Gran Canaria’s north side moves fast. This 7-hour route is built for people who want a real slice of island life without spending the day figuring out buses. You’ll cover Arucas, Firgas, Guía, Agaete, and end in Puerto de las Nieves, with guided stops focused on local food culture, not just scenic photo pulls.

I especially like the way the tour turns agriculture into a story you can taste. You get a guided visit at La Laja’s coffee-producing stop and a coffee tasting there, plus plenty of time to wander town centers like Arucas and the fishing village of Puerto de las Nieves.

One thing to think about before you book: despite the name Coffee & Wine, the included items you’re paying for clearly center on coffee (entrance and coffee tasting are included), while wine isn’t spelled out in the included list. So go in expecting coffee to be the main event.

Key Things You’ll Notice on This Tour

• A tight north-route loop that makes multiple towns feel connected instead of separate half-days
• Coffee is the anchor, with an included visit and tasting at La Laja / Bodega Los Berrazales
• Arucas old town + San Juan Bautista neo-Gothic church as a standout walking stop
• Firgas’s 30-metre waterfall fountain, right in the center where you can grab quick photos and keep moving
• Guía cheese in bloom as an optional add-on (from €3) if you want a snack moment
• Puerto de las Nieves for ocean air, with free time for lunch on your own

Why This North-Route Day Feels Efficient

This tour is timed and routed like someone thought about your day, not just a checklist. It starts at 9:30 am and is listed at about 7 hours, which usually lands you back in time for dinner plans without feeling rushed every minute.

You also get hotel pickup in Las Palmas City (plus a couple of bus stops), which matters more than it sounds. If you’re staying outside the best-connected areas, you’d spend time coordinating transit or taxis. Here, the plan is simpler: you meet the group, ride north, and hop off at each planned stop.

And with a maximum of 30 travelers, you don’t feel like you’re part of a moving train. It’s big enough for energy, small enough for a guide to keep things moving.

Price and Value: Is $62.48 a Good Deal?

At $62.48 per person, you’re paying for four big things: a professional guide, pickup from Las Palmas City, entrance at the coffee stop, and the coffee tasting itself. Lunch is not included, and that’s fair—you’ll have more freedom to pick what you like at the end.

Where value gets interesting is the time you gain. Most people can visit one or two of these places on their own. Doing all of them in one day costs more in a ticket than it would in bus fares, but it costs less in stress and planning. If you’re in Gran Canaria for a limited time, this kind of “north loop” often beats piecing together half-days.

Also, the tour keeps “extra” spending fairly optional. The optional cheese tasting in Guía is from €3, so you can decide on the spot if you want it.

Arucas Stop: Old Town Stroll and the Neo-Gothic San Juan Bautista

Arucas is a good first stop because it tells you a lot about the island fast. You’ll head there early, then walk through the old town areas with a focus on the place’s plantation past—especially banana expanses and the old sugar-cane history. Sugar cane was sometimes called white gold, and the name fits the scale of how important it used to be.

The star sight is the church of San Juan Bautista, a large neo-Gothic building that stands out against the town streets. This is one of those stops where even if you’re not a “church person,” it’s still worth it because the architecture is so obvious. It’s a quick, satisfying cultural hit before you head toward the water and the countryside.

Plan for a walk that’s easy but still real—comfortable shoes help. There’s no extra theme park energy here. It’s town pace.

Firgas: Where the 30-Metre Waterfall Fountain Lives in the Street

Firgas is where the day gets scenic in a practical way. You’ll spend about 1 hour here, and the key moment is the 30-metre waterfall fountain in the center of the municipality.

It’s a rare setup: you don’t have to hike to reach the “wow.” You’re in a built-up street area, and the fountain gives you that cooling break in the middle of a road trip day. It also works as a decompression stop—after Arucas’s walking, Firgas feels like a calmer visual pause.

If you like photos, this is your place. If you don’t, it still works because it changes the rhythm of the tour.

Guía (Santa María de Guía): Cheese in Bloom, Plus a Quick Culture Break

The Guía stop is short—about 40 minutes—so treat it like a “reset and snack” moment. You’ll be in the northern village with the famous cheeses in bloom, and there’s an optional tasting available from €3.

This is the kind of add-on that makes sense only if you’re already in the mood for local food. The tour doesn’t force it. If you want to sample, you’ll likely love the novelty. If you prefer saving your appetite for later, you can still enjoy the village atmosphere and keep moving.

What I like most about a stop like this is that it shows how local food can be both traditional and a visitor-friendly experience—without turning the whole day into a shopping detour.

Agaete: Coffee Plantations and the La Laja Estate Experience

This is the heart of the tour for coffee lovers. You’ll head toward the far northwest area and start seeing agricultural richness—banana, potato, and vegetable crops. The Agaete area is where the tour shifts from town sightseeing to a more food-and-produce focused day.

You’ll visit the La Laja estate and the Bodega Los Berrazales, and this is where the included entrance and coffee tasting happen. It’s also one of the only stops that makes the Coffee & Wine name feel grounded—because coffee is clearly the centerpiece here.

What to expect during this part:

• A guided visit tied to how coffee is grown and produced in the region
• A tasting component included in your ticket
• A setting that feels agricultural in a real way, not staged for tourists

A quick note for expectations: the tour name includes wine, but nothing in the listed included items says wine tasting is part of your paid package. So if wine is the reason you booked, you might want to treat this as a coffee-forward day with local flavors, and not assume a formal wine tasting is included.

Puerto de las Nieves: Fishing Village Time and a Lunch Plan

Finally, you reach Puerto de las Nieves, a fishing village where the coast is the whole vibe. You’ll have about 1 hour 30 minutes of free time here.

This is a smart choice for a tour like this because it gives you control. You can:

• Grab lunch locally (not included)
• Walk at your own pace
• Just sit with ocean air for a bit

I like ending a food-and-culture tour with a coast stop. It balances the day. It also gives you a chance to reflect on what you learned—because suddenly the agriculture you saw earlier connects to the island economy and daily life.

For lunch, keep it flexible. Since it’s not included, the best “value” depends on what you find open and what looks best that day.

The Guide Factor: When Francisco’s Style Shows Up

A day like this rises or falls on the guide’s pacing. I’ve seen groups led by Francisco, and that’s a good sign if you want a tour that feels like a conversation instead of a lecture.

Look for a guide who can connect the dots between what you see and what it means:

• Why Arucas’s church and old town matter
• How Firgas’s fountain fits into the island’s water story
• Why the Agaete coffee stop is such a big deal

Good guiding also helps you get timing right. With multiple short stops, you need a smooth rhythm. The tour’s structure is designed for it, and a strong guide makes it feel effortless.

What to Bring (So the Day Stays Comfortable)

Gran Canaria’s north can feel cooler than the south, especially near the coast. The tour asks you to bring:

• A hat
• Warm, comfortable clothes
• Sunscreen
• Water

I’d also add: comfortable walking shoes. You’re doing old-town walking in Arucas and moving through outdoor areas in several stops.

If you’re sensitive to sun, sunscreen is non-negotiable, even if it feels like a mild day. The coast light can be sneaky.

Who Should Book This Coffee & Wine North Route?

This tour fits best if you:

• Want a north-route overview in one day without planning transit
• Care about local food culture, especially coffee
• Like short guided stops followed by some personal time (like the Puerto de las Nieves portion)

It’s also a solid option for first-time visitors to Gran Canaria who don’t want to rent a car or spend the day “figuring it out.”

If you booked mainly for a full wine experience, you should be careful with expectations. Based on what’s listed as included, coffee is the clear core, and wine isn’t highlighted as part of the included package.

Should You Book This Tour?

I’d book it if you want a structured day that mixes towns, water scenery, and an actual coffee-producing experience. The value is strongest when you factor in pickup, guided stops, and the fact that you’re not just driving past places—you’re getting time and context.

Skip it (or book with tempered expectations) if wine is your main obsession. The included elements you’re paying for center on coffee, and you may find the wine angle less substantial than the title suggests.

If you’re flexible, food-minded, and want an easy win for seeing the north side of the island, this is a good pick.

FAQ

FAQ

What time does the tour start?

It starts at 9:30 am.

How long is the tour?

It’s listed at about 7 hours.

Where can I get picked up?

Pickup is only offered from Las Palmas City, including several named hotels and bus stops in the area.

What languages are the guides?

The tour includes professional guides in Spanish or English.

What’s included in the price for coffee and wine?

Your ticket includes the entrance and coffee tasting. Wine tasting is not listed in the included items.

Is lunch included?

No. Lunch is available locally, but you’ll pay on the spot.

Do we stop in Arucas, Firgas, Guía, Agaete, and Puerto de las Nieves?

Yes. Those are the planned stops along the north route.

Is the cheese tasting in Guía included?

The cheese in bloom tasting is optional in Guía, and the price is listed as from €3.

What should I bring with me?

Bring a hat, warm comfortable clothes, sunscreen, and water.

Can I cancel for free?

Yes. You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the experience starts.