The Governor's Olive Mill Tour with Olive Oil Tasting
Overview
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4 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Visit the birthplace of the multi-awarded winning and first health claim olive oil in the world. The Dafnis Family, producers of "The Governor", welcome and introduce you to an unforgettable olive oil experience. An experience which travels you back in time, learns you about the Dafnis olive history. Learn all about truths and myths of olive oil, from Olive Experts, taste one of the highest phenolic olive oils in the world and receive a certificate of participation.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Specialized infant seats are available
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
What To Expect
Your tour starts with a personally guided walk through the ancient olive groves. Admire the untouched olive area and meet the resident olive expert in the groves. Hear the story of the oldest olive variety in the world and experience being an islander yourself. When you arrive at the mill, enjoy the "taste like a pro" program to learn how the production is made: combining tradition with the latest technology. Savor delicious Greek olive delicacies during the visit of the olive mill. In this private tour, you will learn how to taste and recognize high quality olive oil just as the professionals do in our workshop. It is an unique lesson which you can share with friends and family. Find out about the therapeutic and health protecting qualities of olive oil and learn how to distinguish between top quality and non extra virgin olive oil. During the program, enjoy some delicacies such as olive oil paired up with bread, tomatoes, feta cheese and a handmade cracker with a glass of local wine. At the end of the tour you will be awarded a certificate of participation. The tour ends at approximately 1:30pm.
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The Governor's Olive Mill Tour with Olive Oil Tasting
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Pickup and drop-off under circumstances (Distance, No. of Participants)
Food and olive oil tasting
Water
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Tour escort/host
Certificate of participation
Olive oil products (available for purchase)
Gratuities
Alcoholic Beverages
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
515 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The Governor Tour
Paul R,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Informative tour of The Governor Mill and it's history and change to modern mechanical methods of EVOO extraction. Also an insightful guide to their two main products and the difference between them both for purpose and aromatic flavours. The tour includes a ride out to the original 'mother' olive tree and historic tour of the fort. There is also a shop to purchase the oils as well as other products from local providers. Friendly people.
I truly enjoyed the day....
Kristy S,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I truly enjoyed the day. We learned a lot about olive oil and it was absolutely delicious. Cool experience.
A good dose of medicine.
Elizabeth E,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Exceptional tour. Very interesting and informative. Not only did we learn a lot about olive oil itself we learned a lot about the history of the island and the culture of oil olive on Corfu. 10 out of 10
Governors Tour
Raymond W,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed the whole experience, the tasting mad wit extra special
The Governor Olive Mill experience
Nazanin S,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00You will be surprised at how much there is to know about olive oil and the different types. You will never look at an olive tree the same way again.
passion and competence
Wawinka,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00when passion and competence meet, as there, East Westphalia offers a wonderful, educational experience. I am very grateful for that.
An Excellent Experience not to be missed.
Jodi F,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour and tasting. So much more of an experience than I anticipated. A great time with a wonderful group of people.
Do this tour!!
LNPK,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Start to finish, this was a terrific way to spend the day. The guides were smart and informative, And the whole process was educational. The highlight of the day was when 93 year old grandpa sang us a wedding tune. What a gem!
Not to be missed!
Stephen C,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Governors is a must for any visitor to Corfu. We saw it on a TV programme back in UK and were completely taken by it. Our visit was not a disappointment! The whole experience, from pick-up from our hotel, the journey across to the Mill were brilliant. The driver was so engaging about the island, the olives and everything to do with life on Corfu that we thought we might be disappointed by the actual visit. No need to worry, the visit was exceptional! We were welcomed by Irini, who was conducting our tour and tasting and offered coffee or water and we had time to sit and enjoy the ambience outside the mill. From there we went to the museum to see how things were done in the past and then to see the state of the art processes employed today. The credentials for their olive oil is incredibly impressive and health benefits are amazing. We moved into the tasting room to taste the early and late harvest oils and were treated to an impressive tasting accompanied by some small traditional dishes which really emphasised the wonderful products. This is a real Corfu experience and one not to be missed, great way to spend a morning and incredible value for money
If you think you know anything about Olive Oil - then prepare to be be educated!
Anthony F,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a unique way to enjoy Corfu. The trip / tour went off without any problems. The company was very communicative and very welcoming. Our guide met us early and pulled the entire group together and got us on the road on time. We were concerned about time because we booked our tour outside the “sanctioned” shore excursions on our cruise ship. No need to be, Governor’s are first rate professionals who delivered everything that was promised in the tour and taught us a lot about Olive Oil we didn’t know. The tastings were fun and delicious. The knowledge shared was impressive and the experience unforgettable.
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