Bari Olive Oil Tours: Our 5 Favourites

1.Olive Oil Private Tour and Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tasting in Altamura

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24Our pick

At Frantoio Oleario Perniola near Altamura, you’ll follow olive oil from fruit to bottle with an English-speaking guide such as Angelica or Giuseppe. The private 60 to 90 minute visit includes a mill tour, oil tasting, pairing advice, a 100 ml bottle to take home, and an Apulian aperitif with focaccia and local snacks.

“We had an excellent tour of the olive mill , tested the olive oils and had some delicious aperitif afterwards. I thought the tour was very well done, she explained things very well and also showed videos of the process to further demonstrate. We bought some of the delicious olive oil afterwards. We especially enjoyed the infused olive oils (they have some olive oils that have real Lemons, oranges, rosemary, garlic, chili, etc - smelled and tasted great) . I would highly recommend the tour”

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2.Olive Oil Mill Tour with Tasting near Molfetta & Bari

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 6 reviews · 1h 15m · from $42

At Ciccolella near Molfetta and Bari, you’ll tour a family-run olive mill with an English or Italian guide, meet the mill master, see how olives become bottled extra virgin olive oil, and finish with a professional tasting and espresso. Guide Carla has been praised for her patient explanations. The visit lasts 75 minutes and does not include transportation.

“C’est une visite très intéressante, instructive et agréable . Ltée hôte Carla a été d’une très grande gentillesse et a bien pris le temps de nous expliquer chaque étape pour arriver au produit final! L’endroit est d’une propreté qui rappel les usines aérospatiale ou pharmaceutiques. La dégustation a été vraiment agréable, on a pu réellement goûter la différence entre les variétés d’olives . Je recommande fortement cette activité et Grazie mille pour cette dégustation!”

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3.Ostuni: San Vito dei Normani: Organic Picnic in Olive Grove

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

Spend three hours in a Boho-style olive grove between Ostuni and Brindisi. You’ll enjoy a charcuterie board made with local organic products, unlimited hydration, hammocks, hanging chairs, and simple lawn games. English and Polish support is available, but the experience has mixed feedback about what is actually provided, so confirm the setup before booking.

“O experienta minunata! Am comunicat foarte bine cu gazda, peisajul este de poveste.”

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4.Private Olive Oil Tasting in Polignano a Mare

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $59

Spend about three hours with Rina at Villa Delle Rose Puglia, exploring ancient olive trees and lavender fields before tasting house-made extra-virgin olive oil with Apulian cheeses, garden produce, and fresh focaccia. This private experience ends back at the estate and is offered in English.

“This will remain a highlight of our entire trip to Italy. Rina’s estate is serene, absolutely stunning with a view of the Adriatic Sea and olive trees that are hundreds of years old. The oil that she produces is gorgeous and has so much character and she surrounds it with a perfect Italian lounging lunch that is mouthwatering in its simplicity—all local food; produce from her own garden and her neighbors, regional cheeses, and foccaccia from the nearby bakery, all absolutely top notch. She brings tray after tray of treasures to your private table in the grove—and only hosts one group per day so you are never rushed nor crowded.…”

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5.Bari: narrated extra virgin olive oil tasting with aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $88

Join an expert taster in Bari for a two-hour private-style olive oil session. You will sample three oils by the glass, learn professional tasting basics, hear about Puglia’s olive-growing regions, and try seasonal sweet and savory pairings. Vegetarian and vegan choices are available, with English, Italian, and French support.

“Isabelle a été très accueillante et compréhensible. Nous avons découvert l’huile d’olive et ces arômes (une infime partie assurément), ce fut très interessant. Merci”

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