Olive Oil Tour & Tasting with sommelier -Kalentzi, Athens daytrip

Overview

Available languages

Greek

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Spend time and have fun learning with your very own olive oil sommelier! I'm in love with olive oil and I can't wait to share my passion with you! Let me guide you in the beautiful world of olive oil aromas and flavours, while having fun, understanding olive oil culture and connecting with an expert local! Let your senses guide you through different olive oil samples, sniff for the fruitiness and the aromas, taste the peppery and bitter notes and learn how to evaluate olive oil quality on your own. You will become an olive sommelier for a day, discussing the food pairings of olive oil and the many uses in the kitchen while you will learn about the health benefits of olive oil and the Mediterranean diet. At the end, we will have amazing memories together based on fun, knowledge and connection!

Could you ever imagine olive oil connecting people so much? yes!

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for anyone with an allergy to olive oil

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Greek flavors for olive oil food pairing

Private transportation

Lunch

What To Expect

You will experience olive oil tasting inside our family olive grove and learn about Greek olive oil culture! Starting from our meeting point, the petite chapel of St. Efrem, we will walk through a traditional, family olive grove to explore the rare Manaki olive trees, learn about the cultivation, the sustainable agricultural practices and the family history! After our walk through the olive trees, we will enjoy an olive oil tasting with a view of the olive groves and grapes of the mythical slopes of Mt. Fokas, where the Lion of Nemea was born! You will learn all about : olive oil categories and the basic principles of olive oil tasting, the fruitiness, pungency and bitterness of olive oil how to appreciate & taste olive oil to identify award winning qualities as well as negative traits to avoid in olive oil all the health benefits it provides You'll learn about the Mediterranean diet in a holistic way and enjoy olive oil food pairing with Greek flavors! Leaving the activity, you will have formed a true connection to the land and locals, you will see olive oil in a new light, have the knowledge to select an olive oil from the shelf & add value to your nutrition & well-being!

Sample Menu

starter

Greek flavours

Small Greek meze for olive oil food pairing

Options

Olive Oil Tour & Tasting with sommelier -Kalentzi, Athens daytrip

Reviews

5.00

18 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Olive oil 101!
aprilsI1408WL,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This experience was amazing! Marianna provided such good guidance, history and personal insights about the olive oil making process and the oil itself, while chef Melina provided us with delicious foods and pairings centered around the oils. Informative, friendly, welcoming and just an all around special time- especially set amongst the olive trees.
Awesome experience
811michellet,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What am awesome experience! Loved the hospitality, the company, scenery, and the best olive oil! Mariana makes the experience worth every penny.
Olive oil tasting
Michelle T,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Mariana and the oil tasting were great. We learned history, and what to take back home. Hope their harvest is great this year
Highly recommend! Amazing tour/tasting…
lorrig965,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My husband and I went with two friends to Oleosophia for an olive oil tasting experience. What an amazing experience! Awesome views and gracious hostesses. Marianna (owner) and her friend Melina set a lovely table for our tasting experience with bread, tzatziki, grapes, yogurt, oranges, olives cooked with sugar(an unexpected delicious treat), water (to cleanse the palate), etc. Marianna was an excellent teacher regarding all things olive… how the trees are cared for and harvested, how to correctly taste and evaluate olive oils, and how to pair other food items with olive oils. She put out various olive oils out for us to sample. We learned how to evaluate bouquet, level of bitterness, and level of pungent taste. We also learned how to identify if an oil was subquality and even rancid. Both Marianna and Melina were warm and personable and passionate about the Oleosophia products. The oils and grape syrup products we sampled were delicious and we have placed the first of many orders with them! Lorri and Bob Golin, Maine USA
Unforgettable Olive Oil Tasting – A Must-Do Day Trip from Athens!
472olivierl,
Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This olive oil tasting at Oleosophia was one of the highlights of our trip to Greece! From the very beginning, Marianna welcomed us with warmth and genuine passion. She is so knowledgeable and answered every question with enthusiasm, making the experience feel personal and engaging. You can tell she truly loves what she does. The setting is stunning — right in the middle of the olive groves — which makes it feel authentic and far from the usual tourist stops. We tasted several different olive oils, guided step by step on how to appreciate their flavors. On top of that, the food served alongside was extremely generous, much more than we expected. For the quality and quantity, the value is outstanding. Honestly, it feels like it should cost more. This is not a “standard” tasting; it is a genuine cultural and culinary experience, with award-winning products of the highest quality. Practical tips for travelers: • It’s about a 90-minute drive from Athens, perfect as a day trip or stopover when exploring the Peloponnese. • Easy to combine with nearby villages and sites, so you can make a full day of it. • Parking was simple and convenient. • Family-friendly — our young child also enjoyed being there. • Best to book in advance to secure your spot, as the experience feels small and personalized. I would recommend this experience to absolutely anyone — food lovers, families, couples, or anyone who wants to connect with Greek culture in a meaningful way. Definitely worth the detour!
Book now! You won’t regret it!
Rachel d,
Jun 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Wonderful experience. The kids enjoyed it and we learned so much about olive oil and the process! Book this tour; you won’t regret it! The Olive grove is family owned and the group was so nice and helpful. Marianna is super sweet and their olive oil is delicious!
The BEST Olive Oil Tour & Tasting in Athens
350richellem,
May 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My hubby and I decided to book a last minute olive oil tour & tasting for my parents and especially after a month traveling around Europe. They had no idea or what to expect during this tour but my oh my, days have passed and until now they continue to share stories with a smile on their faces and how happy they are that they get to see this once in a lifetime olive oil tour and tasting experience. My dad is 70 yrs old and while mommy is 63 and English as not their 1st language but Marianna adjusted and catered for them and have explained everything so thoroughly and passionately. They definitely enjoyed this private Olive tour and understanding the process and the quality of olive oil they produce is just to the highest quality ever! Marianna definitely went above and beyond and they felt home. She was very accommodating and even arranged a winery visit for me and my hubby after. We ended up buying 6 bottles of olive oil and will definitely order more and have it shipped to the USA! Such a gem and a blessing to be able to take them here! I am sure you will enjoy and feel the same way too!
A delicious moment
Culture30737706377,
May 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We spent a privileged time with Marianna and her chef Melina. We were able to discover the types of olive oil production, the appellations, which makes the quality of an olive oil. The tasting taught us even more, accompanied by small excellent dishes. This experience even reconciled my spouse with olive oil. A great experience in Greece today! To do! Thanks to Marianna for her beautiful energy!
Not just a business but a philosophy of healthy living among the olive trees.
513dinap,
May 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
From start to finish a truly amazing experience. Marianna was so warm and friendly and did an incredible job at both conveying her passion for her beautiful family business as well as teaching us so much about how the olives grow , are harvested and then made into olive oil. I loved the tasting under the gazebo and I feel now I will be so much more knowledgeable on how to purchase and appreciate olive oil. Very worth the price/ beautiful tranquil setting. This is a must do! I will return !
I had the most amazing...
Dmitry N,
Apr 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
I had the most amazing tour and tasting at this beautiful grove. Marianna is a very charismatic and compelling storyteller who explained everything from the biological processes in the olive tree that affect flavour, to the various manufacturing approaches and grades of product, to how to properly taste the oil and notes to look for, and even some unlikely culinary applications for it Honestly I feel like a new world has been opened up to me.