Diaseli Traditional Cheesery & Museum

Diaseli Traditional Cheesery & Museum is a wonderful stop in Ios for anyone wanting to experience the island’s authentic side. The tour through the small museum and cheesery is full of history and passion, and the family makes you feel truly welcome. The cheeses are incredible, but don’t miss their homemade jams and local honey – all crafted with the same love and care. Everything is fresh, flavorful, and deeply rooted in tradition. A unique, heartfelt experience that stays with you. Highly recommended!

We just had the best experience here, we chose the full tour and tasting, it started with a tour of the property and the history of the families cheese making, from making the cheese by hand to the modern way they do it now. Then we were invited to look around and take photos then we enjoyed so many cheese and honey and chutney with fresh tomatoes bread and home made wine and oil….. there were 4 of us and Helen made us feel so at home and relaxed and we didn’t feel in a rush to leave. I would 💯 % recommend this tour, you will not regret it. 😊

This place is a must visit for anyone wanting to experience the rich culture and flavors of ios Greece. From the moment we arrived, we felt so welcome by Helen, the hospitality was incredible, and the setting beautifully showcased authentic Greek history and tradition. The cheese tasting was beautiful, the local cheeses paired perfectly with delicious honey and jams, offering a true taste of the island.

So, I booked this experience through Trip Advisor & was very excited about it! The drive to the cheesery from the port in Ios was about 20-30 minutes. We rented a car, but there was a couple that drove an ATV up there too. That said, I don't think a cab to it would be cost effective. Once we were there, the setting was absolutely beautiful! Walking in, they made us feel right at home. We were about 20 min early, but they took us in right away. Just as a heads up, English is another language option, even if it was not included on the website to book. Helen was amazing!! She was incredibly patient, very knowledgeable, and just a delight. The tour was relatively quick, but gives you good history and a background of the area. Now, we went into the tasting. OMG, their cheese was unbelievably delicious! They gave about 8 different cheeses, along with corresponding jam/honey to taste it with. It was all delicious. I'd say come hungry, because it was like a large charcuterie board shares between two people. The wine was absolutely fine as well. The surprise was the rose raki that we had as a digestif once we were finished. I would absolutely recommend this as an excursion if you are in Ios!!!

I mean, if I could give 10 stars, I would! Such an amazing experience we had here 😍😍 everyone was too nice! From the shepherds to the owners and the grandma. I even came to the place two times (yes it was that good!). Special thanks to Helene for making this experience AWESOME!

Had such a beautiful afternoon with the amazing Helen. Learnt about culture in Ios and her family history. Topped off with the most generous and tasty cheese you could imagine. Highly recommend.

Had an amazing time with my friends learning about the history of the island and the traditional practice of making cheese. Was a great rejuvenating break from the nightlife of the city. Highly recommend to all foodies and nature enthusiasts!!

We were a group of 6 young Gentleman and we really enjoyed our stay there at Helens place! Super kind person, great tour and the cheese/wine was very delicious. Would definitely recommend!!