham, and snacks are served. Choose the 33-foot Gran Azor for up to nine people or the 40-foot Pecazul for up to eleven. Guides may include Captain Guy or Maxi, both noted for friendly explanations.

“A very relaxing evening thanks to our very nice and great sailor. We had the chance to observe very closely several whales while the the sun was about to start setting .”

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9.Los Gigantes: Private Sailing Tour with Swim, Drink, & Tapas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 - 8 hours

Set out from Muelle Deportivo La Marina Los Gigantes on the private sailing boat Sangría. Your skipper guides you past the red cliffs, quiet bays, and marine life areas, with time for snorkeling, tapas, and drinks. Choose a 3 to 8 hour cruise, with Spanish, English, or French guidance and room for up to 11 people.

“Wonderful boat! Neat and clean. Great Guide. Relaxed trip! Enjoyed whale watching a lot. Weather was wonderful too! Enjoyed the activity with family. Thanks”

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