Olive 101 Tours at the Queen Creek Olive Mill
Discover how extra virgin olive oil is made at the Queen Creek Olive Mill and learn why it is a kitchen essential. On the Olive Oil 101 tour, our experts will guide you through the full process, from how we harvest the olives in our groves to pressing and bottling the oil. You will also learn how to taste extra virgin olive oil as an olive oil sommelier does and get insider tips on how to use it to enhance your cooking and your health.
Following the tour, enjoy browsing our gourmet marketplace filled with Queen Creek Olive Mill products, including olive oils, tapenades, vinegars, and other artisan pantry items.
Location & Duration:
Queen Creek Olive Mill | approximately 45 minutes
Tickets are available for purchase at our retail store counter.
Tours are offered 7 days per week
Mon - Wed:
10:30AM - 11:30AM - 12:30PM - 1:30PM - 2:30PM
Thurs & Fri:
10:30AM - 11:30AM - 12:30PM - 1:30PM - 2:30PM - 3:30PM
Saturday:
9:30AM - 10:30AM - 11:30AM - 12:30PM - 1:30PM - 2:30PM - 3:30PM
Sunday:
9:30AM - 10:30AM - 11:30AM - 12:30PM - 1:30PM - 2:30PM - 3:30PM
OLIVE OIL 101 FAQ'S
Q: Is Olive Oil 101 wheelchair accessible?
A: Yes! The tour is ADA accessible with some light walking.
Q: Will Olive Oil 101 be inside or outside?
A: The tour may take place indoors, outdoors, or both. As a working farm, we occasionally adjust locations based on production needs.
Q: Where do I get tickets for Olive Oil 101?
A: Tickets can be purchased inside at the retail register.
Q: Is there guaranteed space in the class?
A: Olive Oil 101 is first-come, first-served. Space is limited, so we recommend arriving early.
Q: Can I get a senior or military discount for Olive Oil 101?
A: Unfortunately, we do not allow discounts on Olive Oil 101 tickets.
Q: Can I bring my service animal to Olive Oil 101?
A: Although we do allow service animals in the grove area, service animals are not permitted in our milling room as it is a food production facility. The animal must wait outside the milling room with proper supervision while that part of Olive Oil 101 takes place. Non-service animals are not allowed in the tour.