Olive Oil Tasting in Sparta: Farm to Bottle

Three oils, one afternoon: taste the difference terroir makes

An olive oil tasting session in Sparta led by a certified food chemist who walks you through the facility, olive grove and pressing process, then guides you through sampling three extra virgin oils with tasting tips and palate cleansers. The tour runs 90 minutes and operates seasonally from December through March. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free tastings are available on request.

The experience

The facility in Sparta handles olives from the tree to the packaged bottle, so you see the whole chain: a guided walk through the non-operational factory shows the equipment and methods, then a brief visit to the olive grove itself where you stand among the native Greek varieties. A certified food chemist leads both the facility tour and the tasting that follows, starting with a presentation on the olive tree's place in the region and its lifecycle before moving into the oils themselves.

The tasting session covers three extra virgin oils. Between samples you cleanse your palate with water and green apple slices, and the chemist walks you through tasting technique so you can pick up the differences. Kalamata olives and olive paste sit out for snacking. The whole visit runs 90 minutes and wraps at the facility's boutique, where you can buy the oils you tasted or other products from the harvest.

The facility has ample parking, restrooms, a snack and beverage machine, and an EV-charging station. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. Tours run seasonally from December 1st through March 1st, and the guide speaks English and Greek.

What’s included

• Guided walk through the olive facility and grove.
• presentation on the olive tree and its regional significance.
• three extra virgin oil samples.
• water and green apple slices for palate cleansing.
• Kalamata olives and olive paste.
• tasting tips from a certified food chemist.
• access to the facility's boutique.

Before you book

Days and timesSaturdayDepartures at 10:00 and 12:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish and Greek

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Wheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sparta Gourmet

Is this one for you?This is a guided tasting led by a certified expert, not a self-guided visit, so you learn the technique and context as you taste rather than sampling on your own. It suits anyone who wants to understand what makes these oils different and how to taste them properly, and anyone traveling to the Peloponnese in winter when the harvest and pressing happen.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Greek.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What happens during the walk through the olive facility?

You tour the non-operational factory with a certified food chemist, seeing the pressing equipment and methods, then visit the olive grove to see the native Greek olive varieties growing there. The chemist explains the olive tree's significance to the region and its lifecycle as part of the walk.

How many olive oils do I taste, and what comes with them?

Three extra virgin oils. Between each sample you cleanse your palate with water and green apple slices, and the chemist teaches you tasting technique so you can identify the flavors and differences. Kalamata olives and olive paste are available for snacking during the tasting.

Can I do a tasting if I'm vegan, vegetarian, or have dietary restrictions?

Yes. Vegan and vegetarian tasting sessions are available, and gluten-free and dairy-free tastings can be arranged on request when you book.

When does this tour operate, and how long does it take?

The tour runs 90 minutes and operates seasonally from December 1st through March 1st. The guide speaks English and Greek.