Explore More Underground Mill Tour & Tasting near Alberobello & Ostuni
Discover the wonders of Martina Franca, Italy with this unforgettable experience. Step into the heart of Puglia’s olive oil tradition with a journey through a medieval underground mill near Martina Franca, nestled between Ostuni and Alberobello. Carved deep into natural rock and expanded by human hands, this frantoio ipogeo was once the workplace and home of trappitari, who lived underground during the harvest season. As you explore the labyrinth of chambers, cisterns, and carved machinery, your guide will bring to life centuries of history, folklore, and the daily life of the men and animals who pressed olives to produce olio lampante, the precious oil that once lit homes. The experience offers a rare glimpse into the evolution of olive oil production, from manual hand-picking and mule-powered grinding wheels to modern methods that honor tradition while ensuring quality. Highlights of your tour include: Explore a medieval underground olive millDiscover historical tools, presses, and carved chambersLearn about traditional and modern olive oil productionGuided tasting of local extra virgin olive oils with bread. Step into the heart of Puglia’s olive oil tradition with a journey through a medieval underground mill near Martina Franca, nestled between Ostuni and Alberobello. Carved deep into natural rock and expanded by human hands, this frantoio ipogeo was once the workplace and home of trappitari, who lived. This tour includes: Guided tour of underground olive millHistory of olive oil productionSee original tools and pressesTasting of local extra virgin olive oilBread. Step into the heart of Puglia’s olive oil tradition with a journey throu...