You can come at any time within our working hours. It’s recommended to reserve your ticket in advance through our reservation system to help us better organize the staff. Payment is also possible at the museum.
The program includes
- Visit to the museum: the story of olive growing in Istria from the Roman period to the present day (audio guide in one of 12 languages included)
- Educational guided tasting where you’ll learn the basics of sensory analysis and how to recognise quality olive oil
- 3 different Extra Virgin Olive Oils
- Tastings are held continuously during working hours
- Duration ca. 50 min
Prices
- Adults: 15.00 €
- Children (8-16): 7.50 €
- Family: 40.00 € / 2 adults + 2 children (8–16 years) / free admission for children under 8
Green experience
Welcome to the world of olive oil! Travel through centuries of Istrian olive-growing history, from Roman times to the present day, when Istria once again ranks among the world’s finest olive oil regions. After the museum visit, you’ll continue to our tasting area for an educational guided tasting experience.
Useful notes
- Visitors with purchased tickets can usually arrive at any time during opening hours.
- Parking is not included.
Experiences of our users
Frequently asked questions
No, you can come at any time within our working hours and start your museum tour. After that, you can attend the guided tasting.
The tour takes approximately 50 minutes.
The tour begins with a museum tour, followed by an educational guided tasting where you will learn about olive oil categories and how to recognize each of them. You will also learn how to read labels on oil bottles, how long oil can be used, and how to use it in your diet. You will have the opportunity to taste and smell various olive oils. Afterward, there’s a more relaxed part where you compare oils from the best Istrian producers with international awards, and finally, we offer you a surprise dessert.
We offer audio guides in 12 international languages.
You can buy tickets through our reservation system or at the museum.