Sicilian Culinary Tour: Wine, Olive Oil, and Vinegar Tasting
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72 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.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • SP63bis - Discover the charm of the Sicilian countryside on an unforgettable sensory adventure. Join Francesco, a winemaker and olive oil producer, as he leads you through the artisanal process of creating extra virgin olive oil during a captivating walk through the olive grove in Balestrate.
    Following the tour, indulge in a tasting session that…
What's Included
  • 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
Additional Information

Connect directly with the source of these exquisite products as you immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Sicilian countryside.
The tasting session offers a delightful variety of local specialties – from fine wines and extra virgin olive oil to balsamic vinegars – all perfectly paired with traditional Sicilian dishes, providing a comprehensive…

Location
SP63bis
We're 50 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.

Customer Ratings
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Kaitlyn_n
Apr 27, 2025
Fantastic experience - Had the pleasure of doing this tour as part of our honeymoon and we were blown away with the Sicilian hospitality and quality of wine and olive oil. Francesco was a great host and took us through the families olive groves, educating us on the process of olive oil making throughout the tour. Then returning to the tasting room where we sat with his grandparents, learned the history of Sicily and tasted delicious Sicilian classic dishes, as well as Essensily’s wonderful olive oil, wine and balsamic. Would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Palermo and surrounding areas.
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Mary_w
Apr 13, 2025
Francesco was so kind and... - Francesco was so kind and knowledgeable about olive oil and wine. It was truly a special and local Sicilian experience!!
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Jobedeba
Apr 8, 2025
Don't miss this gem! - Francesco is a young entrepreneur,olive oil and wine maker,who has come back home to create his dream and made it come true! His olive oil is the purest we've ever tasted, the balsamic vinegar is amazing and so are the white wines he's producing. Add to this an amazing ,home cooked of Sicilian dishes and you get an incredible experience!
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James_e
Mar 20, 2025
Exceptional - An experience unlike any other — Francesco’s olive grove tour was as peaceful as it was beautiful and informative. The olive oil and wine tasting was exceptional, and we had the distinct pleasure of his grandparents’ company during the experience. The product quality is *fantastic* (we bought oil and wine to take home to the US) — but best of all, it felt like we were a part of the family. Would absolutely recommend to any and all who visit the area. We will be back! Mille grazie!
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Tizianamg6022sl
Feb 20, 2025
Highly recommend - Perfect! Francesco was brilliant and gave us an amazing tour and unforgettable experience. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Balestrate
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Emilee_f
Nov 9, 2024
Authentic, informative, and delicious! - We had a lovely tour and learned so much about olive oil making and the different products of Sicily. The oil, wine, and balsamic we tasted was all excellent and our host Francesco and his family was so kind, welcoming, and gave us an authentic and one of a kind experience of Sicily. Would highly recommend to any traveller!
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Jurian_v
Oct 21, 2024
Highly recommendable! - We had the most amazing time during our wine and olive oil tasting. Francesco is an amazing host and provided a lot of information throughout the tasting. Having the tasting together with is grandparents was the cherry on top. I cannot recommend this tour enough if your are looking for a truly unique experience.
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Pamelals8089px
Oct 17, 2024
Enlighting & Engaging - This was a terrific olive oil & wine tasting tour. Our guide was informative and interesting. The luncheon with olive oil & wine pairing was quaint as it involved home cooking at the grandparents home , prepared by the Nonna . This is a tour you won’t regret.
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Susanstjohn_a
Oct 13, 2024
Ahhh- family story of an olive grove in the Sicilian sun - Just what we were hoping to experience- authentic, informative, friendly and fun. What a lovely family- and how wonderful to have this venture evolving. Highly recommend.
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Dianecomanda
Oct 8, 2024
Enjoyable Couple of Hours - We really enjoyed our time with Francesco. He was incredibly knowledgible about the olive oil production process and the farming techniques. The visit to his grandparent’s home and the olive oil and wine tasting was informative and delicious. Grandma and grandpa were wonderful hosts and the light lunch was more than enough to get to know and enjoy some traditional Sicilian dishes. We would highly recommend that you consider this tour during your travels to Sicily
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From $67
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).