Rainy Sunday in Matera, we decide to visit the Olive Oil Museum, we call to book and in less than 20 minutes Severino welcomes us to introduce us to this "slice of life" as he defines it. Enchanting place, perfectly brought to light, where the past lives again in the guide's magnificent story. From the harvesting of the olives to the grinding with the lathe up to the manual pressing at the presses, in this mill where work was done 24 hours a day it seems like being catapulted into history. The recreated setting is truly magical. Once the visit is over, we go upstairs for a very special tasting and of course we can't leave without a few cans of oil. Well done Severino and I recommend everyone to stop here…

It was a very interesting experience. You can learn how people lived and made olive oil in the past by listening to the English audio guide while visiting historical sites. The owner also explained how they used the tools. At the end, we were able to taste the delicious olive oil. I think this is a unique museum that you won't find anywhere else. Grazie Signor Severino!

Essential, adorable guide, very interesting visit of just an hour (ideal duration), small final tasting tasting, I highly recommend! We were lucky enough to have a private tour for even more happiness! Go there with your eyes closed Claire and Remy

Wandering on the sites to understand what to do once arrived in Matera I am very curious about the oil museum I read all great reviews... So once arrived walking in the streets I head to the museum where on a sign says to book at least 24 hours in advance so .. I go to the site and fill out the Reservation paragraph.. A very kind lady contacts me shortly and confirms my Reservation ☺️ We went to the museum at the appointed time welcomes us the Owner lovely person very kind involved us adults and my teenage boys who were fascinated by his explanations and the History of the wonderful oil mill. Recommendation this truly excellent experience ☺️HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Really nice authentic museum, where we got a personal guided tour by a nice older gentleman. We were the only ones there, but nevertheless he took the time to show and tell us how the olive oil production took place in Matera. We were also allowed to turn around the mill. The tour ended with an olive oil tasting which was really delicious. The best recommendations from here

We loved this experience! The Guide, Seferino, was very friendly and warm. He explained to us in detail the whole process of making olive oil, and was very attentive to our questions. The tour lasted about 1 hour, and ended with a tasting of the olive oil he produces. We highly recommend this museum!

The gentleman showed us the underground crusher, made the visit interesting and suggestive. He told many curiosities about the history of Matera and how the oil was once produced. The visit ends with a glass of oil from our own production. Experience I would do again.

Very interesting visit on olive oil production in 1500. We had the opportunity to find out the details of all the processes used at the time for oil production. The owners are very passionate and friendly, prepared and very kind, a visit that I absolutely Recommendation! In 2022 it won the Award of best oil museum in Italy. Recommended!

A small museum that shows how olive oil was produced at this location in the past. If you do not speak Italian, you will receive a tablet with English or German. The old boss won't walk you through any of them himself and will also let you taste oil. Friendly and welcoming. Was a nice addition to visit Matera.

The generous owner kindly opened the museum and gave us a personal tour when we arrived without a booking. Excellent English tour via iPad and his charming assistance. A great museum - very authentic and complete. We also enjoyed a taste of his oil. A wonderful experience indeed!