The 15 Best Olive Oil Tours in Heraklion

1.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 English-speaking guide such as Stavros, Ed, Mike, or Spyros, traveling from Heraklion through olive country and mountain villages. Taste olive oil and raki, visit Krasi and Mochos, see Lasithi windmills, and add Dikteon Cave and Knossos when open.

“Ed was a great tour guide! This tour was a little of everything and very off the beaten path. Ed offered options, choices and suggestions while providing tons of info and comedy relief. Will definitely recommend Ed to my friends who go to Crete in the future!”

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2.Knossos, Lasithi, Lasinthos and Olive Farm Combo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 351 reviews · from $50

Spend 10.5 to 11 hours exploring Crete from Heraklion. Visit Vidiani Monastery, Lasinthos Eco Park, Krasi’s ancient plane tree, an olive mill, and Knossos Palace with a live guide. The day includes hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and time for local food and shopping.

“Very interesting tour. Guide was very knowledgeable and at the Palace brought a guidebook to show us pictures of what the ruins would have looked like. The coach was full, and those who got on later seemed to struggle to sit together. It took an hour to pick everyone up, so we were on the coach for 1h30 before the first stop. The pottery workshop consisted of watching a potter for 5 minutes on his wheel (electric) creating a basic piece. Only the children were invited to have a turn afterwards-there were only 3 wheels, so no possibility of everyone having a go like the tour description had suggested, which…”

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3.Knossos & Lasithi Plateau: Zeus Cave,Villages, Olive Oil Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 328 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $127

Travel from Heraklion in a Wi-Fi-equipped minivan to an olive oil press, Krasi, the Lasithi Plateau, Zeus Cave, a mountain taverna, Mochos, and Knossos. Guides such as Marinos, Nikos, and Angie add local stories and flexibility. Zeus Cave is closed for restoration until summer 2026.

“An amazing small group tour across the mountain regions, a stop at an olive oil factory and a visit to Knossos Palace. Everything was relaxed and perfectly timed – we didn’t feel at all rushed. The beauty of this tour was that unlike larger tours, we were able to visit areas that coaches simply cannot access. The best part of the day was having Nikos as our guide – what a warm and friendly person with an hilarious sense of humour! Thank you, Nikos, for making this a truly unforgettable day”

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

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

From Heraklion, join Stavros, Ed, Mike, or another English-speaking local guide for a small-group day through Cretan villages, an olive oil factory, Lasithi Plateau, and Knossos. Expect local coffee, honey, raki, village food, and plenty of mythology, with the Zeus Cave included when open.

“The entire experience was excellant, informative and got to explore the less explored side of Crete”

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5.Lasithi plateau,wine and olive oil tasting,Greek Mythology park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $114

Ride from Heraklion into Crete’s mountain villages with guides such as Joseph, Iosef, or George. Visit Krasi’s ancient plane tree, see Lasithi’s windmills, choose Zeus Cave or the mythology park, taste olive oil, wine, and raki, try pottery, and enjoy a full Cretan lunch.

“Our driver and guide was Joseph.He was amazing- funny, entertaining and very informative.He picked us up by the Heraklion cruise port in super clean SUV and drove trough the charming villages of Lasithi Plateau.On our tour we had a pottery lesson , tasted local vine and olive oil and later a delicious meal in local restaurant by the Cave of Zeus.We had a great time and highly recommend Joseph and Real Safari Tours.”

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6.Olive Oil Festival in Cretan Farm with Traditional Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $78

You’ll visit a family farm near Sisi for hands-on workshops about olive oil, honey, raki, and soap, then eat a Cretan dinner from a wood-fired oven. Add local wine by the glass, a Greek music show, dancing, and time to shop for farm products. Pickup is offered from resorts east of Heraklion.

“There is a lot of information to take in, and it can get a bit noisy when there are a lot of people on the tour. Be prepared to spend lots of money on the amazing products available in the gift shop. The buffet dinner was out of this world, and the music and dancing afterwards was great fun.”

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7.Zeus Cave -Olive Oil Factory – Traditional Villages

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $167

Travel from Heraklion in a small group of up to eight with an English-speaking driver-guide. Visit an olive oil mill, Kera Monastery, Dikteon Cave, Lasithi’s windmills, Agios Georgios, and Krasi. Lunch, water, WiFi, and hotel-lobby pickup are included. Guide George is praised for his warmth and flexibility.

“This tour was on of the best excursions our family enjoyed while on holiday in Greece. Our tour guide, George, was extremely knowledgeable, extremely kind, a great conversationalist, and was a joy to be around. The mountainous scenery of Crete is jaw-dropping and some of the sites he took us to were unforgettable experiences! The lunch was also incredible!! Again, this tour is a must while in Crete!”

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8.Ecobike-Knossos Palace-Wine tasting-Olive oil tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $222

Ride an electric bike from central Heraklion to Knossos, then continue to Archanes and Choudetsi for village streets, olive groves, vineyards, wine, and olive oil tastings. Guides including Alex and Mateo lead small groups of up to four. Knossos entry and guided tours cost extra.

“Absolutely excellent day they are extremely helpful Mateo my guide was funny and enjoyable if you want value this is it”

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9.Cretan Flavors – Cooking Lessons and Wine Olive Oil Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $187

Join Spyros and Anna for a hands-on Cretan cooking lesson in a village home, followed by wine and olive oil tasting at Omalia Olive Press. Hotel, port, and airport pickup, dinner, raki, soft drinks, and private Mercedes van transport are included.

“Making traditional recipes with Spyros and Anna was wonderful and fun. We felt like we were sharing a true cultural experience with hosts that were warm, fun-loving and filled with pride for their traditional delights and Crete in general. Pick up and drop off was seem less and Spyros is a great tour guide.”

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10.Cretan Farmers Brunch and Olive Grove Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 7 reviews · 1h 30m · from $35Best value

Join Alex Alexakis at his traditional olive grove and dragon fruit farm near Heraklion for a 90-minute private visit. Learn how olives and dragon fruit are grown, then sit down to a generous Cretan brunch of omelette, dolmadakia, herb pies, salad, cheese pies, and local fruit.

“Alex the owner was amazing! Personable, funny, and very knowledgeable as he serves in all capacities of the farm operations and promotion. Definitely an authentic experience. The food is amazing and you will be more than satisfied. He takes time to thoroughly answer questions and you will learn a lot. A must do!”

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11.Knossos Palace &/or Zeus Cave + Olive Mill | Local & Private

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 7 - 8.5 hours · from $96

George, your local driver-host, takes you from Heraklion or nearby resorts into Crete’s mountain country. Choose Knossos, Zeus Cave, or both, with olive oil tasting, village stops, monastery visits, photo stops, and an optional Cretan lunch.

“Super expérience ! George est au petit soin pour nous faire découvrir sa région ! Journee en excursions en famille, avec la découverte de la Crète par les montagne c'était extraordinaire ! Vous pouvez y aller les yeux fermés !”

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12.Knossos, Olive Grove, Winery – Distillery with Tastings & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $219

Spend 6 to 7 hours with a private driver exploring Knossos, a family olive farm, a raki distillery, and Archanes Village. Taste local wines, olive oils, and raki, then enjoy a four-course lunch. Drivers such as Anthony and Roula add useful context along the way.

“Our driver was very friendly and informative. She took us straight to the palace where we had arrangolive fled to meet a professional guide - the ONLY way to see. What a scholar. Then on to a charming olive mill run by one family, and a small winery run by another. Both with enjoyable tastings. Finally lunch at lovely restaurant up in the hills. Just us and 2 other couples. Highly recommended.”

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13.Olive Mill Festival

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $65

From Heraklion, ride by shuttle to the Lyraki family olive factory for a five-hour evening of Cretan food and tradition. See olive oil, soap, and honey production, taste local wine, then enjoy dinner prepared before you with Greek music and dancing.

“Interessante rondleiding en een sfeervolle avond met lekker eten. Veel plezier gehad met de traditionele dansen.”

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14.Afternoon Tour: Soap, Olive Oil & Wine Stories of Peza Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $81

Travel from Heraklion into Peza Valley for a hands-on olive-oil soap workshop, a family olive mill visit, and a boutique winery tasting. Angela may handle the driving, while local makers explain their work. Pickup, tastings, water, and an air-conditioned vehicle are included.

“Exceptional tour filled with authentic Greek food, local wine and scenic views as we traveled to each of the three destinations.”

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15.Private Tour-Authentic Villages of Lasithi Olive Oil and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Travel privately from Heraklion into the Lasithi Plateau for an olive oil mill visit, village walks, ancient Krasi plane tree, windmills, Cretan wine, coffee, raki, and a family-tavern lunch. Your English-speaking driver-guide can tailor the day, with Spyros praised for bringing the area to life.

“Picking Strawberries and eating Greek yogurt was delicious. Great views from the windmills. Spyros was an awesome guide. He brought it to life.”

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