Olive oil tasting at Quinta da Peruana
A family olive mill in São Mamede de Ribatua, close to Foz Tua. How olive oil is made in the Douro, and two distinct styles of the estate’s olive oil, tasted the local way.
- 45 min
- Up to 8 guests
- Session at 14:00
€15 per person
The visit
We show you the mill and follow the olive from the tree to the bottle. Then we taste two distinct styles of olive oil side by side, with bread and almonds, and talk about what sets them apart.
Good to know
- 10 minutes from Alijó and 15 from Foz Tua: it pairs well with the wine tasting on the same day.
- The tasting may be shared with other guests, up to 8 people. Prefer your own car and host for the day? See our private full days.
- We meet at the mill.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
What it looks like
The mill works in November and December. The rest of the year you visit it and taste the oil, but it isn’t running.
How to find us
Quinta da Peruana
By the stream in São Mamede de Ribatua, 10 minutes from Alijó.
How to book
Tell us your date and group size. We check availability and reply personally. You only pay once we've confirmed.
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Want to make a day of it? The Classic day includes this tasting, plus wine, Port and olive oil, lunch in Alijó and a boat on the river.
An olive oil tasting at Quinta da Peruana, a traditional mill 10 minutes from Alijó: 45 minutes at 14:00, for 2 to 8 guests, €15 per person. Two styles of olive oil with bread and almonds.
Questions about this tasting
Is there any alcohol?
No. It’s olive oil, bread and almonds, so it suits children and anyone who doesn’t drink.
Can we combine it with a wine tasting?
Yes. The mill is 10 minutes from Alijó and 15 from Foz Tua, so it pairs well with the Foz Tua tasting on the same day (Friday to Sunday).
Can it be just our group?
No. Tastings may be shared with other guests. For a day with your own car and host, see our private full days.
Want something different?
Birthdays, bigger groups, other quintas. Tell us your dates and we reply within 24 hours.
Updated: 28 October 2026