We called ahead to reserve a table for lunch, a tasting, and the tour. We were told that 12:30 would be perfect because there was a large group coming later around 1-2 PM. We arrived promptly at 12:30 and there was some confusion over if we should eat first or tour first. They told us it would be easier to eat first so we were seated upstairs. Within a few moments, a private bike tour of about 15 people walks in and then another couple is seated behind us. The owner/waiter proceeded to serve the bread, drinks, and appetizers to the large private tour and then also serve the couple seated behind us their bread, wine, and water. We waited about 15 minutes before water was even brought to our table as these other two tables continued to be served. The food was excellent and all locally produced, but there was way too much of it and I did have an upset stomach from it for several hours afterwards. Additionally, they only have one olive oil you can try instead of several tastings. I became eager to proceed with the dessert and the tour because we had been there for over one hour thus far and wanted to get to the beach. Additionally, all of the groups we saw taking a tour were 2-3 people maximum and I didn't want to get clumped with the large group of 15 people for the tour. We explained that to the waiter and she said that if we waited 10 minutes, we could go on the tour. 20 minutes goes by and then she serves the large group their dessert. Then she serves us our dessert. We tell her again that we'd like to proceed and we have to wait another 15 minutes for the large group to finish their dessert and come downstairs for the tour. The tour lasted about 5-10 minutes and was interesting, but not worth the wait. It could be a really lovely place, but if you call for a reservation you should be treated better than being lumped into a group of 15 people and continually be served AFTER them. Very...
Read moreAmazing museum off the beaten path on Brac. We drove from Bol and the museum is in the mountains, meaning it's a stunning trip. The museum was genuinely my favorite part of our Croatian vacation. When we first walked in we were given some olive liqueur to try. I wasn't excited but wow was it good! Sweet and earthy. You can buy olive oil and other products right at the front door.
The entire museum is one room with two floors. Downstairs you learn about how olive oil was made in the 1800s and you even get to use some of the equipment and physically feel how challenging it was.
When the 30-40 minute tour downstairs is done, you go upstairs to eat. Before the "tour" starts you select what meal you'd like (this was also the fee to the museum). If I remember correctly, the prices were...
30 kuna per person: olive oil, crusty homemade bread, homemade jams, and olives.
60 kuna per person: all of the above + two homemade olive tapanades
100 kuna per person: all of the above + local cheeses and a tomato arugula salad
We weren't feeling too hungry so for our party of 3, we did two base meals and one 100 kuna meal to try everything. After the wonderful tour we went upstairs and holy hell, I don't know what we would have done if we all got the 100 kuna meal. It was such an enormous amount of food. At least 6 oz of cheese, a huge salad with incredible tomatoes grown on location, endless bread, divine tapanades made just that day, oh and a bottle of wine.
I foolishly asked for a box for leftovers because I'm American and I thought that was common. It was not. I may have been the first person to ever ask. These olive oil people are so nice they GAVE ME ONE OF THEIR GLASS PLATES. Put all our food on it and wrapped it up.
The total all told? $23. For all three of us. Absolutely unreal. I couldn't have liked my...
Read moreGorgeous beaches, cliff side night drives, and natural island beauty aside, this little olive oil museum may be the greatest experience you will have on the island. I am an extrovert and I stand by those words. We decided to drop by to pick up a souvenir gift for someone and were lucky enough to be able to jump on a tour and it was incredible. The guy running the tour was efficient, energetic, informative, and he had props. I feel like I could do all the olive oil pressing steps now. With the tour (~35 kuna/person) you get to try some olive oil. There is a gift shop that sells olive oil, jams, soaps, and olive oil in really beautiful containers (finally I can replace the wine bottle I have been using at home). I believe we were there towards the end of the crowded seasons (early September) but it was still hopping, so be aware. If you are part of a group perhaps this will be exactly what you expect, but if you stumble upon this museum by chance you will be blown out of the water. In addition to seeing, tasting, and learning all about olive oil and the family that works with it, you will also learn a little bit about the island, and you can even check out an old family building (mini castle vibes). Parking is ample, and the museum is like a 30 second walk from parking. Definitely check this place out and pick up something from the gift shop. Strongly...
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