Banana World Guided Tour in Gran Canaria
Attractions & guided tours

Banana World Guided Tour in Gran Canaria

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£7.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Spanish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 45 minutes
Do this because
  • Explore the countryside and become part of the beautiful landscape
  • Savour local gourmet products with an included tasting
  • Get your kids excited to learn about history
What to expect

Visit the first Banana World in Gran Canaria and the only one in all the Canary Islands that has 30 different varieties of banana trees from all over the world.

Learn all about the cultivation on a guided tour of the farm Hacienda La ReKompensa. You'll visit a Canarian house dating back to 1804, which has been completely restored to its original architecture.

Taste a selection of handmade banana-based and locally-made products, such as jams, banana wine, and banana-based cosmetics.

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What's included
  • check Tasting of banana based products
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Where

Camino del Laurel, 7, 35413 Arucas, Las Palmas, Spain

Meeting point:
Meet your guide inside the museum.
What to remember

Know in advance:

  • Hacienda La ReKompensa is open from Sunday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (closed on Saturdays). You may arrive whenever you prefer during this time and you will receive a guided tour upon arrival (there will be guided tours every 30 minutes)
  • The visit lasts 45 minutes, but you can stay on the farm for as long as you wish
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Provider
RK Hotels Canarias 2015 SL
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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