The 13 Best Olive Oil Tastings in Athens

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 41 reviews · 20 min · from $23Our pick

Meet at Brettos Bar in Plaka for a 20-minute English tasting led by a local expert such as Irini. Taste four Greek extra virgin olive oils with local herbs, learn how to spot differences, and enjoy a glass of wine near the Acropolis. Extra food and drinks cost more.

“Very nice exprerience, in a beautiful and historic place. Learning a lot of things about olive oil, great guide, and small group exprerience. Recommend it 100%. Thank you for everything.”

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2.”Athens Olive Oil Tasting”

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $68Top rated

At Maison d’Olive in Athens’s Kolonaki district, an English or Greek-speaking olive oil sommelier guides you through four award-winning extra virgin olive oils. In 40 minutes, you’ll learn how Greek olive oil is made, compare flavors, sample local foods, and get help choosing a bottle to take home.

“We really enjoyed the tour....it was very informative and we also tasted different olive oils. We learnt a lot!”

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

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

Travel by private air-conditioned car or van from Athens to the Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, Acrocorinth, and a four-generation olive farm. Your driver shares local insight, then you tour a 1932 mill, taste olive oils and Kalamon products, and receive a culinary gift.

“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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4.Olive Oil Tasting, Olive Grove & Wine Experience

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

Leave Athens at 9:00 a.m. in private air-conditioned transport, pause at the Corinth Canal, then visit a rural olive estate near Corinth. Walk among rare Manaki trees, taste Greek oils with a certified specialist, sample regional snacks, and confirm whether wine tasting is included before booking.

“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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5.Greek Olives and Olive Oil Tasting in Athens

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

Meet Georgios at a family-run olive shop on Evripidou Street for a 30-minute tasting of Greek extra virgin olive oil, selected olives, Kalamata spread, raw honey, and mastic liqueur. He explains the food, family groves, and local traditions in English.

“We walked by it 3 times before realizing we were right in front of it. Lots to buy and you can even buy online and ship to your house! Loved everything about it!”

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6.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. Learn about Greek history from the road, taste local olive oils, and add a cooking class if arranged ahead. Olive tasting and site fees cost extra.

“Ilia’s was wonderful! He was on time, dependable and knowledgeable. We used him multiple times while in Greece and highly recommend him. He always responds and is easy to communicate with via WhatsAp 👍🏽”

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

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

Spend 2.5 hours with an English-speaking guide such as Mike or Rachel, tasting Greek coffee, pies, cheese, sausage, yoghurt, honey, olive oil, and a Greek spirit around Athinas Street, Evripidou, Omonoia, and Monastiraki.

“What an incredible experience- we ate delicious food, walked around beautiful markets but most valuable, we had a tour guide that was kind, helpful and incredibly knowledgeable. I honestly don’t know what will beat it!”

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

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

Travel from Athens by private car with an English-speaking driver, stopping at Arachova, Delphi, Nafpaktos, and Ancient Olympia. You’ll also taste olive oil, wine, olives, and honey, with breakfast and one night’s accommodation included. A dedicated guide is available as an upgrade.

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

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

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

Start at Athens Central Market, shop like a local, then taste Greek breakfast foods and coffee before exploring Psiri. Rachel has led this 2.5-hour experience, which includes breakfast and coffee or tea. Groups are capped at 10, making it easy to ask for food tips and practical Athens advice.

“Rachel was our guide for this breakfast tour. Do this tour to explore the markets and enjoy various foods. Come hungry!!!”

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10.Full day tour Ancient Corinth with wine or olive oil tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $297

Leave Athens with a private vehicle and visit the Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, and Acrocorinth. Taste local wine or olive oil along the way. Ted Velmachos can help with translations and adjust the day when possible.

“Ted was so wonderful. His love for Greece shows in his pride and hospitality. He made everything easy to understand and helped translate where needed. He was very accommodating, making adjustments to our schedule to fit in an additional site we wanted to see. We would book him again if our stay were longer.”

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11.ATHENS OLIVE ESTATE – Olive Oil Workshop with Farm-to-Fork Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $568

Your English-speaking private driver collects you in Athens and takes you along the Riviera to a small sustainable farm near Cape Sounion. An in-house expert leads a 90-minute olive tour, press visit, and tasting of three extra-virgin oils, followed by a three-course seaside lunch.

“It was so interesting to see a small locally owned olive oil farm and be able to talk with the owner. It was a charming, beautiful experience. The tour ended with a delicious farm to table lunch. I would thoroughly recommend this tour”

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12.Relax Day: Thermal Lake, Olive Oil Tasting & Poseidon Temple Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $285

Spend a relaxed day outside Athens with a private driver such as Theo or George. Swim in warm Lake Vouliagmeni, taste olive oils with a family-run mill in Kalyvia, and visit Cape Sounion’s Temple of Poseidon. Lunch and admission fees cost extra.

“We had a fantastic experience on this tour! Theo was incredibly punctual—not only did he arrive exactly on time, but he also kept us perfectly on schedule at every stop without ever making us feel rushed. He was so welcoming and knowledgeable, sharing fascinating background information on the places we visited, along with some fun bits of Greek mythology. He answered all of our questions with patience and even offered to be available for any help or recommendations throughout the rest of our trip. The time at the lake was just right, but our favorite part by far was the olive oil tasting. The family who owns the mill was…”

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13.Greek Wine & Olive Oil Tasting at Brettos Plaka

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

At Brettos Plaka, an English-speaking instructor guides you through six Greek wines and four extra virgin olive oils, then shows how herbs, cheese, deli foods, and condiments change each pairing. The small group is limited to eight adults and lasts about two hours.

“O atendimento foi excelente! As meninas são simpáticas e disponíveis. Não teve canapés, nem nada para comer acompanhando as degustações, conforme anunciado aqui. E também não foi uma “master class”. Foram explicações rápidas, simples e genéricas. Foi bom, mas não foi o anunciado.”

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