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The 15 Best Olive Oil Tastings in Athens

27 tours  ·  from $23 a head

You will not find a working press in the centre, but you will find good short tastings and the day trips that reach one. These 15 are priced and timed, with the city-centre hours separated from the full days out.

Athens: Acropolis Wine Tasting with Cheese and Olives - Five wines, arranged to teach you something
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Athens: Acropolis Wine Tasting with Cheese and Olives

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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Athens Old Town: Greek Olive Oil & Herbs Tasting - Greek herbs make the tasting more useful
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Athens Old Town: Greek Olive Oil & Herbs Tasting

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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''Athens Olive Oil Tasting'' - A shop with more than 200 oils
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”Athens Olive Oil Tasting”

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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Street food tasting in the locals favorite hidden places - Souvlaki, kalamaki, and the serious business of lunch
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Street food tasting in the locals favorite hidden places

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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Full-Day Private Tour Corinth and Olive Oil Tasting from Athens - Acrocorinth, the fortress above the ruins
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Full-Day Private Tour Corinth and Olive Oil Tasting from Athens

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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From Athens: Olive Oil Tasting, Olive Grove & Wine Experience - Wine tasting, farm food, and what to confirm
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From Athens: Olive Oil Tasting, Olive Grove & Wine Experience

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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Athens: Cretan Olive Oil Tasting Experience - Comparing early harvest and regular extra virgin oil
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Athens: Cretan Olive Oil Tasting Experience

7.Cretan Olive Oil Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 30 min · from $23

At Chrisopigi Deli near Syntagma, an English-speaking guide introduces you to two Cretan olive oils, Koroneiki and Kalamata olives, handmade paste, raki, chutney, and Cretan rusk. The 30-minute tasting is practical, compact, and ideal for food lovers who want useful tasting skills and edible souvenirs.

“The oil tasting was a wonderful experience! The quality was excellent, everything was explained very well. We learned a lot in a private atmosphere. The oils were delicious, and the service was friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended!”

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Greek Olives and Olive Oil Tasting in Athens - First taste: extra virgin olive oil
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Greek Olives and Olive Oil Tasting in Athens

8.Greek Olives and Olive Oil Tasting in Athens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $34

Meet Georgios at Olive Marketplace on Evripidou Street for a 30-minute tasting of Greek olives, extra virgin olive oil, honey, olive spread, and mastic liqueur. This small-group experience connects each bite to Greek food traditions and the family’s olive groves in Sparta.

“Very knowledgeable and we love that they have family owned groves! Excellent tasting, plenty of options in the shop as well.”

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Private tour in Nafplio with Olive oil Tasting Tour in Corinth - Ancient Corinth and the place of Paul
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Private tour in Nafplio with Olive oil Tasting Tour in Corinth

9.Private tour in Nafplio with Olive oil Tasting Tour in Corinth

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Athens with driver-guide Ilias Kanteres to Corinth, Acrocorinth, Nafplio, and Oleosophia Olive Garden. Walk among old olive trees, taste premium oils with bread and local foods, and enjoy flexible pickup, Wi-Fi, water, and hotel, port, or airport return.

“Ilias was more than a transfer to our experience. He told us bits of information as we passed certain places. Our experience ran an hour over and he didn’t rush us at all. He was very easy to talk to, funny and friendly. I would 100% recommend using him!!!”

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Bio Farm Private Olive Oil Tasting, Farm to Fork Meal & Temple of Poseidon Tour - Walking through the regenerative farm in Vari
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Bio Farm Private Olive Oil Tasting, Farm to Fork Meal & Temple of Poseidon Tour

10.Bio Farm Private Olive Oil Tasting, Farm to Fork Meal & Temple of Poseidon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $414

You’ll ride from Athens in a private air-conditioned car or van with a local guide such as Harry, tour a permaculture farm in Vari, taste olive oil, eat an organic Greek meal, then visit the Temple of Poseidon. The six-hour outing is personal, scenic, and best for small adult groups.

“This was my favorite excursion on our Greece trip! I loved getting to see all the different plants, try all the delicious foods, and learn a lot from our very knowledgeable guide. Our driver was also very friendly, and helped make sure we made it back to Athens on time for our travel connection after a small timing mix-up. Would 100% recommend!”

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Breakfast in the markets with olive oil and honey tasting - Meeting near Monastiraki and walking into the markets
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Breakfast in the markets with olive oil and honey tasting

11.Breakfast in the markets with olive oil and honey tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $58

Begin near Monastiraki and walk through Evripidou and Athinas markets with a small English-speaking group. Taste pies, cheese, deli meats, yoghurt with honey, Greek coffee, a local spirit, and breakfast at a meze taverna. Guides such as Mike and Rachel add food knowledge and practical Athens tips.

“Everything was fantastic and we enjoyed this cultural and culinary experience.”

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Orange & Natural Wines Of Greece with Cheese & Olive Oils - Six glasses, not six versions of the same wine
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Orange & Natural Wines Of Greece with Cheese & Olive Oils

12.Orange & Natural Wines Of Greece with Cheese & Olive Oils

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 1 hour · from $41

Spend one hour with sommelier Anton tasting six organic, biodynamic, natural, and orange wines from Greece. Pair them with cheese, herbs, spices, ancient nibbles, grape must, and extra virgin olive oils while learning how amphorae, local grapes, and modern winemaking shape each glass.

“Anton was super informative and we learnt so much about Greek natural wine. He tailored the experience to us and gave recommendations for other wineries for the rest of our trip. Would 100% recommend it was amazing”

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Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Greek Honey Experience with Pairings - Tasting three Greek olive oils
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Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Greek Honey Experience with Pairings

13.Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Greek Honey Experience with Pairings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $46

Meet in central Athens for a 75-minute tasting led by Antonis, also known as Anton or Antonio in the experience details. Sample three Greek olive oils and honeys, then try pairings with herbs, spices, cheese, wine, and even ice cream.

“I really enjoyed the time spent with Anton. He's a true connoisseur and has an holistic vision of gastronomy, mixing culture, history, respect for nature, and of course, taste :) I appreciated how he contextualizes things with great touches of personal experience and humor. Try this if you want something authentic that puts the focus on what matters.”

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2-Day Delphi & Olympia Tour with Olive Oil & Honey Tasting - Delphi, where the ancient world met
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2-Day Delphi & Olympia Tour with Olive Oil & Honey Tasting

14.2-Day Delphi & Olympia Tour with Olive Oil & Honey Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $963

Travel by private car with an English-speaking driver from Athens to Delphi and Olympia, stopping in Arachova and Nafpaktos. Your package includes breakfast, one night in Naupactus, honey, olive oil, and wine tastings. A guide upgrade is available, but archaeological entry fees are extra.

“An excellent way to see ancient Delphi and Olympia!”

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Traditional breakfast in markets with olive oil and honey tasting - Greek coffee at Athens’ oldest coffee shop
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Traditional breakfast in markets with olive oil and honey tasting

15.Traditional breakfast in markets with olive oil and honey tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $73

Spend 2½ hours with a small English-speaking group of up to 10, shopping Athens’ Central Market, visiting the city’s oldest coffee shop, and tasting spinach pie, sesame bread, yogurt, honey, and more. Rachel has guided this food-focused morning experience.

“Loved this experience! I would definitely recommend!♥️ I learned about and ate the wonderful food of Athens! Best experience of the 3 days spent in Athens!”

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