Athens Olive Oil, Raki and Wine Tasting

Duration2h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

A small-group experience, with 12 participants maximum, designed for travelers who have already seen Athens’ must-do sights and are looking to add something more meaningful and memorable to their journey. With limited group sizes, guests enjoy a relaxed, personal atmosphere, plenty of interaction, and the freedom to ask questions, taste mindfully, and truly engage with each stop.
This experience connects three different venues, each representing a distinct side of Athenian local life—from one of the city’s oldest wine bars, to a traditional arcade, to a modern wine bar.
At every stop, tastings are guided by knowledgeable locals who explain the stories and regional character behind what you’re tasting. Guests learn what makes them unique, and how they reflect Greece’s diverse terroir and culinary heritage.
This tour is ideal for curious travelers who want to go experience Athens through flavors, people, and places that feel authentic. A perfect way to give your trip that extra layer.

What's included

Tomato Chutney
Cheese varieties and savory sticks
2 different Greek wine varieties
Gruyere with thyme honey
5 varieties olive oil
Souvenir bottle of olive oil
Bread basket with herbs
Cretan raki
Kalamata Olive Paste
Cretan barley rusk

What to expect

Kidathineon Street
40m · Admission ticket included

Visit the oldest distillery in Athens and enjoy a guided olive oil tasting of premium local varieties, learning how to recognize aromas, flavors, and quality characteristics, and why olive oil is central to Greek cuisine and culture. Take home a small bottle of olive oil as a souvenir of the experience.
40m

Visit a traditional stoa and sample authentic Cretan products, including olive oil, olives, graviera cheese, tomato chutney, raki, and local honey, while learning about the flavors and food traditions of Crete.
Syntagma
40m

Visit a local wine bar and enjoy a guided tasting of two Greek wines, paired with a shared platter, while learning about indigenous grape varieties and the traditions of Greek winemaking.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Participants will meet the tour leader at Tziraion 12, at the Active Athens Holidays office. The tour leader will be waiting outside the office at the scheduled start time to welcome guests and begin the experience.

End point

Participants will meet the tour leader at Tziraion 12, at the Active Athens Holidays office. The tour leader will be waiting outside the office at the scheduled start time to welcome guests and begin the experience.

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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