Croatia · OLIVE OIL TASTINGS
The good olive oil tastings go weeks ahead on this coast and the famous ones go first. Below: the 13 to lock in early, what each includes and where they differ.
Review of the Krka Waterfalls tour from Split, with boat cruise, Skradinski buk, Ethno Museum, free time, wine and olive oil tasting.
“Highly recommend, amazing trip to a beautiful place, very good organisation and great tour guides ☺️”
Taste Dubrovnik’s wines, olive oils, seafood, and historic dishes on a small-group walk led by an enologist and PhD wine student.
“Dom was amazing! His understanding of the nuances of wine (especially local wines) as well as olive oil is second to none and having grown up in Dubrovnik, his understanding of the city’s history was an added bonus. We absolutely will recommend this tour to friends. If you have the opportunity to spend time with Dom - take it - and try to make it a private tour! Dom! Congratulations on becoming a father!!”
Explore Hvar’s mountain views, villages, lavender fields, wine, and flavored olive oils on a relaxed three-hour small-group tour.
“Excellent tour. Got to see beautiful sites behind the mountains in Hvar and see the lavender fields and terraces. The winery was unique and romantic. Got to taste a few wines - orange wines were a unique type that I’ve never had before. Also had a few types of olive oil to taste with bread. Everything was delicious. Tour guide Petar and Paula at the winery were fantastic. Got to meet great people attending this tour with us as well. Would highly recommend to anyone considering.”
Tour Stella Croatica near Klis, visit its olive oil museum, taste two oils, and learn to spot genuine extra virgin olive oil in Dalmatia.
“Great visit! The explanations are clear and you learn a lot in a short time. The tasting part is very interesting and allows you to learn how professional tasters do it.”
Review of Stella Croatica’s olive museum tour near Split, with olive oil tasting, botanical gardens, cosmetics, local foods, price, tips, and FAQs.
“This venue, tour and staff are fantastic! We learned so much, the grounds and facilities are beautiful, clean and a joy! Our guide, Ines, the hostess, Draginc ( sp) and tasting tour guide, Bonne were all very knowledgeable, fun and engaging. We hRead more”
Explore Krka waterfalls from Split, swim in Skradin, and taste Croatian wine or olive oil on a practical nine-hour day trip.
“AVOID, Do not believe this booking. My ticket clearly indicates that the wine and olive tasting is included, as well as the iternary shows the hour allocated for this. I queried it but they keep saying that I booked the wrong tour”
Explore Pula’s House of Istrian Olive Oil, learn to spot quality, taste five extra virgin oils, and pair one with dessert.
“The exhibits were interestingly designed and entertainingly described. The staff member was very friendly and could speak a little German. The tasting and sampling were very exciting and delicious. A great tip for rainy weather in Pula!”
Explore Pula’s olive oil tradition through Roman history, expert tasting, local snacks, and a sweet olive oil pairing in 90 minutes.
“Museum is smaller than expected and lay out was strange. However the guide for the olive tasting was incredible. Really enjoyed it!”
Walk through Cres olive groves, visit the island’s only oil mill, taste local oils and jams, and take home olive jam.
Cycle from Vidova Gora through Brač villages, visit Škrip’s olive oil museum, and taste local food on a small-group tour.
“Very nice bike tour starting beneath pine forest canopy at high point of Brac then winding downhill through the lightly populated part of the island. Pace was safe and traffic light. Croatian drivers are bike friendly anyway. The lunch at the olivRead more”
Explore Istria from Pula with hilltop towns, Lim Fjord views, truffle and olive oil tastings, and a small-group ride.
“Sini was a wonderful tour guide. He was waiting for us at one of the appointed meeting places in Pula. He gave us a well-rounded tour of the Istrian Peninsula, showing us locations to the east, north, and then to the capital city. We loved the artist’s village and was able to meet Croatia’s most famous artist, who personally showed us his work. In Motovun, we did a tasting of truffle pastes and olive oil and had a wonderful lunch with an incredible view. Sini was very knowledgeable and was able to share much about the history of the cities. This was a great experience!”
Explore Istria from Rovinj with truffle hunting, 5 to 8 wines, olive oil, local food, and hilltop Motovun in a small group.
“Red carpet service with a friendly and informative guide. You will get to tour and sample local wines, olive oils and foods and talk with the producers. The highlight of the trip is the truffle hunt with a truffle hunter and their dog! This trip is highly recommended but make sure to come with a big appetite!”
Explore Hvar’s lavender roads, old villages, island views, and family olive oil production on this private three-hour tour.
“Fantastic tour showing different parts of the island; Maria was an excellent guide and showed great knowledge of the history of the island. The stop at the lavender shop was very good. The olive oil visit was very interesting. Would highly recommend!”
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