SuprEvo is an interactive olive oil museum, working mill, and shop in Monte San Savino, in the Valdichiana area of Tuscany. Many general guides list it as open every day, but individual visitors currently can’t visit on Sundays, which are reserved for pre-booked groups only. You can book through Viator to secure your visit in advance.
Quick facts: SuprEvo
| Address | Via XXV Aprile, 119, 52048 Monte San Savino (AR), Tuscany, Italy |
| Opening hours | Monday–Saturday, 9am–1pm and 2pm–6pm; Sunday for pre-booked groups only |
| Admission | Tour and Tasting €20; Tour only €15; Tasting only €10 |
| Nearest transit | Monte San Savino train station, a short taxi ride or walk from the museum |
| Typical visit | 1 hour for the Tour; 1.5 to 2 hours for Tour and Tasting |
Opening hours for SuprEvo
SuprEvo runs on two seasonal schedules rather than a simple weekly timetable. From Easter to 6 January, the museum opens Monday to Saturday, 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm. Sundays in this period are reserved for pre-booked groups only. From 6 January to Easter, opening narrows to Monday through Friday, with both Saturday and Sunday reserved for groups. As today falls within the Easter-to-January period, individual visitors should plan their trip for Monday to Saturday.
Ticket prices for SuprEvo
Three experiences are available, each with its own price tiers. All prices are in euros.
| Experience | Full price | Ages 5–12 | People with disabilities | Ages 0–4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tour and Tasting | €20.00 | €15.00 | €10.00 | Free |
| Tour only | €15.00 | €10.00 | Free | Free |
| Tasting only | €10.00 | — | — | Free |
The Tour and Tasting combines the full museum route with a professional tasting of extra virgin olive oil. The Tour-only ticket covers the museum and mill without the tasting. Booking ahead is worthwhile, especially at weekends, and you can book tickets in advance through Viator to guarantee your slot.
Why book SuprEvo tickets?
- 🏛️ Ten interactive stages: Walk through a multimedia journey from ancient olive groves to a working 4.0 mill.
- 🎟️ Choose your experience: Book the museum Tour alone, or add a professional Tasting.
- 🌿 Taste up to 17 oils: Sample a wide range of Tuscan extra virgin olive oils in a guided tasting.
- 📜 A living working mill: See a real 4.0 olive mill in action alongside the museum exhibits.
- 💰 Free for under-5s: Young children join every experience at no charge.
How to get to SuprEvo
By car, take the A1 motorway to the Monte San Savino exit, then follow signs into town along Via XXV Aprile to number 119. By train, regional services run from Arezzo to Monte San Savino station in around 25 to 30 minutes. From the station, a short taxi ride or a walk into town brings you to the museum. On foot, SuprEvo is within Monte San Savino’s town centre, reachable from the main square in around 15 to 20 minutes.
Parking at SuprEvo
Parking is available directly at the facility, so there’s no need to search for a space in town.
How long to spend at SuprEvo
The Tour alone takes about an hour. Adding the guided Tasting extends a visit to around 1.5 to 2 hours, including time in the shop afterwards.
Accessibility at SuprEvo
SuprEvo provides an access platform for visitors with limited mobility, along with staff assistance along the route. Lockers with a security key are available at reception for bags and coats.
What to see inside SuprEvo
The olive tree opens the tour with a sculpture by contemporary artist Andrea Roggi, alongside panels on the tree’s parts and varieties.
Oil and the olive tree in history takes visitors through a video journey, tracing the olive from ancient Palestine through Greek and Etruscan cultivation to Italy’s modern production boom.
The territory covers the Valdichiana’s soils and olive groves through touch tables, maps, and a multimedia window overlooking the valley through the seasons.
The company traces Oleificio Toscano Morettini’s history since the 1950s, through texts, photos, and family anecdotes.
Tools brings together olive-growing equipment from the postwar years to the present, including capping machines, scales, and antique carts.
Containers displays oil vessels through the ages, from Greek amphorae and Etruscan jars to 1800s demijohns and modern glass bottles.
Past and present production places visitors inside a circular arena, with a 360-degree film immersing them in the Valdichiana landscape and three generations of producers.
Oil explores biochemistry, labels, health, recipes, and cosmetics through touchscreens and interactive tables.
Essences is a sensory corner dedicated to smell, using scent dispensers to prepare visitors for the final tasting.
The mill closes the tour with a comparison of an 1800s stone press and the modern 4.0 mill, built with full digital control of every stage of production.
Practical visitor tips for SuprEvo
| Tip | Detail |
|---|---|
| Book the combined ticket for the full experience | The Tour and Tasting ticket includes both the museum route and a guided oil tasting. |
| Sundays are for groups only | Individual visitors should plan their trip for Monday to Saturday. |
| Bring the children | Under-5s go free, and the mascot Olli keeps younger visitors entertained throughout. |
| Lockers are provided | Free lockers with a security key are available at reception. |
| Book ahead for busy periods | Advance booking is recommended; book tickets in advance through Viator to secure your preferred time. |
FAQ: SuprEvo
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is SuprEvo open on Sundays? | Only for pre-booked groups; individual visitors should plan for Monday to Saturday. |
| Is the tour available in English? | Yes, the route is presented in both Italian and English. |
| Do I need to book in advance? | Advance booking is recommended, and you can book tickets in advance through Viator to secure a slot. |
| Is SuprEvo suitable for young children? | Yes, the mascot Olli and interactive games are designed with younger visitors in mind. |
| Is there parking on site? | Yes, parking is available directly at the facility. |
Things to do near SuprEvo
Monte San Savino’s historic centre, with its medieval walls and Palazzo di Monte, is a short walk from the museum. Lucignano, a walled town known for its distinctive elliptical layout, is a short drive away. Cortona, a hilltop Tuscan town, sits around 30 to 40 minutes further, with sweeping views over the Valdichiana. Arezzo, home to Piero della Francesca’s frescoes, is roughly 25 minutes away by car or train. Siena, with its Gothic cathedral and Piazza del Campo, is around 45 minutes to an hour’s drive.
What to visit tomorrow: more olive oil museums and mills
Purpose-built olive oil museums are uncommon, so this list includes nearby mills that welcome visitors for tours and tastings. The Museo dell’Olio in Castelnuovo Berardenga, housed in a historic villa in Chianti, is around an hour away. Frantoio Pruneti, a working mill in San Polo in Chianti with over 160 years of history, is roughly an hour and 15 minutes away. Azienda Olearia del Chianti, in Panzano in Chianti, offers tastings alongside its shop, about an hour away. Gonnelli 1585, near Reggello, sources olives from thousands of trees across the area, around an hour away. Frantoio di Vertine, part of the same Gonnelli group, adds a visit to a medieval hamlet alongside its cold-press tour, roughly an hour and 15 minutes away.
More Tuscany travel
Other Tuscany travel guides on Planet Whitley include:
- Why a Pisa food tour is a great way to explore beyond the Tower.
- A guide to Siena for first time visitors.
- Plan your visit to Siena Cathedral.
- Visitor guide to the Villa Reale di Marlia near Lucca.
- Why do hot air balloon flights in Tuscany leave so early?
