Where to Go: the 5 Best Bari Olive Oil Tours

1.Olive Oil Private Tour and Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tasting in Altamura

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24Our pick

Visit Frantoio Oleario Perniola in Altamura with guides such as Angelica or Giuseppe. See how olives become extra virgin olive oil, taste several oils with a sommelier, sample local foods, and take home a 100 ml bottle. The private visit lasts about 1 to 1.5 hours and is offered in English.

“Giuseppe was so knowledgeable! The tour was very interesting and the appetitive was delish ! We had focaccia which was to die for !”

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2.Olive Oil Mill Tour with Tasting near Molfetta & Bari

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 6 reviews · 1h 15m · from $42

Meet the mill master and follow Apulian olive oil from harvest to bottle on a 75-minute family-run tour near Molfetta and Bari. Carla leads an English or Italian visit through the production and storage areas, then teaches you how to judge extra virgin olive oil in a professional tasting with espresso. Ask about harvest timing before booking.

“C’est une visite très intéressante, instructive et agréable . Ltée hôte Carla a été d’une très grande gentillesse et a bien pris le temps de nous expliquer chaque étape pour arriver au produit final! L’endroit est d’une propreté qui rappel les usines aérospatiale ou pharmaceutiques. La dégustation a été vraiment agréable, on a pu réellement goûter la différence entre les variétés d’olives . Je recommande fortement cette activité et Grazie mille pour cette dégustation!”

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3.San Vito dei Normani: Organic Picnic in Olive Grove

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

Spend three hours in a Boho-style olive grove between Ostuni and San Vito dei Normanni. English- or Polish-speaking hosts provide a local organic charcuterie board, unlimited hydration, lawn games, hammocks, swings, and hanging chairs. Photoshoots, yoga, massages, and food workshops cost extra.

“O experienta minunata! Am comunicat foarte bine cu gazda, peisajul este de poveste.”

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4.Private Olive Oil Tasting in Polignano a Mare

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $59

Rina welcomes you to Villa Delle Rose Puglia for a three-hour private visit among centuries-old olive trees and lavender fields. You’ll learn about local olive varieties, taste the estate’s cold-pressed extra-virgin oil, and enjoy Apulian food, wine, and Adriatic views. The visit begins and ends at the estate.

“This was the most perfect experience. Rina was lovely, her knowledge was vast and the experience was so special. We couldn't recommend this experience more!”

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5.narrated extra virgin olive oil tasting with aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $88

Meet an expert taster in Bari’s city center and learn to judge three Apulian extra virgin olive oils by sight, smell, and flavor. Elisabetta and Isabelle are named as hosts associated with the experience. Expect olive-growing stories, seasonal sweet and savory pairings, wine or a soft drink, and coffee in a private lounge for up to 10 people.

“Isabelle a été très accueillante et compréhensible. Nous avons découvert l’huile d’olive et ces arômes (une infime partie assurément), ce fut très interessant. Merci”

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