The 6 Best Olive Oil Tastings in Athens

1.Acropolis Wine Tasting with Cheese and Olives

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 337 reviews · 1 - 1.5 hours · from $44Our pick

Join a small tasting beneath the Acropolis for five Greek wines, five regional cheeses, olives, and bread rusks. A certified English or Greek wine expert, such as Tonia or Theo, explains tasting technique, Greek vineyards, ancient wine customs, and food pairings during a lively virtual tour.

“Such a great event. I learned more in this wine tasting than I’ve learned in so many others combined! Tonia was super knowledgeable and engaging - really enjoyed this intro to Greek wines and would def recommend!”

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2.Athens Old Town: Greek Olive Oil & Herbs Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 41 reviews · 20 min · from $23Best value

Meet at Brettos Bar in Plaka for a 20-minute English-language tasting led by a local expert, possibly Irini. Sample four Greek extra virgin olive oils with local herbs, learn how to tell them apart, and enjoy a glass of wine. Stay afterward for extra drinks or finger food at your own cost.

“Set in a little store, we were greeted by Irini who was waiting for us. She was very nice and very knowledgeable. Took her time to explain and answer our questions. We tasted 4 different oils, with various combinations and were given a nice glass of wine at the end to enjoy with our favorite oil. Very pleasant experience mostly due to our host Irini!”

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3.”Athens Olive Oil Tasting”

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 16 reviews · 40 min · from $70

At Maison d’Olive in Kolonaki, an English or Greek-speaking olive oil sommelier leads a 40-minute tasting of four award-winning EVOOs. You’ll learn how to compare flavors, pair oil with food, and choose bottles or local gifts to take home.

“Wonderful experience. Learned a lot about olive oils from Greece- relaxed and informative. Highly recommend”

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4.Street food tasting in the locals favorite hidden places

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69Top rated

Meet in Monastiraki at 1 p.m. for a 2.5-hour food walk through the market and Psiri. Guides such as Rachel, Arela, and Mike lead small groups to local souvlaki shops, fish tavernas, pie counters, sweet shops, and coffee stops. Food and drinks are included.

“Literally all of it was great. Firstly, Rachel reached out to us to upgrade to their 3.5 hour tour so that we could be in a group with another couple that same morning, which was really amazing of them. Arela, our guide, was friendly and taught us so much. She took us to multiple olive oil, olive, and honey tastings in addition to multiple food stops. Everywhere we went were local/ family owned type shops. Arela didn't just expose us to food but also to culture. There were a few great interactions in the markets that resulted in many laughs and she translated the interactions for us so we could…”

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5.Full-Day Private Tour Corinth and Olive Oil Tasting from Athens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $234

Ride from Athens in a private air-conditioned car or van with a local driver such as Anthony, Georgios, or Giorgos. See the Corinth Canal, ancient Corinth, and Acrocorinth, then visit a 1932 family olive mill for a grove walk, tasting, and virtual reality presentation.

“Wonderful day! Our driver and guide were great. I would suggest a little more time at Corinth acropolis. And a little less time at Corinth ruins.”

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6.Olive Oil Tasting, Olive Grove & Wine Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $492

Leave Athens at 9:00 a.m. with private transport, pause at the Corinth Canal, then tour a rural olive estate with an olive-oil professional. Taste Greek oils, regional snacks, and possibly wine, meet hosts such as Marianne, Melina, or Ana, and shop for bottles before returning.

“Ana, the owner, was fabulous. We learned so much about the whole olive oil process and how the collection affects the tastes. We ended up purchasing quite a bit of her prosecutes because we enjoyed them so much. Recommend to anyonRead more”

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