Is olive picking physically demanding?

The activity involves light to moderate walking and bending, suitable for most fitness levels.

Are children allowed on the tour?

Yes, children older than 4 can participate, with younger kids admitted free but best supervised.

What is included in the picnic?

The picnic features local bread, cheeses, cured meats, wine, and freshly pressed olive oil.

Is transportation provided to the farm?

No, transportation is not included. Guests should arrange private transfers or rentals before the visit.

Can visitors purchase olive oil on-site?

Yes, fresh olive oil is available for tasting and purchase at the olive mill.

Is the olive mill visit wheelchair accessible?

The olive grove and mill are stroller and wheelchair accessible with prior arrangement.

Olive Picking & Tasting with Farm Experiences & Tours in Gingil

Just north of Portugal’s central region lies Gingil, a quiet village in the Leiria district where ancient olive groves stretch across undulating hills. Here, Farm Experiences & Tours invites visitors to join a hands-on, four-hour journey deep into the traditional Galega olive harvest. This isn't just a tour—it’s a practical immersion into one of Portugal's longstanding rural customs set against the backdrop of fertile farmland and centuries-old trees.

The experience begins at R. Lagar Novo 4, where guests don gloves and baskets to hand-pick olives by carefully twisting fruit from gnarled branches. The grove’s air is sharp with the freshness of ripe olives and earth, a sensory reminder of rural life that connects guests to the land in a tangible way. This activity demands light physical activity—bending and walking—but remains fully accessible, making it ideal for a wide range of visitors.

After gathering olives, the group settles under dappled shade for a rustic picnic featuring local breads, cheeses, cured meats, and regional wine, allowing the flavors of the land to complement the day's work. The taste of fresh olive oil, a product of ages-old methods, accompanies the meal—the “liquid gold” Portugal is famous for.

The day concludes with a visit to a traditional olive mill, where ancient stone presses and modern techniques intersect. Witnessing the oil extraction process provides a rare window into agricultural heritage rarely accessible to travelers, rounding out an experience that’s as educational as it is sensory.

Farm Experiences & Tours stands out in Portugal’s outdoor recreation scene by offering a chance to engage directly with agricultural traditions rather than passive sightseeing. This hands-on journey highlights the region’s cultural fabric and its living connection to nature’s seasonal rhythm. For anyone seeking a grounded, authentic taste of Portuguese country life beyond city limits, this olive picking and tasting experience offers a genuine, memorable adventure.

About Farm Experiences & Tours

Farm Experiences & Tours is a Portugal-based operator located in Santa Bárbara, Lisboa, offering curated farm and winery experiences across multiple European regions. Featured on The Adventure Collective, the company connects travelers with rural producers through guided tastings, cellar tours, picnics, and farm lunches. Their program includes wine tastings in Lourinhã (3- and 6-wine options), a picnic winery experience, Sicilian olive oil experiences with farm lunches, Tuscan Chianti Classico tastings and lunches, Provence wine and goat cheese tours, and a coffee farm experience in Las Palmas.

Each itinerary focuses on direct engagement with producers: guided vineyard walks, explanations of winemaking and olive oil harvesting techniques, tasting masterclasses, and estate-hosted meals. Experiences are presented as day tours or on-site visits to family-run estates and châteaux, emphasizing regional flavors and landscape settings.

Farm Experiences & Tours uses trip descriptions and on-site programs supplied by partner farms and wineries; the operator showcases factual, location-specific experiences such as Montevago olive oil production, Chianti Classico tastings, and Lourinhã vineyard visits. Guests are encouraged to review individual trip details for accessibility, duration, and booking terms.

By featuring a diverse selection—wineries, olive farms, a coffee plantation, and goat cheese pairings—the operator provides verified rural culinary experiences suitable for wine lovers, culinary travelers, and nature enthusiasts seeking authentic, producer-led activities in and beyond Portugal. Information on group size limits, seasonal availability, and meal inclusions is provided for each listing to help travelers plan. Local partners include small estates and producers who host tastings and lunches on-site throughout Portugal.