Quick Details
Enjoy a Tuscan Olive Oil Experience at a 600-year-old ancestral villa in Grassina, 30 minutes from Florence. Over 2 hours, begin with a guided tour of the historic villa, then stroll through the picturesque olive groves, learning cultivation and harvesting techniques passed down through generations. Gain insight into traditional olive oil production methods, then finish with a tasting of the estate’s organic extra virgin olive oil, paired with local Tuscan delicacies, and take home a little bottle of the oil. The harvesting explanation can be tried hands-on in November. Ages 13+ €65, children 2–12 €33.
Adult & Children
(Ages 13 & Older)
€ 65
Child
(From 02 to 12 years old)
€ 33
Discover the essence of Tuscany!
Immerse yourself in the heart of Tuscany with a unique olive oil experience hosted by a passionate Chianti olive oil producer. Set in a historic 600-year-old villa surrounded by rolling hills and olive groves, this experience offers a deep dive into the traditions of Tuscan olive oil production. Begin with a guided tour of the ancestral villa, learning about its rich history and the family’s dedication to olive oil production. Stroll through the picturesque olive groves, where the farmer will explain the cultivation and harvesting techniques that have been passed down through generations. Gain an understanding of the traditional methods used in producing high-quality extra virgin olive oil, then conclude with a tasting of the estate’s organic extra virgin olive oil, accompanied by a selection of local Tuscan delicacies.
What is included
- Guided tour of the historic Tuscan villa
- Walkthrough of the olive groves with educational insights
- Explanation of olive oil production processes
- Learn about our olive harvesting process. Try it in November (Harvest season)
- Tasting of organic extra virgin olive oil
- Sampling of local Tuscan snacks and delicacies
- A little bottle of organic olive oil
What’s Not Included
- Transportation to the villa (pick-up from Florence can be arranged directly with the host, paid separately)
- Gratuities
Itinerary
- Villa Tour – Guided visit to the ancestral villa, learning its history and the family’s connection to olive oil
- Olive Grove Walk – Stroll through the groves, learning cultivation and harvesting techniques
- Production Insight – Traditional methods behind high-quality extra virgin olive oil
- Tasting – Organic extra virgin olive oil paired with local Tuscan delicacies
- Take Home – A little bottle of the estate’s organic olive oil
Highlights
A genuine 600-year-old family home. Touring the ancestral villa and hearing its real history goes far beyond a standard farm visit.
A warm welcome, whatever the weather. Past guests describe being taken into the olive groves in the rain, still unrushed, then warmed by a crackling fire and homemade food.
A bottle to take the memory home. Leaving with a little bottle of the estate’s own organic olive oil makes the visit tangible.
Genuine, unhurried hospitality. Past guests consistently describe feeling like guests in a real home, not customers on a schedule.
Meeting point
- After booking we will send all the details of the farm, location (meeting point) and contact.
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Can I harvest olives myself?
The harvesting explanation is included year-round, and you can try harvesting in November, during the actual harvest season.What’s included in the tasting?
A tasting of the estate’s organic extra virgin olive oil paired with local Tuscan snacks and delicacies, such as bruschetta, plus a little bottle of the oil to take home.What will I see at the villa?
A guided tour of the ancestral 600-year-old villa, learning its history and the family’s connection to olive oil production, before walking the olive groves.Is transportation included?
No, transportation is not included, but if you need a pick-up from Florence, you can contact the host directly, and payment for the pick-up is made with her.Is this suitable for children?
Yes, children aged 2 to 12 have a reduced rate, and adults and children aged 13 and older pay the standard rate.Where is the villa?
In Grassina, about 30 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 10 are welcome.Can I cancel or reschedule my booking?
Please refer to our Terms and Conditions for our policy.
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My wife and I had a wonderful tour of Tuscan Olive Oil Experience. Caterina is so passionate about her family's centuries old villa and her olive oil business. She was very thoughtful with little touches to make the experience intimate. Unfortunately, it rained during our visit... but between the crackling fire in the massive hearth and the warmth and aromas of her kitchen, we felt very much at home. We all put on our slickers and carried our umbrellas and she still took us out into the olive tree grove and didn't rush the discussion and education of how her business works. We very much appreciated her diligence to her craft and her warm hospitality. Highly recommend!
– March 29, 2026 – Verified booking
WOW what an experience! I don't even know what to start with. First, we met Caterina, the host, which welcomed us so warmly and she is so so sweet. She then showed us the family villa and told us about incredible stories of the villa and her family. The stories were unbelievably interesting, we did not expect that. We also had coffee and a little snack before we headed to the olive trees. We did not pick olives as they are usually ready in late summer / beginning of fall, but she explained us all about the olives, the trees, the process of picking them and making the oil, and everything was so so interesting. It was also such a pieceful and relaxing scenery. We then had the chance to eat a delicious plant based and typical Tuscan meal, cooked with love by Caterina. She was so generous and lovely and we feel so grateful we got to experience this truely unique and special moment. We highly recommend, as it is it for us one of our core memories from our trip! Grazie mille Caterina 🫶
– June 16, 2025 – Verified booking
We enjoyed the intimate group tour of Caterina's family ancestral home, their olive growing and harvesting process, and though a factory tour is not part of this, she brought to life how she takes the olives after harvesting to a factory and what happens there. She prepared really tasty and traditional bruschettas of various types. She allowed me to taste a persimmon from her garden too! Though it was too late for harvest season she had a tree with plenty of olives for us to practice harvesting - we are ready to come next year and help her ;) She also taught how to distinguish fresh local oil vs other types. The olive oil we sampled is tasty/fresh/spicy and she had some at hand for sale too. We had run a few minutes late and she was accommodating. We hope to bring the family back for a stay on the property next time!
– July 23, 2025 – Verified booking
Caterina was very welcoming, warm, and helpful. This was a lovely way to spend a morning in Florence, enjoying the countryside, and learning about olive oil. The food she prepared with the fresh olive oil was simple and delicious showcasing fresh ingredients and traditional local cuisine. Very happy went did this on our vacation.
– September 25, 2025 – Verified booking
We’re first time in Italy and a bit lost but Caterina was very patient with us. She gave us a very warm welcome. I love this villa a lot as it reminded me childhood cartoon that I never thought a place like this is truly exist. The food, the tasting, the wine and the knowledge and information were very interesting to me. As a chef who come from Canada, it was very grateful that I can learn more about Tuscany cooking with Caterina. We hopefully will meet again in the future. I would love to comeback one day to learn about how to prune the olive grove. Thank you a lot Caterine.
– December 06, 2025 – Verified bookingShare your experience
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