8 Katakolo Olive Oil Tours Worth the Drive

1.Katakolon Small Group Tour: Olympic site, Honey/Olive Oil Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $126Our pick

From Katakolon port, ride a small van to Ancient Olympia with live commentary and time for a guided visit. Then meet a beekeeper at Klio’s Honey Farm for honey and homemade sweets before tasting olive oils, olives, wine, and local treats at Padelina Shopping Center. Guides may include Elena or Eleni.

“This is a fun excursion. Our guide did a great job showing us where the 1st Olympics took place plus took us to a honey farm. It was nice seeing rural countryside of Greece.”

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2.Olympia Shore Ex: Olympic site, Honey Farm & Olive Oil Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $119Best value

Travel from Katakolon Port to Ancient Olympia in a small air-conditioned vehicle. With guides such as Elena, explore the Temple of Hera, Temple of Zeus, gymnasium, palestra, and stadium, then visit Klio’s family honey cottage and sample Greek olive oil, olives, balsamic vinegar, and sweets.

“Excellent tour. The guides were very informative. Enjoyed the honey farm and the ruins. The walking was mild so anyone can do it”

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3.Katakolon Shore Ex: Skip-the-Lines Ancient Olympia & Olive market

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $131

Travel from Katakolon port to Olympia with port pickup, skip-the-line entry, live commentary, and a small group of up to 25. Walk the original Olympic track, visit the archaeological museum, then sample olive oil, olives, wine, and local foods at Padelina Shopping Center. Guides such as Elena, Natalia, and Elias have led the site visits.

“Elena was a great tour guide! She was so knowledgeable and very proud of her culture and heritage, we highly recommend her! Thank you Elena!”

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4.Short Tour of Olympia, an Olive Oil Press & St. Andrew Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 4.5 - 5 hours

Spend 4.5 to 5 hours with a local driver escort visiting Ancient Olympia, its museum, a working olive oil press, and St. Andrew Beach. You get private transport for up to four people, bottled water, and a site booklet, but entrance fees and a licensed Olympia guide cost extra. Guides may include George, Nicos, Dora, Nikki, or Panos.

“Had a great time - George was awesome! He told us about the area as we drove to each place. He was ready for us when we finished each activity. The driver was cautious and we felt safe in the vehicle.”

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5.Private Olive Oil Tour & Tasting with Lunch from Katakolo Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $132

Travel privately from Katakolo Port to Krestena for an olive mill visit and tasting, then stop in Korakochori for a Greek lunch at a local taverna. Guides such as Andreas, Dimitris, Costas, George, and Vicky are known for friendly service, flexible timing, and help with local food. Pickup and drop-off are included.

“My husband my mother and I were on a NCL cruise and booked this tour with viator. This was a perfect excursion- it was very easy to find the meeting place which was a short walk from the ship port. Our driver Andreas with company Theocar was excellent. The olive oil tour and tasting was fun and we enjoyed a wonderful Greek lunch at a local restaurant. The lunch was especially memorable because the owner of Theocar just happened to be there. He took great care of us and made sure we tasted the best authentic Greek dishes. I highly recommend this company and this tour.”

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6.Olympia shore Excursion – 4 hour tour (Olympia, Olive press, Beach)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 4 hours to 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

From Katakolo Port, a private driver-guide takes you to Olympia for its museum and ancient stadium, then to a family olive press and Agios Ilias Beach. Guides may include Stathis, Dora, Charis, Andreas, Nicko, or John. Entrance fees and a licensed site guide cost extra, so plan your time and budget carefully.

“Andreas also known as Andrew was awesome! From being prompt at our pick up with a sign to the history information he offered, perfect would the be the word I would use. We were not rushed at all and I definitely recommend the olive press tour at Magna, it will not disappoint!”

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7.Private Olive Oil Tour & Tasting with Lunch from Katakolo

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5 reviews · from $124

Travel by private car or van from Katakolo to Krestena for a guided olive oil tour, open-air museum visit, tastings, and a traditional Greek lunch under the trees. English-speaking guides such as Demetrius and Paul may lead the day. The five-hour trip suits cruise passengers and anyone wanting a relaxed taste of rural Greece.

“Excellent tour and tasting, did while on a cruise, was excellent”

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8.Olympia Shore Ex: Premium Private Package -Tickets & Olive Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $235

From Katakolon Port, your private vehicle takes you to ancient Olympia for about two hours, including the Olympic Stadium and sacred sanctuary. You then get free time in modern Olympia, sample regional olive oils at Padelina Shopping Center, and return to the port. Despina may lead the outing, with an official site guide available as an option.

“I booked a small group tour and had the pleasure of being guided by Despina throughout the trip. She was knowledgeable, warm, and engaging. When we arrived at ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, another expert guide joined us as soon as we got off the bus. It was seamless and well-organized. Walking through the historic ruins while learning about the ancient traditions was truly fascinating. Next, we visited Padelina for an olive oil tasting experience. We sampled various flavors of olive oils paired with vinegar creams and had the chance to shop for some unique local products. We also stopped at a family-run honey bee farm, where…”

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