Cretan Olive Oil Tasting Experience

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Cretan Olive Oil Tasting Experience

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10 meals
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What You’ll Experience
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Duration
2 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 8 guests
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Language
English
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Immerse yourself in a Cretan Olive Oil Tasting Experience, led by a sommelier, exploring the intricacies of olive oil production and tasting, in Rethymno's Old Town. A unique, personal journey.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

This is not just a tasting — it's a full olive oil seminar led by a certified sommelier who fell in love with olive oil after moving to Crete and marrying into an olive oil producing family.


You'll learn everything: production methods, olive oil categories, how to taste professionally, and how to recognize premium quality from poor quality.


You'll taste oils from multiple small Cretan producers, exploring different traditional Cretan varieties — including some of the oldest olive varieties in the entire Mediterranean.


You'll also get hands-on, making your own traditional Cretan dakos using fresh local ingredients and premium olive oil.


Hidden in a cozy tasting room in Rethymno's Old Town, this intimate experience offers authentic knowledge and personal passion that no group tour can match. Small groups only, ensuring a personal and unforgettable experience.


You'll leave with skills and insights about olive oil that will stay with you for life.

What You Get

Hands-on traditional Cretan dakos making
Fresh water
Tasting of 4 premium Cretan extra virgin olive oils
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Any personal purchases (olive oil bottles to take home are available to buy separately)

Good To Know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

Olive Oil Tasting in the Heart of Rethymno Old Town Step into your intimate tasting room in the heart of Rethymno's Old Town and discover why Crete produces some of the finest olive oil in the world. Your 2-hour session is led by Dijana, a certified olive oil sommelier whose family has been producing Cretan olive oil for generations. You'll taste 4 premium extra virgin olive oils from small Cretan producers. You'll learn to evaluate olive oil like a professional — identifying aromas, flavor notes, bitterness, and quality markers. Between tastings, enjoy local Cretan bites — tomato, cucumber, olives, and traditional paximadi — and then get hands-on and make your own traditional Cretan dakos from scratch using fresh local ingredients and, of course, premium Cretan olive oil. Throughout the session you'll discover the history of Cretan olive oil, its role in the Mediterranean diet, and its proven health benefits. You'll leave with professional tasting skills and a deeper connection to one of Crete's most treasured traditions. Included: 4 premium Cretan EVOOs, local food pairings, hands-on dakos making, full guided seminar. Languages: English, Greek, Croatian, Serbian.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Create experiences - memories of Crete, Tsouderoun, Rethimno, Greece, GR, 741 31

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Turn from Antistaseos Street onto Tsouderon Street. Your tasting room is on the left side of the street. You can easily recognize it by the ATM located outside the shop.
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This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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5.0
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Simply Beautiful and Authentic 10/10
May 19, 2026

The experience was way beyond our expectations! Dijana’s dedication and passion were truly remarkable! Genuine atmosphere and incredible landscapes! Plus, you actually learn a lot. Would do it aga...read more

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Olive oil tasting
May 13, 2026

Great tour guide. Has a lot of knowledge and very enthusiastic!

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