Lanzarote: El Grifo Wine Lovers Tours

Discover El Grifo's historic vineyards and sample six wines on a guided tour with exclusive access and expert storytelling.

2 hrs

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From €50

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From €50

Why book with us?

Highlights and inclusions

Highlights

  • Guided exploration of El Grifo's renowned vineyards

  • Taste six selected wines, including sparkling Malvasía Brut Nature

  • Tour the original 1775 winepress and library opened by José Saramago

  • Exclusive access to the Family House and Library

  • See the modern winery and learn about production

What’s Included

  • Guided tour with expert guide

  • Welcome wine on arrival

  • Visit to the Vineyard of the Impossible

  • Tastings in historical settings

  • Exclusive Family House and Library entry

  • Tour of both old and modern winery areas

  • Tasting of six El Grifo wines (two during the route)

About

Introduction to El Grifo

Experience the essence of Lanzarote’s wine heritage with a guided visit to El Grifo, the oldest winery in the Canary Islands. This exclusive tour invites you to explore rich traditions and innovative techniques that have shaped the estate since its founding in 1775. With group sizes kept to just ten visitors, you enjoy a personal and immersive journey through the world of Canarian wine.

Overview of the Experience

Your adventure begins with a friendly welcome and the tasting of El Grifo’s sparkling Malvasía Brut Nature. Let your expert guide unravel stories as you stroll through the celebrated Vineyard of the Impossible, a landscape of centuries-old chabocos shaped by volcanic soil and Lanzarote’s unique climate. Every corner highlights El Grifo’s dedication to quality and detail.

Historic Locations

  • Visit the original winepress from 1775, a testament to centuries of winemaking tradition

  • See the founding plaque marking the birth of the estate

  • Discover the Family House and an exclusive library inaugurated by Nobel laureate José Saramago

Insightful Guided Journey

As you move through the estate, your guide brings to life stories of resilience and innovation. Learn about the unique challenges of cultivating vines on Lanzarote’s volcanic terrain and how El Grifo’s winemakers have mastered their craft.

Wine Tasting and Modern Techniques

The highlight of your visit is a guided tasting of six distinguished El Grifo wines. Two samples are served along the tour, allowing you to appreciate their setting and history. The experience blends old-world charm with modern practices as you also visit the new winery installations, where contemporary methods and sustainable practices sustain the legacy begun more than two centuries ago.

Exclusive Access and Personal Touch

This Wine Lovers Tour offers exclusive entry to areas generally closed to the public, including the Family House and private library. The guides share stories and rare insights, creating an atmosphere of intimacy and discovery.

Why Visit El Grifo?

  • Connect with Lanzarote’s oldest continuous winemaking tradition

  • Sample a variety of wines, from sparkling to elegant reds and whites

  • Experience a boutique tour tailored to wine enthusiasts

  • See both historical and cutting-edge winemaking facilities

Who Is This For?

This guided experience is designed for wine aficionados, history lovers and visitors eager to learn about Lanzarote’s unique terroir. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a repeat guest, El Grifo’s small group tours offer authentic encounters and memorable tastes.

Book your Lanzarote: El Grifo Wine Lovers Tours tickets now!

Visitor guidelines
  • No outside food or drinks allowed during the tour

  • Maintain respectful behavior in historic areas and the library

  • Follow the guide’s instructions at all times

  • Photography is permitted unless stated otherwise by your guide

Opening times

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

10:30am - 06:00pm 10:30am - 06:00pm 10:30am - 06:00pm 10:30am - 06:00pm 10:30am - 06:00pm 10:30am - 06:00pm 10:30am - 06:00pm

FAQs

How long does the El Grifo Wine Lovers Tour last?

The tour duration is approximately 2 hours, including wine tastings and guided visits.

Is the tour accessible for wheelchair users?

No, the tour is not wheelchair accessible due to uneven terrain and historical building access.

Do I need to book in advance?

Advance booking is highly recommended as tours are limited to small groups.

Are children allowed on the tour?

Children may be permitted; however, wine tastings are only for adults over the legal drinking age. Check policies prior to booking.

Know before you go
  • Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start

  • The tour is not wheelchair accessible

  • ID may be requested for age verification during wine tastings

  • Wear comfortable shoes for walking through vineyards

  • Guided tour is available in select languages; check availability before booking

Address

Carretera LZ-30, km 11-35559

Highlights and inclusions

Highlights

  • Guided exploration of El Grifo's renowned vineyards

  • Taste six selected wines, including sparkling Malvasía Brut Nature

  • Tour the original 1775 winepress and library opened by José Saramago

  • Exclusive access to the Family House and Library

  • See the modern winery and learn about production

What’s Included

  • Guided tour with expert guide

  • Welcome wine on arrival

  • Visit to the Vineyard of the Impossible

  • Tastings in historical settings

  • Exclusive Family House and Library entry

  • Tour of both old and modern winery areas

  • Tasting of six El Grifo wines (two during the route)

About

Introduction to El Grifo

Experience the essence of Lanzarote’s wine heritage with a guided visit to El Grifo, the oldest winery in the Canary Islands. This exclusive tour invites you to explore rich traditions and innovative techniques that have shaped the estate since its founding in 1775. With group sizes kept to just ten visitors, you enjoy a personal and immersive journey through the world of Canarian wine.

Overview of the Experience

Your adventure begins with a friendly welcome and the tasting of El Grifo’s sparkling Malvasía Brut Nature. Let your expert guide unravel stories as you stroll through the celebrated Vineyard of the Impossible, a landscape of centuries-old chabocos shaped by volcanic soil and Lanzarote’s unique climate. Every corner highlights El Grifo’s dedication to quality and detail.

Historic Locations

  • Visit the original winepress from 1775, a testament to centuries of winemaking tradition

  • See the founding plaque marking the birth of the estate

  • Discover the Family House and an exclusive library inaugurated by Nobel laureate José Saramago

Insightful Guided Journey

As you move through the estate, your guide brings to life stories of resilience and innovation. Learn about the unique challenges of cultivating vines on Lanzarote’s volcanic terrain and how El Grifo’s winemakers have mastered their craft.

Wine Tasting and Modern Techniques

The highlight of your visit is a guided tasting of six distinguished El Grifo wines. Two samples are served along the tour, allowing you to appreciate their setting and history. The experience blends old-world charm with modern practices as you also visit the new winery installations, where contemporary methods and sustainable practices sustain the legacy begun more than two centuries ago.

Exclusive Access and Personal Touch

This Wine Lovers Tour offers exclusive entry to areas generally closed to the public, including the Family House and private library. The guides share stories and rare insights, creating an atmosphere of intimacy and discovery.

Why Visit El Grifo?

  • Connect with Lanzarote’s oldest continuous winemaking tradition

  • Sample a variety of wines, from sparkling to elegant reds and whites

  • Experience a boutique tour tailored to wine enthusiasts

  • See both historical and cutting-edge winemaking facilities

Who Is This For?

This guided experience is designed for wine aficionados, history lovers and visitors eager to learn about Lanzarote’s unique terroir. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a repeat guest, El Grifo’s small group tours offer authentic encounters and memorable tastes.

Book your Lanzarote: El Grifo Wine Lovers Tours tickets now!

Visitor guidelines
  • No outside food or drinks allowed during the tour

  • Maintain respectful behavior in historic areas and the library

  • Follow the guide’s instructions at all times

  • Photography is permitted unless stated otherwise by your guide

Opening times

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

10:30am - 06:00pm 10:30am - 06:00pm 10:30am - 06:00pm 10:30am - 06:00pm 10:30am - 06:00pm 10:30am - 06:00pm 10:30am - 06:00pm

FAQs

How long does the El Grifo Wine Lovers Tour last?

The tour duration is approximately 2 hours, including wine tastings and guided visits.

Is the tour accessible for wheelchair users?

No, the tour is not wheelchair accessible due to uneven terrain and historical building access.

Do I need to book in advance?

Advance booking is highly recommended as tours are limited to small groups.

Are children allowed on the tour?

Children may be permitted; however, wine tastings are only for adults over the legal drinking age. Check policies prior to booking.

Know before you go
  • Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start

  • The tour is not wheelchair accessible

  • ID may be requested for age verification during wine tastings

  • Wear comfortable shoes for walking through vineyards

  • Guided tour is available in select languages; check availability before booking

Address

Carretera LZ-30, km 11-35559

Highlights and inclusions

Highlights

  • Guided exploration of El Grifo's renowned vineyards

  • Taste six selected wines, including sparkling Malvasía Brut Nature

  • Tour the original 1775 winepress and library opened by José Saramago

  • Exclusive access to the Family House and Library

  • See the modern winery and learn about production

What’s Included

  • Guided tour with expert guide

  • Welcome wine on arrival

  • Visit to the Vineyard of the Impossible

  • Tastings in historical settings

  • Exclusive Family House and Library entry

  • Tour of both old and modern winery areas

  • Tasting of six El Grifo wines (two during the route)

About

Introduction to El Grifo

Experience the essence of Lanzarote’s wine heritage with a guided visit to El Grifo, the oldest winery in the Canary Islands. This exclusive tour invites you to explore rich traditions and innovative techniques that have shaped the estate since its founding in 1775. With group sizes kept to just ten visitors, you enjoy a personal and immersive journey through the world of Canarian wine.

Overview of the Experience

Your adventure begins with a friendly welcome and the tasting of El Grifo’s sparkling Malvasía Brut Nature. Let your expert guide unravel stories as you stroll through the celebrated Vineyard of the Impossible, a landscape of centuries-old chabocos shaped by volcanic soil and Lanzarote’s unique climate. Every corner highlights El Grifo’s dedication to quality and detail.

Historic Locations

  • Visit the original winepress from 1775, a testament to centuries of winemaking tradition

  • See the founding plaque marking the birth of the estate

  • Discover the Family House and an exclusive library inaugurated by Nobel laureate José Saramago

Insightful Guided Journey

As you move through the estate, your guide brings to life stories of resilience and innovation. Learn about the unique challenges of cultivating vines on Lanzarote’s volcanic terrain and how El Grifo’s winemakers have mastered their craft.

Wine Tasting and Modern Techniques

The highlight of your visit is a guided tasting of six distinguished El Grifo wines. Two samples are served along the tour, allowing you to appreciate their setting and history. The experience blends old-world charm with modern practices as you also visit the new winery installations, where contemporary methods and sustainable practices sustain the legacy begun more than two centuries ago.

Exclusive Access and Personal Touch

This Wine Lovers Tour offers exclusive entry to areas generally closed to the public, including the Family House and private library. The guides share stories and rare insights, creating an atmosphere of intimacy and discovery.

Why Visit El Grifo?

  • Connect with Lanzarote’s oldest continuous winemaking tradition

  • Sample a variety of wines, from sparkling to elegant reds and whites

  • Experience a boutique tour tailored to wine enthusiasts

  • See both historical and cutting-edge winemaking facilities

Who Is This For?

This guided experience is designed for wine aficionados, history lovers and visitors eager to learn about Lanzarote’s unique terroir. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a repeat guest, El Grifo’s small group tours offer authentic encounters and memorable tastes.

Book your Lanzarote: El Grifo Wine Lovers Tours tickets now!

Know before you go
  • Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start

  • The tour is not wheelchair accessible

  • ID may be requested for age verification during wine tastings

  • Wear comfortable shoes for walking through vineyards

  • Guided tour is available in select languages; check availability before booking

Visitor guidelines
  • No outside food or drinks allowed during the tour

  • Maintain respectful behavior in historic areas and the library

  • Follow the guide’s instructions at all times

  • Photography is permitted unless stated otherwise by your guide

FAQs

How long does the El Grifo Wine Lovers Tour last?

The tour duration is approximately 2 hours, including wine tastings and guided visits.

Is the tour accessible for wheelchair users?

No, the tour is not wheelchair accessible due to uneven terrain and historical building access.

Do I need to book in advance?

Advance booking is highly recommended as tours are limited to small groups.

Are children allowed on the tour?

Children may be permitted; however, wine tastings are only for adults over the legal drinking age. Check policies prior to booking.

Address

Carretera LZ-30, km 11-35559

Highlights and inclusions

Highlights

  • Guided exploration of El Grifo's renowned vineyards

  • Taste six selected wines, including sparkling Malvasía Brut Nature

  • Tour the original 1775 winepress and library opened by José Saramago

  • Exclusive access to the Family House and Library

  • See the modern winery and learn about production

What’s Included

  • Guided tour with expert guide

  • Welcome wine on arrival

  • Visit to the Vineyard of the Impossible

  • Tastings in historical settings

  • Exclusive Family House and Library entry

  • Tour of both old and modern winery areas

  • Tasting of six El Grifo wines (two during the route)

About

Introduction to El Grifo

Experience the essence of Lanzarote’s wine heritage with a guided visit to El Grifo, the oldest winery in the Canary Islands. This exclusive tour invites you to explore rich traditions and innovative techniques that have shaped the estate since its founding in 1775. With group sizes kept to just ten visitors, you enjoy a personal and immersive journey through the world of Canarian wine.

Overview of the Experience

Your adventure begins with a friendly welcome and the tasting of El Grifo’s sparkling Malvasía Brut Nature. Let your expert guide unravel stories as you stroll through the celebrated Vineyard of the Impossible, a landscape of centuries-old chabocos shaped by volcanic soil and Lanzarote’s unique climate. Every corner highlights El Grifo’s dedication to quality and detail.

Historic Locations

  • Visit the original winepress from 1775, a testament to centuries of winemaking tradition

  • See the founding plaque marking the birth of the estate

  • Discover the Family House and an exclusive library inaugurated by Nobel laureate José Saramago

Insightful Guided Journey

As you move through the estate, your guide brings to life stories of resilience and innovation. Learn about the unique challenges of cultivating vines on Lanzarote’s volcanic terrain and how El Grifo’s winemakers have mastered their craft.

Wine Tasting and Modern Techniques

The highlight of your visit is a guided tasting of six distinguished El Grifo wines. Two samples are served along the tour, allowing you to appreciate their setting and history. The experience blends old-world charm with modern practices as you also visit the new winery installations, where contemporary methods and sustainable practices sustain the legacy begun more than two centuries ago.

Exclusive Access and Personal Touch

This Wine Lovers Tour offers exclusive entry to areas generally closed to the public, including the Family House and private library. The guides share stories and rare insights, creating an atmosphere of intimacy and discovery.

Why Visit El Grifo?

  • Connect with Lanzarote’s oldest continuous winemaking tradition

  • Sample a variety of wines, from sparkling to elegant reds and whites

  • Experience a boutique tour tailored to wine enthusiasts

  • See both historical and cutting-edge winemaking facilities

Who Is This For?

This guided experience is designed for wine aficionados, history lovers and visitors eager to learn about Lanzarote’s unique terroir. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a repeat guest, El Grifo’s small group tours offer authentic encounters and memorable tastes.

Book your Lanzarote: El Grifo Wine Lovers Tours tickets now!

Know before you go
  • Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start

  • The tour is not wheelchair accessible

  • ID may be requested for age verification during wine tastings

  • Wear comfortable shoes for walking through vineyards

  • Guided tour is available in select languages; check availability before booking

Visitor guidelines
  • No outside food or drinks allowed during the tour

  • Maintain respectful behavior in historic areas and the library

  • Follow the guide’s instructions at all times

  • Photography is permitted unless stated otherwise by your guide

FAQs

How long does the El Grifo Wine Lovers Tour last?

The tour duration is approximately 2 hours, including wine tastings and guided visits.

Is the tour accessible for wheelchair users?

No, the tour is not wheelchair accessible due to uneven terrain and historical building access.

Do I need to book in advance?

Advance booking is highly recommended as tours are limited to small groups.

Are children allowed on the tour?

Children may be permitted; however, wine tastings are only for adults over the legal drinking age. Check policies prior to booking.

Address

Carretera LZ-30, km 11-35559

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