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Athens does this indoors and on foot: tasting rooms in the old town, herbs and oils together, an hour at a time. These 15 are priced and timed, with a note on which include a proper sit-down.
Taste five Greek wines with cheese and olives while learning Athens wine history, grape varieties, tasting skills, and ancient traditions.
“It was interested! I really enjoy spending time knowing about Greek wine and the history of this. ❤️”
Taste four Greek olive oils, local herbs, and wine at historic Brettos Bar in Plaka during this short Athens food experience.
“It was very nice the tasting of the oils and learning. Also did the wine tasting highly recommended the experience if you're looking for something relaxing to do and want to learn about greek olive oils and wines”
Taste four award-winning Greek olive oils in Athens, learn how EVOO is made, and shop local foods, wines, spirits, and gifts in Kolonaki.
“Our host was knowledgeable and made us feel at ease. She explained everything clearly and shared ways to experience oil in a deeper way. It was entertaining and informative. At the end of the session, we even bought some olive oil that they’ll ship to us directly through DHL. Considering the price of this tasting experience and the huge variety of olive oil, it would have been nice to taste one of two extra types to appreciate the differences even more. But even like this, it is definitely something that’ll stay with us. Thanks for the great experience!”
Taste souvlaki, gyros, calamari, pies, sweets, and Greek coffee in Athens with a local guide on this small-group food tour.
“What a fun day with Rachel! Tasted so many amazing Greek foods filled with tradition, learned so much about the origins of their food customs, and in general, some history about the markets of Athens. Rachel and all the merchants she took us to could not have been more welcoming and generous.”
Explore Corinth, the Corinth Canal, Acrocorinth, and a family-run olive oil mill on a private day trip from Athens.
“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.”
Review of Athens olive oil, grove, and wine tour with private transport, Corinth Canal views, tasting tips, pricing, and booking advice.
“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”
Taste Cretan olive oils, olives, rusk, and olive paste in central Athens while learning how experts judge quality.
“This is a highly recommended tour! Ioanna thoughtfully lead our experience and guided us through the history, process, and technique of olive oil production and tasting technique. She is a true connoisseur, and a skillful and knowledgeable teacher. I cannot wait to start using the various olive oils and honey that a brought home with me. The soaps have already provided such a luxurious experience. Thank you, Ioanna—can’t wait to see you on our next trip to Athens!”
Taste Greek olives, extra virgin olive oil, honey, and mastic liqueur with a local family producer in central Athens.
“Very knowledgeable and we love that they have family owned groves! Excellent tasting, plenty of options in the shop as well.”
Review of a private Athens to Nafplio and Corinth tour with olive oil tasting, ancient ruins, hotel pickup, Wi-Fi, and flexible timing.
“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 👍🏽”
Taste organic Greek olive oil, enjoy a farm-to-fork meal, and visit the Temple of Poseidon on a private Athens day tour.
“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!”
Taste Greek breakfast, olive oil, honey, coffee and market foods while meeting local producers on this small-group Athens food tour.
“Rachel was very engaging and personable. She went above and beyond to accommodate my Mom’s dietary restriction. She educated on the healthy choices of olive oil and the different flavors of honey. I would do this tour again and any other food tour she offers. Definitely recommend. The group size was very small and made the experience even more enjoyable.”
Taste six Greek natural and orange wines with cheese, olive oil, and expert guidance in a lively one-hour tasting in Central Greece.
“Thank you for an amazing wine tasting! We really enjoyed everything - the history and stories about the Greek wine, and of course the taste of it! The owner of the wine shop is enthusiastic and warm, and we felt very lucky to have found this place. We recommend this wine tasting for everyone interested in learning about wine and Greece in general.”
Taste Greek olive oils and honey in Athens, with wine, cheese, and ice cream pairings, health tips, and practical guidance from a passionate host.
“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.”
Review of a private 2-day Athens tour to Delphi and Olympia, with Arachova, Nafpaktos, olive oil, wine, and honey tastings.
“An excellent way to see ancient Delphi and Olympia!”
Explore Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, Acrocorinth, and Greek wine or olive oil tasting on a private Athens day tour.
“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.”
A press, a grove, a museum or a bench with six oils on it.
