Keramikos Olive Oil Experience & Walking Tour
Description
Begin your journey with a walking tour through one of Athens’ most authentic neighborhoods, where ancient history meets modern Greek life. As we stroll among olive trees, you’ll learn about Greece’s deep-rooted olive culture and the life cycle of the olive tree; from pruning and blossom to harvest. We’ll then continue to the tasting session, where you’ll discover the main stages of olive oil production and master the official tasting technique used by professionals. You’ll learn how to distinguish extra virgin from virgin olive oil and the best way to store it at home. Taste three distinct extra virgin olive oils, each representing a different variety and region of Greece. To complete the experience, enjoy a Greek-style lunch, where every dish is thoughtfully paired with the olive oils explored during the tasting.
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- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Reviews(10)
This was an unforgettable experience that should not be missed. Thalia was very knowledgeable about olive oil and the area we toured. The final tasting was so much fun and very educational. She definitely changed my opinion on the difference in olive oils. The final food pairing lunch at Meigma was so much fun. We could have spent way more time just talking tasting oils and eating. A must in Athens!
Hi Eric, Thank you so much for your kind words! It makes me especially happy to hear that the experience changed your perspective on olive oil. Helping guests discover the incredible diversity of flavors and aromas in olive oil is one of my favorite parts of the tasting. Thank you for choosing to spend part of your time in Athens with me. It was a pleasure meeting you and your daughters, and I hope to welcome you back to Greece someday. Wishing you all the best!
1000% recommend. Thalia is incredibly kind and a pleasure to spend time with. She makes you feel like a friend from the moment you meet her. She is knowledgeable, passionate and energetic regarding all things olive oil! She makes you want to learn and keeps you engaged the entire day. The food is incredible as well! Her attention to detail is appreciated. We loved everything about our time together. The tour is appropriate for people of all ages/she makes the whole process very approachable. We stayed for hours after the tour just to spend more time in her company. She is an absolute GEM and we could not recommend her enough!
Chelsea, reading your review brought the biggest smile to my face! Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words. What touched me most is hearing that you felt like a friend from the moment we met, because that is exactly how I felt about you too. Some guests come to learn about olive oil, but every now and then, a connection goes beyond the tasting itself, and our time together was definitely one of those occasions. Thank you for your curiosity, your enthusiasm, and for embracing every part of the experience. It was such a joy sharing stories, flavors, and conversations with you and Mike. The fact that we ended up spending hours together after the tour is one of my favorite memories as well. Thank you for choosing to spend part of your Athens adventure with me and for taking the time to write such a thoughtful review. I hope our paths cross again someday, whether in Greece or somewhere else in the world. Until then, keep exploring, tasting, and enjoying life's beautiful flavors! With lots of gratitude, Thalia
Thalia was very knowledgeable and did a great job of creating an experience that was informative, engaging, and delicious! It was a unique tour in a town with so many offerings and we'd absolutely recommend this trip to anyone visiting Athens.
Hi Michael, thank you so much for your kind words! It means a lot to hear that you found the experience informative, engaging, and delicious. My goal is always to help guests discover a different side of Athens through olive oil, local stories, and authentic flavors, so I'm very happy that this resonated with you. Thank you for choosing to spend part of your time in Athens with me, and for recommending the experience to future visitors. It was a real pleasure meeting you, and I hope the memories and the flavors, stay with you for a long time! Warm wishes, Thalia
Thalia was a wonderful olive oil sommelier. She was knowledgeable, engaging, and her English was very clear and easy to understand. This was one of our favorite adventures during our visit to Greece. The experience was a delightful way to taste traditional Greek foods while learning about the importance of the olive tree in Greek culture and history. We left with a whole new appreciation for olive oil — not only how it is produced, but also how to properly buy, taste, and use it in our own home-cooked meals. The class was both informative and enjoyable, and we would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Greece.
Thank you so much for your beautiful review and for your kind words. It truly means a lot to know that this was one of your favorite experiences during your time in Greece. I’m especially happy that you all left with a deeper appreciation for olive oil, Greek culture, and the traditions connected to it. It was such a pleasure hosting you, and I’m so glad you enjoyed both the educational and culinary side of the experience together. Wishing you many wonderful meals and olive oil moments back home! Warmly, Thalia
This was one of our favorite experiences in our 12 day tour of Greece! We learned so much about olive oil and the knowledge will be informing our culinary creations from now on! Thalia was absolutely delightful and so much fun! She offers a fabulous tour and olive tasting experience. History lovers exploring Ancient Greece should definitely incorporate this special and interesting aspect of Greek culture because olives and the olive industry have contributed significantly. Plus, this tour is DELICIOUS! It ends with an olive pairing experience at an incredible local restaurant. Don’t miss it!
Dear Kathy, First of all, please forgive my very delayed reply to your lovely review. Even after all this time, I truly didn’t want to leave your kind words unanswered. Thank you so much for your beautiful words. It means a lot to know that this experience was one of your favorite moments in Greece. I’m especially happy that what you learned about olive oil will continue to inspire your culinary creations back home. It was such a pleasure sharing this special part of Greek culture with you, and I’m so glad you enjoyed the tasting and pairing experience. Wishing you all the best, and I hope to welcome you back to Greece someday! Warmly, Thalia
Our olive oil experience with Thalia was one of the best afternoons we had during our stay in Athens. We loved it and learned so much! We had no idea how complex olive oil was. Like with wine, there are olive oil sommeliers and Thalia did a great job teaching us about the oils. She explained to us how to properly taste the oils and what to look for in different varieties of olive oils. We have travelled a lot and done more tours and courses than we can remember. This Olive Oil Tasting was one of the best we have ever done. We highly recommend it. Simply a must do. We will never look at a bottle of oil the same way again!
Thank you so much for this amazing feedback! I'm truly honored the tasting was a highlight of your time in Athens. It’s so rewarding to hear that it changed the way you see olive oil — that’s exactly what I hope to share. I really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again someday!
Thalia was so amazing, very thorough, informative and very interesting.Thank you so much for this memorable experience ☺️☺️
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm truly glad you enjoyed the experience and found it informative and memorable. It was a real pleasure to share it with you — hope to welcome you back sometime soon!
If I could give this review a 6/5 I would. Thalia is the first olive oil sommelier we have met, and the entire olive oil tasting we had with her was exceptional. She taught us so much about olive oil - from manufacturing, growth, harvesting, production, variety, storage! We began with four different olive oils from various regions of Greece. Thalia taught us the different evaluations of olive oil and ratings. Then they served us lunch, which included Greek snacks like Greek salad, cold cuts, and cheeses, and of course, some bread with Kalamata olives straight from Kalamata (made by Thalia’s best friend!! (wow!!)). We even had the chance to pick our favorite olive oil and pair it with the salad and bread. This is something truly special. Don’t miss out!!
Wow, thank you so much for this amazing review! I'm truly touched by your kind words, and if I could rate your enthusiasm 6/5, I would too! 😊 It was such a pleasure to share the world of olive oil with you; from the regions and varieties to the tasting and pairing. I’m so glad you enjoyed the experience, the lunch, and especially the Kalamata olives made by my dear friend! It means a lot that you found it special. Thank you again for coming and for spreading the word, I hope our paths cross again someday!
Thalia is amazing! She gives all the ins and outs of olive oil! This tasting is educational, fun, and delicious! It is about an hour and a half and then you proceed to tasting the olive oils in more depth and practice pairings to suit your palette, with bites provided by the deli. All the staff at the deli were welcoming, friendly, and very hospitable…and the cellar where the tasting is held is beautiful!! Would highly recommend this tasting to anyone traveling to Athens!
Amanda, thank you so much for your kind comments!! Knowing that both you and your daughter enjoyed the tasting truly made my day! I'm so glad you joined, it was a real pleasure for me as well. I'm also so happy you felt welcomed by the deli team and appreciated the cellar setting. Thank you again for your thoughtful words and for recommending the experience!
Thalia was exceptional good at explaining all about olive oil. She is a warm and caring person that gives the best service. We had a wonderfull meal with local charcuterie and cheese at the end at it was more than enough - in fact we skipped the dinner.
Helle, it was truly a pleasure hosting you! Thank you so much for your kind words and for joining the olive oil tasting. I’m so glad you enjoyed the experience. Wishing you a wonderful time back in Denmark!
