Jerez: Bodegas Fundador tour with sherry and brandy tasting
Guided visit to Bodegas Fundador, Jerez's oldest winery (1730), with the La Mezquita hall, museum and a sherry and brandy tasting. Rated 4.8/5 from 959 reviews.
4.8959 reviews
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- El Pantera, CC BY-SA 4.0, vía Wikimedia Commons · source
- El Pantera, CC BY-SA 4.0, vía Wikimedia Commons · source
- El Pantera, CC BY-SA 4.0, vía Wikimedia Commons · source
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Practical details
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Guide languages
- English · Spanish
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Instant confirmation
- Right after booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Minimum age
- 18+
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- Jerez's oldest winery, founded in 1730
- 'La Mezquita' hall and historic gardens
- Brand museum
- Sherry and brandy tasting
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Our take
If you're going to try just one sherry in your life, make it in a winery like this: the La Mezquita hall is stunning and the tasting is very well explained. At 4.8/5 and under €20, it's the best winery for a first visit.
What's included
- Guided winery tour
- Sherry and brandy tasting (depending on the option)
Not included
- Transport
- Food
Good to know
What to bring
- ID or passport
Not suitable for
- Under-18s for the tasting
- People with reduced mobility
Things to keep in mind
- No parking inside the winery
- Number of wines depends on the option
- Jerez is 35 minutes by train from Cádiz
Meeting point
Bodegas Fundador, C. Puerta de Rota, s/n, Jerez de la Frontera.
Go straight to the winery entrance in central Jerez, next to the cathedral.
The experience
What you will see
- The La Mezquita hall, with its arches and casks.
- The winery's historic gardens.
- The Fundador and Harveys museum.
- The sherry and brandy tasting.
How it works
You arrive at the winery, the guide takes you through the halls, gardens and museum explaining how sherry and brandy are made, and you finish with the tasting.
Who I recommend it for
- Wine lovers.
- Anyone on a day trip to Jerez from Cádiz.
Who I don't recommend it for
- Anyone who doesn't drink alcohol.
Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, with a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
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