Olive Oil Tasting Experience in Messinia

Name: Olive Oil Tasting Experience in Messinia
Brand: Viator
Price: 64.61 USD
Availability: InStock

1 hr 30 minGreek, English, ItalianBook 1 day aheadPeloponnese, Greece

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$65

This experience stands out because it offers an authentic, expert-led introduction to Greece’s most iconic product—extra virgin olive oil. Guided by a certified olive oil taster, guests explore rare monovarietal EVOOs, learn true sensory evaluation techniques, and uncover insights not found in typical tourist activities. The combination of professional guidance, local terroir knowledge, hands-on tasting, and cultural storytelling makes it a genuine, memorable immersion into Messinia’s olive heritage.

Included

Olive Oil Tasting & Food Pairing
Olive Oil Tasting

Not included

Alcoholic Beverages

What you'll do

The Olive Oil Tasting Experience offers a warm introduction to the world of extra virgin olive oil
Participants taste different varieties of Greek EVOO and learn the fundamentals of olive oil tasting — what makes an oil “extra virgin,” how to recognize freshness and quality, and the essential health and flavor characteristics of high-quality olive oil. Specifically, the experience includes: - Tasting of monovarietal extra virgin olive oils - Sensory map and all tasting materials - Introduction to production, health benefits, and tasting techniques - Local bread and water for palate cleansing This experience is ideal for travelers, food lovers, and anyone who wants to connect with Greece’s olive oil culture. It is available year-round and can be offered as a standalone activity or integrated into culinary, cultural, or wellness tours.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We’re located right on the corner, opposite Agios Andreas Square in Filiatra. In its center stands the Venetian Fountain — a 19th-century Florentine masterpiece, symbol of the town’s cultural and agricultural heritage.