San Gimignano oil mill experience and oil tasting
At a glance
San Gimignano oil mill experience and oil tasting is a 1h small-group experience in Poggibonsi, Italy, operated by Museo dell'olio-SuprEvo. Travellers rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 3 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $22.77 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Tasting of oil and various products based on our oil, Access to the shop, Interactive tour of the oil mill.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 15 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 1h
- Group
- Small group, up to 15 travellers
- Languages
- English, Italian
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Travellers
- 1–15 per booking
- Ages
- Infant 0–4 · Child 5–12 · Adult 13–100
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Options & availability
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Italian
from $21.99
Tasting tour in Italian
- Days:
- Every day
- Start times:
- 10:00, 11:30, 13:00, 14:30, 16:00
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English
from $21.99
Tasting tour in English
- Days:
- Every day
- Start times:
- 10:00, 11:30, 13:00, 14:30, 16:00
Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.
Overview
In the heart of the green Tuscan hills and at the foot of a medieval city of rare charm, the Frantoio di San Gimignano takes you on a journey through time and space through stories, anecdotes and tales of one of the main products of the Mediterranean diet: oil extra virgin olive oil.
This historic place of production has now also become a place of discovery and knowledge of the world of oil for the whole family, involving children and intriguing adults through the recreational-educational experiences of the multimedia tour, tasting and shop.
Each stage will involve and stimulate the five senses for an experience
truly immersive and interactive.
What's included
What's included
- Tasting of oil and various products based on our oil
- Access to the shop
- Interactive tour of the oil mill
Itinerary
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The Frantoio di San Gimignano offers you an engaging and immersive experience to discover extra virgin olive oil with the interactive tour of the oil mill, the tasting of extra virgin olive oil and the shop.
You will be able to experience the oil mill not only as a place of production, but also as a place of knowledge and flavours, of curiosity, of ancient traditions and technological progress.
The opportunity to walk around the production sites will be enriched by the presence of interactive panels, virtual reality stations, multitouch tables and lecterns, to offer an engaging recreational and educational journey into the world of olive trees and oil.
The tour is available in dual languages, Italian and English.
The visit will be made even more special by tasting the extra virgin oil produced by the mill and combined with the typical regional bread, accompanied by a technical explanation to grasp the different properties of the product.
The shop is a hymn to the richness of extra virgin olive oil in its various forms, with a variety of products ranging from oil, gastronomy and cosmetics.
Meeting point
You can find the oil mill along the SP1 that connects Poggibonsi to San Gimignano.
You can park in the private square in front of the entrance to the structure.
Traveller ratings
4.0
3 reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor
- 5 ★ 1
- 4 ★ 1
- 3 ★ 1
- 2 ★ 0
- 1 ★ 0
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the San Gimignano oil mill experience and oil tasting take?
The experience lasts about 1h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $22.77 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Tasting of oil and various products based on our oil; Access to the shop; Interactive tour of the oil mill.
Where does it start?
You can find the oil mill along the SP1 that connects Poggibonsi to San Gimignano. You can park in the private square in front of the entrance to the structure.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English, Italian.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 3 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Poggibonsi.
