Excursions & day trips
Free Cancellation
Language:
English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 8 Hours
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This half-day tour shows off Mahon's Georgian architecture and huge harbour
You'll take in the fortifications and upscale villas from a boat trip with underwater windows
There's a couple of hours to explore the old town of Mahon, seeing its baroque churches
You'll mingle with locals at the weekly market and taste gin at a historic distillery
Your expert local guide will show you the ins and outs of Mahon and its cultural heritagee
What to expect
What better way to spend a few hours than savouring the delights of Mahon, Menorca's history-steeped capital? On this half-day tour, you'll enjoy a harbour boat trip, have free time to explore the old town on market day and taste the goods at a historic distillery. Nicola, one of our expert local guides, says, “If you scratch beneath the surface, you'll find the British influence in many older buildings such as sash windows, panelled doors, lunettes and more. But a uniquely Menorquin touch is the ruby-red paint on these houses.”First up is a boat trip in Mahon harbour – the second largest in the world. Glide between fortified islets and admire the opulent villas lining the waterfront on either side. Some date from the 18th century, when Menorca was a British colony. The on-board commentary will fill you in on the historic details, while the lower deck windows give you a great underwater perspective. Back on land, it's on to the old Xoriguer gin distillery. Menorca's favourite tipple has been made here, using the same recipe, since 1736 – yet another symbol of the island's British heritage. Grab a taste at the distillery before some free time in the capital. You'll have around one-and-a-half to two hours to wander the narrow cobbled streets of Mahon under your own steam, admiring its Georgian town houses, baroque churches and palm-lined squares. We visit here on market days, so head to the centrally located Plaza del Carme, where there's a market of vendors hawking everything from cured meats to fresh fruit under the cloisters of a 17th-century convent. Among the stalls, look out for the distinctively square-shaped cheese, Queso Mahón-Menorca, it has a mild, buttery flavour and is a top choice for cheese-lovers looking to take home a memento of Mahon.
What's included
Transport
Guide
Boat cruise
Local delicacy tasting
What to remember
Please note, the visit to Xoriguer gin distillery is for a tasing, not a guided tour
We Offer pick up services from: Cala Bosch, Cala Blanca, Santandria, Ciutadella, Cala Blanes, Cala Galdana, Santo Tomas, Arenal den Castell, Canutells, Punta Prima, S'algar and Son Bou on Tuesdays only. If you don't see the option to add a hotel for pickup, please provide the details at checkout.
In the unfortunate event that we have to cancel for any reason, we will always try to give as much notice as possible, this will usually be at around 1.00pm the day before, though we don't usually cancel this tour for the weather
English-speaking guide for all nationalities
Not suitable for guests who suffer from travel sickness
Not suitable for wheelchairs
Not suitable for those with reduced mobility
Bring a hat
Bring suitable footwear
Bring money for extras or gratuities
Not suitable for those with reduced mobility due to moderate walking distance during tour
Not suitable for those with reduced mobility due to uneven paths or steps
Food and drinks not included
Some entrance fees and optional extras are payable locally
This experience doesn't follow our general cancellation policy. If you need to cancel, you must do so at least 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Provider
TUI España Turismo, S.L.U, with Tax Number B08089187 and Travel License Number GCMD-4
Booking Fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation Fee
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins
Where
If you don't see the option to add a hotel for pickup, please provide the details at checkout.We Offer pick up services from:Cala Bosch, Cala Blanca, Santandria, Ciutadella, Cala Blanes, Cala Galdana, Santo Tomas, Arenal den Castell, Canutells, Punta Prima, S'algar and Son Bou.Pick-ups available from: C. Bosch/Blanca, Santandria, Sa Caleta, C. Blanes/Forcat, C. Galdana/St. Tomás, Es Canutells, Biniancolla, Punta Prima, S'Algar, Arenal D'en Castell + Son Bou (TUES ONLY)