Mallorca: Sóller Olive Oil Tasting & 16th Century House Tour

Summary

Ancient olive trees, family stories and Mallorcan flavors in Sóller

You’ll step through a 16th-century house in Sóller, meet locals who’ve tended ancient olive trees for generations, watch traditional oil-making up close (in season), then settle in for a brunch of Mallorcan specialties—olive oil, bread, cheese, almonds, local wine and fresh orange juice—all with stories woven in. It’s warm, real and lingers long after.

What’s the experience like?

We ducked under the old stone archway at Can Det, and I swear you could feel the centuries—dust motes floating in the sunbeams, a faint citrus tang from somewhere nearby. Our host (Toni? My Spanish is hopeless) grinned as he waved us into the garden. He pointed out the olive trees first—some older than most countries—which is wild to think about. The air was cooler under their branches, and there was this low hum of bees that made me slow down without realizing it.

Inside the house, creaky floorboards and faded tiles led us to a room where an ancient olive press sat like some kind of artifact. Toni explained how his family’s been making oil here for generations—he even showed us the old irrigation channels they still use for the orange trees. I tried to picture what harvest season must be like; he said if you come between October and January, you might catch them pressing olives live. That sounded messy but fun. We watched a short video about the process (I admit I zoned out halfway through—blame hunger), but then came brunch.

They laid out Mallorcan bread with “ramallet” tomatoes, cheese, almonds so fresh they almost squeaked between your teeth, their own orange marmalade, and of course olive oil—green-gold and peppery on my tongue. There was local wine too (maybe too generous with my pour), plus orange juice that tasted like actual sunshine. Someone asked about buying oil to take home; Toni just laughed and pointed at a shelf stacked with bottles. I still think about that flavor sometimes when I’m back in my tiny kitchen.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Visit historic house and oil mill

• See 400-year-old Can Det house
• Explore traditional oil mill
• Watch audiovisual oil production
• Taste typical Mallorcan products
• Enjoy orange juice and local wine

Top questions

Is this olive oil tasting tour in Sóller wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the tour at Can Det is wheelchair accessible.

What food is included during the tasting at Can Det?

The tasting includes olive oil, olives, Mallorcan bread, tomatoes, cheese, toasted almonds, marmalade, orange juice, water and local wine.

Can I see live olive oil production during this tour?

You might see live production between October and January if olives are available.

Does this day trip include visiting the orange or olive tree plantations?

No plantation visits are included by default; extra visits can be arranged separately if requested in advance.

Are infants or small children allowed on this tour?

Yes, infants and small children can join; prams or strollers are welcome.

Is public transportation available near Can Det?

Yes, there are public transportation options nearby.

Is lunch provided on this Mallorca olive oil tour?

A light brunch with typical Mallorcan products is included during the tasting.

Are service animals allowed on this guided tasting tour?

Yes, service animals are allowed at Can Det.

What’s included

Your visit includes entry to the 400-year-old Can Det house in Sóller with its historic garden and traditional oil mill demonstration. You’ll enjoy a brunch-style tasting featuring local olive oil from ancient trees alongside Mallorcan bread, tomatoes, cheese, almonds, homemade orange marmalade plus fresh orange juice and local wine—all guided by members of the family themselves before you head back out into town.