Tenerife – Farm Tour with Cheese Tasting

A baby goat, a working cheese factory, and a tasting of Tenerife-made cheeses: this short farm visit gives you a close look at how a local cheesemaking family works. You’ll meet the animals before seeing how their milk becomes cheese, then try three of the farm’s award-winning varieties.

I like two things in particular: you get animal time and cheesemaking in the same visit, and the tasting lets you compare different styles rather than just sample one cheese. The small group, capped at 10, should also make it easier to hear the guide and ask questions.

The main consideration is the hour-long format. It’s a focused introduction, not a long farm stay, and French isn’t among the listed tour languages. If you want a deeper agricultural visit or a French-language explanation, check before booking.

What makes this farm visit worthwhile

• Meet a local goat breed: The tour introduces you to Canary Island goats and the farm’s animals, including a baby goat.
• See cheese made by hand: You’ll enter the cheese factory and learn about how the cheeses are crafted and aged.
• Taste award-winning varieties: The tasting includes three of the farm’s most awarded cheeses, with styles described as fresh, smoked, semi-cured, and aged.
• Keep the visit short and personal: The full activity lasts an hour, with no more than 10 participants.
• Add wine if you want: A matching wine tasting is available for an extra fee, but it isn’t included in the $33 price.

Meeting the goats at Quesería Montesdeoca

The visit begins at Quesería Montesdeoca, where your guide meets you at the farm’s main gates. That simple starting point matters: you don’t need to find a separate visitor center or work out where to go once you arrive. Wear comfortable shoes, as recommended, and be ready to spend part of the visit around the farm animals.

The introduction starts with the animals, especially the Canary Island goats. You’ll hear about the local breed and its place in Tenerife’s farming traditions, then have a chance to see the goats up close. A baby goat is part of the experience, a detail that is likely to be a hit with children and anyone who likes farm animals more than factory equipment.

This is not just a photo stop with goats in the background. The farm visit gives context to the cheese you’ll taste later: the animals and their milk are the starting point for the family’s work. That connection is what makes this more interesting than a tasting at a shop counter.

The tour information describes an introduction to the farm animals, while feedback about the visit also mentions close contact with sheep and goats. The central focus, though, is clearly the goats and cheesemaking, so don’t book expecting a broad farm tour with a long list of animal encounters.

Inside the cheese factory

After meeting the animals, you’ll be guided into the cheese factory. Here, the focus shifts from the farm to the craft: you’ll see how the cheese is made by hand and learn about the steps involved in making and aging it. The tour promises to show you how the cheeses are crafted, but it doesn’t specify a full hands-on cheesemaking session. Treat it as a behind-the-scenes look, not a workshop where you make your own cheese.

That distinction helps set expectations. In an hour, there is time to see the process and ask questions, but not to follow a batch from fresh milk through every stage of aging. The visit is best for curious eaters who want a clear introduction to the work behind a local product.

The aging process is especially useful to understand before the tasting. A fresh cheese and an aged one can feel like entirely different foods, even when they begin with the same milk. Seeing where the craft takes place gives you a better frame for comparing textures and flavors when the cheese is served.

The family’s award-winning reputation adds a reason to pay attention, but it need not turn the visit into a sales pitch. You can see the production setting, hear how the cheese is made, and then decide which style you like best. For food-minded visitors, that link between making and tasting is the heart of the tour.

Tasting three award-winning cheeses

The visit ends with a cheese presentation and tasting of three of the farm’s most awarded cheeses. The available styles are described as ranging from fresh to smoked, semi-cured, and aged. The precise selection may vary, so don’t assume every style will be on the table each time.

A guided tasting is more revealing than simply eating a few samples. You can compare how the cheeses differ and connect those differences to the making and aging you’ve just learned about. If you’re planning to buy local food during your stay, this is a practical way to find out what you enjoy before choosing a cheese to take home.

Wine can be paired with the tasting for an extra fee. It is not part of the stated tour price, so ask about the cost if you’d like to add it. Lunch is not included, and this is a brief tasting rather than a meal. Plan accordingly if you’re hungry or hoping for a substantial food stop.

The tasting is one of the visit’s strongest reasons to book. You get to try the product where it is made, rather than tasting a cheese with no sense of its origin. Still, if you’re not especially interested in goat cheese, the hour may feel less rewarding. The experience is built around the farm’s animals and its cheese, not a wider survey of Tenerife cuisine.

A one-hour visit with a small group

The tour lasts one hour and is limited to 10 participants. That small cap is a plus for a visit that moves between animals, a factory, and a tasting table. You’re less likely to feel like one face in a crowd, and it should be easier to hear the guide in the working farm setting.

The schedule information assigns 20 minutes to the visit at Quesería Montesdeoca, then refers to another 40 minutes for a photo stop, camp activities, and scenic views on the way. Those latter details are not explained further. If you’re comparing the timing with your day’s plans, ask the provider what the full hour includes and where any additional stops take place. The clearest description of the core experience is the farm introduction, factory visit, and cheese tasting.

Tours are available Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Those hours make this a useful morning activity, but they also rule out evenings and weekends. You’ll need to fit the farm visit into a weekday schedule.

The tour is wheelchair accessible. Guides are listed as speaking Bulgarian, English, Serbo-Croatian, and Spanish. English is an option, but French is not listed, and the visit does not promise French audio guides. If language access is important to you, confirm what support is available before you reserve.

Is $33 a fair price?

At $33 per person, the value depends on whether you want the full combination of animals, production, and tasting. You’re paying for a guided look inside a working cheesemaking operation, an introduction to local goats, and three award-winning cheeses. For someone interested in food production, that is more substantial than paying for a tasting alone.

The short duration keeps the cost and time commitment manageable, especially if you’re fitting the visit between other plans. But the hour also limits the depth of the experience. You won’t get a full farm day, a meal, or an extended cheesemaking class for this price. Think of it as a compact, guided introduction.

Children aged 3 to 11 are welcome and pay a child rate of €9. That makes the outing more accessible for families, though parents should consider whether their children will enjoy listening to explanations as well as seeing the animals. The baby goat and cheese tasting give the tour a natural appeal for kids, but the visit still includes a factory component.

There is a minimum reservation of two people, made at least two weeks in advance. That is important if you’re traveling alone or planning at the last minute. The activity also offers free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour and a reserve-now, pay-later option, which can help if your plans are still taking shape.

Who will enjoy this tour most

I’d put this on the list for foodies, families with children aged three and up, and anyone who likes seeing how a local product is made. It gives you a small, direct encounter with farm life and an edible payoff at the end. The modest group size also suits visitors who prefer a guided activity that feels more personal than a large coach tour.

It’s a good fit if you want to understand what makes Tenerife goat cheese distinctive to its makers, even if you have only an hour to spare. The tour ties together the animals, the factory, and the finished product, so the tasting feels connected to a real place and process.

You may want to skip it if you’re looking for a long rural outing, a full meal, or a hands-on class. It may also be a poor fit if you need a French-language guide or can’t schedule a weekday morning. The experience is focused and brief, and its value comes from being interested in what the farm produces.

Should you book Quesería Montesdeoca?

Book it if you enjoy cheese, want to meet Tenerife’s goats, and like the idea of seeing production before tasting the result. The combination is specific, local, and easy to fit into a morning. The three-cheese tasting and small group give the one-hour visit a clear purpose.

Before booking, check the weekday timing, language options, and two-person minimum. Ask about the extra fee for wine if you want a pairing, and clarify what the full hour includes beyond the farm and cheese factory. If those details fit your plans, this is a sensible way to spend an hour with one of Tenerife’s award-winning cheesemaking families.

FAQ

How long is the farm tour?

The activity lasts one hour.

Where does the tour begin?

It begins at Quesería Montesdeoca. Your guide will meet you at the main gates to the farm.

What is included in the price?

The tour includes a guided visit to the goat farm and cheese factory, where you can see how cheese is made by hand, followed by a tasting of three of the farm’s most awarded cheeses.

Is wine included with the cheese tasting?

No. Matching wine is available for an extra fee.

What languages are available?

Guides are listed as speaking Bulgarian, English, Serbo-Croatian, and Spanish.

Is the farm tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the activity is listed as wheelchair accessible.

Can children join the tour?

Yes. Children aged 3 to 11 are welcome and pay a child rate of €9.

When do tours run?

Tours are available Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Starting times depend on availability.

How many people can join?

The group is limited to 10 participants.

Does the booking require two people?

Yes. The minimum reservation is two people, and it must be made at least two weeks in advance.