Lanzarote: Family Winery Tour & Wine Tasting with Museum

Volcanic vineyards old cellars family stories and local wine

You’ll walk Lanzarote’s volcanic vineyards with a local guide, sample family-made wines inside an old cellar-turned-museum, and hear stories that linger longer than any tasting note. From touching ancient stones to sharing laughter over library books, this tour is more than just sipping. It’s feeling every layer of tradition beneath your feet.

Step-by-step itinerary

In-depth Lanzarote wine tour

• Join expert guide introduction
• Explore century-old chabocos
• Visit original winepress and Wine Museum
• See 1775 founding stone
• Tour Family House and library
• Learn about winemaking tradition

The experience

Someone hands me a glass before I’ve even finished looking at the black volcanic soil under my shoes. It’s warm out, but not hot: the kind of Lanzarote day where you can smell the earth after last night’s breeze. Our guide, Carmen, laughs as she points to the old chabocos. These stone shelters for vines that look like something out of another time. She tells us her grandfather used to hide from the wind behind them as a kid. I try to imagine it, but mostly I’m distracted by the way the air tastes faintly of minerals and grape must.

We wander into what used to be the family’s original winery. The stones are cool if you touch them (I did, couldn’t help myself), and there’s this giant wooden winepress from 1775 sitting right there like it belongs in both a museum and someone’s memory. Carmen mentions José Saramago came here once. She says it so casually I almost miss it. There’s a library tucked away too, filled with books that smell like sun-warmed paper. Li from our group tries reading a poem out loud and gets halfway before giggling at her Spanish accent.

I didn’t expect to feel so much history in a glass of Malvasía, or maybe that was just me being sentimental. We tasted two wines, both poured with this little nod from Carmen that made it feel like we were part of something private. The flavors are sharp at first, then soft around the edges, kind of like how everyone here talks about their island. At one point I just stopped talking and listened to the wind outside against those old stone walls. I still think about that view through the window, honestly.

What’s included

Your day includes guided walks through Lanzarote's volcanic vineyards and historic family cellars, entry to the wine museum with its original 1775 press, time in the library inaugurated by José Hierro, plus generous pours of local wines along the way: all shared in an intimate group setting.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to FridayDepartures at 12:30 and 15:00

AgesAdult (18 to 80 years) · Under 18: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Upon arrival at the winery, please head to our reception area, marked with an “Entrance” sign. Our team will welcome you and guide you through the check-in process and to the starting point of your experience.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by El Grifo - Museo del Vino

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

How many people are on each Lanzarote winery tour?

The tour is limited to 12 people per visit.

Is wine tasting included on this Lanzarote winery tour?

Yes, alcoholic beverages (wine tastings) are included during the experience.

What historic sites do you visit on this Lanzarote wine tour?

You’ll see century-old chabocos, the original 1775 winepress in the old winery (now a museum), and the Family House with its library.

Are children allowed on this Lanzarote wine tasting tour?

No alcohol is served to anyone under 18 years old.

Is lunch provided during this Lanzarote winery experience?

No lunch is included. Only wine tastings are provided.

Is this Lanzarote wine tour suitable for pregnant travelers?

The tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers due to alcohol service.