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Sicilian Culinary Tour: Wine, Olive Oil, and Vinegar Tasting
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112 Ratings
Città metropolitana di Palermo
Embark on a guided tour of an olive grove in Balestrate and indulge in a masterclass led by the producer and winemaker. Experience the authentic flavors of Sicilian extra virgin olive oil and wines while immersing yourself in a traditional Italian home.
Embark on a guided tour of an olive grove in Balestrate and indulge in a masterclass led by the producer and winemaker. Experience the authentic flavors of Sicilian extra virgin olive oil and wines while immersing yourself in a traditional Italian home.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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SP63bis - Discover the charm of the Sicilian countryside on an unforgettable sensory adventure. Francesco, a skilled winemaker and olive oil producer, will lead you through the traditional process of crafting extra virgin olive oil during an engaging stroll through the olive grove in Balestrate.
Following the tour, participants will indulge in a…
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SP63bis - Discover the charm of the Sicilian countryside on an unforgettable sensory adventure. Francesco, a skilled winemaker and olive oil producer, will lead you through the traditional process of crafting extra virgin olive oil during an engaging stroll through the olive grove in Balestrate.
Following the tour, participants will indulge in a tasting session featuring our wines, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegars, and limoncello, all paired with a variety of classic Sicilian dishes.
The tasting will be held in a typical Sicilian home, with Francesco’s grandparents present to share captivating stories about this magical region of Sicily.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Olive Oil Tasting
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tasting
- Balsamic Vinegar Tasting
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Olive Oil Tasting
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tasting
- Balsamic Vinegar Tasting
- Alcoholic Beverages
Meal Options
- Olive Oil and Wine Tasting
- Sicilian Caponata - “Caponata” is a side dish made with vegetables, typically eggplants, tomatoes, celery, onions, and olives, stewed together in a sweet and sour sauce.
- Balsamic vinegar Tasting - Balsamic vinegar and balsamic glaze
- White and red wines
- Limoncello Tasting
- Olive Oil and Wine Tasting
- Sicilian Caponata - “Caponata” is a side dish made with vegetables, typically eggplants, tomatoes, celery, onions, and olives, stewed together in a sweet and sour sauce.
- Balsamic vinegar Tasting - Balsamic vinegar and balsamic glaze
- White and red wines
- Limoncello Tasting
Additional Information
Engage directly with the origin of these exquisite products while enjoying the natural splendor of the Sicilian countryside.
The tasting session presents a delightful array of local specialties – including fine wines, extra virgin olive oil, and balsamic vinegars – all expertly paired with traditional Sicilian dishes, offering a comprehensive taste of…
Engage directly with the origin of these exquisite products while enjoying the natural splendor of the Sicilian countryside.
The tasting session presents a delightful array of local specialties – including fine wines, extra virgin olive oil, and balsamic vinegars – all expertly paired with traditional Sicilian dishes, offering a comprehensive taste of the region’s rich culinary heritage.
In the warm and inviting atmosphere of a traditional Sicilian home, participants have the unique opportunity to interact with Francesco’s grandparents. Their stories add a rich cultural and historical dimension to the experience, making it much more than just a culinary tour.
Location
SP63bis
We're 40 minutes from Palermo. The meeting point is near the exit/entrance of the highway in Balestrate.
We can Pick you up ( Is an extra service)or take the bus from Palermo to Alcamo; from Alcamo, it's just a 15-minute car ride to our place.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Bonniep383
May 26, 2026
Authentic family olive oil business - Great experience with a three generation family operating an olive oil and wine business. The tasting in the family home was incredibly special. You should go!!
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Backpacker512449
May 23, 2026
Great experience - This is a great and unique experience to learn about olive oil making in Sicily. Francesco is a wonderful guide and the opportunity to meet his grandparents while tasting oil and wine in their home is unforgettable. Highly recommended!
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Sarah_n
May 1, 2026
Perfect day trip from Palermo city center! - What a great experience and the perfect place to go to get out of the hustle and bustle of Palermo city center. Francesco and his grandparents were the best hosts and full of information. We had a lovely time and would highly recommend!
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Ruth_s
Apr 14, 2026
Fabulous experience - Fabulous experience! We learned a lot about olives and the making of olive oil. Francesco is a wonderful host and very knowledgeable and entrepreneurial. Instead of feeling like another tour, this experience felt like visiting with local friends. You will meet Francesco’s family and be treated to a meal at the family table as you learn and taste olive oil, balsamic vinegars, wines and food made by his grandmother. What a treat! Highly recommend!
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Molly_h
Mar 29, 2026
Feel like family and taste high-quality olive oil and wines! - By luck I had a solo tour with Francesco, and I could not recommend it more! I was traveling Sicily solo in March 2026, and while staying in Castellammare del Golfo, booked this tour. In the booking, I asked if I could be picked up and then returned to my hotel, and I received a WhatsApp from Francesco a couple of days after booking confirming that this was possible (roundtrip cost 50 EUR). Francesco himself picked me up very punctually, and we drove through the olive groves. We had some bad weather, but during a break in the rain, we got out and he taught me about the olive growing process and how they manage on their farm, also giving a bit of family history in the process. After, we drove to his family's home where I also met his grandparents. Because the rain caused some flooding, Francesco even asked his grandma to lend me some slippers so my shoes could dry a bit - it was so sweet and I really felt like I was a part of their family for an afternoon. Then while trading stories about life, we tasted the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and three types of wine. Accompanying it was a selection of homemade (by Grandma!) snacks that were really just excellent. Pro tip: if you book the 11am tour, DO NOT EAT breakfast - or at least, only a small breakfast. Once we were finished, Francesco drove me back to my hotel (about 10 mins away). I left with some olive oil and balsamico, a fully stomach, and having been able to experience a behind-the-scenes look into a small, family-run business.
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Guide00827394894
Mar 11, 2026
Great Experience - Francesco was very knowledgeable and answered our many questions about the olive tree and olive oil environment & processing. We enjoyed the walk through the olive grooves, the introduction to the town of Balestrate & the lovely sampling of olive oil, wine, balsamic vinegar and snack delicacies. A great tour
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Sharonsv2704uf
Jan 27, 2026
Great experience! - Lovely time tasting from this family owned business. They welcomed us with locally and family made fresh food to accompany the amazing olive oil, balsamic, wine, and lemoncello. Highly recommend this tour. You can ship home and also order online.
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236landusb
Jan 26, 2026
Met first to see where the olives are grown. Then enjoyed tasting while learning more about the process. - This was an excellent tour. We enjoyed it from start to finish’s visiting the olive grove and then meeting the grandparents with the tastings was so fun. Highly recommend!
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618rosemaryc
Jan 22, 2026
A superb experience to do absolutely - A great experience. Francesco is a wealth of knowledge about olives, oil and wine. Not miserly explanations, history, we had a superb and rewarding morning in his presence. Let's not forget about the tasting party and the meeting with his grandparents, an unforgettable moment!
Thank you and good luck in your company!!!
Natalia and Philip
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Jennifercf3318ol
Jan 19, 2026
Authentic and Personal Olive Grove Tour - We thoroughly enjoyed meeting Francesco and his grandparents … and visiting his small Olive Grove. The highlight for sure was tasting the Olive Oil, 3 types of Wine, Balsamic Vinegar and Glaze, along with the Lemoncello… all produced here on the farm. We felt like friends in their home sitting around the table - and were joined by Francesco’s grandparents who own the farm. If you want an intimate tour from a knowledgeable grower, that is close to Palermo, this is a good choice.
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