The 6 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 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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