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Olive Oil Tour: Explore Vassilakis Estate
4.9
20 Ratings
Neapoli
Explore Vassilakis Estate: Tour historic olive mills, taste premium oils, and learn expert judging techniques. Capture memories and savor delicious appetizers.
Explore Vassilakis Estate: Tour historic olive mills, taste premium oils, and learn expert judging techniques. Capture memories and savor delicious appetizers.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Vassilakis Estate - Olive Tour Crete - This experience features a guided tour of our olive mill and a professional olive oil tasting session. Participants will sample four distinct olive oils and discover the attributes that experts seek in a prize-winning oil.
- Vassilakis Estate - Olive Tour Crete - This experience features a guided tour of our olive mill and a professional olive oil tasting session. Participants will sample four distinct olive oils and discover the attributes that experts seek in a prize-winning oil.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic beverages
- Olive oil tasting kit
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic beverages
- Olive oil tasting kit
What's Not Included
- Private transportation
- Private transportation
Additional Information
Arrival at Vassilakis Estate & meet your guide
Tour of the olive press with a member of the Vassilakis family:
- Explore the original 1865 museum-piece hand-operated press and learn about traditional olive oil production
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Observe the operational olive mill and discover the modern process of olive oil production
Expert-led olive oil tasting session with…
Arrival at Vassilakis Estate & meet your guide
Tour of the olive press with a member of the Vassilakis family:
- Explore the original 1865 museum-piece hand-operated press and learn about traditional olive oil production
- Observe the operational olive mill and discover the modern process of olive oil production
Expert-led olive oil tasting session with appetizers:
- Participate in a professional tasting of four distinct olive oils: understand how experts assess olive oil quality and learn to identify it yourself. Includes appetizers
Enjoy free time for photography and inquiries.
Location
Vassilakis Estate - Olive Tour Crete
The guide will be at the entrance of Vassilakis Estate.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(20 Ratings)
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Davidfj9258ki
May 11, 2026
Perfect visit in French by Amalia pretty discovery of the local product - Discover local product perfect visit in French by Amalia! Unannounced discovery of beautiful local produce
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483shaneb
May 6, 2026
5* Vassilakis Olive Oil facility tour - It is our first visit to Crete and we decided that we should do an olive oil tour and learn how olives are harvested, processed and made into olive oil, including learning about the different types of olive oil and what makes one type better or different than another.
Our tour was guided by Alina, a lovely sociable and knowledgeable young Lady.
The Vassilakis Estate is a modern well kept facility and absolutely worth a visit. We purchased some goodies for home and to use with our new found knowledge.
Thank you for a great experience.
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500melindav
May 1, 2026
Exceptional place to visit . - What a wonderful experience and if you love your food and historical experience then this is very worth while your time . Our guide Maria is so knowledgeable and very friendly. Amazing olive oils and foods
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Richardci9593jm
Apr 25, 2026
Compulsory attendance is advised! - To be absolutely honest, we did not go on any other 'olive oil' tours, but this one was fantastic! We just turned up and were asked if you would like a tour - gratis! Yes please - and we were not disappointed!! A great tour, by our charming tour guide Alina, which included the history & the family, the process, the facilities and culminating in a tasting of the produce. Clever marketing or just a justifiable confidence in the products? We look forward to enjoying our purchases when we return home!!
Highly recommended stop to all those visiting the area.
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Fvandermeel
Apr 25, 2026
Super nice informative tasty experience! Recommended - Super nice, informative, awful nice friendly people. Neat business. Nice little groups. There were only four of us and had Alina as tour guide. Nice sweet clear enthusiastic guide Very tasty products. I would take everything with me but yes..... Luckily they also have a sales outlet in the Netherlands
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Francoise
Apr 21, 2026
Very nice and interesting visit - Thank you to Alla for her welcome and her French!!!
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Fabsp36
Sep 23, 2025
To visit, I recommend - Very nice visit and good local produce, after a buggy excursion. The staff is smiling and pleasant and speaks many languages
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513jilb
Sep 17, 2025
A perfect stopp for the day - Perfect for a stopp to learn about and taste the Greek olive oil. It started with a quick 15-20 minute tour, with a tour guide of your preferred language which is really nice and friendly. Afterwards we got to try olive oil, balsamic, limoncello, olives and even a cosmetic product.
We finally stopped at the store where we could try even more products.
The Tour itself was free, but you will spend plenty of money at the store like we did.
The store can get a little bit crowded but they have two places to shop at the property.
It was our second time there because we really love the products. They even have some travel size products for your hand luggage.
Definitely worth it and perfect for a short little stopp during the day.
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Joyhx8893tp
Sep 11, 2025
Brilliant little tour - Very informative, knowledgeable and friendly. Really enjoyed the whole tour and tasting after. The lady giving the tour was lovely and answered all our questions.
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Sensiblehippie
Sep 17, 2025
Great Stop in Crete for Olive Oil Lovers - We visited Vassilakis Estate in Crete, an olive oil producer that’s been running since 1865. They offer a free guided tour of the mill and grounds. “Free” really means you’ll likely end up buying something from their shop—but with the quality of the products, we didn’t mind.
The setting is beautiful, with historic touches and a warm, family-run feel. On the tour we sampled several olive oils, vinegars, and even body oil products. Everything was flavorful and unique—much better than what you usually find in supermarkets.
The shop is well stocked with olive oils, vinegars, and gift-ready products, perfect to take home or share. Overall, this was a pleasant stop and worth a visit if you’re exploring Crete and love authentic local food.
Tip: The tour is free, but it’s smart to plan on bringing a little extra room in your suitcase—you’ll probably want to bring something home!
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