Olive oil tasting in Perugia: Three oils at a 1962 mill

Discover unexpected flavor pairings that transform traditional tasting in Perugia

This activity takes you inside a 1962 olive mill near Perugia to watch how local olives become three distinct extra virgin oils, then taste each one while learning to recognize scent, texture and quality. Marco, the mill's owner, guides the tour and the tasting, which includes snacks and surprising flavor pairings. The experience runs about an hour and suits all fitness levels. Guests under 18 cannot consume alcohol.

The experience

You arrive at Marco's olive mill, a working operation that has been pressing Colli Martani olives since 1962. The tour starts with the machinery and process itself (how the local fruit moves from harvest to press to bottle), and Marco walks you through the three oils his mill produces. This is not a museum visit. You're standing in the actual workspace where the work happens.

After the tour comes the tasting. You'll smell and taste each of the three oils in sequence, learning what to notice: the scent, the flavor notes, the weight on your tongue, the way quality shows itself. Marco guides you through recognizing these characteristics so you can tell the oils apart. Then come the pairings: bruschetta with different oils, salami, cheese, and a surprise from the host. The point is not just bread. The tasting explores how these oils work with flavors you might not expect.

The whole experience takes roughly an hour. Public transport runs nearby if you need it. If you have food allergies or follow a special diet, let the operator know when you book so they can adjust the snacks and pairings.

What’s included

• A guided tour of the 1962 olive mill.
• tasting of three types of Colli Martani extra virgin olive oil with instruction on how to recognize scent, taste and quality.
• snacks including bruschetta, salami and cheese.
• the chance to purchase oils on site.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 17:30

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Under 13: can't be booked

GroupUp to 25

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by eatwith

Is this one for you?Book this if you have a free afternoon in Perugia and want to understand how olive oil actually tastes and what makes one different from another: Marco's mill is small and working, so you see the real process rather than a demonstration.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can I buy olive oil to take home after the tasting?

Yes, you have the chance to purchase oils on site after the tasting ends.

What exactly do I taste during the tasting part?

You taste three types of Colli Martani extra virgin olive oil, each one paired with snacks like bruschetta, salami, cheese, and a surprise the host prepares. The focus is on learning to recognize the oil's scent and taste rather than just eating bread.

Is this tour suitable if I'm not very fit or have mobility concerns?

The experience is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The tour takes place inside the mill, so let the operator know about any specific concerns when you book.

Can children come along?

The minimum age is 13. Guests under 18 cannot consume alcohol, so they will not participate in wine tastings if wine is offered.