Quick Details
Adult
(16+ years)
€ 78
Child
(10-15 years)
€ 52
Child
(0-9 years)
Free
Discover a Cork Farm & Tasting Experience near Évora!
Explore a traditional cork farm near Évora and discover one of Portugal’s most iconic and sustainable traditions. Join a local farmer for a guided visit through cork oak forests and learn all about cork harvesting, including a hands-on workshop (seasonal in June).
Join us for a relaxed and authentic journey through the cork countryside. You’ll learn about the traditional methods of cork harvesting, see the majestic cork oak trees, and explore the environmental importance of this sustainable industry.
What’s Included
- Welcome by the farmer
- Guided tour of the farm and cork forest
- Overview about cork production
- Cork drawing (if it is being done – Seasonal / June 15 until June 30)
- Tasting of regional products, including:
- Cured ham, cheese, olives
- Alentejo bread with olive oil
- Toasts and handmade empadas
- Seasonal fruit
- Local wine
- Coffee & traditional biscuits
Transportation
- Not included – contact us if you need private transfer
Meeting point
- After booking we will send all the details of the farm, location (meeting point) and contact.
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My wife and I strongly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to learn about the cork industry. We visited the farm and the two hours that we spent learning about cork were quite possibly the two best hours of our entire vacation (Lisbon, Alentejo, Nazare, Coimbra, Porto). We peppered Joachim with questions and he explained things simply so that novices like us could understand what his work was all about in building and managing a cork forest. If you're curious and like learning from intelligent people about uncommon topics such as the world of cork, then this tour should definitely be on your itinerary when you visit Portugal. You will not be disappointed! We found the discussion fascinating and came away with a great appreciation for and understanding of the efforts that farmers must make to be successful in the cork industry. The challenge is especially daunting in the cork business due to the unique growing/harvesting requirements coupled with regulatory obstacles and perhaps most of all, the market challenges to the main traditional use of cork, ie, bottle stoppers. Thank you Joachim for your time and knowledge!
– December 05, 2025 – Verified booking
The walkabout with Joaquim was a standout experience during our six-week travels in Portugal. He’s the real deal; his family has worked the land 180 years. We learned so much about cork, as well as the challenges of operating a family farm in today’s world. If you appreciate a personal, authentic, down-to-earth (non-commercialized) experience with a local, do this!
– November 10, 2025 – Verified booking
Tour was great. Got to walk around farm and learn a lot about cork growing and harvesting as well as the other farm businesses. Great way to spend a couple of hours and learn about a local industry. Thank you Farm Experiences & Tours !
– October 07, 2025 – Verified booking
Joaquim was an amazing host, his English was impeccable and his knowledge of the cork products was incredible. We learned a lot and appreciated the wine, olives, bread and cheese afterwards. Highly recommend this tour!
– August 28, 2025 – Verified bookingShare your experience
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