What is the cancellation policy for this tour?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

How long does this tour take?

This tour lasts approximately 4 hours.

Where does this tour start?

Meeting point details will be provided in your booking confirmation.

Olive Oil Half Day Private Experience from Granada

Overview

One of the best ways to truly understand a culture is through its cuisine, and no visit to Andalusia is complete without experiencing its world-renowned olive oil. On this half-day excursion, your private driver will take you to Nigüelas, a charming village nestled in "El Valle del Lecrín," just 30 minutes from Granada. We’ll start with a visit to a traditional "Almazara," an ancient olive oil mill, where you’ll learn about the time-honored techniques and how they've evolved over the centuries.

Next, we'll take you to the olive groves, where you’ll discover the different types of olives, the harvest seasons, and the methods of collection—all set in a beautiful natural environment.

To top off the experience, you'll enjoy a guided olive oil tasting led by our expert guide, a licensed professional in olive oil tasting.

Don’t miss out on one of the most authentic experiences Andalusia has to offer.

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What's Included

✓ Included

Olive oil tasting
Personalised assistance from one of our agents to guarantee the quality of the service.
Private transportation from/to Granada
Olive oil factory tickets
Private tour guide

✗ Not Included

Any food or drinks
Gratuities (optional)
Anything not listed as included

Itinerary

1

Stop 1

Your driver will pick you up at your accommodation to drive about 30 minutes to reach the beautiful “Valle del Lecrin”, specifically to Niguelas, the small mountain village where the activity will take place.

2

Stop 2

In Niguelas, we will visit with your guide specialized in olive oil, the traditional “Almazara” (oil mill). You will have a 2.5-3h tour to learn all about the oil extraction process, as well as its history, curiosities and anecdotes. After visiting the oil mill, we will visit the olive grove to see the olive trees first hand, learn about the harvesting techniques and of course, we will do an olive oil tasting.