Olive Oil Tours in Italy — 7 That Justify the Detour

1.Sorrento Farm and Food Experience including Olive Oil, Limoncello, Wine tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,524 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $114Our pick

Meet in central Sorrento and ride into the hills to La Masseria, a fourth-generation farm. Guides including Eugenio and Raffaele lead you through lemon and olive groves, explain oil and limoncello production, and serve tastings, wine, and a home-style lunch made largely with farm products.

“Such a great experience. Local farm eating produce made and grown on farm. Fantastic experience would highly recommend”

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2.Wine and Olive Oil Tasting at a Local Farm

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 294 reviews · 1 hour · from $43

At Ledà d'Ittiri Wine Resort, your English-speaking guide introduces five local wines, pecorino, bread, olives, and estate olive oil. Learn about the farm, grapes, and Sardinian food traditions during a one-hour indoor tasting, then browse products and walk through the vineyard and olive trees. The farm is 10 km from Alghero and best reached by car, taxi, or bicycle.

“It was my first time visiting a vineyard, and Valeria naturally made sure it was memorable. I did really enjoy learning a little bit about their wine and olive oil production, as well as walking through the site while Valeria explained the process and answers a few questions. It was even better having the opportunity of having another glass of wine during the tour. It’s definitely a place I’d come back to in my next visit to Alghero!”

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3.Balestrate: Olive Grove Tour with Wines & Olive Oil Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 241 reviews · 2 hours · from $59

Join Francesco in Balestrate for a 45-minute walk through his family olive grove and a practical lesson on growing and pressing olives. Then visit his grandparents’ home for extra virgin olive oil, wine, balsamic vinegar, glaze, limoncello, and homemade Sicilian food. The tour lasts about two hours and is offered in five languages.

“This was the best tour I have ever taken!!! Francesco and his family were amazing simply amazing. I would highly suggest this tour to everyone you will go away feeling so in touch with the country and the culture.”

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4.Bardolino: Vineyard Tour with Wine, Olive Oil & Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 221 reviews · 2 hours · from $42

Visit Agriturismo La Rocca above Bardolino for a two-hour English tour led by family members such as Marco or Jack. Walk among Bardolino DOC vines and olive trees, learn how the winery works, then taste five wines, house olive oil, cheeses, and local cold cuts on a terrace above the vineyards.

“Great experience visiting this family owned vineyard. Very informative and our guide was superb. Great wine and food provided. Would recommend. Met some lovely people aswell.”

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5.Bardolino: Lake Garda Oil Mill Tour with Olive Oil Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 205 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $31Best value

At Olio Viola near Bardolino, a live guide in Italian, English, or German introduces you to Lake Garda’s olive-growing traditions, shows how extra virgin olive oil is made, and leads a tasting of four oils, including Garda DOP. You’ll also sample bread, salami, olive pâté, and local olives in the garden.

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6.Florence Food Tour: Home-Made Pasta, Truffle, Cantucci, Olive Oil, Gelato

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 187 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $54

Walk central Florence with a local guide and taste home-made pasta, truffle, olive oil, cantucci, Tuscan dishes, and gelato. The 2 to 3-hour tour begins near Piazza dell’Unità, visits Mercato Centrale and small food stops, and ends near Santa Croce. Guides may include Anna, Francesco, Lorenzo, Marilisa, or Valerie.

“We had a fantastic time with our guide Francesco. He gave us so much history of Florence and the food. And some great food tips for the rest of our time in Florence.”

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7.San Felice: Olive Oil Tasting with local food on Garda Hills

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 186 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

Spend two hours at a family-run olive estate near San Felice, tasting Garda D.O.P. extra virgin olive oil with cheeses, honey, fish, charcuterie, and local bread. A guide explains the estate and olive varieties before you walk through the grove to views of Lake Garda and the Rocca di Manerba. Small groups, parking, and English or German guiding are available.

“Cannot recommend this experience enough! It was a highlight of our trip, even better and more generous with food than expected :) thank you to the team!”

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