About this tour
Visit Frantoio Buonamici in Fiesole for a hands-on look at how bronze-pressed extra virgin olive oil comes together. Your guide walks you through the mill's operations before you taste three to five oils paired with crackers and fresh green apple. The experience runs about an hour and suits all fitness levels, with wheelchair access and public transport nearby.
Highlights
- Walk through a working olive oil mill in Tuscany
- Taste 3–5 estate extra virgin olive oils side by side
- Learn how bronze pressing differs from modern methods
- Pair oils with crackers and crisp green apple
- Accessible to all mobility levels
What to expect
You'll begin in the mill itself, seeing presses and storage tanks while your guide explains the bronze-pressing process and what sets it apart. After the tour, you'll settle in for a structured tasting. Three to five oils will be presented in sequence; you'll nibble crackers and apple between samples to cleanse your palate, allowing you subtle shifts in flavour and aroma to register. Expect to learn how harvest timing, terroir and technique shape each oil's character.
Good to know
Allow an hour total. The mill is wheelchair accessible. Public transport reaches the area easily. Tipping is not included in the price. Wear comfortable shoes if you prefer to move around the mill during the tour.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.