How many goats does the farm have?

Over 70 goats, alongside seasonal animals like pigs, ducks and chickens.

Will I learn to make cheese myself?

You'll visit the traditional queijaria and see the full process, from milk collection to the finished goat cheese.

Is this suitable for children?

Yes, this experience welcomes guests aged 14 and older, with free entry for children under 14.

Is transportation included?

Transportation is not included, but private transfer can be arranged on request.

What languages is the tour offered in?

The tour is available in Portuguese and English.

What is the minimum and maximum group size?

A minimum party of 2 is required to book. Groups of up to 4 are welcome.

Can I cancel or reschedule my booking?

Please refer to our Terms and Conditions for our cancellation and rescheduling policy.

Goat Farm Experience Portugal | Cheese Making & Rural Life Tour

Quick Details

Duration: 2 hours
Type of Tour: Farm Tour
Tour Location: Pedrogão Grande
Transportation: Not included - contact us if you need private transfer
Number People: Minimum party of 2 required to book
Languages: Portuguese and English
Questions about the Tour: +351911701055 (WhatsApp)

Step into a truly authentic way of life with this goat farm experience near Pedrógão Grande, where tradition, simplicity and self-sufficiency are still part of everyday living. Over 2 hours, meet a local goat farmer with over 35 years of experience in traditional cheese making, at a working farm with over 70 goats, seasonal animals and handcrafted food production. Walk through the farm to understand animal care and sustainable practices, visit a traditional “queijaria” to discover the full process of goat cheese production, then taste homemade wine, handmade goat cheese and traditional “broa” (Portuguese cornbread). Ages 14+, free entry under 14. Minimum party of 2 required to book.

Authentic Goat Farm & Cheese Experience in Portugal

Step into a truly authentic way of life with this goat farm experience in Portugal, where tradition, simplicity, and self-sufficiency are still part of everyday living.

Located in the rural landscapes near Pedrógão Grande, this immersive experience invites you to explore a working Portuguese farm, where over 70 goats, seasonal animals, and handcrafted food production define the rhythm of life.

Meet a local goat farmer with over 35 years of experience in traditional cheese making, and discover how a small, self-sustaining farm continues to thrive using ancestral methods — just as it has for generations.

What’s Included

Farm walk and daily life: animal care (goats, pigs, ducks, chickens), seasonal routines and sustainable farming practices
Cheese making experience: visit a traditional “queijaria,” learn how milk is collected and the full process of goat cheese production
Tasting of local products: homemade wine, handmade goat cheese and traditional “broa” (Portuguese cornbread)

What’s Not Included

Transportation to the farm (private transfer available on request)
Gratuities for the hosts

Itinerary

Welcome – Arrival at the farm and meet the goat farmer
Farm Walk – Learn about animal care and sustainable farming practices
Cheese Making – Visit the traditional “queijaria” and see the cheese production process
Tasting – Homemade wine, handmade goat cheese and traditional “broa”

Highlights

A genuinely self-sustaining farm. With traditional terraces, olive trees and ancient water mines, this reflects real Portuguese rural life, not a staged experience.

35 years of cheese-making expertise. Learning from a shepherd with this much hands-on experience offers real, authentic insight into artisanal goat cheese production.

Over 70 goats and seasonal life. Baby animals, daily routines and seasonal changes make each visit genuinely different throughout the year.

A warm, deeply caring welcome. Past guests consistently praise the hosts’ warmth, attentiveness and passion, describing it as a highlight even for special occasions like birthdays.