Guided Walk, Food, Olive Oil & Wine - full experience
Discover the authentic taste of Istria with a complete farm experience at Olivo Istriano, a family estate located in the peaceful hills near Buje. This experience combines nature, local history, olive oil, wine and traditional Istrian food in one relaxed and memorable visit.
The tour starts with a guided walk through the estate's orchard, vineyard and olive groves. As you explore the farm, your host will share the story of the family, the local history of the area and the philosophy behind their work. You will learn how the Mediterranean climate, careful cultivation and respect for tradition shape the products made on the estate.
The experience continues with a visit to the cellar, where you will discover the process behind producing high-quality extra virgin olive oil. From harvesting to modern production and proper storage, this part of the tour gives you a clear insight into why Istrian olive oil is so highly valued.
After the walk and cellar visit, you will enjoy a professional tasting of Olivo Istriano extra virgin olive oil. Guided by the host, you will learn how to taste olive oil properly and how to recognize its key characteristics, including aroma, freshness, bitterness and peppery notes.
The full experience ends with a generous Istrian food and wine pairing served outdoors near the Palazzina. You will taste a selection of homemade and local products, including Istrian salami, prosciutto, cheese, fresh ricotta, olives, seasonal fruit from the garden, homemade bread, fruit spread, baccalà in bianco, marinated anchovies, olive oil and cherry tomatoes. The tasting is paired with two wines, homemade juice and water, followed by a surprise dessert.
This is one of the most complete olive oil and food experiences in Istria, ideal for guests who want to enjoy a true farm-to-table moment in a beautiful countryside setting.
Highlights
Full farm-to-table experience in northwestern Istria
Guided walk through orchard, vineyard and olive groves
Learn about a local family farm and Istrian agricultural tradition
Visit the cellar and discover the olive oil production process
Professional tasting of premium extra virgin olive oil
Taste a traditional Istrian charcuterie board with local products
Enjoy 2 wines, homemade juice, water and a surprise dessert
Peaceful outdoor setting with panoramic countryside views
Family-friendly experience with spacious garden area
Included
- Guided walking tour through the orchard, vineyard and olive grove
- Story about the family, Istrian history and the farm’s philosophy
- Cellar visit
- Professional tasting of Olivo Istriano extra virgin olive oil
- Istrian charcuterie board with homemade and local products
- Istrian salami, prosciutto, cheese, olives, fresh ricotta cheese, seasonal fruit from the garden
- Surprise dessert
- Local host / guide
- Free parking at the meeting point
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Extra drinks beyond those included in the tasting
- Additional food orders
- Personal expenses
- Purchases from the farm or webshop
- Tips, optional
Useful Tips
- Duration: approximately 2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes
- Start time: 11:30
- Available days: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Meeting point: Olivo Istriano, Kukov Vrh 45, Buje, Istria
- Reservation: required in advance
- Cancellation: free cancellation up to 24 hours before arrival
Languages spoken
Good to know
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time.
- Instant confirmation. Instant confirmation by email - your booking is secured right away.
- If weather makes the trip unsafe, the host will contact you to arrange a new time or give you a full refund.
- Secure payment - encrypted checkout by Stripe.
- Verified local host - a real Croatian operator, not a reseller.
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5 years ago · Google
Great experience! Rene with his family is running a small business. We had an excursion of oil production and tasting oil. Rene prepared a plate of local cheeses, salami, veg, fruits, and home-baked bread. We tried homemade elderflower syrup and great white wine 🍾 👍everything was very delicious. The best was fish which Rene grilled for us with olive oil as his family prepares for themselves. It was so tasty. We recommend you to visit Rene and his olive farm ❤️ you won't regret👍
3 years ago · Google
Excellent olive oil tasting experience, very knowledgeable guide, a beautiful estate of the family for many generations! He speaks fluently many languages and his knowledge of the olive oil industry is fantastic, the stories we heard and the experience we had were amazing! The food pairing and the homemade wine, all local- just a magic touch. And the grappa at the end were the cherry on the cake of an already perfect experience. The place is close to Umag- just 10 min drive, nested in the beautiful hills of Istria, this is an experience I highly recommend if you are close to Umag visiting! Thank you to out host! Well done!
2 years ago · Google
❤️🫰👍🏿it was an excellent tour for olive oil tasting and local food products. Knowledge is priceless to differentiate what is a top grade extra virgin oil. Ham, sausage, cheese, shot, ice cream and wine are all exquisite selection. The farming tips, tips on using olive oil, pairing with food are lifetime knowledge. The tour still ran well for me under a heavy rain. we had the session indoor.
4 years ago · Google
We booked the olive oil tasting through Airbnb (22€/person and we were 3) and it was sooo worth it! We learned a lot about olive oil production and tasting, we could enjoy a huge platter or local cheese, charcuterie and home made bread, along with their very own wine, elderflower juice and some olive liqueur. Then we bought some olive oil and went to visit the olive groves, where we learned more about the trees. Definitely a great experience, our host Rene was really kind and you should definitely book the experience directly by calling him (rather than Airbnb taking a commission on it ;) ) Oh and by the way, the oil is amazing!
4 years ago · Google
The moment we parked our car we knew it will be a great experience. The oil tasting visit began with a presentation with the process of obtaining premium extra virgin oil that took place in an authentic olive oil tasting room. It was very interesting and received some very useful info. After the presentation we tasted the premium grand cuvee oil with some home made istrian food and local wine. We learnt how to distinguish good and bad olive oil😁 After we played a little but with Lord (a cute dog) we visited also the olive grove where we some 14 types of olive trees and how they should be treated to receive high quality fruits❤ It was such a great experience! The host is very passionate and shared all his knowledge and info that we, olive oil consumers need to know😁 He was very friendly, hospitably and prompt and the place is sooo amazing! You definitely need to visit this place❤
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