Gran Canaria: Ron Arehucas Distillery Tour & Rum Tasting

Inside Europe's oldest rum cellar: a guided walk through 4,308 oak casks

You walk through the production process from aging cellar to bottling plant, taste three award-winning rums, and learn the history of rum-making in the Canary Islands. The whole experience takes about an hour, includes a proper tasting (not a sample), and ends with the option to buy. Bring your printed ticket.

Step-by-step itinerary

Guided tour and tasting at distillery

• Introduction to Arehucas history
• Visit rum ageing cellar
• See rum production process
• Tour bottling plant
• Taste rums and liqueurs
• Purchase Arehucas products
• Visit Arucas Town

The Experience

The cellar itself is the first thing that hits you: rows of American oak casks stacked in the cool, dark space where Ron Arehucas has aged rum since the distillery opened in 1969. The guided tour through the Gran Canaria distillery takes about an hour and moves through five distinct stops, starting with the story of how the company began, then into that aging room where the air smells like caramel and wood. After that you walk through the mill, fermentation tanks, and distillation rooms: the places where the actual work happens, not just the finished product sitting in bottles.

The tasting comes at the end, and it's not a small pour. You get to sample a range of rums and liqueurs, including the three that won medals at the International Wine & Spirits Competition: the 12-year Ron Añejo Family Selection (Gold Medal of Excellence 2023), the 18-year (Gold Medal 2023), and the 7-year Arehucas, which scored in the Excellent category in the Peñín Guide. The guide explains what you're tasting: the differences between the ages, the production methods, why the oak matters. It's not rushed. You can ask questions, and at the end there's a shop where you can buy bottles to take home, though nobody pushes you.

The whole thing is wheelchair accessible, and the route is flat and straightforward: no climbing or tight spaces. If you're traveling with small children, strollers work fine. Public transport gets you there, or you can arrange your own way to Arucas Town where the distillery sits. The tour runs on paper tickets only, so you'll need to print or show your confirmation at the gate.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide in English or Spanish8 departure times, from 10:00 to 16:00

Guide in German5 departure times, from 10:30 to 14:30

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

What’s included

Your visit includes a guided tour through the distillery facilities, a walk through the aging cellar with 4,308 American oak casks, explanations of the rum production process including the mill and fermentation rooms, a visit to the bottling plant, and a tasting of multiple rums and liqueurs. The shop at the end gives you the chance to buy original Arehucas products if you'd like.

Days and timesMon–Fri · 9 departure times, from 10:00 to 16:00

AgesAges 18+ · Under 18 — Free

Meeting point and pickupNo pickup · ends where it startsMeeting point, per the operator: “Ron Arehucas Distillery C/ Era de San Pedro, 2 35400 Arucas”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Book this if you want to understand how rum is actually made without arranging transport or finding the distillery yourself. The guided format means you get the story and the tasting in sequence, and the fixed one-hour length fits easily into a morning or afternoon in Gran Canaria.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

In English and Spanish, with 8 departure times. In German, with 5 departure times.

Can children come?

Under 18, free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

How long is the Ron Arehucas distillery tour?

About 1 hour, spread across five stages from the introduction through the tasting room.

What rums are included in the tasting?

The 12-year Ron Añejo Family Selection, 18-year Ron Añejo Family Selection, and 7-year Arehucas, all award winners.

Is the distillery wheelchair accessible?

Yes. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and transportation options are also wheelchair accessible.

Can I bring a stroller or pram?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller throughout the tour.

Can I buy rum at the distillery?

Yes, there's a shop at the end of the tour where you can purchase Arehucas products.

What kind of ticket do I need?

Only paper tickets are accepted. You'll need to print your confirmation or bring it on paper to the gate.

How do I get to the distillery?

It's located in Arucas Town, Gran Canaria. Public transportation options are available nearby.

Is this tour suitable for all fitness levels?

Yes, it's suitable for all physical fitness levels. The route is flat and the pace is leisurely.