Arehucas Experience: history, cellar tour, and premium tasting of Canarian rum

Ready to taste Gran Canaria’s heritage? This 45-minute guided tour takes you inside Arehucas Distillery, one of Europe’s oldest rum houses. Explore the facilities and the stunning ageing cellar with over 4,300 American oak barrels.
Our experts will walk you through the full journey from sugarcane milling to fermentation, distillation and ageing, explaining how the island’s climate shapes the flavor of our rums and sharing the brand’s story and traditions.
Your visit ends with an exclusive tasting of award-winning rums and liqueurs, including:

• Aged Rum Selección Familiar 12 years – 2023 Gold Medal for Excellence.

• Aged Rum Selección Familiar 18 years – 2023 Gold Medal.

• Arehucas 7 years – “Excellent” rating in the Peñín Guide.

Finish in the official store to pick up exclusive bottles you won’t find elsewhere. For rum lovers and culture seekers alike, this is a fragrant, flavorful and memorable experience.

Get ready for the activity

What’s included?

This package includes:

• Introduction to the origins of Arehucas.

• Walkthrough of the historic ageing cellar.

• Explanation of the production process, from fermentation to distillation.

• Visit to the bottling plant.

• Tasting of award-winning rums such as Selección Familiar 12- and 18-year.

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  Spanish and English only. 

Duration

• 45 minutes

When to book?

Book as early as possible to secure availability, especially on long weekends and public holidays.

Meeting point: Lugar Era de San Pedro, 2, 35400 Arucas, Las Palmas

Voucher

We will send you an email with a voucher that you can print or show on your mobile at the activity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Arehucas Distillery located?
In the municipality of Arucas, in the north of Gran Canaria, about 15 minutes by car from Las Palmas.

Is the visit accessible for people with reduced mobility?
Yes. The facilities are adapted to ensure access and comfort for everyone, including visitors with reduced mobility.

Can I buy rum at the distillery?
Absolutely. After the tour you’ll have access to the official store with exclusive rums and liqueurs not available elsewhere.

Do I need to book in advance?
Yes, advance booking is recommended because group sizes are limited and spots fill up quickly, especially in high season.

What does the visit include?
A full tour of the facilities, a visit to the historic cellar with over 4,300 American oak barrels, guided explanations of the rum-making process and an exclusive tasting of several of our most awarded rums and liqueurs.

 

Accessibility

Yes (suitable for people with reduced mobility).

Please note:

• Arrive 15 min before the start.
• If you arrive late or do not cancel in advance (24 hours), no refund will be made and the full amount will be charged.

Free cancellation