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Private Tasting of Olive Oil in Córdoba

4.9 · 100 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 99% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Córdoba Operated by La Oleoteca de Córdoba. Catas del Aceite (Olive Oil Tasting) Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
1h 15m
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
10:30, 16:30, 17:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Taste five olive oil varieties from Andalusia, learn to recognise defects, then make a Cordovan dessert with olive oil and cocoa.

Tasting equipment and mineral water are included; this is a private tour for your party, with pricing per person. 4.92 from 100 reviews at €29 per person for 1h 15m.

In our comparison: #1 of 4 in Food, Wine & Olive Oil Tastings, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €29 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Air conditioning
  • Professional team for EVOO tasting
  • At the end of the tasting we will make "in situ" a typical Cordovan dessert with EVOO and cocoa.
  • Mineral water

    Children from €20 (ages 6 to 9). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 2 October 2026.

    Reviews

    4.9
    100 ratings
    Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

    99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 99 of 100

    Star breakdown of all 100 ratings

    5 stars
    95 · 95%
    4 stars
    4 · 4%
    3 stars
    0 · 0%
    2 stars
    0 · 0%
    1 star
    1 · 1%

    What reviewers say

    Reviewers praise the practical tasting lessons and enthusiastic teaching; some report that the advertised dessert element was missing.

    Praised

    • Clear explanations cover olive growing, harvesting, production and oil quality
    • Comparing aromas and flavours teaches practical tasting skills
    • Travellers leave better able to choose olive oils and recognise differences in quality
    • Warm, enthusiastic hosts answer questions and make the learning enjoyable
    • Opportunities to sample and buy oils without pressure to purchase

    Complaints

    • The advertised dessert element was missing for some visitors

    Written by Guidekin from the 83 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (27 April 2022 to 8 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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    Meeting point and route

    Meeting point

    Where
    The Oleoteca de Córdoba is located in front of the façade of the Church of Santa Ana, next to the Café Viena, 400 meters from the Mosque-Cathedral. · Open in Google Maps
    Departure
    10:30, 16:30, 17:30 on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri; scheduled through December 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
    Return
    This activity ends back at the meeting point
    Pickup
    No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
    Operator
    La Oleoteca de Córdoba. Catas del Aceite (Olive Oil Tasting); booking and payment are completed on Viator

    About this tour, from the operator

    Unique experience directed by professionals with the best selection of Olive Oils from Andalusia. During this tasting, we will acquire the basic notions of how olive oils are tasted, learning the organoleptic differences of five different varieties of oils, we will know what their positive attributes are and we will learn to detect the presence of defects that these oils may present. analyzing the production processes from the field to the mill. At the end of the tasting, we will enjoy the tasting of different pairings with Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

    Walking, children and accessibility

    The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

    Walking and health

    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Children

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

    Accessibility

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Strollers OK
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

    Good to know

    • Food included Professional team for EVOO tasting
    • Children from €20 ages 6 to 9

    The booking form will also ask for: dates of birth

    Cancellation policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    • 1+ days: Full refund
    • 0-1 days: No refund

    Compared with other Food, Wine & Olive Oil Tastings

    TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
    This tour · #1 of 4€291h 15m4.92 (100)private
    Evening Wine Tasting Córdoba€241h4.85 (87)shared
    Sampling Olive Oil tasting in Cordoba€1840 min4.68 (92)shared
    Local wine & Cordoba product tasting (Small groups)€981h 30m4.55 (47)shared

    Ranked #1 of 4 in Food, Wine & Olive Oil Tastings by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €18 to €98, median €27; typical length 1h 8m. 1 of 4 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 4 Food, Wine & Olive Oil Tastings

    From €29 per adult