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The 15 best guided olive oil tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason, so start there.
Tour a historic olive mill in Alhaurín el Grande, taste three extra virgin oils, and see modern production near Málaga.
“Intéressant à voir le musée pour la méthode traditionnelle et ensuite la méthode de traitement actuelle”
Tour a 400-year-old olive oil mill in Sóller, learn traditional Mallorcan production methods, and enjoy a generous tasting of local foods.
“The guided tasting tour is well-worth doing on a trip to Soller. It's really interesting to learn more about the process of making olive oil and to hear how this family is keeping the tradition alive in Majorca.”
Taste Sardinian wines, pecorino, sausage, and extra-virgin olive oil at a boutique Alghero winery in Porto Conte.
“What a beautiful experience, amazing surroundings and Valeria was a great host, very accommodating, passionate and knowledge.”
Tour Can Det in Sóller for ancient olive oil, Mallorcan brunch, a historic mill, and family stories in a one-hour English visit.
“This activity is the best thing I have ever done, we really had alot of fun.”
Tour a family olive mill near Baeza, learn how Jaén oil is made, and taste three premium extra virgin oils for $21.
“Ended up just the two of us, which was perfect. Luis, shared the history and processes of olive oil over the years, completing the tour with a tasting of their product. Perfect for anyone who loves to cook and wants to learn more about olive and the history, processing and different types.”
Tour an organic olive grove in Montecatini Alto, meet the makers, enjoy three oil tastings, and learn how to choose better extra virgin olive oil.
“Nicco was amazing. He was charming, informative, and able to communicate wonderfully. We were all family within minutes. Absolutely would do this tour again just to support the farm and see the work Jacimo does all his own to help create an organic, sustainable farm for years to come.”
Taste Corfu olive oils in Old Town, learn expert tasting skills, sample Greek delicacies, and take home a thoughtful souvenir.
“This was a great experience and definitely worth it! It was very affordable, and it wasn’t just about tasting olive oil — they also gave us olive oil ice cream and some other delicious traditional food. It was really interesting to learn how to properly taste olive oil and understand the difference between good and bad quality. I really recommend it if you’re looking for something authentic and fun to do in Corfu!”
Tour Crete’s Kleanthi Olive Farm, see olive production, and taste oils with local cheeses, bread, fruit, and honey for $25.34.
“Our family loved this tour & tasting! The family was warm and welcoming and very informative about the entire process as well as the tasting. It was an easy walk through the olive trees to learn about olive farming, followed by a look and lesson about the equipment and process, and ending with a delicious tasting! Would definitely recommend this tour!”
Walk an Istrian family olive farm near Buje, taste premium oil, local wines and generous farm foods in a warm two-hour visit.
“Unreal experience. If you have the chance to experience the family estate, do not miss it! Very informative, and a true genuine family that takes pride in their products. Generous with their portions! My family loved this experience.”
Taste five Istrian extra virgin olive oils in central Pula, learn to spot quality, and explore Roman olive-oil traditions for $35.
“The exhibits were interestingly designed and entertainingly described. The staff member was very friendly and could speak a little German. The tasting and sampling were very exciting and delicious. A great tip for rainy weather in Pula!”
Explore Pula’s olive oil traditions through Roman history, sensory tasting, local snacks, and a sweet extra virgin olive oil pairing.
“Museum is smaller than expected and lay out was strange. However the guide for the olive tasting was incredible. Really enjoyed it!”
Tour Seggiano’s olive groves, learn organic EVO oil production, and enjoy a Tuscan tasting with bruschetta, potato cream, and gelato.
“Elena was a wonderful host. Very knowledgeable and informative.”
Visit a Sardinian olive grove near Oristano, learn traditional oil-making, and taste local extra virgin oils with Antonio and Paola.
“This was a great tour and tasting, very interesting and informative about the history and process. We got to try different olive oils made from the different types of olives that they grow. We would highly recommend. Antonio and Paola were also lovely and very passionate.”
Tour OMED’s olive grove and mill near Granada, learn how EVOO is made, then taste oils and vinegars beneath Sierra Nevada views.
“It was a nice personalised tour for me and my partner. The tour guides Ana and Paula were lovely and provided a lot of information. There is an opportunity for you to taste and buy olive oil that is produced by O-MED. It would have been nice to see the machinery in action. They start harvesting in October but I think we just missed out on seeing this happening.”
Tour a 19th-century olive mill in Taggia, taste DOP oils and Taggiasca olives, and learn how to choose and buy Ligurian olive oil.
“We enjoyed the information that the guide gave us. It was very interesting.”
A press, a grove, a museum or a bench with six oils on it.
