The 5 Best USA Olive Oil Tours

1.Texas Hill Country Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) Our pick

At Texas Hill Country Olive Company in Dripping Springs, you’ll sample extra virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegars with fresh focaccia and small bites. A host explains tasting basics, flavor pairings, and uses for varieties such as harissa, basil, Sicilian, and blood orange. The group is limited to 16 people, and gluten-free bread is not available.

“My husband and I did an olive oil and balsamic vinegar tour. We had an absolute blast. I learned so much about EVOO and vinegar that I didn’t know. The host was very informative and friendly. She really seems to know and love the products. We tried prickly pear lemonade and it was delicious. The only problem was wanting to buy everything!! I highly recommend this place.”

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2.Nashville: Olive & Sinclair Chocolate Factory Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12 reviews · 45 min · from $10Cheapest here

At Olive & Sinclair’s factory on Fatherland Street, you’ll follow the bean-to-bar process with an English-speaking guide, see antique melanguers, and taste Southern-style chocolate, Bourbon Brittle, Duck Fat Caramels, and more. The 45-minute tour costs $10, includes samples, and ends at the factory shop.

“We had a fabulous time! Everyone was so kind and we learned so much!”

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3.Olive Oil, Cheese, and Wine Tasting with Local Expert

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Meet Elisabeth at Il Fiorello Olive Oil Company in Fairfield for a two-hour tasting on her family’s olive farm. Walk through the grove, learn how to judge extra virgin olive oil, pair oils with snacks, then taste Northern California wines and two local cheeses. The small-group format keeps the experience personal and easy to follow.

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4.Dripping Springs: Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 45 min · from $25

At Texas Hill Country Olive Co. in Dripping Springs, an English-speaking guide leads you through extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar tastings with small food pairings. You will learn how these products are made, compare several flavors, and enjoy an intimate 45-minute visit that begins and ends at the company headquarters.

“We really enjoyed this visit. Very informative and great selection of olive oils.”

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5.The Olive Grove Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $24

At Woodpecker Trail Olive Farm near Glennville, the owners lead a two-hour Saturday tour through olive trees and a longleaf pine plantation. You’ll learn what extra virgin means, see how the farm cares for its varieties, and finish with guided tastings of olive oils and balsamic vinegar reductions. Curtis is the owner associated with the tour.

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