Description

Diving into Greek liquid gold

Tasting olives and olive oil in Athens allows you to discover the world of extra virgin olive oil in the heart of the historic center. As soon as you arrive, a family-run delicatessen opens its doors, sharing its know-how handed down from generation to generation.

The experience highlights the richness of Greek olive groves and the central role of olive oil in Mediterranean culture. Detailed explanations help participants to better understand the notion of terroir, quality and cold-pressing.

Discovering olive varieties

During the olive and olive oil tasting, several varieties of olives from the family’s own olive groves are presented. Each tasting reveals different textures and aromatic profiles, sometimes fruity, sometimes more intense.

What’s more, the explanations link each flavor to its geographical origin and production method. As a result, tasting becomes a veritable sensory journey.

Analysis of 4 extra virgin olive oils

The experience also includes the tasting of four extra virgin olive oils (HOEV), accompanied by fresh bread. The guide explains how to observe color, analyze the nose and identify bitterness or spiciness.

Gastronomic and historical anecdotes also enrich the workshop. In this way, olive oil is no longer limited to a simple ingredient, but becomes a cultural and heritage symbol.

Experience content and prices

– Welcome to a traditional family delicatessen

– Introduction to olive groves and the production process

– Tasting of different olive varieties

– Analysis of 4 extra virgin olive oils

– Fresh bread included

– Gastronomic and historical anecdotes

Duration: 1 hour

Participants: 2 to 16 people

Price: €20 per person

How does your reservation work?

Before purchasing, we invite you to read the description of each experience carefully, in particular the period, validity or pricing restrictions indicated in the product attributes. This information comes from our local partners and may change at any time.

Here’s how your booking works, step by step:

1. You buy the experience directly on our website

2. A few days later, you will receive a PDF reservation form containing :

   • A unique code to pass on to the local partner

   • Full contact details to organize your activity

   • Practical information and specific conditions of the service provider

3. We immediately transfer the funds to the local partner

4. You use your booking voucher in accordance with the service provider’s terms and conditions.

   (available dates, seasonality, time slots, etc.).

Please note:

Once your voucher has been issued and payment transferred, we are unable to issue refunds. Any changes or cancellations must be dealt with directly with the local service provider, according to their own terms and conditions.

Frequently asked questions about olive and olive oil tasting :

• What does olive and olive oil tasting in Athens include?

The tasting includes several olive varieties and four extra virgin olive oils served with fresh bread. The guide explains production methods and differences in flavor profiles.

• Do I need to know anything to take part in olive and olive oil tasting in Athens?

No experience is necessary. The explanations are clear and accessible, while providing useful information for the more experienced enthusiast.

• How long does an olive and olive oil tasting last in Athens?

The experience lasts about an hour. This format allows you to discover several flavors without overloading your tour program.

• Where does olive and olive oil tasting take place in Athens?

The business takes place in a family-run delicatessen in the historic center of Athens, in a friendly, authentic setting.

• Why take part in an olive and olive oil tasting in Athens?

The workshop provides a better understanding of the cultivation of olive oil in Greece and how to recognize a quality extra virgin olive oil.