The 14 Best Olive Oil and Food Pairings

1.Vineyard Tour with Wine, Olive Oil & Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 221 reviews · 2 hours · from $42Our pick

Join Marco or another family guide at Agriturismo La Rocca for a two-hour walk through a Bardolino DOC vineyard and olive grove. Then taste five wines, house extra virgin olive oil, local cheeses, and cured meats on a terrace above Lake Garda. The group is limited to 10, and English is the tour language.

“It was one of the highlights of our trip for us. We felt very welcome and thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience, from the lovely peaceful walk through the vineyards and learning about grapes, wine and olive trees to tasting 4 different types of delicious wine and local delicacies. Thank you so much for having us, guys. Many greetings from UK da Tanya & Ash”

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2.Symphony of Flavors – Olive Oil & Food Pairing at Corfu Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 66 reviews · 1 hour · from $40

At The Olive House, a private group of up to eight joins an English-speaking host such as George, Helen, Vasiliki, or Victoria for an olive oil tasting and six Corfu-inspired dishes. Learn how to judge quality oil, then try it with bread, fava, bitter orange, cake, ice cream, and chocolate.

“Attending this olive oil tasting was truly the best decision we made on our last day in Corfu. The dishes were absolutely delicious, and we were pleasantly surprised by the unique and thoughtful pairings of food with various types of olive oil. Our guide played a big role in making the experience even more enjoyable—her warm and kind personality added a special touch to the whole event. She shared all the information with clarity and passion, and we left not only satisfied, but also more knowledgeable. I can only recommend this experience to anyone visiting Corfu.”

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3.Olive Oil Tasting with Cretan Food Pairing

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 52 reviews · from $107

Meet Aspassia at the Valide Cooking Activities Building, then drive to a 2,000-year-old olive grove near Rethymno. Over three hours, you’ll taste four olive oils, pair them with a four-course Cretan menu, and learn about harvesting, extraction, storage, cooking, and Crete’s olive oil culture.

“Our olive oil tasting was very interesting, educational, and relaxing. Aspassia was very friendly, warm, and knowledgeable. The kittens in the grove were adorable and friendly, which was a nice bonus :) a really fun way to get out of town (we stayed in Chania) and do something a little different. I feel so much better informed about olive oil after this tasting! Highly recommend.”

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4.Seggiano: Guided Tour of the Olive Grove and Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 30 reviews · 2 - 2.5 hours · from $29Cheapest here

Meet Elena or Mirko at Olio Abbraccio near Seggiano for a small-group walk through the olive groves, mill, and cellar. You’ll learn how organic extra virgin olive oil is made, then taste several oils with bruschetta, potato cream, and gelato. The setting is rural, scenic, and best reached by car.

“The tour was very informative and fun. We learned a lot about olive oil production and how to get the best olive oil. Elena and Mirko were very friendly. Great experience!”

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5.Ascoli Olive Oil Tour with Tasting and Local Food Pairing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $40Highest rated

Meet Valentino Fratoni and his family at Olio Fratoni outside Ascoli Piceno. You’ll tour a working mill, see traditional and modern extraction methods, learn professional tasting techniques, then pair local extra-virgin oils with regional foods. The small group is capped at 15, and the visit lasts about two and a half hours.

“The Fratoni family love their business of making the best olive oil available and Valentino Fratoni provides interesting insights into the process of making it. The tasting is fun and informative and the “breakfast” (we’d call it lunch) they provide is delicious. Best of all, though, is witnessing the joy and pride they have in sharing their vocation.”

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6.Olive Mill Tour with Oil and Food Tasting in Chianciano

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 10 reviews · 1 hour · from $35

At Frantoio La Macina Elena Bartolomei, a family-run mill near Chianciano Terme, you’ll tour the production rooms, see a 16th-century wooden press, and taste several EVO oils with pecorino, salame, truffle bruschetta and Chianti. Guido and other bilingual guides lead the one-hour visit.

“Great! Guido was excellent, the mill fascinating and the oil & extra treats were delicious. A fun way to spend a summer afternoon!”

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7.Zadar, Šibenik: olive oil, wine & food tasting, Self Drive

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 9 reviews · 2 hours - 150 minutes · from $29

Drive to OPG Lepur near Benkovac for a family-led visit with Branimir and his team. Walk an ancient olive grove, see the working mill, taste five oils and Croatian wines, and sample local cheese, seafood, fruit, and bread. The optional €20 buffet makes this a fuller lunch stop.

“Such a fantastic experience! Neil and Elizabeth were super friendly and clearly passionate about what they do. The wines, olive oils, and chocolate were all amazing, and the way they explained everything made it so much more enjoyable. The small bites were delicious and paired perfectly with the tastings. It was relaxed, fun, and felt really special. If you’re in Zagreb, this is an absolute must – you’ll love it!”

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8.Horseback Ride and Olive Oil and food tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 8 reviews · 5 hours · from $377

Travel from Florence to the Chianti hills for a one-hour guided horseback ride through vineyards and olive groves. Then visit a historic olive oil estate for a 40-minute tour, tasting, and Tuscan spread with wine. The advertised language is English, and past departures have featured guides such as Simona and driver Marco.

“My husband and I visited Italy in May 2023 for our honeymoon and had booked multiple activities in three different cities and this was the most anticipated one by far for myself and it did not disappoint. The tours are already made to be small and private but we lucked out and had our guide Simona and our driver Marco to ourselves the whole day. First off, the horseback riding experience was so much better than any other ride I have ever been on and even more so, it truly was Simona who took it over the top and made it exceptional. She was absolutely the most gracious and informative…”

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9.Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Greek Honey Experience with Pairings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $46

Meet in central Athens for a 75-minute tasting led by Antonis and his team. Sample three Greek extra virgin olive oils and honeys with cheese, wine, herbs, spices, and even ice cream. Learn how to judge quality, use oils in cooking, and explore traditional health and cosmetic uses.

“I had the most unique and amazing tasting experience with Antonis! I never realized how versatile olive oils can be, or how they can elevate and transform the flavors of different foods. Antonis is incredibly knowledgeable and deeply passionate about his craft. It was such a special opportunity to experience authentic Greek olive oil, honey, and wine in such an intimate and educational way. I highly recommend this tasting to anyone seeking a truly cultural and flavorful Greek experience.”

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10.Olive Oil Food Pairing in Crete

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $88

Drive to a tasting venue on the road from Heraklion to Moires for a 90-minute session led in English or Greek by a qualified olive oil connoisseur. Taste four premium oils, compare one defective sample, pair oils with small snacks, and complete a lifestyle test that leads to personal olive oil and wellbeing advice.

“Very cool activity! The hostess is passionnate and you can really tell it! We learned so much and are know able to make better choices when buying olive oil. The food and oil pairing was such an interresting experience and the dishes were super fresh and good. Would recommend 100%.”

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11.Montecatini Alto: Gourmet picnic among the olive trees with EVO oil pairing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1.5 - 2.5 hours · from $100

At Podere Cavozzoli, Maria Cristina welcomes you to an olive-grove picnic with EVO oil pairings, Tuscan wine, olive-leaf tea, and a walk covering pruning traditions. You can visit the cellar, enjoy free time among the trees and vines, and take home four 50 ml oil bottles. Allow 1.5 to 2.5 hours and plan a taxi from Montecatini Terme station.

“De conhecer os olivais, o processo de fabricacao do azeite. A desgustacao é espetacular. Tudo maravilhoso. Recomendo esta bela experiência.”

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12.Olive oil tasting & food pairing in Thessaloniki

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $73

Join Irini Kokolaki at Thessaloniki’s Creativity Platform for a 1.5-hour tasting of four Greek extra virgin olive oils. You’ll compare flavors, pair oil with vegetables, fruit, yogurt, and chocolate, and learn how to choose better oil in Greek shops. The small group is limited to 10 people.

“Irini is exceptionally well qualified to teach people about olive oil! I was impressed by both her qualifications and her passion. Book this experience if you are curious about what separates superior from inferior olive oils and why you might personally prefer the qualities of one olive oil, for example a sweeter olive oil, over a spicier olive oil. Challenge yourself to see if you can identify certain taste profiles in different olive oils. Try pairing quality olive oil with a food you might not think to pair it with, like yoghurt, strawberries, or dark chocolate! As someone who has been becoming increasingly interested in the health benefits and underlying…”

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13.Olive Oil Food Pairing in Crete

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $86

Meet olive oil specialist Maria at Savouidakis in Agia Varvara for a 90-minute tasting of four premium oils, one defective sample, and small food pairings. You will learn how oil changes a dish, discuss Mediterranean diet benefits, and receive personal wellbeing advice after a lifestyle and diet test.

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14.Visit to an olive oil mill and oil tasting with aperitif and food and wine pairing.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $30

At La Aceitera de la Abuela in Titulcia, you will tour an artisan olive mill, walk through an olive grove, and taste two or three organic extra virgin olive oils. Spanish-speaking guides pair each oil with Madrid wine, chocolate, honey, cheese, or cold meats.

“I have loved the experience before, it has been very enriching and delightful. To improve it would be to include transportation, you are facing a magnificent opportunity for growth.”

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