4 Thessaloniki Olive Oil Tours Worth the Drive

1.Halkidiki/Sithonia Swim, Sunset & Olive Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 165 reviews · 8 hours · from $53Our pick

Travel from Thessaloniki with an English-speaking guide, often including George, Eva, or Costas, for an olive-farm visit, local tastings, a swim at Kalogria Beach, and sunset over the Aegean. The €5 olive tour and tasting is optional, while transport and beach time are included.

“We really enjoyed the trip. The olive production, the tasting, the friendly staff, and the helpful guide, who was always there to assist and created engaging interactions. The beaches are wonderful. Thank you very much.”

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2.Cretan Olive Oil Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17 reviews · 1 hour · from $23Best value

Meet Ioannis at Chrisopigi Deli on Ermou Street for a one-hour tasting of early harvest Koroneiki olive oil from Sitia, Crete. You’ll learn how to judge aroma, texture, and flavor while sampling olive paste, raki, Cretan rusk, and cherry-tomato chutney.

“Really fun time with Giannis (hope I spelled that correctly). The olive oil was incredible - especially the special way to taste it. And al the olives, tapenade etc were delicious. Would recommend if you want an hour doing something different, informative and friendly. Giannis was a good guy as well.”

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3.Olicatessen Olive Oil Tasting in Thessaloniki

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 1 hour · from $47Top rated

At Olicatessen in Thessaloniki’s Ladadika district, guides Alex or Elli lead a one-hour English tasting of six Greek olive oils. You’ll compare regions and varieties, learn tasting skills, hear producer stories, and sample apple, water, and a Greek food pairing.

“very informative, fun and we did not feel rushed!”

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4.Olicatessen Olive Oil Tasting in Thessaloniki

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $40

Meet at Olicatessen inside Thessaloniki’s Modiano Market for a one-hour tasting of six Greek olive oils. You’ll compare regions and varieties, learn how aroma and flavor reveal quality, hear producer stories, and finish with a Greek food pairing.

“Nice tasting tour covering some high quality olive oils with a good knowledge of each one by the guide. Highly recommend whether you’re an olive oil connoisseur.”

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