Athens Olive Oil Museum and Tasting with Acropolis view

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1 hour 15 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Experience one of Greece's most important traditions through the story of a family whose olive oil heritage began generations ago in a small village in Arcadia.

Today, the grandchildren carry their grandfather's knowledge and passion forward, bringing their family's story to the heart of Athens.

Visit their Olive Oil Museum, see historic equipment used in olive oil production, watch the family's story come to life through a short film, and finish with an expert-led tasting of four premium extra virgin olive oils from their estate, accompanied by carefully selected food pairings.
Experience Greek olive oil culture without leaving central Athens
Hear the story of a grandfather whose olive oil tradition is now carried on by his grandchildren
Visit an Olive Oil Museum with historic machinery, tools, and objects connected to olive oil production, taste 4 premium extra virgin olive oils produced by the family's estate and eave knowing how to choose, taste, store, and pair good olive oil.

What's Included

Bottled water
Guided Olive Oil Tasting from an Olive Oil Sommelier
4 etiquettes of Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Food Pairing
Guided Tour of the Olive Oil Museum

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Monastiraki
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes (approximately)
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    Olivium Museum

    Begin with a warm welcome and introduction to the family whose olive oil story started generations ago with their grandfather in a remote village in Arcadia. Continue through the Olive Oil Museum, where you will see traditional machinery, tools, and objects used in olive oil production and learn how the process has changed through the generations. Watch a short film sharing the family's journey from Arcadia to Athens and how the grandchildren continue their grandfather's heritage today. Next, join an expert olive oil sommelier for a guided tasting of 4 premium extra virgin olive oils from the family's estate. Learn how to taste olive oil properly, recognize aromas and flavors, understand polyphenols, and identify what makes an olive oil extra virgin. Finish with carefully selected food pairings that show how different olive oils can bring out new flavors in Greek ingredients and dishes.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Private and Luxury
Sustainable Tours
Walking Tours
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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