10 Best Menorca Tours

Neighboring 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 like adventure or leisurely sightseeing, Menorca has so much to see and do that your vacation will be an unforgettable experience.

You must necessarily take a kayak tour if you go to Menorca. The caves where you can dive 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 diving in this area.

One of the best experiences you will have in 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, besides 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 all day. Depending on the time you want to dedicate to it, you can choose the option that best suits you.
• Transportation: From the coast to the caves and back, you will have guaranteed water transportation. 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 enriching experience of culture and architecture.

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

In the tour you will be able to know the historic center, the Cathedral of the city 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. Stops are usually made at emblematic places of Ciutadella, such as the Convent Sant Agusti.

Details of interest

• 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 points of interest, you could spend two to three hours.
• Means of transportation: The tours that offer a guided visit to the whole place include transportation. Depending on the number of people, the type of vehicle may vary, it can be a private car or 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 splendor.

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.

Details of interest

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

The port of Mahon 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 excursion 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 by sailboat 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.

An experience, without a doubt, perfect to delight your palate that you cannot miss on your visit to Menorca. The farm opens its doors so you can have a special tasting of wines and cheeses. It also puts at your disposal its private museum and souvenir store. If you want a main course, the place also offers restaurant service.

Details of interest

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

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

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

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 cheeses of 2 months semi-cured, 6 months cured and 12 months aged.

Before the tasting, you will be able to tour the entire farm and learn about the production process. Undoubtedly this is an experience that you must live in your visit to Menorca.

Details of the tour

• Price: Approximately 20 euros.
• Duration: About 3 hours
• Transportation: Tours to the cheese factory do not include transportation.

The site of Son Catlar 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 wall of more than 900 meters that extends around the whole complex.

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

Details of interest

• 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 10 years old 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 want inside the site.
• Transportation: The tour starts right at the entrance of the site, so the tours do not usually include transportation. If you go by car, you can park at the entrance of the site and then enjoy the walk.

It is impossible to talk about the island without talking about the paradisiacal sea views and the sailing tours in Menorca. That's why if you travel to Menorca, you can't miss to take a sailing tour. From my point of view, there is nothing better than getting to know the whole city aboard a sailboat.

During this tour 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 can visit more or less destinations around the island.

Interesting details

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

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 can only be accessed by 4x4 vehicles. The ride will take place aboard classic Land Rover vehicles.

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 of 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 from 100 to 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 transportation: The tour is done aboard 4x4 vehicles specialized for uneven terrain.

One of the most dazzling spectacles that you can see in Menorca are its sunsets. One thing is to see it from the most irregular terrain of the island, and another thing is to enjoy them by boat.

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

Details of interest

• 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 transportation: You have to get on your own to 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 indications.