Olive Oil Tour and Tasting Experience in Ostuni
Description
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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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.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Start time may vary; a 10:00 AM or 12:00 PM option may be offered as an alternative
Reviews(1)
After problems booking in compared to the chosen language, we managed to find another date the week after. Thank God we were still there. The tasting was more than average. They made us taste products they no longer had. And for the other oil, there was only one can left. Very disappointed
Nous sommes sincèrement désolés de lire votre déception. Les problèmes liés à la réservation et à la disponibilité des produits ne reflètent pas le niveau de qualité que nous souhaitons garantir. Nous comprenons parfaitement votre frustration et regrettons que la dégustation n’ait pas été à la hauteur de vos attentes. Des mesures ont déjà été prises afin que cela ne se reproduise plus.
