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Thissio Olive Oil Experience & Walking Tour

Location Athens, Greece, Europe
$106.66
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Join a guided olive oil tasting in the heart of Athens, led by a certified Olive Oil Sommelier.

During this immersive experience, you'll taste three premium extra virgin olive oils from Greece, master official tasting techniques, and learn how to distinguish high-quality oils from defective ones.
Ideal for food lovers, curious travelers, and wellness enthusiasts, this experience offers insider tips on proper olive oil storage and a deeper understanding of Greece’s liquid gold.

End your session with a light snack; a perfect way to connect with Greek culture through its most renowned ingredient.
Thissio Olive Oil Experience & Walking Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

  • Green Apple
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Professional Olive Oil Expert
  • Greece’s finest olive oils
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Private transportation

Meeting point
We’ll meet at Jacqueline de Romilly Square, just outside the entrance to the Ancient Agora of Athens. From there, we’ll walk through the park surrounded by olive trees and end our stroll at the tasting room.
Return details
We’ll meet at Jacqueline de Romilly Square, just outside the entrance to the Ancient Agora of Athens. From there, we’ll walk through the park surrounded by olive trees and end our stroll at the tasting room.

Begin your morning beneath the shadow of the Acropolis with a guided walking tour through the historic neighborhood of Thissio.

As you stroll through the area’s charming streets, surrounded by olive trees, you’ll be introduced to Greece’s deep-rooted olive oil culture, a tradition that has shaped its landscape, cuisine, and history for thousands of years.

Along the walk, you’ll learn about the life cycle of the olive tree, from pruning and blossoming to harvest, and discover fascinating insights into how these trees have become a timeless symbol of Greek heritage.

The walk concludes at the tasting room, where the olive oil journey continues. Guided by a certified Olive Oil Sommelier, guests will:
- Learn about the main stages of olive oil production
- Master the official olive oil tasting technique
- Understand the difference between extra virgin and virgin olive oil
- Discover how to store olive oil properly at home
- Taste three distinct extra virgin olive oils, each representing a different variety and region of Greece

The experience concludes with a light snack, featuring a cheese platter served with breadsticks and marmalade, the perfect finish to this sensory journey.

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Thissio Olive Oil Experience & Walking Tour

    Location Athens, Greece, Europe
    $106.66
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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