Olive Oil Tour and Tasting Experience in Ostuni
Immerse yourself in the rich agricultural heritage of Puglia with this guided olive oil tour and tasting experience in Ostuni.
Set in a traditional Apulian masseria, this tour invites you to explore olive oil production from past to present—starting at a cutting-edge olive mill that blends innovation with age-old techniques. Walk through scenic groves, visit a rural museum, and step into a centuries-old hypogean mill carved into stone. Discover the full story behind Apulian extra virgin olive oil—from the tree to your table.
Enhance your knowledge and palate with a guided tasting class, where you’ll learn how to identify the subtle aromas, textures, and flavors that make high-quality olive oil unique.
This tour offers a peaceful escape into Puglia’s countryside with authentic cultural insight and unforgettable tastes.
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Tour in English
What's included in Olive Oil Tour and Tasting Experience in Ostuni
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Modern Olive Mill: Visit a state-of-the-art two-phase continuous cycle mill and learn how technology is used to enhance traditional Apulian olive oil making. Olive Groves and Countryside Walk: Stroll scenic paths through centuries-old olive groves, passing dry-stone walls and rural shelters. Olive Oil Tasting Class: Join a guided tasting session and learn to recognize the aromas, textures, and flavor profiles of premium extra virgin olive oil. Farmer’s Lamia Museum: Explore a small ethnographic museum displaying antique tools, photographs, and traditional farming artifacts. Hypogean Olive Mill: Conclude your experience in a fascinating underground olive mill carved into rock, showcasing ancient oil production techniques.
Inclusions
- Entrance to Farmer’s Lamia rural museum
- Guided tour of modern and ancient olive oil production sites
- Expert-led olive oil tasting class
- English- or Italian-speaking local instructor
- Meals or additional food tastings
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities (optional)
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Upon arrival at the masseria, please introduce yourself to the staff.
