10 Best Menorca Tours

Neighbouring Ibiza and Mallorca, Menorca is part of the paradisiacal Balearic Islands nestled in the Mediterranean Sea. It is a Spanish gem that offers locals and visitors alike the most beautiful sights and vibrant activities.

As you would expect, guided tours and excursions abound on the island offering different experiences to suit all tastes. Whether you're into adventure or leisurely sightseeing, Menorca has so much to see and do that your holiday will be an unforgettable experience.

A kayak tour is a must if you go to Menorca. The diving caves are inaccessible places in Menorca, but with a good kayak tour you can get to know them. You will be able to appreciate the marine fauna like never before while diving in this area.

One of the best experiences you will have on this tour is the diving baptism. Specialists from the Marine Reserve are part of the tour, to explain in detail the characteristics of the species found inside and all the details of the caves. This means that, as well as being an incredible adventure experience, it will also be educational.

Interesting details

• Price: There are different packages available to visit the diving caves. The packages for couples range from 150 to 300 euros. The individual cost ranges from 40 to 60 euros per person.
• Duration: This tour can last between three hours and the whole day. Depending on how much time you want to dedicate to it, you can choose the option that best suits you.
• Transport: From the coast to the caves and back, you are guaranteed water transport. You must get to the starting point on your own.

Visiting the Ciutadella is a must if you go to Menorca. One of the best ways to get to know the Ciutadella is by taking a guided tour of the area. It is a rewarding and culturally and architecturally enriching experience.

If part of the aim of your trip is to get to know and appreciate the monuments that Menorca has to offer, you will undoubtedly love everything that Ciutadella has to offer

On the tour you will be able to get to know the historic centre, the city's Cathedral and the arches that are of great tourist and cultural interest.

In addition, these tours usually also pass through the main square, the Salort Palace and the Diocesan Museum of Menorca. The stops are generally made at emblematic places in Ciutadella, such as the Convent Sant Agusti.

Interesting details

• Price: On average you could spend from 6 to 50 euros per person. Costs may increase on tours where entrance fees to iconic sites are not included.
• Duration: To visit Ciutadella and see the most important sights, you could spend two to three hours.
• Means of transport: Tours that offer a guided tour of the whole place include transport. Depending on the number of people, the type of vehicle may vary, it can be a private car or a bus.

Menorca is a privileged destination for astronomical observation thanks to its clean skies and no light pollution. In this unique experience, you will be able to admire constellations, planets and other celestial bodies with the help of expert guides and state-of-the-art telescopes. The activity takes place in strategic locations on the island, ideal for enjoying the night sky in all its splendour.

During the session, you will learn about the mythology and science behind the stars, while enjoying an immersive experience in the middle of nature. This activity is perfect for astronomy enthusiasts as well as for those looking for a special plan in Menorca.

Interesting details

• Price: from 40 € per person.
• Duration: approximately 2 hours.
• Location: different strategic points of the island, away from light pollution.

The port of Mahón has had an important impact on Menorca and the Balearic Islands since ancient times. It has been the point of arrival and departure of different generations of conquerors and adventurers.

Nowadays it is an excellent place to start a boat trip from Mahón, or even to walk around the place. The walking tour of Mahon will take you on a journey through time.

Details of interest

• Price: between 20 and 50 € per person
• Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours for a quick tour; 4 to 6 hours for a more complete tour.
• Means of transport: on foot, by vehicle or sailing boat to tour the port.

If you want a quiet visit and an exceptional wine tasting in Menorca, the Hort Sant Patrici winery is the ideal choice.

It is an estate with more than a hundred years of history where wines and cheeses of the highest quality are produced.

A perfect experience to delight your palate that you cannot miss on your visit to Menorca. The estate opens its doors for you to enjoy a special wine and cheese tasting. There is also a private museum and souvenir shop. If you want a main course, the place also offers a restaurant service.

Interesting details

• Price: varies according to the type of visit and the season; advance booking is recommended.
• Duration: between 2 and 3 hours, depending on whether you just do the tasting or eat in the restaurant.
• Means of transport: You will need a car to get there; the tour inside the winery is on foot.

How about a double cheese and wine tasting? In Menorca, this is one of the ideal activities to do. For this reason, it is not surprising that you have more than one option for tasting the island's delicacies.

The Subaida cheese factory has been making cheese and presenting wines for three generations.

During this tour and tasting, you have the opportunity to sample the exquisiteness of white, rosé and red wines. As for cheeses, the tasting includes 2 months semi-cured, 6 months cured and 12 months aged cheeses.

Before the tasting, you will be able to tour the entire estate and learn about the production process. Without a doubt, this is an experience you must have on your visit to Menorca.

Details of the tour

• Price: Approximately 20 euros.
• Duration: About 3 hours
• Means of transport: Tours to the cheese factory do not include transport.

The Son Catlar archaeological site is one of the jewels of the Talayotic culture. Visiting these monuments will give you a unique and enriching archaeological and historical experience. These sites explain how people lived during the Iron Age in this region.

Part of what you will find on your visit to Son Catlar is the view of the 900-metre-long wall that stretches around the entire complex.

During the visit you will listen to an explanation of the archaeological studies and results that experts have reached over time.

Interesting details

• Price: Adults pay around 16 to 20 euros for the entrance and guided tour, while children between 11 and 17 years old can pay around 8 euros. Children up to the age of 10 can enjoy the tour free of charge.
• Duration: The full tour lasts approximately 2 hours. Once the guided tour is over, you can stay as long as you like inside the site.
• Means of transport: The tour starts right at the entrance to the site, so tours do not usually include transport. If you go by car, you can park at the entrance to the site and then enjoy the walk.

It is impossible to talk about the island without talking about the paradisiacal views of the sea and the sailing trips around Menorca. That's why if you travel to Menorca, you can't miss out on a sailing tour. From my point of view, there is nothing better than getting to know the whole city on board of a sailing boat.

During this trip you will get to know the most hidden and magical places around Menorca. It is an experience that you can live in three hours, half a day or the whole day. Depending on the type of tour you choose, you will be able to visit more or less destinations around the island.

Interesting details

• Price: Depending on how much time you want to spend on this activity, the price can vary. You can find offers from 50 to 160 euros per person.
• Duration: The shortest tour can be around three hours. Half-day and full-day trips are also available, sailing around the island of Menorca.
• Means of transport: You must get to the coast on your own, from there, you will sail by sailboat.

Are you looking for adventure and want to let your free spirit out? Then this is the tour for you. This experience offers you a unique and unrepeatable ride through the most beautiful rural landscapes of the island. You will get to know inhospitable trails, which are only accessible by 4x4 vehicles. You will be driven in classic Land Rovers.

On this jeep safari in Menorca you will be able to enjoy incredible views and see the island' s wildlife up close. The tour includes a guide and driver of the vehicle.

The best thing about this tour is that you will have the opportunity to appreciate the sunset on the island with privileged views.

Details of interest

• Price: The cost of this tour ranges between 100 and 130 euros. The variation depends on how long the experience lasts and what it includes.
• Duration: You can find half day or full day tours, it all depends on your adventurous spirit.
• Means of transport: The tour is done on board 4x4 vehicles specialised for rough terrain.

One of the most dazzling spectacles you can see in Menorca are its sunsets. It's one thing to see them from the island's most irregular terrain, but it's quite another to enjoy them by boat.

This magical experience will take you on a trip along the island's coastline as the sun sets. Not only will you be able to enjoy the beautiful view, but you will also be able to enjoy delicious tapas and refreshing drinks.

Interesting details

• Price: Per person, the cost of this activity is usually around 50 to 60 euros. The variation depends on the type of boat.
• Duration: This tour can last between two and a half and three hours, depending on the departure time of the boat.
• Means of transport: You have to arrive on your own at the coast from where the tour departs. The tour is done by boat, sailboat or motorboat.

• Wear comfortable shoes.
• Wear hats to protect you from the sun.
• Always carry a bottle of water.
• Avoid carrying too many things in your hands, diversify your luggage.
• Pay close attention to the guide's instructions.