Olive oil tasting in Syracuse, Sicily - Evoo Tour

About this tour

Spend an hour at a family-run olive estate outside Syracuse exploring how proper oil gets made, from grove to bottle. You'll walk between century-old trees, watch cold-pressing happen in the mill, then taste several award-winning organic oils alongside fresh bread and local produce. The whole thing stays low-key and personal—no crowds, no theatre, just the actual work and flavour that built Sicilian tables.

Highlights

• Walk among ancient olive and lemon trees on organic estate
• Watch artisan cold-pressing in the working mill
• Taste multiple award-winning extra virgin oils side by side
• Learn sustainable farming and local production history
• Pair oils with fresh bread and seasonal produce

What to expect

You'll arrive at a proper working farm, not a tourist attraction dressed up as one. After a stroll through the groves where you'll see how they manage the trees and handle the crop, you move into the mill—small, clean, built for the job. The owner or their team walks you through extraction: what temperature matters, why timing counts, how you tell good oil from mediocre. Then you sit down and taste. Each oil gets its own moment: you'll notice how the first one smells green and peppery, the next tastes buttery, another brings almonds. Bread and local vegetables help you understand how these oils actually work on food, not just on their own.

Good to know

The estate is wheelchair accessible. Prams work fine on the paths. Wear comfortable shoes for the grove walk. One hour is tight but efficient—expect a real working day, not a leisurely afternoon. Book ahead.