Olive Oil Tour and Belchite Ghost Town from Zaragoza

Centenary olive trees and a ghost town shaped by war

A full-day private tour from Zaragoza that takes you to Molino Alfonso, a working olive mill founded in 1907, where you'll walk among centenary olive trees and taste Bajo Aragón Extra Virgin Olive Oil, then continues to Belchite, the abandoned village that served as a filming location for Guillermo del Toro's Pan's Labyrinth and stands today as a memorial to the Spanish Civil War. Transportation and a live guide in English or Spanish are included. Minimum age is 16.

Step-by-step itinerary

Olive oil tour and Belchite visit

• Visit Molino Alfonso olive oil mill
• Attend olive oil tasting and workshop
• Explore ancient village of Belchite
• Learn about Spanish Civil War memorial
• Hear about local movie filming locations
• Receive travel tips for Zaragoza

The experience

The tour starts at Molino Alfonso, an olive mill in the Belchite region that has been producing oil since 1907. You'll walk the grounds among the centenary olive trees that define this part of Aragón, positioned roughly equidistant from the Mediterranean and the Pyrenees. The mill produces Extra Virgin Olive Oil under the Bajo Aragón Denomination of Origin, and you'll taste the local Empeltre variety during your visit. The operation also makes natural cosmetics from olive oil, so you'll see how the crop extends beyond the bottle.

After the mill, the tour moves to Belchite itself. The village is largely abandoned now, preserved as a memorial to the Spanish Civil War, and it has become a filming location for major productions: Guillermo del Toro shot scenes here for Pan's Labyrinth. Your guide will walk you through the ruins and share stories about Zaragoza's history and the region. The guide also offers suggestions for other activities to fill the rest of your time in the city.

Private transportation is included throughout the day, and the tour runs about four hours. You'll need to be at least 16 years old to join. Public transportation options exist nearby if you prefer to arrange your own arrival, though pickup is part of the booking.

What’s included

• Private transportation throughout the day.
• visit to Molino Alfonso olive mill with a walk among centenary olive trees.
• tasting of Bajo Aragón Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
• guided tour of the historical village of Belchite.
• live guide in English or Spanish.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to FridayDeparts at 09:00

AgesAdult (16 to 85 years) · Under 16: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Audio guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Gastro Rutica 41 Spain

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or Spanish, so you'll follow the commentary in whichever language suits you. This is a private tour, meaning the pace and stops are shaped around your interests rather than a fixed group schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

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 24 h before the start.

What exactly happens at the olive mill during the tour?

At Molino Alfonso you walk among the centenary olive trees on the grounds, then taste the Extra Virgin Olive Oil made from the local Empeltre variety. The mill has been operating since 1907 and holds the Bajo Aragón Denomination of Origin for its production.

Why is Belchite village famous, and what will I see there?

Belchite is largely abandoned and serves as a memorial to the Spanish Civil War. The village has been used as a filming location for major productions, including Guillermo del Toro's Pan's Labyrinth. Your guide will walk you through the ruins and explain the history of the site and the region.

How long does the tour take, and what's included in the price?

The tour runs about four hours and includes private transportation, the visit to the olive mill with oil tasting, the tour of Belchite, and a live guide who speaks English or Spanish.

Is there a minimum age or fitness requirement for this tour?

Participants must be at least 16 years old. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.