Quick Details
Join a special journey behind the scenes of Tavira’s famous olive factory, 20 minutes from Faro. Over 1.5 hours, friendly guides reveal the fascinating process of olive production, from traditional methods and techniques to the finished products. Taste different types of olives, top-quality olive oil, sweet marmalade, local cheese and wine. Ages 16+, with a reduced rate for children 6–15. Available in Portuguese and English.
Adult
(16+ years)
€ 29
Child
(6-15 years)
€ 15
Join us on a special journey behind the scenes of Tavira’s famous olive factory!
Discover the secrets of olive production and indulge in a tasting experience featuring olives, olive oil, orange marmalade, cheese, and wine. Friendly guides take you on an informative tour, revealing the fascinating process of olive production, along with the traditional methods and techniques involved in creating the factory’s delicious olive products. Beyond the tastings, the guided tour offers a genuine opportunity to discover the rich cultural heritage surrounding olive production in Tavira, gaining a deeper understanding of its historical and culinary significance.
What is included
- Guided tour behind the scenes of the family-run olive factory
- Explanation of traditional olive production methods and techniques
- Tasting of different types of olives
- Tasting of top-quality olive oil
- Tasting of sweet orange marmalade
- Tasting of local cheese and wine
- Access to the on-site shop, with premium olive oils, marmalade and other locally sourced products available to purchase
What’s Not Included
- Transportation to and from the meeting point (private transfer available on request)
- Additional product purchases
- Gratuities for the guide
Itinerary
- Welcome – Meet your guide at the olive factory in Tavira
- Factory Tour – Behind-the-scenes look at traditional olive production
- Tasting – Olives, olive oil, orange marmalade, local cheese and wine
- Shop Visit – Browse and purchase premium products to take home
Highlights
A genuine small family business. A mother and her two daughters run the tour personally, bringing real warmth and passion most factory visits lack.
A tasting far bigger than expected. Past guests consistently describe arriving with modest expectations and leaving pleasantly overwhelmed by the spread of olives, cheese, jams, oils, meats and wines.
Fresh, farm-grown products. Many items tasted, including fresh orange juice, come from one of the daughters’ own farms, adding a genuine farm-to-table element.
A Best Seller with a perfect rating. Rated 5/5, consistently praised as a must-see even when added to an itinerary at the last minute.
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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What will I taste?
Different types of olives, top-quality olive oil, sweet orange marmalade, local cheese and wine — with more than most guests expect.Who runs the tour?
A small family business — a mother and her two daughters, including Andrea, who personally guide the experience.Is this suitable for children?
Yes, this is a family-friendly experience — children aged 6–15 have a reduced rate.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 20 are welcome.Can I cancel or reschedule my booking?
Please refer to our Terms and Conditions for our policy.
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Why are some olives green and others black? Take the tour and you will know!!The Olive factory was a a last minute decision on our trip to Tavira, but a must see just minutes from the river area. A small family run olive factory with a very informative and personable guide -Andrea, and her mother and sister too. After tour tasting was far more than expected.
– October 08, 2025 – Verified booking
We were blown away by this experience. A mother and her 2 daughters running a very structured and informative tour about the olive production process. The food tasting of the olives and local products was delightful (cheeses, jams, olives, oils, meats, wines and many more). A lot of the products we tasted were made on one of the daughters farms including freshly squeezed orange juice. The experience was educational without being overwhelming and was very well delivered. When you choose to do this tour be sure to arrive with an empty stomach ! The products available to purchase are at very reasonable prices also. From the moment we arrived until we left we were greeted with smiles and warmth which made the whole experience 10/10. Thank you again for this wonderful experience.
– November 10, 2025 – Verified booking
Had a wonderful time at the Olive production tour and tasting. Andrea was very pleasant and informative; and clearly very passionate about the work she, her mom and sister do. We truly enjoyed the tour and tastings!
– October 26, 2025 – Verified booking
A fantastic experience, what a lovely tour. We were very well looked after from the mother and two daughter team. Learning all about their olives - followed by a delicious tasting and a nice glass of local wine. We also bought a tasty selection to take home. Thank you so much!
– September 28, 2025 – Verified bookingShare your experience
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