The 15 Best Olive Oil and Honey Tastings

1.From Chania: Olive Oil, Wine, Cheese & Honey Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 490 reviews · 7 hours · from $49Our pick

Spend seven hours exploring Cretan food traditions with an English-speaking guide such as Linda or Electra. Visit the ancient olive tree of Vouves, a bakery, cheese maker, honey and olive oil producer, and Pnevmatikakis Winery. Tastings include local breads, cheeses, honey, olive oil, and up to 20 wines, with hotel pickup from much of the Chania coast.

“Our main guide Linda was excellent! She gave us lots of history of agriculture on Crete. We were able to see and sample many different products. A wonderful way to see the countryside as well.”

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2.Butterfly Valley & Wine, Olive Oil, Honey Tasting Tour (Small Group)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 114 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $79

Spend about five hours exploring Butterfly Valley, then taste Rhodes wine, extra-virgin olive oil, and local honey at small-group stops. Guides such as George and Vangelis add local context, while the optional valley entry fee and possible Bee Museum closures are worth noting before booking.

“Great tour and pleasant and knowledgeable tour guide person. George was awesome! The wine tasting wise terrific along with the honey tasting.”

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3.Extra virgin olive oil And Honey Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $70Top rated

At STOA Bar in central Fira, host Stathis guides a small tasting of organic extra virgin olive oils, flower honey, and pine honey. You will learn how harvesting and production affect flavor, then pair the samples with bread, tomatoes, feta, olives, local cold cuts, and raki. The experience lasts about 90 minutes and is limited to 10 people.

“Fun and delicious! It was very educational as well. We were stuffed for the rest of the day! We bought some olive oil from this class and we love cooking with it.”

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4.Small-Group Honey & Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tasting Tour in Crete

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $18Best value

Visit Idiosmos in Pervolakia for a one-hour, small-group tour of Cretan honey and cold-pressed olive oil production. Hosts such as Mariana and Nancy explain beekeeping, olive harvesting, and family methods dating to 1920, followed by eight honey samples, olive oil, bread, cheese, tomatoes, olives, and yogurt.

“Our host Marianna was very engaging and knowledgeable. We very much enjoyed this family owned business and learning about olive oil and honey production, as well as the lovely tasting menu at the end! Would highly recommend!”

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5.Crete Private Tour: The Secrets of Wine, Olives & Honey

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 59 reviews · 6.5 hours

Travel from Rethimno in a private 4x4 with an English-speaking guide such as Xari, Manos, or Panos. Visit Klados Winery, Garazo, Halepa Monastery, Paraschakis Olive Oil, and Apithano Honey Museum, then enjoy a traditional lunch in Melidoni. Tastings, entrance fees, pickup, and drop-off are included.

“This was an incredible experience - Xari, our guide, was very considerate and extremely knowledgeable about a wealth of information. He went above and beyond for my group to make sure we didn’t miss anything. It’s a great day for learning more about Greek wine, food, architecture and history.”

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

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

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

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

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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8.Wine, Olive Oil, and Honey Tour with Winemaker

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $217

Spend about six and a half hours with Vasilis of Chania Wine Tours, traveling through Crete’s mountains, tasting olive oils and honey, sampling wine from the barrel, and sharing a traditional lunch at a family vineyard. Pickup is offered, groups are capped at eight, and the tour runs in English.

“Our favorite excursion on our 13 day trip!! Vasili picked us up on time right where he said he would. We learned so much about the area, the people of Crete, the growth and processing of olives, the process of bee keeping, how to discover the right language to use to order the wine you like...and then there was the lovely meal we helped to make in the middle of the vineyard! Amazing day...amazing excursion. Shout out to Anna Maria who quickly answered my texts to help the day go smoothly! Thanks Vasili for giving us a day we will never forget! HIghly recommend this tour!!”

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9.Kefalonia: Private Olive Oil, Honey & Wine Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Guide Dimitris takes you from Argostoli to a Kefalonian olive mill, Michalatos honey farm, and Sarris Winery. Learn how each product is made, taste local oils and honeys, and finish with wine, cheese, and Greek snacks overlooking the Ionian Sea. This private tour lasts about four and a half hours.

“This was an absolutely amazing experience and Dimitris exceeded all of our expectations. If you are looking for a personal experience with a friendly and enthusiastic guide and being immersed in the local culture this is the tour for you! Thank you Dimitris for the unforgettable experience and for the photos! Much appreciated ☺️ Sam & Ruth”

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10.Rhodes: Island Round Tour With Wine Olive Oil, Honey Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 25 reviews · 9 hours · from $76

Take a 9-hour small-group minibus tour around Rhodes with pickup from your hotel or cruise port. You’ll visit Lindos, Prasonisi, Monolithos Castle, Embonas, Profitis Ilias, and Butterfly Valley, with wine, olive oil, and honey tastings. This is a self-guided outing, so expect transport and stops rather than a full historical tour.

“It was great The driver should check all tickets as we had 2 people get on that shouldn’t have been on so we had to turn round and pick the correct 2 people on board and let the 2 go”

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11.Argostoli & Beyond: Culture, Villages, Olive Oil & Honey

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 13 reviews · 4 hours · from $64

Spend four hours touring Kefalonia’s coast and countryside with an English or German-speaking guide. Visit the Katavothres sinkholes, Fanari Lighthouse, Kastro, St. George’s Castle, and St. Gerasimos Monastery, then taste two olive oils and two local honeys before stopping at Koutavos Lagoon. Hotel and port pickup are included.

“It was pouring rain but our guide was out there leading the way for those of us brave wet souls like us! A bit late in the season - suggest travelling earlier to see everything.”

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12.Argostoli & Beyond: Villages, Olive Oil & Honey Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $66

Spend about four hours touring Kefalonia from Argostoli with an English-speaking local guide, hotel or cruise-port pickup, and an air-conditioned vehicle. See the Katavothres sinkholes and Saint Theodoroi Lighthouse, visit St. George’s Castle and St. Gerasimos Monastery, then taste two olive oils and two local honeys at a traditional product boutique.

“Excellent Bus tour of Beyond Kefalonia Argostali. Tour guide knowledgeable, great winery stop with tasting.”

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13.Private Tour Elafonisi Beach with Honey Olive Oil & Wine Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Chania to Elafonisi Beach with an English-speaking driver, stopping at Idiosmos for honey and olive oil, Agia Sofia Cave, Elos village, and Pnevmatikakis Winery. George is praised for safe driving and flexible timing. Umbrellas, towels, mats, water, and tasting fees are included.

“What a fabulous tour and guide. Private air conditioned mini bus and great stops. The guide was knowledgeable and we certainly made the most of what Crete had to offer. The honey tasting and beach were real highlights for us as was the lunch stop. Highly recommend and would definitely book again.”

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14.Pottery – Honey & Olive Oil experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.)

Spend five to seven hours visiting a working olive oil factory, honey museum, pottery studio in Margarites, and Arkadi Monastery. Your private group of up to seven travels in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver. You can taste Cretan honey, make a ceramic piece, and see how local olive oil is produced.

“This was my favorite day in Greece! We met such amazing people, each stop was fascinating and it was an honor to see the beautiful things they made. We especially loved the ceramics, as we got to meet the woman that made them and she spoke about how her family has been doing it for generations. The monestary was also fascinating, and I’m so glad we got to go. Our tour guide was wonderful, very relaxed, kind and knowledgeable. I’d certainly go on anouther tour with him again! He went out of his way to stop and find us an extra suit case (since we bought so much stuff we…”

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15.Kefalonia:Private Olive Oil, Honey & Wine Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 5 hours · from $183

Spend five hours with English-speaking driver Dimitris visiting a family olive press, traditional bee farm, and Sarris Winery. Taste extra virgin olive oil, local honey, Robola wines, cheeses, and Greek snacks, with pickup and drop-off at your hotel, villa, or cruise terminal.

“Highly recommend this brilliant tour! Dimitris was welcoming and accommodating. Although some acttivites were closed for the bank holiday, Dimitris had planned lots of alternatives at short notice, and we had a fantastic day. The visit to Marina's olive oil tasting experience was so interesting and tasty too! Thank you very much for showing us around your beautiful island.”

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