- Fattoria Lavacchio Bottega del Mulino - The tour lasts around one hour and includes a walk in the olive groves, a little introduction to the Tuscan olive oil traditions and a guided tour of the mill as well as an historical background of the windmill, its renovation and technical explanations of how it works.
- Professional guide
- 1 glass of organic Chianti DOCG wine or grape juice
- English speaking expert
- Professional olive oil tasting
- Small group semi-private tour
- Transportation to/from attractions
We’re situated amid the iconic, traditional hills of Chianti that offer spectacular vistas. Our location, Fattoria Lavacchio, merely 18 km from Florence, applies Organic and Biodynamic farming across the entire property.
Experience the remarkable windmill engineered by LEONARDO DA VINCI, restored to grind the estate’s flour, offering an unique opportunity to step back into the world two centuries ago.
The itinerary includes strolling through the olive groves, an introductory briefing on Tuscan olive oil traditions, a guided tour through the windmill alongside its historical overviews, its restoration details, and technical elaboration of its functioning. The tour concludes with a session on olive oil tasting, where you’ll comprehend the features of fine extra virgin olive oil.
Only the second floor of the windmill is inaccessible by wheelchair, but the remainder of the tour poses no issues. Transport from and to Florence city isn’t included in the tour price. Availability subject to request.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
