Private Oil Tasting Tour

Summary

Our English speaking guide will explain you the difference between old and new plantations and will let you explore the different varieties of olives, Corbella and Arbequina.   Visiting the workshop where this oil is produced you will learn how the process is carried out and, finally, you will enjoy and oil tasting with typical and organic Catalan products from Vall d’Hortons like cheese, honey, cold meat and wine.  After the visit and before returning to the city, we will go the little village of Castelladral, located on the top of a hill. It is a privileged location because it has Montserrat Mountains at its feet and the Pre-Pyrenees on its back.  Summing up, this tour will give you the chance to... • Discover  how the oil is  made • Visit the olive trees • Taste typical Catalan and organic products • Taste 3 different organic oils DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION : Hotel pick up and drop off , we can pick you up in any village not only Barcelona DEPARTURE TIME:To be Confirmed , normally will be at 10.00 hrs Days of operation: From Monday To Friday

Tour info

Duration
5 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Olive oil is a basic element of the Mediterranean diet, where the most of the meals are served with an olive oil bottle on the side. For this reason, having this experience is a way of immersing yourself in the Catalan Culture. This experience will show you the magnificent world of this liquid gold at the same time that you enjoy the beautiful countryside of Vall d’Hortons. Walking along the millenary organic olive groves, you will enjoy the quietness of the landscape with the fantastic views of Montserrat Mountains.  

What’s included?

  • Oil tasting with 3 different organic oils

  • Tasty catalan organic products

  • This tour is available in English, French, Spanish and Catalan.

  • Transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned minivan or car from/to the meeting point

  • Local Guided visit to the Olives Trees

  • Mineral Water

  • Duration 5 hours approximately

  • Possibility to purchase oil, wine , honey and ship it to your home

  • Snacks

  • Tips and Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 5h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Barcelona Discovery

About operator:

Barcelona Discovery carries out private experiences that mix the slow travel and the ecological tourism. Our private tours allow you to enjoy Barcelona and Catalonia in a relaxed way discovering hidden and unique places. We support the active, ecological and quality tourism, which take on a value the sustainability of the environment and the respect for the local economy. How do we work ? We have some tour proposals for you but if none of our tours suits you at all don´t hesitate to contact us. Apart from them, we are willing to make personalised tours based on your interests and ideas. Above all, we are passionate of our country and we are constantly looking for new and unique places for you. With our team you will discover Barcelona and Catalonia as a local , seeing what others haven’t seen and feeling what others haven’t felt.

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