Olive Oil and Food Pairing Experiences: 14 Worldwide

1.101 Oliver Rum Tasting & Pairing And Taino Concept Store

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 244 reviews · from $54Our pick

Spend about 75 minutes learning how Dominican rum is made and tasting premium bottles aged 25 years or more. Romeliers such as Rudy, Santiago, and Felix explain the Solera Method, molasses, sugar cane, and food pairings. Hotel pickup, shared transport, tastings, and time to shop at the Taíno Concept Store are included.

“Great explanation of rum! our guide Rudy was very knowledgeable and took great pictures of us. The store is the cutest and makes you want to buy everything. They also had good pricing.”

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

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

Walk through a family-run vineyard and olive grove above Bardolino with guides such as Marco or Jack, then taste five wines, homemade extra virgin olive oil, local cheeses, and cold cuts on a terrace overlooking the vines. The two-hour English tour is limited to 10 people.

“Jack (shortened) was a fantastic guide we saw the beautiful vineyards and olive trees. The wine was superb and the meat and cheese went down a treat! Would highly recommend as the scenery and setting was just sensational! A must see!!”

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3.Symphony of Flavors – Olive Oil & Food Pairing at Corfu Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 66 reviews · 1 hour · from $40

At The Olive House in Corfu Town, you will taste fine extra virgin olive oils alongside three savory dishes and three desserts. Guides such as Helen, Vassiliki, Victoria, and George explain Corfu’s olive traditions, production methods, and smart food pairings. The advertised visit lasts one hour, though the tasting may run closer to 1.5 hours.

“So nice experience. Our host was so kind and skillful. The tasting was subtil and delicious. An oasis of calm and elegance far from the bustle of the city.”

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4.Rethymno: Olive Oil Tasting with Cretan Food Pairing

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 52 reviews · from $107

Meet Aspassia at the Valide Cooking Activities Building near Rethymno, then drive to a 2,000-year-old olive grove. Over three hours, you’ll walk among ancient trees, learn about Cretan olive oil, and taste four oils with a four-course food pairing, drinks, and local spirits.

“This meal was one of the highlights of our trip to Crete. Sitting in a family owned olive grove, we were introduced to the flavors and recipes of the healthiest food culture in the world with authenticity and heart. Will recommend to everyone in the area.”

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5.Seggiano: Guided Tour of the Olive Grove and Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 30 reviews · 2 - 2.5 hours · from $29Best value

Meet Elena and Mirko at Olio Abbraccio in Seggiano for a small-group walk through the olive groves, mill, and cellar. You’ll learn how organic extra virgin olive oil is made, then taste the oils with bruschetta, potato cream, and gelato. The farm sits near Pienza, San Quirico d’Orcia, and Montalcino.

“Elena was a wonderful host. Very knowledgeable and informative.”

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6.Ascoli Olive Oil Tour with Tasting and Local Food Pairing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $40

Meet Valentino Fratoni and his family at Olio Fratoni near Ascoli Piceno for a 2.5-hour visit to a working mill. See traditional and modern oil-making equipment, take a guided tasting lesson, and sample regional foods matched with extra-virgin olive oils. The English-language visit ends where it begins.

“We met the entire family and leaned so much. The tour took much longer than 1.5h! Thank you so much.”

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7.Street food tasting in the locals favorite hidden places

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69

Meet in Monastiraki for a 2.5-hour walk through the market and Psiri, stopping for souvlaki, gyros, seafood, pies, sweets, Greek coffee, olive oil, honey, and local drinks. Guides such as Rachel, Arela, and Mike add food tips and market insight. The tour is limited to 10 people, but it is not suitable for vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free diets.

“Fantastic guide. Great pace, very knowledgeable and upbeat. So enjoyed the experience and food…and getting to see the food markets of Athens!”

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8.Olive Mill Tour with Oil and Food Tasting in Chianciano

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 10 reviews · 1 hour · from $35

At Frantoio La Macina Elena Bartolomei in Chianciano Terme, an English or Italian guide leads you through olive oil production, a 16th-century wooden press, and a tasting of EVO oil, pecorino, salame, truffle bruschetta, and Chianti. Guido is one guide named by recent visitors. Allow one hour, plus time for shopping.

“Super sympatische familiäre Tour. Fragen wurden geduldig beantwortet. Zu der Ölverkostung wurde reichlich Käse, Wurst und Wein bereitgestellt. Zu allem gab es auch Erklärungen zur Herkunft und wie alles zusammenpasst. Wenn ihr die Chance habt, testet den Kastanien-Honig mit dem Pecorino - super lecker ❤️ Auf jeden Fall eine Empfehlung für jeden sich 1a Olivenöl direkt an der Quelle zu holen.”

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9.From Florence: Horseback Ride and Olive Oil and food tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 8 reviews · 5 hours · from $377

Leave Florence for a one-hour guided horseback ride through Chianti vineyards and olive groves, then visit a historic olive oil estate. Learn how Tuscan oil is made, taste organic extra virgin olive oil, and enjoy cheeses, bruschetta, cold cuts, and Chianti wine. The experience is in English, runs five hours, and uses a private group format.

“My husband and I visited Italy in May 2023 for our honeymoon and had booked multiple activities in three different cities and this was the most anticipated one by far for myself and it did not disappoint. The tours are already made to be small and private but we lucked out and had our guide Simona and our driver Marco to ourselves the whole day. First off, the horseback riding experience was so much better than any other ride I have ever been on and even more so, it truly was Simona who took it over the top and made it exceptional. She was absolutely the most gracious and informative…”

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10.Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Greek Honey Experience with Pairings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $46

Meet in central Athens for a 75-minute tasting led by Anton, Antonis, Antonio, or Hunton, depending on the session. Sample three extra virgin olive oils and Greek honeys with herbs, spices, cheese, wine, and unusual pairings such as ice cream. Learn how to judge quality and use each product in cooking and skincare.

“Besides the oil and honey being delicious. Antonio was the sweetest and most knowledgeable guide and educator. Did not try to upsell which is nice. Such a nice man and made us a delicious sauce that can be eaten with ice cream or a protein (chicken, fish etc)”

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11.Olive Oil Food Pairing in Crete

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $88

Meet an English- or Greek-speaking olive oil specialist on the road from Heraklion to Moires. You will taste four premium oils, identify one defective sample, pair oils with fresh snacks, and complete a wellbeing navigator test with practical advice for using olive oil at home.

“Very cool activity! The hostess is passionnate and you can really tell it! We learned so much and are know able to make better choices when buying olive oil. The food and oil pairing was such an interresting experience and the dishes were super fresh and good. Would recommend 100%.”

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12.Montecatini Alto: Gourmet picnic among the olive trees with EVO oil pairing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1.5 - 2.5 hours · from $100

At Podere Cavozzoli near Montecatini Alto, Maria Cristina and her family guide you through centuries-old olive trees, pruning methods, an EVO oil tasting, local food, Tuscan wine, olive leaf tea, and a cellar visit. Allow 1.5 to 2.5 hours, and arrange a taxi from Montecatini Terme station.

“De conhecer os olivais, o processo de fabricacao do azeite. A desgustacao é espetacular. Tudo maravilhoso. Recomendo esta bela experiência.”

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13.Olive oil tasting & food pairing in Thessaloniki

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $73

Join Irini Kokolaki for a 1.5-hour tasting of four Greek extra virgin olive oils, paired with seasonal vegetables, fruit, yogurt, and chocolate. In a small group of up to 10, you will learn how to spot quality, compare sweeter and spicier oils, and choose olive oil with more confidence.

“Irini is exceptionally well qualified to teach people about olive oil! I was impressed by both her qualifications and her passion. Book this experience if you are curious about what separates superior from inferior olive oils and why you might personally prefer the qualities of one olive oil, for example a sweeter olive oil, over a spicier olive oil. Challenge yourself to see if you can identify certain taste profiles in different olive oils. Try pairing quality olive oil with a food you might not think to pair it with, like yoghurt, strawberries, or dark chocolate! As someone who has been becoming increasingly interested in the health benefits and underlying…”

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14.Olive Oil Food Pairing in Crete

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $86

Meet at Savouidakis Cretan Products in Agia Varvara for a 90-minute guided tasting with Maria and a qualified olive oil specialist. Sample four premium oils, compare one defective sample, pair oils with small snacks, and complete a wellbeing navigator test for practical diet advice.

“We truly enjoyed our workshop at Savouidakis! We were greeted warmly and learned alot about what makes a good, quality olive oil. I had no idea how many uses there were for olive oil and how many foods you can enhance with it! Maria went out of her way to ensure we had not only an educational experience, but a happy one. Definitely recommend!”

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