Jaén Discover the Secrets of Olive Oil: Tour & Sensory Tasting
Overview
Immerse yourself in the world of Jaén's famous "green gold" with an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of our authentic olive oil mill! Step directly into the beating heart of our production facility, where our expert guide will reveal the secrets behind crafting premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO).
You will follow the fascinating transformation of the fruit, discovering the crucial stages of production—from washing and crushing to the delicate cold extraction process that preserves its rich aromas and nutritional wealth. The experience culminates in a professional guided tasting of two distinct, premium early-harvest EVOOs. This immersive journey is the perfect way to understand the culture that made Jaén a global legend in olive oil production.
What's Included
- Professional guided tasting of 2 premium early-harvest EVOOs (1 Picual and 1 Arbequina)
- Guided tour of the olive oil mill
- Anything not listed as included is to be considered excluded.
Meeting Location
Carretera Madrid Cádiz
298, 23710 Bailén, Jaén, Spain
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
The Olive Oil Mill: Welcome to the core of our operation! Your guided visit begins inside the production facility. Learn about the intricacies of the harvest and discover the crucial stages of liquid gold production firsthand.
The Cold Extraction Process: See exactly how the magic happens. Your guide will explain the step-by-step transformation—from washing and crushing the olives to the modern cold extraction technique that guarantees superior quality, full aroma, and high antioxidant levels.
The Premium EVOO Tasting: The grand finale! Led by our specialist, you will learn the professional tasting techniques used by experts. You will sample two contrasting early-harvest varieties: a bold, peppery Picual and a smooth, fruity Arbequina. This specific side-by-side comparison makes it incredibly easy and fun to understand the unique characteristics and differences between olive varieties.
Important Schedule & Language Info
To provide the best possible experience, our guided tours are conducted in specific languages at specific times. Please select the correct time for your preferred language when booking:
10:30 AM: Tour conducted in English
12:30 PM: Tour conducted in Spanish
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Important Schedule & Language Info: To provide the best possible experience, our guided tours are conducted in specific languages at specific times. Please select the correct time for your preferred language when booking: 10:30 AM: Tour conducted in English 12:30 PM: Tour conducted in Spanish
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Professional guided tasting of 2 premium early-harvest EVOOs (1 Picual and 1 Arbequina).
- Guided tour of the olive oil mill.
- Anything not listed as included is to be considered excluded.
The minimum age to participate is 4..
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Professional guided tasting of 2 premium early-harvest EVOOs (1 Picual and 1 Arbequina)
- Guided tour of the olive oil mill
- Anything not listed as included is to be considered excluded.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Important Schedule & Language Info: To provide the best possible experience, our guided tours are conducted in specific languages at specific times. Please select the correct time for your preferred language when booking: 10:30 AM: Tour conducted in English 12:30 PM: Tour conducted in Spanish
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
