Olive Oil Tastings with Lunch in Italy: 14 Worth Booking

1.Sorrento: Lemon, Olive Oil and Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 300 reviews · from $115Our pick

Meet the Gargiulo family at La Masseria Farm near Sorrento. Raffaele, Eugenio, and family members lead you through olive groves, 800 lemon trees, beehives, animals, an old wine cellar, and oil mill before a generous homemade lunch with wine and limoncello. Expect some steep paths and wear comfortable shoes.

“The trip was excellent, Raphalle and his brother were funny and knowledgeable , the farm is lovely and the family are all so welcoming. The home cooked food was delicious and the animals were very friendly . I would totally recommend this trip.”

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2.Florence: Great Chianti Wine and Olive Oil Trail with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 160 reviews · 5 - 7 hours · from $104

Spend 5 to 7 hours touring Chianti from Florence with an English-speaking guide, visiting three wineries, an historic olive oil mill, and Greve in Chianti. Expect generous tastings, a three-course lunch, scenic hill roads, and a small-group ride in a Mercedes minivan. Guides such as Francesco, Chiara, and Peter are known for warm, informative hosting.

“This was a very enjoyable day trip. Our drivers / guides, Tanya and Claudia, were very friendly and knowledgeable. The three boutique wineries that we visited were charming, the countryside was absolutely beautiful and the wines amazing. We were very fortunate to be able to observe the olive pressing process.”

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3.Farm-to-Table Experience: Olive Oil, Garden Tour & Nonna’s Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $179

Leave Sorrento by air-conditioned minivan for a family farm in the hills. With guides such as Claudia or Klaudia, you’ll walk among lemon and olive trees, taste mozzarella, oils, honey, wine, and limoncello, then sit down to a seasonal lunch made by the family. The current format replaces pizza making with Nonna’s lunch.

“The zealousness and dedication the farmers demonstrated for a family business of over 130 years in Sorrento.”

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4.Visit to the olive grove, oil tasting and lunch at the farm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $78

At Terra Surti near Sortino, you visit a family olive mill for an extra virgin olive oil tasting and a two-hour Sicilian farm meal. Expect bruschetta, pesto, olives, cheese, salami, seasonal stuffed pizzolo, dessert, water, and wine. On some visits, you may also help pick olives.

“Very informative tour about growing and production of Olive Oil in Sicily. An authentic experience at a farm with its own olive press. Lunch was tasty too and a generous amount.”

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5.Private Pompeii Tour with lunch and Olive Oil Factory Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $528

Stefania picks you up in Sorrento for a private day at Pompeii and Frantoio Gargiulo. You get about two hours with an official Pompeii guide, then lunch on a terrace above the Bay of Naples, an olive grove visit, and extra-virgin olive oil tasting. Transport, Wi-Fi, water, and lunch are included.

“This is the second time we have done a tour with Stefania. Her client service is second to none. We were a group of 15 people doing this tour in the off season. We requested a custom tour that is not listed in this choose from. We toured Positano, Sorrento, and Pompeii. She arranged everything including for us and it was a seamless experience. I would highly recommend her service above any others as she will go out of her way to make sure you have a memorable experience. Thank you Stefania.”

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6.Abruzzo: Country Picnic in an Olive Grove at a Winery

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $35Best value

Meet the Cantina Mazzarosa team for a winery tour, then collect a basket of local foods, fruit, wine, glasses, and a corkscrew. Walk into the olive grove inside a nature reserve and settle in for an easy picnic. Choose Trebbiano, Pecorino, Cerasuolo, or Montepulciano. English and Italian support is available.

“sarebbe carino poter vedere altri processi della realizzazione del vino. tipo l'imbottigliamento o altro.”

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7.2-Hour Picnic among the Olive Trees with Typical Abruzzese Products

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $36

Collect a picnic basket at Cantina Mazzarosa, choose a bottle of Trebbiano, Pecorino, Cerasuolo, or Montepulciano for two, then walk to the olive grove. A cellar tour, barrel room visit, and the huge 1,000-hectoliter wooden barrel are included. The experience is offered in English and may move indoors in poor weather.

“Our picnic among the Olive Trees transitioned into a wine tour and tasting due to cool weather. We loved the tour and history of the winery. It was really interesting tasting the wines. Especially, three different wines from the same grape. I have been to many tastings, this ranks right up at the top.”

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8.Florence: Great Chianti Wine and Olive Oil Trail with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $162

Spend about seven hours exploring Chianti from Florence with an English-speaking guide and sommelier. Visit an olive oil mill, wineries, and Greve in Chianti, then enjoy a three-course Tuscan lunch with wine pairings. Transport is by Mercedes minibus, with a maximum of 16 people unless you choose the semi-private option for up to 8.

“Wonderful! Tour guide excellent as were the winery families! Don’t miss this trip!! Roads traveled can be a bit bumpy but our driver was excellent”

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9.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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10.Sardinian Olive Oil tasting & Picnic among the olive trees

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 5 reviews · 1 hour · from $81

Meet at Sa Mola oleificio near Escolca for a one-hour olive oil tasting and picnic. Learn about four generations of production, taste flavored oils with seven local pairings, and hear the story in Italian or English. Giuseppe has led some sessions, though the mill visit may vary by season.

“We took this tour while on vacation in Sardinia, accidentally missed our date but were graciously accommodated 2 days later. Guiseppe provided an excellent, most informative program on the olive trade and olive processing business. He was friendly, entertaining and provided answers to all of our questions about the olive industry. Olive oil and olive tasting coupled with local breads and sausage added completed an excellent experience. We enthusiastically recommend this tour”

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11.San Gimignano: Winery Visit with Picnic in Olive Grove

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $59

Spend two hours at a family-run winery near San Gimignano, beginning with a winery and olive oil visit before choosing a spot in the olive grove. Your basket includes a blanket, water, wine, cold cuts, cheese, appetizers, and pappa al pomodoro. English and Italian hosts help with wine pairings.

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12.Amazing Lunch in organic Farm with Balsamic Vinegar Olive Oil truffle and Wine tasting Experience in Tuscany

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Leave central Florence by private minivan with an English-speaking Tuscan driver and visit Tenuta Casanova. Silvano leads you through the wine cellar and old-vinegar room, followed by optional lunch and tastings of Chianti, olive oil, honey, balsamic vinegar, cheese, pasta, and truffle dishes. Lunch and tastings cost €50 per person.

“Very deceiving, does not include lunch. We paid $414 dollars for transportation (45 min drive) alone for 4 people, you are only paying for the driver to wait 3-4 hours. The vineyard itself was great but it was a completely separate transaction.”

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13.Picnic among the Olive Trees and Tasting of Oil and Local Flavors

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Meet Nicola at Podere Cavozzoli in Montecatini Alto for an English-language visit centered on olive oil, Tuscan wine, and a picnic of local dishes. Learn how the oil is made, taste regional products, relax among the trees, and finish with a wine or olive-leaf tea toast. The two-and-a-half-hour outing is weather dependent.

“Such a fun adventure!! Nicola was an excellent host, very knowledgeable, and a true delight! He educated us on the olive tree farm, olive oil harvesting, and processing followed by a tasting. Next we enjoyed a delicious picnic made by the family using local produce and wine from a local vineyard. The setting under a canopy in the olive tree farm was superb! A must do when in Tuscany!”

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14.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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