Urban Olive Mill – Olive Oil Experience & Cretan Cooking Class in the Heart of Athens

Just a few steps from the Acropolis Museum, explore an urban olive grove and our Urban Olive Mill, discover how extra virgin olive oil is produced, enjoy a guided tasting of premium olive oils, and complete your experience by preparing your own authentic Cretan-style Greek salad.

Guided Tour

Taste 4 Olive Oils

Hands-on Cretan-style Greek Salad Workshop

Complete Healthy Mediterranean Meal

The Myth of Athena in an Urban Olive Grove
Begin beneath centuries-old olive trees in the peaceful courtyard of Agia Fotini. Discover the legendary contest between Athena and Poseidon, learn why the olive tree became the symbol of Athens, and explore the history of the Koroneiki olive and the people who cultivate it.
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Urban Olive Mill
Step inside a real olive mill in the heart of Athens. Follow the complete olive oil production process and learn how fresh olives are transformed into premium extra virgin olive oil using authentic olive mill equipment.
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Guided Olive Oil Tasting
Taste four carefully selected olive oils under the guidance of an expert. Learn how professionals evaluate aroma, fruitiness, bitterness and pungency while discovering what makes exceptional olive oil.
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Cretan-style Greek Salad Workshop
Guided step by step by our expert, every guest prepares their own authentic Cretan Dakos using traditional barley rusks, freshly crushed tomatoes, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, oregano, sea salt flakes and the Pallada extra virgin olive oil of their choice. This hands-on activity shows how different olive oils completely transform the same dish providing practical knowledge you can recreate at home.
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PALLADA Spread
To conclude the experience, you'll taste Pallada Spread served on fresh bread and discover how a spread made with 95% olive oil can deliver the rich, buttery taste you love in a healthier way. After the tasting, you can take it home and enjoy it every day in your own kitchen.
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Practical Information

Duration: ~90 minutes
Meeting point: point: Outside the PALLADA Urban Olive Mill
Walking: Walking: A short guided 3-minute walk to the Agia Fotini courtyard
Price: €35/person
Languages: Greek, English
Suitable for: All ages
Parking: Free (please request upon booking)

Free admission for children under 12 years old.

Tour schedule: Monday – Saturday, 10:00, 12:00 & 14:00

Please make a reservation in advance.

Your Experience Includes

  • Expert guide
  • Olive Grove
  • Urban Olive Mill
  • Tasting of 4 olive oils
  • Hands-on Guided Cretan-style Greek Salad Workshop
  • Complete Mediterranean Meal
  • Pallada Spread with Pallada Honey
  • Water

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