Free Cancellation
Language:
Spanish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 2 Hours
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You'll visit a historic 17th-century estate that now houses the Museo de la Cultura del Olivo
Your specialized guide will share insights about olive cultivation dating back to ancient times
The tour includes a garden with over 30 varieties of olive trees and 19th-century machinery
Your experience concludes with a professional oil tasting workshop to identify flavour profiles
What to expect
The olive tree is undoubtedly the symbol of the province of Jaén. A visit to the Museo de la Cultura del Olivo (Olive Culture Museum), located within a historic 17th-century estate, offers an insight into the essence of this culture that dates back to ancient times.A specialised guide will lead you through various sections of the museum, each offering a different perspective on olive cultivation and oil production. Notable features include a garden with over 30 distinct varieties of olive trees, late 19th-century milling and pressing systems, and an assortment of agricultural tools. The tour culminates at 'The Cathedral of...
The olive tree is undoubtedly the symbol of the province of Jaén. A visit to the Museo de la Cultura del Olivo (Olive Culture Museum), located within a historic 17th-century estate, offers an insight into the essence of this culture that dates back to ancient times.A specialised guide will lead you through various sections of the museum, each offering a different perspective on olive cultivation and oil production. Notable features include a garden with over 30 distinct varieties of olive trees, late 19th-century milling and pressing systems, and an assortment of agricultural tools. The tour culminates at 'The Cathedral of Oil', the cellar of the olive oil mill which was declared a Site of Cultural Interest in 1992.Following the museum exploration, you'll participate in an introductory oil tasting workshop. Here, you'll learn to identify the primary organoleptic characteristics of oils, stepping into the role of professional tasters. All necessary materials for this sensory journey — including tasting sheets, pencils, apples, water, and tasting glasses — will be provided.
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What's included
Guided tour
Food tasting
Entrance ticket
Workshop
What's not included
Audio guide (can be purchased on site)
What to remember
Extra fees to be paid on-site:
An optional audio guide is available in English, French, and German for €1.5
Know in advance:
A minimum of two participants is required to book this tour
This guided tour is entirely in Spanish
Provider
POPULO SERVICIOS TURISTICOS
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
Museo de la Cultura del Olivo, Finca Hacienda La Laguna, 23529 Puente del Obispo, Jaén, Spain
Meeting point:
Meet your guide at Museo de la Cultura del Olivo. Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the tour starts.