Greek Olive Oil Tasting Experience in Athens

Athens, Greece

Enjoy a small-group 1-hour guided Greek olive oil tasting at a local flagship store in central Athens. You will get to taste various local products and learn about the history of Greek olives. Your group of up to 14 guests will also learn how to select, eat, and appreciate olives and olive oil. Transportation is not included.

Meet your well-educated escort at their flagship olive oil store at 11:30am in Kolonaki, central Athens. During this 1 hour experience, your expert guide will teach you the great history of Greek olive oil. You will taste world-famous Greek olive oil and local traditional products. Take in an interactive, entertaining and educational seminar on the art of selecting, tasting and appreciating extra virgin olive oil and a trip to discovering the secret of the Greek Mediterranean diet, at the world’s first olive oil bar in Athens.

Nearly in every Greek dish this highly prized oil is included as the main ingredient offering extra flavor. A bottle of it is also present on the table, inviting guests to pour some on their food just before eating. Greek olive oil is also considered a health cure and essential beauty aid. The oil is used to combat dry skin, control frizzy hair, and even soothe irritated skin. It has also played a key role in the ceremonies of the Greek Orthodox Church throughout the centuries, for example in the baptismal font and on the baptized child, in holy myrrh and during special blessings. Tour ends one hour after it begins, at about 12:30pm, at the store.