Olive Oil History Tours Around the World: 8 to Book

1.Heraklion: Zeus Cave & Knossos History, Villages & Olive Oil

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 89 reviews · 1 day · from $129Our pick

Spend a full day tracing Crete from Knossos Palace to the Lasithi Plateau, with stops at an olive press, traditional villages, Krasi’s ancient plane tree, and Zeus Cave when open. Guides such as Nikos, Marinos, Angie, and Spiros combine history with local food, raki, village visits, and scenic drives in a comfortable minivan.

“What a great trip! Miranos is an incredible guide. Before this we had been to and Athens, and Santorini, and had a wonderful time in those places, but this tour felt like actually seeing Greece. Miranos is very well versed in all the history of not just the areas you see but the island as a whole. What he fails to mention in the description of the tour is the beautiful scenery, and small villages you drive through. After this tour I now consider myself a connoisseur of olive oil, and will be very picky about what I buy when my supply runs out. He not only knows the history…”

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2.Olive Oil Guided Tasting and History in Pula

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36

At the House of Istrian Olive Oil in Pula, you’ll explore Roman oil-making, watch short films, and taste several Istrian oils with an English-speaking expert. Learn to spot good and flawed oil, understand polyphenols, and try extra virgin olive oil with a surprise dessert. The small-group session lasts about 90 minutes.

“Museum is smaller than expected and lay out was strange. However the guide for the olive tasting was incredible. Really enjoyed it!”

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3.Zadar Olive Oil & Wine with Dalmatian Views & History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 10 hours · from $64Top rated

Join Neil and a small group of up to eight for a half-day trip from Zadar into Dalmatia’s hinterland. Visit Benkovac, a family olive mill, and Kamenjak viewpoint. Taste five award-winning oils, three Croatian wines, local snacks, and an optional €20 cold buffet lunch.

“Fantastyczna wycieczka, fantastyczny przewodnik Neil, fantastyczne miejsca. Grupa szybko się integruje w towarzystwie takiego przewodnika. Okazało się jak mało wiemy o oliwie z oliwek i jak wielki to potrafi być skarb. Punkty widokowe niesamowite. Świetne towarzystwo właściciela plantacji oliwek. Polecam każdemu tą wycieczkę. Nie stracicie ani minuty.”

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4.Šibenik: Croatia in a Day, Vistas, History, Olive Oil, Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 6 hours · from $64

Join guide Neil in a small, English-speaking group for a six-hour trip from Šibenik into Dalmatia’s countryside. Visit Okit Hill, Kaštel Benković, and Kamenjak, then tour Uljara Lepur for five olive oil tastings, Croatian wines, local food, and an optional €20 lunch with the family who makes it.

“We had a great experience comprising a brief history stop, a tasteful comparison of oils accompanied by wine and local food (full meal, no space for dinner lift thereafter) and great stories on oil, culture and society in croatia by our hosts Neil and Brani. Possibility to buy the oils at attractive prices. Great value for money. Highly recommended!”

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5.Classical guitar concert in a historic olive press

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $70

Meet Nikolaos Karavias at Naxos General Hospital, then ride to a private Venetian farm and historic olive press. Hear his classical guitar programme, including Bach, Granados, Paco de Lucia, Theodorakis, and an original Naxos-inspired piece. During the 20-minute break, enjoy local cheese, wine or homemade lemonade, then return to town.

“Es war ein wunderbares Erlebnis! Die Kunst und die überaus freundliche Art sowie das Ambiente übertragen meine Erwartungen. Ich fühlte mich wie unter Freunden, und meine Verbindung zur Insel Naxos ist durch dieses Erlebnis noch mehr gewachsen! Herzlichsten Dank an Nikos! Ich werde dieses Ereignis ganz bestimmt wieder buchen! Angela Stroeblaus Österreich”

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6.Douro Valley: A Sensory Experience in the Douro: Wines, Olive Oil, and History

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · 1 hour · from $34Best value

Visit family-run Quinta de Santa Júlia, dating to 1596, for a guided walk through Versailles-inspired gardens, vineyards, olive groves, and 200-year-old Port warehouses. Taste estate DOC Douro wines, Port, olive oil, and bread with a guide such as Rafaela or Paolo, then stay to wander or relax by the pool.

“The entire experience was excellent! From the drive in, the views, the food and wine was 5 star!! Our guide was so welcoming and very knowledgeable! Thank you for a super experience!!”

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7.Private Tour in Historic Estate in Monemvasia with wine-olive oil tasting & meal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $449

Meet your driver at your Monemvasia hotel, port, or castle gate and head to Liotrivi Organic Estate. Tina or another estate host explains olive growing and oil production, followed by four oils, three olives, five local wines, and a traditional Greek meal in the garden. The private visit lasts about two and a half hours for two to eight people.

“Your could not have been better as conducted by owner. She was gracious and everyone was great. Tastings were amazing and lunch was terrific and much better than going with big group”

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8.Historical Évora – PRIVATE Full Day Tour – Cork, Wine and Olive Oil Haven

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $319

Leave your Lisbon hotel, apartment, or cruise port around 9 AM with David Monteiro or another driver-guide for Évora’s Roman Temple, Bone Chapel, San Francisco Church, and cathedral. Enjoy free time for lunch, then visit a winery and cork factory. Transport, Wi-Fi, water, tolls, and hotel drop-off are included.

“David nuestro guia es un profesional del turismo, con el compromiso de atender al cliente por encima de las espectativas de este, sin importarle sacrificar tiempo, unicamente con el unico objetivo de la satisfaccion del usuario. Durante el tour tRead more”

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