Quick Details
Enjoy a harvest-season Olive Mill Tour at a working farm in Bagno a Ripoli, 20 minutes from Florence. Over 3 hours, walk through the olive groves, watch the harvesting process, and tour a working olive mill in full production, with a local English-speaking guide explaining every step from picking the olives to pressing them into fresh oil. Finish with a tasting of the new season’s olive oil, still warm and fragrant, served with rustic Tuscan bread and fresh bruschetta. Seasonal, October to November. Minimum party of 2, groups of up to 24.
Adult & Children
€ 59
Discover Tuscany’s olive oil tradition near Florence!
Step into the heart of Tuscany during the olive harvest season and discover how the region’s most precious ingredient — extra virgin olive oil — is made. During this authentic farm visit, you’ll walk through the olive groves, see the harvesting process, and tour a working olive mill in full production. Your local guide will explain every step, from picking the olives to pressing them into fresh oil. After the tour, sit back and taste the new season’s olive oil — still warm and fragrant — served with rustic Tuscan bread and bruschetta, just as the locals do. This is the perfect autumn activity for food lovers and those who want to experience Tuscany’s countryside traditions firsthand.
What is included
- Guided tour of the olive groves and the farm
- Visit to a working olive oil mill during production
- Explanation of the olive oil-making process by a local expert
- Olive oil tasting with Tuscan bread and fresh bruschetta
- Small group experience (intimate and authentic)
- English-speaking guide
What’s Not Included
- Transportation to the farm (paid transportation can be arranged in advance directly with the host)
- Gratuities
Itinerary
- Welcome – Meet your local guide at the farm
- Olive Grove Walk – See the harvesting process firsthand
- Working Mill Tour – Visit the mill in full production
- Production Explained – Every step from picking to pressing
- Fresh Oil Tasting – The new season’s olive oil with Tuscan bread and bruschetta
Highlights
See the harvest actually happening. Watching olives picked and pressed in real time, during the real season, offers something a year-round tasting can’t.
Oil still warm from the press. Tasting olive oil this fresh, the way locals do, is a rare experience most visitors never get.
A small, intimate group. Capped for an authentic feel, this stays personal rather than a large-scale tour.
A true taste of Tuscan autumn. Past guests consistently describe learning about biological farming and the family’s genuine passion for their work.
Meeting point
- After booking we will send all the details of the farm, location (meeting point) and contact.
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When is this tour available?
Seasonally, during the olive harvest, from October to November.Will I see the mill actually working?
Yes, you visit a working olive oil mill during production, watching the process from freshly picked olives to pressed oil.What is included in the tasting?
A tasting of the new season’s olive oil, still warm and fragrant, served with rustic Tuscan bread and fresh bruschetta.What language is the tour in?
The tour is led by an English-speaking guide.Is transportation included?
No, transportation is not included, but paid transportation to the farm can be arranged in advance directly with the host.Where is the mill?
In Bagno a Ripoli, about 20 minutes from Florence. After booking we send the farm details, location and contact.What is the minimum and maximum group size?
A minimum party of 2 is required to book. Groups of up to 24 are welcome.Can I cancel or reschedule my booking?
Please refer to our Terms and Conditions for our policy.
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We had a wonderful time touring the Olive Mill and the beautiful property around it. Learning about the process and seeing the level of care that goes into producing their olive oil was truly impressive. The tasting was a highlight and the oil was exceptional. It was an experience we will not forget.
– November 29, 2025 – Verified booking
The tour was very easygoing, no strict schedule or lectures that take hours but rather very interesting insights into the farm and their families work. We laughed and learned a lot, about olives, Italy and biological farming. It was great to see how much they love what they are doing and when tasting the oil you could tell that they care a lot about quality! We would always choose the tour again!
My family and I had the most amazing time visiting at the olive mill and farm! From the beginning, communication with the two young men running the business was clear and informative. They catered our visit to exactly what I was looking for! Fred and Giacomo are beginning to take over this long time family business and are so excited about it - as they’re so happy to be sharing so much about the business and land with their visitors. We took a walk through some of the property, had a lesson on quality oil tasing and oil processing, and ate and drank lots of local foods and drinks. Our visit also included making a multi course dinner with them - including many family recipes. We sat with them for hours and enjoyed every moment of it. This was an absolutely amazing visit and will be recommending this visit to anyone I know that is traveling to Tuscany. I’m looking forward to keeping in touch and wishing them so much success in the next generation of this business!!
– August 24, 2025 – Verified booking
The olive oil tasting in Florence was a true journey through the flavors of Tuscany. The hosts were incredibly knowledgeable, explaining the nuances of different EVOO varieties. The fresh, peppery, and smooth flavors of the oils paired beautifully with local bread and cheeses. Highly recommend this for anyone who loves high-quality, artisanal products
– September 19, 2025 – Verified booking
I had no idea how much depth and complexity extra virgin olive oil could have until this tasting. The setting was charming, and learning about the production process made me appreciate the craftsmanship behind every drop. If you're in Florence, don’t miss this unique and delicious experience!
– October 15, 2025 – Verified bookingShare your experience
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