Extra virgin olive oil in Tuscany is the basis of almost all dishes of Tuscan cuisine and Mediterranean cuisine in general. The bond between olive oil and our land is indissoluble, and discovering its origin, processing in the oil mill, and bottling is an experience in direct contact with the flavors of Florence and its surroundings. For those of you with a passion for olive oil seeking things to do in Florence, Destination Florence has identified six olive oil tasting experiences from which to choose, based on your tastes and your budget.

Olive Oil Tasting, 6 Visits to Oil Mills

1. Olive Grower for a Day: Olive Harvest with Picnic at Frantoio Buonamici: during the olive harvest campaign in October and November, you will be the protagonist of the olive harvest activity and a tasting at km0!
2. Fattoria Triboli: Extra Virgin Olive Oil Lesson & Tasting: lesson on Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil with tasting, learning about the most important steps of the olive production process, from harvesting to bottling, in the splendid Fattoria Triboli in Impruneta. Starting from €35, minimum 4 people.
3. Fiesole: E-bike, bread and extra virgin olive oil: during the trip, you will taste fragrant bread and fresh seasonal vegetables from local farmers during a small gastronomic break at Giorgio's farm, where you will eat outdoors in the farmyard, tasting his extra virgin olive oil and his good wine. It will not be a tourist experience, but a small adventure: local life away from crowded places.
4. Frantoio Buonamici - Tour and Tasting of 5 types of Oil: Tasting of 5 types of extra virgin olive oil produced by Frantoio Buonamici, in a glass and on a plate, with typical Tuscan foods paired with prosecco. Including a visit to the olive grove and the mill and a souvenir. Perfect as a gift voucher for a unique experience in the Fiesole hills! Starting from €55, minimum 2 people.