The 4 Best Katakolo Olive Oil Tours

1.Katakolon Small Group Tour: Olympic site, Honey/Olive Oil Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $126Our pick

From Katakolo port, ride in a small-group van to Ancient Olympia with live commentary, then visit Klio’s family honey cottage and Padelina’s local-food market. Expect about five hours, up to 17 people, and extra fees of €20 for Olympia and €12 for the honey farm. Guides may include Elena, Eleni, Maria, or Nikos.

“This is a fun excursion. Our guide did a great job showing us where the 1st Olympics took place plus took us to a honey farm. It was nice seeing rural countryside of Greece.”

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2.Katakolon Shore Ex: Skip-the-Lines Ancient Olympia & Olive market

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $131

Travel from Katakolon port to ancient Olympia with pickup, admission, onboard commentary, and a small-group format capped at 25 people. Explore the ruins and museum, then taste olives, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, wine, and local specialties at Padelina Shopping Center. Guides such as Elena, Natalia, and Elias lead the Olympia visit.

“We had an amazing day visiting Olympia, a local honey farm, and a market for olive oil tasting. Everything was smooth and well-organized, with pick-up and drop-off right at the cruise port, which made it super convenient. Olympia’s history was fascinating, the honey farm was charming with delicious samples, and the olive oil tasting at the market was a real highlight. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable, making the whole experience enjoyable. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area—especially cruise passengers!”

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3.Short Tour of Olympia, an Olive Oil Press & St. Andrew Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 4.5 - 5 hours

Travel by private vehicle from Katakolon to Ancient Olympia, where you visit the ruins and museum with a booklet rather than a licensed site guide. Meet a local olive press family, taste extra virgin olive oil, then swim at Saint Andrew’s Beach. English-speaking driver escorts include George, Nicos, Dora, and others, depending on availability.

“We had the best tour! I recommend our tour guide, George. He was very knowledgeable and provided great suggestions on our tour. Our driver was also great! The van was comfortable and clean.”

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4.Private Olive Oil Tour & Tasting with Lunch from Katakolo Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $132

From Katakolo Port, a private driver takes you through rural Elis to an olive farm in Krestena for a museum visit and tasting, then to Korakochori for a Greek lunch. Drivers such as Andreas, Dimitris, Vicky, and George are praised for friendly service and flexible stops. Allow about five hours.

“Very nice, informative tour! Highly recommend Dimitri! We went to an olive oil tasting and a delicious lunch at a local tavern in Katakolo! Our driver even bought us a coffee! Very friendly and funny!”

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