Olive Oil Mill Tour and Tasting in Florence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
- Languages: English and Italian
- Classic Tuscan bruschetta with extra virgin olive oil
- Explanation of the olive-to-oil process
- Guided tasting of three olive oils
- Guided tour of the production area
- Introduction to the company's history and philosophy
- Water and soft drinks
- Additional food or drinks not listed
- Personal purchases
- Transportation to and from the mill
- Languages: English and Italian
- Classic Tuscan bruschetta with extra virgin olive oil
- Explanation of the olive-to-oil process
- Guided tasting of three olive oils
- Guided tour of the production area
- Introduction to the company's history and philosophy
- Water and soft drinks
- Additional food or drinks not listed
- Personal purchases
- Transportation to and from the mill
Begin your visit with an introduction to the company’s history and philosophy, offering insight into how generations of producers have preserved and improved their craft. Then, explore the production area, where your guide will illustrate the main machinery used to transform freshly harvested olives into high‑quality extra virgin olive oil.
From the initial cleaning and leaf removal to the crushing, malaxation, and final separation phases, each step is explained in a clear and engaging way. This behind‑the‑scenes look reveals how precision, timing, and expertise contribute to the final product, and how each decision influences aroma, flavor, and nutritional value.
Continue with a guided tasting designed to help you understand the differences between oils of varying quality. Sample three oils: an organic extra virgin olive oil, a conventional extra virgin olive oil, and a defective oil commonly found in large‑scale distribution. Through professional tasting techniques, learn how to recognize aromas, flavors, and defects, and how to distinguish a high‑quality product from a lower‑grade one.
To conclude the experience, enjoy a classic Tuscan bruschetta prepared with freshly toasted bread and the mill’s extra virgin olive oil. Water and soft drinks are also provided, offering a simple yet authentic moment that reflects the essence of local cuisine.
In the warmer months and on clear days, the tasting takes place outdoors on the panoramic terrace, surrounded by the valley and the olive groves. When the weather doesn’t allow it, the experience moves indoors, but the aromas and the atmosphere of the oils still evoke the very landscape you’ll see just outside.
- Enjoy a classic Tuscan bruschetta with freshly toasted bread
- Explore the mill and learn its history and their philosophy
- Learn about the olive oil production process from a local expert
- Savor the flavors of Tuscany with a tasting of 3 different olive oils
- Take in the views of the Tuscan countryside from a panoramic terrace
The meeting point may vary. Always check the tickets we sent you to confirm the final details before the activity.
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
Know before you go
- If you have dietary requirements or allergies, please inform us in advance so we can do our best to accommodate you.
- The experience moves indoors when the weather doesn't allow outdoor activities
- The tasting takes place outdoors on the panoramic terrace in warmer months and clear days
- Wheelchair users are welcome, but unfortunately, they can only enter certain areas of the olive mill
