San Bartolomé: Audio Guided Tour of the El Grifo Wine Museum
ID: GYG429425-773670
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
45 min.
Description
Discover vineyards covered in volcanic ash and century-old vines on this audio-guided tour of the El Grifo Wine Museum in San Bartolomé. Find out historic wine-producing methods and see old machinery.
Visit the El Grifo Wine Museum which is housed winery that was founded in 1775 in the shadow of the Timanfaya volcanic area. View the original tanks and equipment that were used to produce wine here. Dig deeper into historic winemaking process with an audio guide.
Visit a replica of the workshop of the last cooper craftsman (makes and repairs wooden vessels) of Lanzarote. See the original tools and implements with which the old wooden barrels were made.
Walk through unique vineyards that are covered in ash from the volcanic eruptions of Timanfaya between 1730 and 1736. Admire centuries-old Muscatel grape producing vines.
End your self-guided tour with a stop at the wine-bar where you can purchase wines which are accompanied by a selection of local products.
Highlights
- Admire centuries-old Muscatel vines at the oldest winery in the Canary Islands
- Step back in time as you explore the winemaking museum at your own pace
- Learn about how the local soil was enhanced by the eruptions of Timanfaya
- See old winey equipment and a replica of a cooper craftsman's workshop
- Have the option of purchasing wine and local products at the wine bar
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Check in at the reception area in Bodegas El Grifo.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
