Tenerife – Farm Tour with Cheese Tasting

The best part of this Tenerife farm visit is its close look at the full cheese-making chain, from baby goats and local breeds to the finished cheese on your plate. You see the animals first, then step into the family factory to learn how the cheese is made and aged.

I like the small group limit of 10 and the tasting of three award-winning cheeses included in the price. It is also a smart pick for families, since children from 3 to 11 can join at a reduced rate of 9 euros.

The main drawback is the short one-hour format. You get a focused introduction rather than a long farm day, and French is not listed among the tour languages, so French-speaking visitors should plan around that.

Key points to know before you book

• Meet Canary Island goats: The visit begins with the farm animals, including a chance to say hello to a baby goat.
• See cheese made by hand: You enter the cheese factory and learn how the cheeses are crafted and aged.
• Taste three prize-winning cheeses: The tasting covers different stages and styles, including fresh, smoked, semicured, and aged cheese.
• Small weekday groups: A maximum of 10 people keeps the visit personal and easier to follow.
• Short and family-friendly: The tour lasts one hour, with children aged 3 to 11 welcome at a child rate.
• Wine is optional: Matching wine can be added for an extra fee, but the cheese tasting is included.

Why this one-hour farm visit works

Tenerife is known for volcanic scenery, beaches, and resort towns, but food gives you another way to understand the island. Goat cheese is closely tied to the Canary Islands, and this visit lets you see the product in its working setting instead of only ordering it from a restaurant menu.

At Quesería Montesdeoca, the experience is built around a simple sequence: animals, production, tasting. That order matters. You first see where the milk comes from, then learn what happens inside the factory, and finally taste the finished cheeses with a better sense of what you are eating.

I like this format because it does not ask you to spend half a day on a farm if your schedule is full. One hour is enough to add a local food experience to a Tenerife itinerary, particularly if you are traveling with children or looking for a break from sightseeing.

The tradeoff is that the visit cannot cover every part of farm life in great detail. You should expect a compact introduction, not a long workshop where you make a full cheese yourself or spend hours with the animals.

Meeting the goats at Quesería Montesdeoca

Your visit starts at the main gates of Quesería Montesdeoca, where the guide greets you before taking you toward the animals. The first section introduces the farm and the Canary Island goat breed, including its importance to local food production.

For many people, the baby goat will be the instant favorite. You have a chance to say hello and get a feel for the daily side of farm life before the food lesson begins. This is especially useful for families, since younger children often connect with the animals faster than they connect with a talk about aging cheese.

The farm setting also gives the cheese a human scale. You are not just hearing that the cheese is local. You are seeing the animals and the place linked to the product, then following that product into the factory.

The information provided also refers to sheep and goats in the farm setting, though the tour is centered on the Canary Island goats and goat cheese. If animal contact is your main reason for booking, keep your expectations measured. This is a guided introduction, not an open-ended animal encounter.

Inside the cheese factory

After the animal visit, the guide takes you into the cheese factory. Here you learn how the cheese is crafted by hand and how different cheeses are aged.

The factory section is the practical heart of the tour. You get to see the work behind the food rather than only hearing a general explanation. The guide shows you the process and points out how the cheeses develop into different styles.

The tasting includes cheeses that range from farm fresh to smoked, semicured, and aged. That range gives you a useful comparison. A fresh cheese and an aged cheese can have very different textures and flavors, and tasting them together helps you understand what time and treatment do to the final product.

The exact production steps are not described in detail, so you should not expect a technical cheesemaking class with a recipe or hands-on production session. The promise is a guided look at how the cheeses are made and aged, with the emphasis on seeing the process and tasting the results.

For food lovers, this part gives the visit real value. You are not simply buying a cheese plate. You are learning why several cheeses from the same farm can taste and feel so different.

The three-cheese tasting

The tour ends with a presentation of three of the farm’s most awarded cheeses. The tasting is included, so the $33 price covers more than admission to the farm and factory.

The three samples are drawn from the farm’s range, including fresh, smoked, semicured, and aged styles. The exact selection may vary, but the point is to compare stages and preparations rather than sample one identical type three times.

I would pay attention to texture as much as flavor. Fresh cheese gives you a starting point, while smoked, semicured, and aged varieties show how the same basic ingredient can change with handling and time. The tasting is also a good moment to ask the guide questions, especially if you want to know which cheese is best for cooking, serving, or taking home.

A matching wine is available for an extra fee. That can make sense if you enjoy guided food pairings, but you do not need to add it to get the main experience. The cheese tasting itself is part of the tour.

The tasting is likely to be the most satisfying part for adults, while the animals may be the main attraction for children. Together, the two sections make the experience work for mixed-age groups.

What the timing really means

The listed schedule divides the visit into a 20-minute guided visit with tasting and another 40 minutes connected with farm activities, photographs, and views along the way. The full activity lasts one hour.

You should plan to arrive ready to move between the farm and factory without wasting time. This is not the sort of outing where you need to reserve an entire morning. It fits neatly into a day of sightseeing, especially if you are staying nearby or already exploring this part of Tenerife.

The short duration is helpful, but it also sets limits. The guide will need to keep the presentation moving, and there may not be time for every question. If you enjoy slow rural visits, long conversations, or detailed production demonstrations, this may feel brief.

On the other hand, one hour is a strong length for families with young children. It offers enough variety to hold attention, without committing everyone to a long farm program.

Tours run Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Check the available starting time when booking, since the morning schedule is limited. A minimum reservation of two people must be made two weeks in advance, an important point for solo visitors and last-minute planners.

Price, group size, and overall value

At $33 per person, this is not the cheapest cheese tasting you could find, but it offers more than a tasting counter. Your price includes a guided goat farm visit, entry to the cheese factory, an explanation of traditional production, and three award-winning cheeses.

The small group limit of 10 improves the value. A guide can usually keep the presentation more personal with a group this size, and you should have a better chance to see what is being shown without standing behind a crowd.

Families should compare the adult price with the child rate of 9 euros for ages 3 to 11. That makes the outing more affordable for parents, though the listed prices use different currencies, so check the current amount at the time of booking.

Wine costs extra. If you are watching your budget, skip the pairing and enjoy the included cheese tasting. If you like wine with cheese and want a more leisurely finish, the extra option may suit you.

The rating of 4.9 from 54 bookings suggests strong satisfaction, and the comments point to two clear strengths: the friendly contact with the goats and the quality of the tasting. One visitor particularly noted the enthusiastic guide and perfect English. Another French-speaking visitor found the activity very good but wanted French audio support, which confirms the language limitation worth keeping in mind.

Languages and accessibility

Guides are available in English, Spanish, Bulgarian, and Serbo-Croatian. English appears to be a practical choice for many international visitors, but French is not listed.

There is no named guide provided for this activity, so you should not book expecting a particular person. The guide’s style can shape a short tour, and the available feedback points to an enthusiastic English-speaking presentation, but the name is not supplied.

The farm is listed as wheelchair accessible. That is useful for visitors who need step-free access, though the information does not specify the exact route, surface, or accessibility of every area. If you have specific mobility needs, confirm the details before booking.

Wear comfortable shoes. Even with a short schedule, you are visiting a working farm and moving between areas, so practical footwear makes more sense than beach sandals or dress shoes.

Who will enjoy this Tenerife experience

I would recommend this tour most strongly to food lovers who want context with their tasting. You get to connect the goat, the farm, the factory, and the finished cheese in one compact visit.

Families are another good match. Children can see the goats and baby animals, while adults get a proper local food experience. The reduced rate for ages 3 to 11 helps, and the one-hour length is easier for young attention spans.

It also suits visitors who have already spent time at the coast and want a change of pace. You do not need to plan an entire rural day around it, and the visit adds a working-farm stop to a Tenerife schedule.

You may want to skip it if you do not eat dairy, dislike animal-based food experiences, or want an extensive workshop. The factory portion is guided, but the information provided does not promise hands-on cheesemaking.

Solo visitors should also note the two-person minimum made two weeks ahead. Couples, families, and small parties have an easier fit.

Small details that make the visit better

Arrive at the main gates rather than looking for a separate meeting point. The guide greets you there, so arriving a little early gives you time to find the entrance without cutting into the one-hour visit.

Keep your phone ready for photos, since the schedule includes a photo stop and farm views. Do not let the pictures distract you from the tasting, though. The main value is seeing how the cheese is made and comparing the different styles.

If you want wine, decide before the tasting begins. Matching wine is an extra-cost option, while the three-cheese sampling is already included.

For families, explain the visit in advance: first the goats, then the factory, then the tasting. That simple order helps children know what is coming, and it gives adults a chance to enjoy the production explanation without rushing.

If you speak French, plan to use another available language or ask about language support before booking. French audio guides are not listed, and that has been a minor limitation for at least one French-speaking visitor.

Should you book this farm tour?

Book it if you want a short, local food experience with real farm context, a small group, and a tasting included. The baby goats will keep children interested, while the factory visit and three cheese styles give adults something more substantial than a quick snack.

At $33, the value is strongest when you care about the story behind the food. You are paying for access to the farm, the guided explanation, and the tasting, not just three bites of cheese.

Skip it if you want a full-day farm visit, extensive hands-on work, or French-language guiding. For everyone else, especially families and food-focused visitors with a free weekday morning, Quesería Montesdeoca is an easy way to taste a more rural side of Tenerife.

FAQ

Where does the Tenerife cheese tour start?

The tour starts at the main gates of Quesería Montesdeoca, where the guide greets you.

How long does the farm and cheese tour last?

The experience lasts one hour.

What is included in the tour?

You receive a guided tour of the goat farm and cheese factory, a look at cheese made by hand, and 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 cheeses will I taste?

The tasting presents cheeses from the farm’s range, including styles that may be fresh, smoked, semicured, or aged. The exact three selections are not specified.

What languages are available?

Guides are available in Bulgarian, English, Serbo-Croatian, and Spanish.

Can children join the tour?

Yes. Children from 3 to 11 years old are welcome and pay a child rate of 9 euros.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The activity is listed as wheelchair accessible.

What should I bring?

Bring comfortable shoes suitable for visiting a working farm.

When are tours available?

Tours run Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Availability depends on the starting time selected.

Can I book for one person?

A minimum reservation of two people must be made two weeks in advance.

Can I cancel the booking?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. You can also reserve now and pay later.