About this tour
A 1 hour 45 minute guided olive oil tasting in Cazorla led by an agronomist and certified taster. You'll learn to identify the picual and royal varieties by aroma and flavour profile, tackle a sensory challenge to test your palate, and pick up practical tips on using extra virgin olive oil in cooking and for health benefits. Small-group setting with professional tasting equipment provided.
Highlights
- Expert agronomist guides you through picual and royal olive oil varieties
- Olfactory challenge tests and trains your sensory discrimination skills
- Learn to spot flavour nuances and aromas in quality extra virgin oils
- Practical advice on using olive oil in cooking and wellness
- Professional tasting material and defect reference samples included
- Casual, intimate group atmosphere with personalised attention
- Bottled water provided throughout the session
What to expect
You'll arrive and settle onto high stools at the tasting venue. The agronomist will begin by introducing the two main Spanish varieties you're tasting, then walk you through proper tasting technique—how to assess colour, aroma and flavour. You'll work through the samples systematically, learning what to look for in quality oil. Midway through, you'll participate in the olfactory challenge, a hands-on test of what you've picked up so far. The session wraps with practical guidance on storing and using these oils at home, plus their health properties.
Throughout, the guide answers questions and keeps the pace relaxed. The whole experience moves at a conversational tempo rather than a rushed tour.
What travellers say
- Expert agronomist makes technical content accessible and engaging
- Olfactory challenge adds interactive, memorable element to tasting
- Personalised attention and relaxed, welcoming group dynamic
- Practical takeaways you can apply to cooking and shopping at home
- Professional-grade tasting materials elevate the experience authenticity
- High stools unsuitable for those with mobility or balance concerns
- Limited to two olive oil varieties rather than broader sampling
- No food pairings or culinary demonstration included in session
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This suits anyone curious about olive oil quality, cooking enthusiasts wanting to refine their palate, or those interested in Spanish food culture. No tasting experience needed—it's beginner-friendly. Be aware: the tasting happens on high stools, so it's not suitable if you have difficulty mounting or dismounting them. Infants and small children can attend (prams/strollers welcome), and service animals are permitted. All fitness levels are fine otherwise. The session lasts just under two hours and is relatively informal. Inclusions cover water and professional tasting kit; bring nothing special beyond comfort in a seated position.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BookNow summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.