About this tour
When Mia from our BugBitten team visited Bodegas Monje in Tenerife, she found a solid, no-fuss introduction to Canary Islands wine. The winery sits in a region known for volcanic soils and smaller-scale production—nothing like the sprawling Spanish mainland estates. You get a guided walk through the cellar, then settle in for four wines paired with four local cheeses. It's intimate (max 10 people), runs about two hours, and feels more educational than showy. Best suited to curious drinkers after a genuine taste of what the islands produce, rather than a big boozy blowout.
Highlights
- Four wines paired thoughtfully with four Canary Islands cheeses
- Small-group cap of ten keeps it conversational and relaxed
- Volcanic terroir of Tenerife shapes the wines' character distinctly
- Flexible timing — can swap tour and tasting order to suit you
- Wheelchair accessible throughout the winery
- Professional guide walks you through cellar before tasting kicks off
- Vegetarian options available with advance notice at booking
What to expect
You'll roll up and meet your guide, who takes you through the winery's cellar and production areas—it's a proper walkthrough, not just a quick peek. The setting feels genuine and unrushed. After the tour, you settle into the tasting room where four wines come out paired with four cheeses from the islands. The wines reflect Tenerife's volcanic soil, so they've got a different profile to mainland Spanish offerings. Mia found the guide knowledgeable without being precious about it, and the cheeses were a smart anchor—they genuinely complement rather than just fill the glass.
The whole thing clocks in around two hours. Saturday and Sunday English tours run at 11am or 4pm, though you can request the tasting and tour in reverse order if an early finish suits you better. It's not a mad rush, but it's not a sprawling afternoon either. Suits people who actually want to learn something about what's in their glass.
What travellers say
- Genuine small-group vibe with thoughtful wine and cheese pairings
- Canary Islands volcanic wines offer a distinct regional character
- Accessible to all fitness levels, including wheelchair users
- Flexible booking allows you to reorder tour and tasting as needed
- Vegetarian options and dietary flexibility with advance notice
- 4pm weekend tours actually start at 5pm after the tasting slot shifts
- No hotel transport included; you arrange your own way there
- Additional drinks or food purchases cost extra on top of tour fee
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This hits the sweet spot if you're curious about Canary Islands wine without wanting to spend half a day or a fortune. Small groups mean you're not herded through like a tourist mill. The pairing works—four wines with four cheeses is enough to understand the range without overdoing it. Vegetarian options are there if you ask at booking. It's wheelchair accessible, which isn't always a given.
Saturday and Sunday 4pm tours don't start until 5pm when you factor in the tasting delay—so finish late if you've got dinner plans. You'll need your own transport; no hotel pickup included. Additional drinks or food cost extra. It's strictly 18+ and over, so no family tasting sessions. The tour time is fixed, though you can shuffle the order.
Wear comfortable shoes and bring a light coat (cellars stay cool). Dietary requirements must be flagged at booking. Group size maxes out at ten, so it stays intimate. Availability requires a booking inquiry—they won't confirm until your card is cleared. Peak times aren't specified, but weekends at 11am probably fill faster.
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.