PRIVATE OLIVE OIL TOUR BARCELONA
An exclusive olive oil farm visit, tasting & lunch experience with a gourmet olive oil producer
Private visit with the farm owner
High-end tastings of organic food and wine
Authentic experience off the tourist radar
Description
Are you seeking an upscale olive oil experience in Barcelona? Join our Private Olive Oil Tour in Barcelona and embark on your next unforgettable culinary adventure in Catalonia. We’ll pick you up directly from your accommodation and whisk you away to a 500-year-old farm located just 45 minutes from Barcelona. Here, you’ll be hosted by the owner, a gourmet olive oil producer and professional olive oil tester. Your journey begins with a tour of the farm, where you’ll learn about its rich history, unique climate, and uncommon soil—key elements that contribute to the superior quality of the olive oil produced here. You’ll also marvel at the distinctive dry stone buildings, a testament to the area’s unique cultural heritage. Next, partake in a professional Olive Oil Tasting Experience. Guided by your host, a member of the IOOC (International Olive Oil Council), you’ll delve into the art of olive oil tasting in a fun and engaging way. Sample three of the region’s most characteristic native varieties, gaining deep insights into their flavors and qualities. Following the tasting, our chef will serve a seasonal menu crafted from organic local ingredients. You will be invited to pair each dish with the olive oils from your tasting, allowing you to continue exploring and enjoying the nuances of each oil throughout your meal. To complement your dining experience, your host will present his favorite local wine. Expect to savor some of the finest premium organic wine, perfectly matched with your exceptional meal. This is an entirely private experience, ensuring the farm is exclusively reserved for your group. The olive oil farm owner, chef, and your guide will be dedicated solely to your group, ready to answer all your questions and provide a truly unique and memorable experience.
Montserrat Visit
We can also incorporate a 1-hour visit to Montserrat Mountain into your experience, where you can choose between a brief trek or a tour of the Montserrat Monastery. Please indicate your interest when booking.
Details
Starting Time: 10:30 a.m.
Length: 5 hours
Available: Monday to Saturday
Inclusions
-- 5-hour private experience fully guided by an expert in local wine and food
-- Premium transportation with private driver
-- Pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation
-- Exclusive Experience at the Olive Oil Farm with the owner of the farm, including:
- 1-hour Visit of the Olive Oil Farm
- Expert-guided Olive Oil Tasting (minimum 3 tastings)
- Private Lunch cooked by our chef just for your group, served at an exceptional location at the farm, and to be enjoyed with the olive oil farm owner
- Fantastic Olive Oil and Wine Pairing available for lunch
-- Farm booked in exclusivity for your group
-- Authentic boutique Olive Oil Farm that you won't find in any other tours
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How do I book an experience?Click the Book Now button available on each of our experiences pages. It will take you to our calendar where you can see our live availability and pick your experience date. Make sure to fill in the number of people correctly to get an instant quote and simply follow the steps for booking. In case the date you're looking for is not available, you can reach out to us through our contact form. However, please note that due to the nature of our experiences, we are not able to offer last-minute bookings.
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Do you offer small-group tours?At the moment, we only offer fully private experiences. However, we're working on multi-day trips that will be made available on a small-group tour basis. To learn more about it and when we launch that new format, make sure to sign up to our Newsletter (at the bottom of our homepage).
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Do you accept large groups?Yes, we accept large groups. You can usually book directly on our website for groups of up to 20 people. For groups of over 20 people, we recommend reaching out to us through our contact form beforehand. In any case, we suggest booking well in advance for large groups as we will modify our experiences to better adapt to your group size.
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What if I have dietary restrictions?We are very comfortable when it comes to adapting our menus and food offerings. We can cater to all types of dietary restrictions, preferences, and allergies. We have offered several hundreds of menus for vegetarian, vegan, celiac, diabetic, pork-free, nut-free, and all sorts of food restrictions. Due to our experience, it is very easy for us. Simply add a note to your booking in the Dietary Restrictions field.
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What should I bring?Comfortable clothes and shoes, and depending on the season and expected weather, sun protection and a rain jacket when rain is expected. We will provide everything else for the experience. So, bring your best smile and get ready to enjoy!
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How can I customize my experience?Each and every one of our experiences will be personalized to your tastes, needs, and previous experiences. We customize our itineraries and visits for our customers thanks to a quick process of customization that takes place during (and sometimes after) booking.
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Why does the price of the experience vary depending on the date?While we have a fix pricing for all of our experiences, we apply a 15% supplement on weekends and local holidays. This supplement is used to pay a supplement to our staff and to cover the extra expenses we have on these special days. To avoid this supplement, simply choose a regular week date if possible for you.
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What is the minimum age?Although we welcome children all ages for this experience, we would recommend it for children aged 14+. See instead our Private Cooking Class in Barcelona for children of all ages, as well as our Montserrat, Wine & Olive Oil Tour for children over 8 years old.
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Who is this experience suitable for?Groups of friends and couples willing to experience a unique food tour in Barcelona. Companies are welcome too.
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What is the minimum age?We welcome children of all ages, however, this definitely isn't our most children-friendly experience. We would recommend instead our Farm To Table Cooking Experience for children of all ages, as well as our Montserrat, Wine & Olive Oil Tour for children over 8 years old.
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Who is this experience suitable for?Families, groups of friends and couples willing to experience a wine tour in the Penedes. Students and companies are welcome too.
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What is the minimum age?We welcome children of all ages, however, our regular format for our Montserrat, Wine & Olive Oil Tour that includes the boutique winery isn't the most children-friendly experience. Instead, we can offer our Private Olive Oil Tour in Barcelona. Success guaranteed for the whole family! Otherwise, our Private Cooking Class in Barcelona as well as our Farm To Table Cooking Experience will be enjoyed by children of all ages.
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Who is this experience suitable for?Families, groups of friends and couples willing to experience a unique Montserrat experience. Students and companies are welcome too.
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Who is this experience suitable for?Families, groups of friends and couples willing to experience a unique farm to table cooking class in Barcelona. Students and companies are welcome too.
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What if I am not an expert cook?Our cooking experiences are suitable for all levels. Make sure you let us know about your level, especially if you’re experienced in the kitchen, as we have many available options to further dive into Catalan cuisine and cook complex dishes.
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Can I choose what we will cook?Yes, of course! During the customization process, we'll send you a menu suggestion with several seasonal options for each course for you to create a unique menu.
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What is the minimum age?Our cooking experiences are children friendly, which means there is no minimum age required to participate. Children aged 0 to 3 years old may join for free if a baby seat is available and as long as there is space available in the vehicle offered for the experience. If there is no space available and we need to use a larger vehicle, an extra fee will be required. Note that no food or drinks are included for babies 0 to 3 years joining for free in our experiences. Parents will need to make their own arrangements to take care of their babies and will be fully responsible for them during the duration of the experience.
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Do you accept credit cards?We accept credit cards only for online payments. We do not have a credit card terminal, so if you still need to pay something the day of the experience please bring some cash with you.
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When should I do the experience?During the experience, we show you and tell you many things about the local lifestyle in Barcelona. We often give personal recommendations or tips to dive in the local life that many of our guests enjoy during the next days of their stay. That’s why we recommend you to book our experiences at the beginning of your stay in Barcelona.
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Where can I find the price of the experience?Click the Book Now button available on each of our experiences pages. It will take you to our calendar where you can see our live availability and pick your experience date. Make sure to fill in the number of people correctly to get an instant quote and simply follow the steps for booking.
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Can I just show up on the day of the experience?No, only bookings arranged by email with us and following our terms and conditions will guarantee you an experience with us.
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What happens if the weather is bad?All our experiences happen rain or shine. In case of anticipated rain, try to bring with you a raincoat and appropriate clothes. We will always try to make our best to adapt the experience to any external conditions. We would only cancel a booking if the weather could be dangerous (storm or natural disaster, very unlikely!). In the case we can not reschedule and decide to cancel the tour, we would fully refund you.
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What is your cancelation policy?If Barcelona Slow Travel has to cancel an experience for any reason, all amounts paid by the customer to Barcelona Slow Travel will be fully refunded. If the cancellation is made by the customer 72 hours or less before the beginning of the experience, or in the case of a no-show, Barcelona Slow Travel will not issue any refund. If the cancellation is made more than 72 hours and less than 15 days before the beginning of the experience, 50% of the total price of the experience will be refunded to the customer by Barcelona Slow Travel. In case the customer and Barcelona Slow Travel find a common agreement, a change of date can be offered to the customer for a small extra amount. If the cancellation is made more than 15 days before the beginning of the experience, 80% of the total price of the experience will be refunded to the customer by Barcelona Slow Travel. In case the customer and Barcelona Slow Travel find a common agreement, a change of date can be offered to the customer for a small extra amount (or at no extra charge in some cases, when the cancelation is made well in advance). Exceptions: for most sights entrances, the cancellation policies are very strict and the bookings cannot be modified or refunded. In those cases of private tours including sights, the entrances already booked cannot be refunded by Barcelona Slow Travel to the customer.
What they say about this experience:
"Private Olive Oil Tour in Barcelona From the breathtaking visit to the Montserrat monastery to the impeccable olive oil tasting/Catalan lunch.. It was a once in a lifetime experience that perfectly highlighted the essence of the exquisite Catalan products and superb scenery that this incredible region has to offer. Last but not least the owner of the olive grove was so hospitable, passionate and excited to share his crafts with us. The hands on and intimate experience also made it extra special!" ~ Grayson M. "Awesome day enjoying the private olive oil tour! Guillermo was a great guide accommodating a large family group of 11 with ages ranging from 7-72 and made it fun and informative for all. Super responsive and well organized - the day went perfectly. It was great to get outside of the city and explore more of the local culture and enjoy excellent olive oil, local lunch in gorgeous setting with excellent wines. Fun had by all!" ~ Lindsay G.