Masterclass Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Table Olives & Tasting
Overview
Enjoy a sensory journey to discover the scents and flavors of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and table olives with a professional oil taster in the heart of Rome.
During this EvooExperience you will learn to recognize quality EVOO oil and table olives at Italy's first school of Extra Virgin Olive Oil in the heart of Rome.
This guided experience, unique in Rome, provides an overview of the main expressions of Italy's immense olive-growing heritage. Italy ranks first in the world for olive biodiversity with more than 500 cultivars (cultivated varieties) of olives.
Learn about Extra Virgin Olive Oil which is an important quality food, offering many beneficial effects on our health. In addition, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) declared that extra virgin olive oil is a true medicinal food product. The antioxidant activity prevents cardiovascular and neurologic diseases, fights free radicals and inflammation, and is an effective anti-aging.
What's Included
- Free gift of a small bottle of 100% Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1.5-hour theory and practical course with a professional taster
- Guided tasting course of 3 different EVOO Oils and 2 different types of table olives
- Additional food and drinks
Meeting Location
Via Nazionale
89/a, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Discover the stunning world of EVOO Oil, the essential ingredient of the Mediterranean Diet, and its fruit of origin, the Olive.
Train your senses to learn the secrets of “liquid green gold” and table olives with a professional oil taster, certified by the Italian Olive Oil Consortium.
This guided Experience provides an overview of the main expressions of Italy's immense olive-growing heritage and makes you discover the qualities of EVOO Oil as a fundamental and healthy food that can enhance the dishes of Mediterranean cuisine. EVOO oil is a food of excellence, of the highest quality, and has beneficial effects on our health.
Tasting course content:
The origin of olive oil.
Classification of olive oils.
How quality oil is produced, and why it is important for our health.
How to recognize a quality oil through organoleptic analysis.
Tasting methodology.
Guided practical tasting tests to recognize the merits and flaws of EVOO and table olives.
At the end of this sensory journey, you will acquire the skills to recognize quality EVOO and table olives for your home or business.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The minimum age is 16. The tasting is gluten-free, for vegetarians and vegans.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Free gift of a small bottle of 100% Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
- 1.5-hour theory and practical course with a professional taster.
- Guided tasting course of 3 different EVOO Oils and 2 different types of table olives.
- Additional food and drinks.
The minimum age to participate is 16..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Masterclass Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Table Olives & Tasting is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Masterclass Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Table Olives & Tasting will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Free gift of a small bottle of 100% Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1.5-hour theory and practical course with a professional taster
- Guided tasting course of 3 different EVOO Oils and 2 different types of table olives
- Additional food and drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The minimum age is 16. The tasting is gluten-free, for vegetarians and vegans.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
