Discover the heritage of Idiazabal cheese
500 years of history, tradition, and flavor
Over 7 generations of making artisan cheese
Learn how the Goiburu family has been making artisan cheese for over 7 generations in one of Gipuzkoa’s historic farmhouses.
For over 200 years, the Goiburu family has been making D.O. Idiazabal shepherd’s cheese in the traditional artisan way at Ondarre. The farmhouse dates back to the mid-16th century and is located in the medieval heart of Segura.
On our guided tour of Ondarre, we’ll show you everything: the farm, the cheese dairy, the museum, and we’ll finish with the best D.O. Idiazabal Cheese tasting in the Basque Country.
Discover an authentic family cheese dairy, visit a farmhouse over 500 years old, learn about the traditional Idiazabal cheese-making process, and enjoy a guided tasting of award-winning cheeses.
5-time winners of the Ordizia Competition
Special Golden Trophy
As seen on Financial Times, Netflix, and EITB
7 generations, +200 years in the trade
It’s not just a visit, it’s an experience
We don’t just visit another cheese dairy. We give you the chance to walk through a farmhouse nearly 500 years old, where eight generations of the same family have made cheese the same way, resulting in an Idiazabal cheese that has won the most important awards in the country.
And the person talking to you isn’t a hired guide: we are the ones who look after the sheep and make the cheese.
We, the Goiburu family, have been raising Latxa sheep for over 7 generations and making D.O. Idiazabal shepherd’s cheese for over 200 years, always in the artisan way.
What you will experience during the visit
“Visit to Ondarre + tasting” — 75 minutes, in a small group, guided by the cheesemakers themselves.
Introduction to Ondarre and the Goiburu family.
Latxa sheep
You will learn about the local breed and its essential role in the quality of the cheese.
Traditional production and aging
Full explanation of the production process. How the flavor develops and what makes an exceptional cheese.
Guided tasting
A guided tasting of various artisan cheeses, accompanied by bread, apple jelly, water, and cider.
What’s included?
- 75-minute guided tour.
- Explanation by a member of the Goiburu family.
- Access to the farmhouse and surroundings.
- Cheese tasting with bread, apple jelly, water, and cider.
- Opportunity for direct purchase.
What’s not included?
- Transport to Ondarre.
- Full meals.
- Additional products from the shop.
Important information
- Suitable activity for families.
- Comfortable footwear is recommended.
- Part of the visit takes place outdoors.
- Limited slots, as those of us giving the tour also look after the sheep and make the cheese.
