About this tour
When Em from our team caught the Medieval San Miguel Castle Dinner and Show in South Tenerife, we found ourselves in the Canary Islands' only castle, decked out like a 15th-century feast hall. The two-and-a-half-hour experience strings together live jousting, falconry displays, fire-breathers, and a sit-down meal with wine included — all staged to feel like you've stepped into a history book (albeit a theatrical one). The crowd's mixed: families with kids, couples after something different, tour groups. The castle grounds are genuinely atmospheric, and the production values are surprisingly polished for a regional attraction.
Highlights
- Live jousting matches with horses and armoured riders
- Falconry display — birds of prey in flight overhead
- Fire-breathers and acrobats between dinner courses
- Meal and wine included; no surprise bills mid-show
- Wheelchair accessible throughout; genuinely works for all mobility
- Kids and babies welcome — prams fit, entertainment holds attention
- Only castle in the Canaries — genuinely unique venue
- Hotel pickup option available; public transport nearby if self-driving
What to expect
You'll arrive at the castle, which immediately feels the part — stone walls, banners, the works. Settle into the dining hall with a meal (nothing fancy, but substantial) and included wine or water. Then the show unfolds in stages: jousting arrives early and is genuinely impressive — real horses, real speed, real crashes. Between courses, musicians, acrobats, and fire-breathers keep the energy high. The falconry segment is elegant and well-timed. Pacing works because you're eating while watching, so downtime between acts doesn't drag.
What surprised our team: the production is polished. Guides stay in character without being annoying, the horses are well-treated, and the whole thing respects your time. It's theatrical, yes, but not cheesy. The crowd energy builds — people get into it. One thing to note: you're sitting for two-and-a-half hours, so restless littlies or anyone needing to move around frequently might find it a stretch.
What travellers say
- Live jousting and falconry genuinely impressive and well-executed
- Meal and wine included; transparent pricing avoids surprises
- Fully wheelchair accessible; prams and babies welcome throughout
- Polished production quality — theatrical without feeling cheap or overdone
- Unique venue — only castle in the Canary Islands
- Hotel pickup option; public transport accessible nearby
- Two-and-a-half-hour seated show; restless kids may struggle
- Extra drinks beyond included wine add to the bill
- Tourist-focused food and atmosphere — not an intimate experience
- Peak times crowded; best visited off-season or mid-week
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This is genuinely different from the usual Tenerife offerings. Families with kids find it engaging — toddlers aren't bored, and older kids love the action. If you're after dinner with a show, it's all-in-one and the wine's included, so no hidden bar bills. The venue is fully accessible; wheelchairs work everywhere, prams fit, and staff are helpful.
You're committed to a seat for the full run — not ideal if someone gets fidgety. Extra drinks (beyond the included wine) cost more, so budget accordingly if you want extras. It's a tourist attraction, so don't expect gourmet food or an intimate vibe. Peak times (summer, weekends) get crowded. Gratuities aren't included, so factor that in.
Bring comfortable clothes — you'll be seated but for a while. The castle is on public transport routes or available via hotel pickup (book that option if you want door-to-door). Groups vary in size. No photography restrictions mentioned, so bring a camera if you like. Weather's rarely an issue in South Tenerife, but it's outdoors in parts, so light layers are smart.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.