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Olive Oil in Greece: The 15 Best Mill Visits

26 tours  ·  from $11 a head

You learn more in an hour at a working mill than in a lifetime of supermarket labels. The 15 below visit groves and presses, priced, timed and clear on how much is tasting and how much is lunch.

Knossos-Zeus Cave -Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory - From Heraklion to the Omalia olive press
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Knossos-Zeus Cave -Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory

1.Knossos-Zeus Cave -Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 694 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $136Our pick

Spend about 7.5 hours with a local guide such as Stavros, Ed, Mike, Spyros, or Demetrius, visiting an olive press, mountain villages, Lasithi windmills, Krasi, Zeus Cave, and Knossos. Tastings, drinks, transport, Wi-Fi, and hotel pickup are included. Lunch and entrance fees cost extra.

“Unforgettable Tour with the Incredible Demetrius! If you’re visiting Crete and want to truly experience the heart, soul, and hidden gems of this stunning island, Demetrius is the guide you need. From the moment we met him, it was clear we were in the hands of a passionate local with deep knowledge, warm hospitality, and an infectious love for his homeland. Demetrius didn’t just take us from place to place—he brought Crete to life. His stories about the island’s ancient history, mythology, and culture were captivating, and his insider knowledge led us to breathtaking spots we never would have found on our own. He tailored the tour perfectly to our…”

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The Governor's Olive Mill Tour with Olive Oil Tasting - Walking through the ancient olive groves
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The Governor’s Olive Mill Tour with Olive Oil Tasting

2.The Governor’s Olive Mill Tour with Olive Oil Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 502 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $82

Spend about four and a half hours visiting The Governor Olive Mill near Corfu, walking among ancient olive trees, and taking a guided olive oil tasting class. You’ll learn from mill staff such as Maria, Erini, or Irene, sample oil with bread, feta, tomatoes, capers, and yogurt, and may visit the island’s oldest olive tree and an old fortress.

“The tour was fantastic! Maria was very personable and extremely informative. Our driver Spiro was very friendly and professional. He took the time to show us some very impressive sights.”

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From Chania: Olive Oil, Wine, Cheese & Honey Tasting Tour - Vouves and its ancient olive tree
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From Chania: Olive Oil, Wine, Cheese & Honey Tasting Tour

3.Olive Oil, Wine, Cheese & Honey Tasting Tour

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

Spend seven hours in rural Crete with a local English-speaking guide such as Linda or Electra. Visit the 3,000 to 5,000-year-old olive tree of Vouves, a bakery, cheese maker, honey and olive oil producer, and Pnevmatikakis Winery. Tastings are generous, with up to 20 local wines, Cretan food, hotel pickup, and return transport included.

“Great trip, Linda was an excellent guide, I highly recommend it!”

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Zeus Cave, Lassithi Plateau, Olive Oil Factory, Kritza, Pottery - Panagia Kera and the village of Kritsa
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Zeus Cave, Lassithi Plateau, Olive Oil Factory, Kritza, Pottery

4.Zeus Cave, Lassithi Plateau, Olive Oil Factory, Kritza, Pottery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 362 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $119

Spend about seven hours exploring eastern Crete from Agios Nikolaos, with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, a Cretan lunch, olive oil tasting, mountain views, village walks, pottery, and the option to visit Dikteon Cave. Guides such as Petra, Michael, and Rolf add local stories, humor, and practical help along the way.

“A really wonderful trip to spend the whole day exploring Crete. The knowledge of our guide was second to none and always felt safe when driving across the more rugged terrain. The Zeus caves were closed at the time, which I wasn't aware of in advance, so worth checking if this is your main reason for booking. Otherwise, all the other activities were worth it.”

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From Chania: Wine and Olive Oil Tasting Tour with Snacks - First winery: Cretan grapes with a modern approach
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From Chania: Wine and Olive Oil Tasting Tour with Snacks

5.Wine and Olive Oil Tasting Tour with Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 354 reviews · 6 hours · from $141

Spend six hours in the Kissamos countryside with an English-speaking guide such as Andreas, Alex, Kostas, or Nikos. Visit two family wineries, an olive oil factory, and a village with a 3,000-year-old olive tree. Taste Vidiano, Muscat of Spina, international reds, local olive oils, cheeses, snacks, and tsikoudia.

“Andreas was an excellent tour guide with so much knowledge and interesting facts. We had a fantastic day and learned a lot. Would definitely recommend and would do it again in a heartbeat”

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The Terra Creta Olive Oil Experience Tour - Inside Terra Creta’s modern mill
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The Terra Creta Olive Oil Experience Tour

6.The Terra Creta Olive Oil Experience Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 344 reviews · 1 hour · from $11Best value

At Terra Creta in Kolymvari, an English-speaking guide such as Katerina, Lisa, or Sophia leads you through olive oil production from harvest to bottling. You will taste three oils with bread and appetizers, learn storage tips, and browse the shop. The one-hour tour costs $11 and is wheelchair accessible, though some areas may be restricted during seasonal upgrades.

“We loved our tour. It was so cool to see the behind the scenes view of the olive oil factory. And it was fun to learn the steps involved. Also, we enjoyed learning how unique and environmentally green this specific place was. Tasting the olive oils was obviously the best part though.”

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Crete: Full-Day Cretan Wines, Olive Oil, Raki and Food Tour - Skalani begins with olive oil
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Crete: Full-Day Cretan Wines, Olive Oil, Raki and Food Tour

7.Full-Day Cretan Wines, Olive Oil, Raki and Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 264 reviews · 8 hours · from $141

Spend eight hours with a small group of up to eight people, visiting an olive mill, organic winery, raki distillery, village tavern, and pottery studio. Guides such as George and Antonis add local context, humor, and practical help. Expect generous tastings, a full Cretan lunch, scenic drives, and hands-on pottery.

“It was one of the best food/drink/culture tours we’ve ever done. Our guide Antonis was very friendly, kind and knowledgeable. The small tour size was great too and we were lucky to have such a nice group of people with us. Every place we visited was excellent. If you want to see an authentic Cretan life/culture in a friendly and fun atmosphere, this is the tour.”

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Cretan Cooking Class and Olive Oil Tasting - What goes into the cooking session
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Cretan Cooking Class and Olive Oil Tasting

8.Cretan Cooking Class and Olive Oil Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $114

At Cretan Vibes near Moires, Marianna and her mother, Stella, lead a hands-on English-language cooking class beneath olive trees. You’ll prepare traditional dishes, taste premium family olive oil, eat a full meal with wine, receive recipes by email, and take home leftovers. The four-hour class welcomes beginners and includes up to 12 people.

“This cooking class was absolutely incredible and we learned so much! The property is so serene to cook at and the recipes are so much fun to make. Both teachers are incredibly kind and helpful and also taught us a lot about Crete’s culture. At the end they did email us the recipes which we plan to make back home. If we come back to Crete we will take her class again as she said she changes the recipes through the year!”

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Rethymnon: Kournas Lake, Argyroupolis, and Olive Oil Tour - The olive mill puts Crete’s food culture first
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Rethymnon: Kournas Lake, Argyroupolis, and Olive Oil Tour

9.Rethymnon: Kournas Lake, Argyroupolis, and Olive Oil Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 173 reviews · 9 hours · from $29

Travel from Rethymnon to Kournas Lake, Argyroupolis village, its freshwater springs, and a working olive oil mill. You’ll have time for a pedalo ride, swimming, lunch at a lakeside taverna, and local tastings. English and German guides, including Yannis, Kostas, Lazaros, and others, lead departures.

“Brilliant trip, our guide was lovely & helpful, the trip was so well organised & really enjoyable, would highly recommend.”

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Corfu: Olive Oil Experience - The Governor's Olive Mill - Getting there from Corfu town and the port
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Corfu: Olive Oil Experience – The Governor’s Olive Mill

10.Olive Oil Experience – The Governor’s Olive Mill

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 138 reviews · 3 hours · from $80

Travel from Corfu hotels, port, or airport to The Governor’s Olive Mill for a museum and production tour, olive oil tasting, and traditional snacks. Guides such as Maria, Eleni, George, Spiros, and Sotiris explain Corfu’s olive culture. You’ll also visit ancient groves, the 1,500-year-old Mitera tree, and Gardiki Byzantine Castle.

“Amazing experience, I could not recommend highly enough. My favourite day of our 9 days in corfu.”

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Corfu: Greek Cooking Class & Olive Oil Tasting - Cooking in a wood-fired oven
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Corfu: Greek Cooking Class & Olive Oil Tasting

11.Greek Cooking Class & Olive Oil Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 137 reviews · from $107

Meet Yorgos, also called George, at Corfu’s Old Port for a market walk and ingredient shopping. Then head to his family home for a hands-on Greek cooking class, olive grove walk, old olive press visit, oil tasting, and five-course lunch with wine or beer. Groups are limited to eight.

“Our group of six ranged in age from 12-76, so travel activities that everyone loves can be hard to come by. Our entire crew thoroughly enjoyed our cooking experience, several said it was their favorite experience of our Greece trip. Highly recommend! This is a lovely way to get a closer look at Corfu life in a welcoming, warm environment by an engaging and attentive guide. Thank you!”

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Chania: Milia Mountain Tour w/Lunch Olive Oil/Wine Tastings - The ancient olive tree at Ano Vouves
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Chania: Milia Mountain Tour w/Lunch Olive Oil/Wine Tastings

12.Milia Mountain Tour w/Lunch Olive Oil/Wine Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 97 reviews · 8 hours · from $176

Spend eight hours exploring inland Crete in a small group of up to six. Visit the ancient olive tree at Ano Vouves, taste organic olive oil and five local wines at Anoskeli, then take four-wheel-drive roads to Milia Mountain Retreat for a traditional lunch. Guides including Nikolas, Dimitris, and Nasos add local insight along the way.

“A truly memorable experience! This tour gave us a rich taste of Cretan culture — from olive oil and wine tastings to a peaceful visit at the ancient olive tree. Nickolas, our guide, was engaging and full of local insight. We also loved the off-road ride through the stunning countryside. We highly recommend this tour — if you're in Crete, you should definitely book it! It's a perfect way to experience the authentic side of the island. Thank you again! 😊”

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Moires: Cooking Class and Olive Oil Tasting at a Family Farm - Meeting Marianna and Mama Stella
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Moires: Cooking Class and Olive Oil Tasting at a Family Farm

13.Moires: Cooking Class and Olive Oil Tasting at a Family Farm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · 4 hours · from $100

At Cretan Vibes near Moires, Marianna and her mother, Mama Stella, lead a four-hour, hands-on cooking class for up to 10 people. Pick farm ingredients, prepare a three-course meal, taste premium olive oil, watch a harvest video, and eat with local wine. Recipes and leftovers go home with you.

“Great, great, great. This was a really fun experience. At te start we had no idea what we were going to make, but everything turned out delicious. The guides took us through the whole proces of making every dish, we learned new techniques and overall it was a lot of fun. I will make these recepies at home for sure. We had leftovers for the next day. The open kitchen makes it that it's not boiling hot, a big plus.”

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Heraklion: Knossos, Zeus, Villages & Olive Oil Factory Tour - Olive oil near Heraklion
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Heraklion: Knossos, Zeus, Villages & Olive Oil Factory Tour

14.Knossos, Zeus, Villages & Olive Oil Factory Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · from $128

Spend 7.5 to 8 hours exploring Crete with guides such as Stavros, Ed, Mike, or Nikos. Visit an olive oil factory, old villages, Lasithi Plateau, historic windmills, and Knossos Palace. Some departures may include Zeus Cave, though access can change. Hotel pickup, tastings, coffee, and a small-group setting are included.

“the best part of this tour is to live Crete like a local, our guide Stavros really knows his way around and takes you away from the classic touristic spots and gives you a real experience. It is a dream come true to hear Greek mythology from a Greek Guide, and to have the opportunity to visist sports only known to the locals. I would 100% recommend this.”

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Knossos Lasithi, Villages, Land Of Zeus ând Olive Oil Tour - Knossos Palace in about 90 minutes
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Knossos Lasithi, Villages, Land Of Zeus ând Olive Oil Tour

15.Knossos Lasithi, Villages, Land Of Zeus ând Olive Oil Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 79 reviews · from $119

Travel by air-conditioned minivan from Heraklion, Stalida, Elounda, or Agia Pelagia to Knossos, an olive press, Lasithi Plateau, and mountain villages. Guides such as Marinos, Nikos, Angie, and Spiros add local stories, food stops, and personal connections. Lunch and Knossos admission cost extra.

“Our driver/guide Nikos was wonderful. Full of life and knowledge and a great sense of humour. The 9 hour tour flew along and we covered a lot of ground, enjoying some very Cretan experiences, Thanks to this tour itinerary and Nikos. Well worth the money.”

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