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Olive Oil Tours from Heraklion: 15 Worth the Morning

25 tours  ·  from $9 a head

Heraklion is the easiest base for a mill morning: most of these run within forty minutes of the port. The 15 below are priced and timed, with the ones that also take in Knossos flagged.

Knossos-Zeus Cave -Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory - Mochos gives the day a slower rhythm
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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 English-speaking driver-guide such as Stavros, Ed, Mike, or Spyros. Visit an olive press, old villages, Lasithi windmills, Krasi’s ancient plane tree, Aposelemis Dam, Dikteon Cave, and optional Knossos. Expect a small group of up to 10, local tastings, hotel pickup, and a flexible pace.

“Mike was a brilliant guide who was enormously attentive and knowledgeable. His enthusiasm kept my kids engaged and they haven't stopped talking about the "best tour ever"! A fantastic way to get an insight into Crete.”

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Lassithi, Zeus Cave, Olive Mill Farm & Knossos Combo Tour - Morning pickup can shape the whole day
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Lassithi, Zeus Cave, Olive Mill Farm & Knossos Combo Tour

2.Lassithi, Zeus Cave, Olive Mill Farm & Knossos Combo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 404 reviews · 10.5 - 11 hours · from $58

Spend 10.5 to 11 hours exploring eastern Crete with a multilingual guide such as Soula, Nektarios, or Katerina. Visit Vidiani Monastery, hike to Psychro Cave, stop in Krasi, taste local olive products, and tour Knossos. The $58 price excludes €35 in site tickets and optional lunch.

“It was a fantastic trip from start to finish. Our guide Nektarios was extremely knowledgeable and you could just feel the passion he has for his job. Highly recommend! Thank you very much! Inga”

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Knossos & Lasithi Plateau: Zeus Cave,Villages, Olive Oil Tour - Krasi and its ancient plane tree
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Knossos & Lasithi Plateau: Zeus Cave,Villages, Olive Oil Tour

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

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

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Crete by luxury minivan, with stops at an olive oil press, Krasi, the Lasithi Plateau, Mochos, and Knossos Palace. Guides such as Marinos, Nikos, Nicos, and Angie add local stories and flexibility. Zeus Cave is currently closed for restoration, with reopening expected in summer 2026.

“Nico was our driver/guide. If you are taking this tour I would suggest that you ask for him by name. You will not regret it. We took seven guided tours while we were in Greece. Nico was by far the best guide we had. He was personable, knowledgeable, witty, funny etc.,etc. He made all of us feel like family right from the start of the tour. The tour itself was outstanding. The olive oil tour is a must see. The plateau was amazing. Knossos was busy but worth the line ups for sure.”

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Private Tour-Knossos Palace Zeus Cave Olive Oil Mill & Wine - Pottery you can actually try in Psychro
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Private Tour-Knossos Palace Zeus Cave Olive Oil Mill & Wine

4.Private Tour-Knossos Palace Zeus Cave Olive Oil Mill & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 135 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $151

Spend 7 to 8 hours with an English-speaking driver-guide such as Spyros, Stavros, Dimitrios, or Mike, combining Knossos Palace with the villages and mountain roads of Lasithi Plateau. Taste olive oil, Greek coffee, wine, raki, and local food, try pottery, see old windmills, and visit Krasi’s ancient plane tree. Zeus Cave is currently closed.

“Had a fantastic time on this tour! Spyros was a wonderful tour guide, he really elevated the experience for us! It was an incredible, full day, would definitely recommend this tour.”

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Heraklion: Knossos Zeus Cave Villages Olive Oil Factory Tour - Starting with olive oil near Heraklion
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Heraklion: Knossos Zeus Cave Villages Olive Oil Factory Tour

5.Knossos Zeus Cave Villages Olive Oil Factory Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · 7.5 - 8 hours · from $135

Spend 7.5 to 8 hours exploring Crete with a local English-speaking guide such as Stavros, Ed, or Mike. Visit an olive oil factory, walk through Mochos and Krasi, see the Lasithi Plateau and its old windmills, taste local products, and optionally visit Zeus Cave, lunch, and Knossos Palace.

“Our tour guide Stavros was fun, friendly, and full of energy! He made sure to engage everyone in the group with questions and interesting facts, which kept things lively and educational. The overall trip was fantastic, well-organized, interactive, and definitely not boring. 😊”

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Crete: Olive Oil, Soap, Wine, Raki - Flavorful Culinary Journey - Wine in small cellars and larger facilities
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Crete: Olive Oil, Soap, Wine, Raki – Flavorful Culinary Journey

6.Olive Oil, Soap, Wine, Raki – Flavorful Culinary Journey

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $111

Spend about six hours in the countryside around Heraklion with a small group of up to 15 people. Visit an olive mill, micro-winery, raki distillery, and family soap workshop, then share a traditional lunch in Peza Village. Guides such as Tony, Eleni, and Angelica are praised for their local insight and friendly care.

“The whole day was great and our drivers were so personable and knowledgeable. We were excited to learn about olive oil and it did not disappoint. All our questions were answered and we bought. (I hope they get reliable internet soon so they can more than cash!) Our wine tour exceeded our expectations. We got the owner as our guide in an intimate tasting. It was so enjoyable and she taught us so much. We were so spoiled with the traditional lunch and had so much wonderful food. Our day exceeded our expectations and would highly recommend.!”

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Traditional Olive Grove and Dragon Fruit Farm Tour - Arriving by car and finding the meeting point
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Traditional Olive Grove and Dragon Fruit Farm Tour

7.Traditional Olive Grove and Dragon Fruit Farm Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 118 reviews · 1h 30m · from $9Cheapest here

Alex Alexakis guides you through a family olive farm in Crete, explaining cultivation, harvesting, and olive oil production before introducing you to dragon fruit, a newer crop on the island. The 90-minute visit includes olive oil with local bread, fruit-infused tea or coffee, and time to buy farm products.

“We loved this tour and tasting, very informal and friendly family run business. Our tour guide Alex was great. would recommend this to anyone, amazing quality food and so good for the price!”

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Road-trip to Lasithi, Zeus Cave, Vidiani, Krasi & Olive Mill Farm - The climb to Psychro Cave and the story of Zeus
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Road-trip to Lasithi, Zeus Cave, Vidiani, Krasi & Olive Mill Farm

8.Road-trip to Lasithi, Zeus Cave, Vidiani, Krasi & Olive Mill Farm

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 79 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $48

Ride from Heraklion to the Lasithi Plateau with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Vidiani Monastery, Zeus Cave, Krasi village, and an olive mill farm. Guides such as Tanya and Helena bring the myths and local customs to life. Expect mountain roads, a steep cave walk, a €15 cave fee, and an optional farm lunch.

“We had an amazing time on the tour! The cave of Zeus is beautiful and our guide Helena was wonderful, she gave us lots of interesting information. There is a difficult walk to get to the cave of Zeus, it is worth it but would be difficult for anyone struggling with mobility. There is a wonderful green museum at this spot too, which could always be an alternative. The olive oil factory was also a great experience, and their products were delicious.”

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Crete: Olive, Wine, & Raki on a Flavorful Culinary Journey - Pickup and the ride through eastern Crete
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Crete: Olive, Wine, & Raki on a Flavorful Culinary Journey

9.Olive, Wine, & Raki on a Flavorful Culinary Journey

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 56 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $126

Spend six and a half hours touring an olive mill, grove, winery, and raki distillery near Heraklion. You will taste local oils, indigenous Cretan wines, two rakis, and a fresh light lunch. English-speaking guides such as Angela, Yannis, Alex, and Maria bring the producers and their methods to life, with pickup and return included.

“The light meal was delicious, one of the best meals in our 4 weeks in Greece and the Greek Islands. It was fresh and all home made. The winery was interesting to learn how to swirl, smell and taste. Olive Oil and Dragon Fruit, Alex was a lovely host giving us the history of such an unusual combination and what is involved in growing both.”

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Crete: Olive Oil Festival, Farm Dinner, Live Show & Pickup - The road to Sissi can take longer than expected
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Crete: Olive Oil Festival, Farm Dinner, Live Show & Pickup

10.Olive Oil Festival, Farm Dinner, Live Show & Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 55 reviews · 6 hours · from $76

Spend about six hours visiting a Sissi farm and an 18th-century olive oil mill, learning about honey, raki, and olive oil soap, then eating a wood-fired Cretan dinner with wine and live dancing. English, French, and German service is offered, but language coverage can vary during the evening.

“Veranstaltung war sehr schön, derTransport muss besser Organisiert werden. Bus zu voll und nur ausländisch die Reiseleiterin gesprochen obwohl deutsch gebucht. Also daran bitte noch Arbeiten. Mit freundlichen Gruß Uwe Lewandowski”

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Knossos, Lasithi, Zeus Cave & Olive Mill Farm Combo Tour - Morning pickup and the long ride into the mountains
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Knossos, Lasithi, Zeus Cave & Olive Mill Farm Combo Tour

11.Knossos, Lasithi, Zeus Cave & Olive Mill Farm Combo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $60

Spend 9 to 10 hours touring Crete by air-conditioned bus, with hotel pickup, a guide, and a professional driver. Visit Vidiani Monastery, the Cave of Zeus, Krasi, a family olive mill, and Knossos. Guides such as Soula, Nektarios, and Sumon bring mythology and Cretan culture to life, but expect a busy day and extra entrance fees.

“It was a full day but jam packed with so many wonderful things I probably wouldn’t have been able to organize myself. Our guide Soula or Zoula (I’m sorry I don’t know the spelling) was so funny, lively, and knowledgeable. She was very engaging and didn’t just talk at us. It was a conversation and she really made you think about, contemplate, and imagine all the history we were seeing. Wouldn’t be able to get to all these places without our driver Nikolas. Very safe, smooth, and I was blown away by how easily he was able to navigate the mountain roads with our big bus. Overall price was reasonable…”

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Semi Private Wine, Olive Oil, and Terroir Tour of Heraklion area with Tastings - Five wines and mezze at Digenakis Winery
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Semi Private Wine, Olive Oil, and Terroir Tour of Heraklion area with Tastings

12.Semi Private Wine, Olive Oil, and Terroir Tour of Heraklion area with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $189

Join a small group of up to six for a full day through Crete’s Peza wine country. With guide Petros, visit Koronekes Olive Mill and Digenakis Winery, taste local products and five wines, then enjoy a five-glass food pairing lunch in Archanes. Hotel pickup, transport, tastings, and lunch are included.

“We greatly enjoyed this tour. It featured two wineries, a wonderful dinner with olive tasting and great company. We would highly recommend it to visitors in Heraklion. The guide is very knowledgeable and sophisticated.”

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Semi Private Wine and Olive Oil tour (Transfer & Lunch Incl.) - Archanes lunch is the day’s big reward
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Semi Private Wine and Olive Oil tour (Transfer & Lunch Incl.)

13.Semi Private Wine and Olive Oil tour (Transfer & Lunch Incl.)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $185

Travel from Heraklion to Skalani, Peza, and Archanes with a guide such as Yannis, Tony, Alex, or Alexander. Visit an olive mill, taste extra virgin oils, tour one available winery, sample five premium wines, and enjoy a four-course Cretan lunch with wine and raki. Groups are limited to eight.

“Excellent tour and highly recommend. Lunch was very tasty along. Olive oil tour was very informative and well priced. The winery was beautiful and service was amazing!”

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Private Traditional Olive Grove and Dragon Fruit Farm Tour - Walking through the olive grove and snail farm
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Private Traditional Olive Grove and Dragon Fruit Farm Tour

14.Private Traditional Olive Grove and Dragon Fruit Farm Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $9

At Cretan Dragon Fruit Farm near Heraklion, Alex and his family show you their olive grove, snail farm, and dragon fruit plantation. Expect a short farm walk, views over the Cretan hills, and a generous tasting of olives, olive oil, marmalades, honey, cheese, bread, tomatoes, and dragon fruit. The tour is in English and lasts about two hours.

“A visit is definitely worth it. Just to see the dragon fruit bloom, we should have checked beforehand when it bloomed.Auto-translated”

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The valley of Zeus (Olive oil, wine tasting)-Knossos palace tour - The guides can shape the whole morning
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The valley of Zeus (Olive oil, wine tasting)-Knossos palace tour

15.The valley of Zeus (Olive oil, wine tasting)-Knossos palace tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $253

Start with a licensed guide and skip-the-line entry at Knossos Palace, where you’ll hear Minoan myths and see the throne and frescoes. Then head to Vasilies village near Archanes for olive oil, wine, raki, apaki, and local snacks. Pickup from Heraklion is included, with groups capped at 16.

“An unmissable tour. Katarina was so enthusiastic, deeply knowledgable and kind. We really appreciated the information and stories she presented about the rich past of Crete and the Minoan Civilization. Being at Knossos really surprised me and was truly one of the most special places I've ever visited, but a great guide is essential here. Going into the second part of the tour we felt we couldn't get any better -- Ary was so knowledgable about Heraklion and it's more recent past and truly took us to some great spots all over the city. One of the best tours I've ever taken.”

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PRIVATE-Winery+Olive Oil Factory-Old Villages-Old Wind Mills - Old villages above Heraklion
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PRIVATE-Winery+Olive Oil Factory-Old Villages-Old Wind Mills

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