Olive Grove Tours in Greece: Our 15 Favourites

1.Traditional Olive Grove and Dragon Fruit Farm Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 118 reviews · 1h 30m · from $9Our pick

Spend about 90 minutes with Alex Alexakis on a multigenerational Cretan farm. Walk among 2,500 olive trees, learn about harvesting and oil extraction, see the island’s newer dragon fruit crop, and finish with olive oil, bread, olives, tea, coffee, and farm produce. Private groups and English or Greek guiding are available.

“Fantastic trip, very informative and delicious. Thank you Alex for sharing with us your knowledge and food, it was incredible and very appreciated! If you're still not sure about booking this kne, please do. Thank you! :)”

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2.Organic Olive Grove tour & Olive oil tasting & lunch in Kalamata!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $144Top rated

Join Maria from Mama’s Flavours for a three-hour olive oil experience near Kalamata. Walk among ancient trees, visit a certified mill, and taste four Greek extra virgin oils with a professional taster. Transportation between the city, grove, and mill is needed and can be arranged for an added fee. A Greek lunch is optional.

“Our olive grove tour and olive oil tasting with Maria was so wonderful — a highlight of our entire time in Greece. In addition to being a personable and kind individual, Maria was so knowledgeable about olive farming, past and present. The tasting portion of the tour was eye opening, giving us a deeper understanding and appreciation for olive oil. To top it all off, Maria was kind enough to keep our kids engaged, which was a plus.”

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3.Private Traditional Olive Grove and Dragon Fruit Farm Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $9

At a family-run farm near Heraklion, Alex introduces you to traditional olive growing, snail farming, and dragon fruit cultivation. The short walk is followed by homemade olives, olive oil, marmalades, honey, cheese, bread, tomatoes, drinks, and espresso. You meet at Evangelismou 135 in Prassas and return there after about two hours.

“We had such a great time at the farm. Alex the farmer was very friendly an lovely man. At the farm was a beautiful view over the cretan hills. Johanna :)”

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4.Corfu: Hiking in Olive Groves,Village,Sunset,with Swim Stop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $70

Join a small guided hike from Liapades through olive groves, coastal paths, abandoned villas, Rovinia views, and the twin beaches of Limni. You’ll swim in clear water, learn about Corfu’s olive oil tradition, eat a homemade pastry, and end among the narrow lanes of a 17th-century village as the sun drops.

“Une fabuleuse balade au sein de paysages d'une beauté exceptionnelle. Yorgos, guide dynamique, chaleureux, dévoué et à l'écoute, nous a enchantés par sa gentillesse et sa compétence. À faire absolument !”

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5.From Athens: Olive Oil Tasting, Olive Grove & Wine Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $492

Leave Athens at 9:00 a.m. for a private drive to Corinth, a canal stop, and an olive estate. With a host such as Marianne, Melina, or Ana, you’ll tour the groves, see rare Manaki trees, taste Greek oils and regional snacks, and sample wine before returning to your hotel.

“Ana, the owner, was fabulous. We learned so much about the whole olive oil process and how the collection affects the tastes. We ended up purchasing quite a bit of her prosecutes because we enjoyed them so much. Recommend to anyonRead more”

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6.Kalamata, Greece: Organic Olive Grove Tour-Olive oil tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 3 hours · from $147

Join Maria for a private three-hour olive oil tour near Kalamata. Walk among old organic olive trees, visit a certified mill, and taste four Greek extra virgin oils with a professional taster. The tour runs morning or afternoon, requires transport between stops, and can end with an optional Messinian lunch.

“I cannot express enough how fantastic in this experience was! Maria was so knowledgeable about the history of the peloponnesse region, and olives. Her partner, George, A certified olive oil taster, answered all of our questions about olive trees, how olives are cultivated and the differences between the different Olive oils. Both were very friendly and eager to share their knowledge and love of this region. After, Maria recommended three different local restaurants for us to try and all were fantastic. I highly recommend visiting Kalamata and taking this. any or all of the tours Maria offers.”

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7.Delphi: Easy Hike on Ancient Path through the Olive Groves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 90 minutes - 3 hours · from $35

Join a local English or Greek-speaking guide, including Costas, for an easy downhill walk from Delphi through ancient paths and olive groves to Chriso and the Aggali coastline. Along the way, hear myths, local tales, and olive-farming lore, while quizzes and small challenges keep the walk lively. Transport returns you to Delphi.

“Nous avons passé un moment très agréable et instructif avec notre guide dans un cadre absolument magnifique. Notre guide nous a également donné d'excellents conseils de lieux à visiter et de restaurants à découvrir. De plus,la randonnée est facile et accessible à tous les niveaux puisque le retour est directement assuré par la compagnie.”

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8.Heraklion: Sunset BBQ in the Olive Grove

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews · 2 hours · from $21

Join Alex Alexakis at his family-run olive grove near Heraklion for a short olive and dragon fruit tour, followed by a generous Greek BBQ on the patio. You get souvlaki, pancetta, sausage, tzatziki, pies, dessert, and 500 ml of white wine while watching the sunset over Dia Island.

“Mega Grillabend bei Alex Alexis. Griechischer Salat, viel Grillfleisch, Weißwein und Griechischen Joghurt zum Nachtisch. Interessante Führung zum Oliven- und Drachenfruchtanbau in seinem Familienunternehmen. Tolles Ambiente mit Blick auf die Insel Dia. Herzlichen Dank für den tollen Abend!”

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9.Hiking in the Olive Groves,Villages,Sunset,with Swim Stop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $72

Start at 6 pm near Liapades Cemetery for a private three-hour hike with guide George. Follow wooded paths to Rovinia Beach, view a sea cave and abandoned villas, swim at Limni Beach, learn about Corfu’s olive trees, then watch the sunset before walking through Liapades village.

“We had an incredible hike with George which was definitely the highlight of our trip to Corfu. We started in the traditional hillside village of Liapades, winding our way along a picturesque trail through the trees with incredible views of the coastline and some gorgeous quiet beaches. George was so knowledgeable and really made it fun for us. A highlight was a (chilly!) swim at the deserted beach of Limni just below an abandoned villa, and watching the sunset from a rocky outcrop. 10/10 would recommend.”

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10.Heraklion: Cretan Farmers Brunch and Olive Grove Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 7 reviews · 1h 30m · from $35

Meet Alex Alexakis at his family olive grove and dragon fruit farm near Heraklion for a 90-minute private experience. He explains olive oil production, then serves a generous Cretan brunch with omelette, ntolmadakia, herb pies, salad, cheese pies, and farm-grown dragon fruit when available. English and Greek are offered.

“Alex the owner was amazing! Personable, funny, and very knowledgeable as he serves in all capacities of the farm operations and promotion. Definitely an authentic experience. The food is amazing and you will be more than satisfied. He takes time to thoroughly answer questions and you will learn a lot. A must do!”

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11.Greece in a Drop: Olive Grove Walk and Olive Oil Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1h 30m · from $29

At Aloades Estate in Thessaly, Dimitris or Costantino guides you through an olive grove and explains traditional, sustainable cultivation. You then taste several award-winning Greek and Italian extra virgin olive oils with bread, tomato, and feta. The 90-minute small-group visit costs $29, with transport to the estate not included.

“Fue una experiencia muy interesante y novedosa, Dimitris fue muy amable y generoso en compartir la historia de su finca y la información sobre el aceite de oliva y como catarlo. Precioso lugar, estuvimos más de tres horas conversando. Recomendamos ampliamente la visita y deseamos lo mejor a este proyecto agroecológico con una de pequeños produce varios países. Gracias y felicidades Dimitris.”

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12.Monastery – Ancient Olive tree & Museum-Cretan Brewery Private Tour from Chania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews

Christine and Thanasis lead a private five-hour outing from Chania into the Cretan countryside. You’ll see the Transfiguration Monastery, the ancient olive tree at Vouves, its small museum, and Cretan Brewery, with Greek coffee, olive oil, and Charma beer tastings included.

“We had a wonderful private tour with this company and we were able to modify our tour to suit our interests. The service was exceptional from our pickup at the cruise terminal, our knowledgeable guide Christine, and the wonderful places we Read more”

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13.Rethymnon Olive Tree Sponsorship Protect and Plant Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $141

Meet the Cretan Aenaon team, travel to an olive grove, and attach your name to a sponsored tree, or plant a cutting from the Cretan Lazarus project. You will hear about ancient olive varieties, take photos and video, toast the tree, and receive a sponsorship package when included.

“Eine perfekte Kombination aus Urlaub, Abenteuer und Nachhaltigkeit unserer Erde, geführt durch ein sehr sympathisches und kommunikatives Team.”

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14.Knossos, Olive Grove, Winery – Distillery with Tastings & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $219

Spend 6 to 7 hours exploring Knossos and rural Crete with a private driver. Visit an olive grove and mill, taste local oils, tour a family winery, sample Cretan wines and raki, enjoy lunch in Archanes, and ride to a mountain viewpoint. Drivers such as Anthony and Roula have earned praise for their warm, informative service.

“Our driver, Roula was absolutely lovely. She was so informative with the history of Crete. We loved learning about the Olive Farm and Olive oil process. Great family! The winery visit was also wonderful! Another great family! Both places fed us a little something and we were stuRead more”

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15.Crete: Local Wine Tasting & Visit to the Ancient Olive Tree

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $159

Join Heliophilia for a 3.5-hour private-group outing from Stalos to a family-run winery and the Ancient Olive Tree of Vouves. Taste native wines, local olive oils, and Cretan snacks, then visit the Olive Tree Museum and enjoy scenic drives through village country. Pickup is available in the Chania region.

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