Athens: Classic Cooking Class with Market Visit and Wine
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Athens, Greece
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Immerse yourself in the culinary history and practices of Greece during this half-day traditional cooking class in Athens. Tour Athens' Central Food Market to purchase produce, then head back to the home kitchen with your instructor to prepare dishes using the fresh local ingredients. Menus are adaptable to most dietary requirements so everyone can participate.
- Learn to cook delicious Greek food you can recreate later at home
- Snack on bread and olives as you cook a larger meal
- Receive the recipes of dishes you made so you can follow them later
- Indulge in a glass of red or white wine as you eat your self-made meal
Sample Menu
Main
Tzatziki
Thick Greek yoghurt, fresh cucumber and as much garlic as you can handle
Main
Spanakopita
Is this Greece's best pie? We thinks so! Coils of phyllo filled with spinach, feta and herbs
Main
Dolmades
Get technical rolling vine leaves around fragrant rice and beef
Main
Imam Baidi
A historical dish that came to Greece in the early 20th Century. Your cook will reveal all while you top these roasted eggplants with sauce and feta
Dessert
Portokalopita
Another excellent pie but really it's a cake! Shreds of phyllo soaked in orange and cinnamon syrup
What's Included
- 30 minute walk to Athens Central Market for a look around
- Fantastic hands-on cooking class with a Greek home cook
- Drinking water
- 250ml of locally produced red or white wine
- Bread and olives at every class
- Seasonal snacks from the market
- Fabulous Greeks leading the way!
- Recipes of the dishes you've made
- Hotel pick up and drop off.
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Athinas 36, Athina 105 51, Greece
The entrance is tucked in back from the road next to a suitcase shop. You will see the sign for The Greek Kitchen above the entrance to the building. Head in and go up the 2 short flights of stairs where you will see the classrooms.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
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Central Market Athens
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- The Greek Kitchen is located up 2 short flights of stairs
- The market visit is 30 minutes long and involves walking. Please dress appropriately with comfortable shoes and protection from the sun
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travellers
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Frequently Asked Question (1)
Q:I am a vegetarian / I have allergies / I am gluten or lacto free.
A:Just let us know any dietary requirements in the 'Special Requirements' box in the Traveler Details section during checkout. Or you can let us know after booking by visiting 'Manage my Booking' and emailing us there.
July 2019
The answers provided are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Jennifer_A
This was my favorite experience while in Athens! Such a fun setting and it felt like you were surrounded by family. The instructor was so informative and fun. I loved how it included the walk to the market for some of the ingredients we were using. I enjoyed the amount of food and the variety of dishes. This is something I would definitely do again!
Reviews
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Andrew_V, Aug 2026
This was such a unique and amazing experience! Vasia and Maria were incredible and so hospitable towards us. Touring the local market in the morning before cooking was also such a treat as we got to see this part of the city come alive in. Seeing how fresh our ingredients were was such a treat before returning to the classroom to begin cooking. The cooking portion of the class was also so fun!! We had a group with various cooking abilities and everyone enjoyed the class! Being able to learn about the food we made and when it is traditionally made was such a nice experience and gave us much more appreciation for Greek cuisine. Everyone had so much fun making the dolmades, and was also really funny to see how competitive everyone got when rolling the spanakopita to see who could roll it without it busting. The imam bayildi was also such a delicious dish - even the carnivores in my group craved it even after the class. The tzatziki was so cool and delicious and was the perfect compliment to all of our dishes. And to top it all off we even made everyone in my group’s favorite dessert after trying it for the first time a few days prior to the class - portokalopita! It surprised us on how simple these dishes were and are so excited to try making these desserts at home! We all loved the class so much and are so appreciative of Vasia and Maria for making this such a wonderful experience for us as well as sharing their love of their culture and its food. We left with a much greater appreciation of the Greek people and their delicious cuisine.
Daniel_G, July 2026
Vasia was very knowledgeable and is an experienced cook. She gave us many helpful tips and tricks for the dishes we prepared.
Plus she is hillarious!
Olivia_L, July 2026
Thanassis who leads the class is wonderful! He took us through the produce, meat and fish market which is very nearby. He pointed out his favorite stalls that he regularly shops from. We booked the 3 pm class so some of the stalls were already closed but many were open so you could get a feel for the market. Then we went back to the wonderful air conditioning and made 5 dishes - an eggplant dish (imam baidi), dolmadas, spinach pie, tzatziki and portokalopita (orange cake). Everyone was involved throughout the cooking.. Very yummy, lots of white wine or juice. I definitely recommend!
Jay_S, July 2026
Wonderful cooking experience with vasti! The food was fabulous and the time spent preparing and cooking were entertaining. Would definitely recommend
LINDA_F, June 2026
The room is up two flights if stairs plus walking through the market. We just looked at the items for sale, we didn’t buy anything for our meal . There were 16 of us in the class. It was so much fun. I never dreamed how much olive oil is used in making the dishes. We made appetizers, main dish and dessert.
Response from Host, July 2026
Thanks Linda! I hope that the walk got you hungry for your meal! Glad that you enjoyed your class!
Donna_D, June 2026
Great cooking 🥘 class experience making a number of delicious traditional Greek dishes which we then ate, the delicious dishes we made, together as a group with some lovely wine! Also in the beginning our excellent and humorous instructor Chef Vasia, brought us on a tour of the major food market nearby which was really interesting to see. I highly recommend this experience.
Response from Host, July 2026
Hi Donna, thank you for leaving this great review! I am really happy to hear that you had such a good time and that Vasia took good care of you!
Dobrawa_K, June 2026
The pace was too fast, too little networking and I didn’t feel connection with the person running the class. Too much rush and too little warmth between human beings, I felt like attending school class. The experience lacked soul and socializing. I was also at another cooking class in Athens already and the pace was slower and the person running it was much more present and friendly
Response from Host, June 2026
Hello, sorry to hear that the cooking class you attended wasn't what you had hoped it would be. We created the course so that it will fit in with people's busy vacation schedules and still give a fun experience. I am really glad that you at least got to experience a present and friendly cooking lesson at the other class in Athens you attended though!
Hana_T, June 2026
We LOVED The Greek Kitchen!! They were so kind, funny, and we really enjoyed the group-style setup of this class. Would definitely recommend!
Response from Host, June 2026
Thank you so much for this lovely review! I am really pleased to hear that you loved it! We love our cooks too!
hollie_d, June 2026
Loved this cooking class! Some of the yummiest food of my entire trip! Short market tour that was close by and then to the cooking class with air conditioning. Knowledgeable and kind instructor who should open his own restaurant. Enough hands on for everyone without making it a chore. I plan on making all the recipes back home.
Response from Host, June 2026
Thanks for this glowing review! We also love our cooks and what a great thing to hear that they should open their own restaurant (we could never allow this, of course...)
Tara_A, June 2026
Excellent! We learned a lot and the food was delicious. Be careful if you buy anything with flight requirements.
David_G, May 2026
Adonia was our instructor. She was amazing. It was a fairly small class, us(4 people) and another family of 6. The food was amazing, and the other family was great. I would highly recommend without hesitation.
Jeremy_E, May 2026
What a fun experience! Walking through the market before cooking and meeting new people. The best instructor.
Sara_K, May 2026
This was such a fun experience and Vasia, our head chef for the day, came with so much knowledge and humor the time flew by. We started by venturing over to the nearby market to see where locals can get fresh meats, fish, and spices to cook with (glad I was wearing closed toe shoes this day as sandals would have been a bit precarious stepping through the active fish and meat stalls), then returned to the kitchen to begin cooking. We made 5 different dishes, including a dessert, some fruit and wine were provided throughout, and everything is served all together at the end to enjoy. Plenty of food and could easily be your dinner for the day. A very enjoyable way to learn some Greek cooking and chat with fellow travelers. Will definitely be making some of the dishes again at home. Very much recommend.
Mary_B, May 2026
Opening to the kitchen is snuggly located between buildings, don't overlook it. Class was fun, very hands on, the chef was excellent and entertaining
Aubrey_S, May 2026
The best experience ever! So much to learn and so much fun! You walk the market and they explain it all to you then you do the cooking. It was just an amazing and fun experience.
John_H, May 2026
Phenomenal experience, great instructor- lively and fun and good food. Solo traveler - would recommend
Tracy_G, May 2026
Thanasis did a wonderful job taking us first to the central market. He explained items well and had a great sense of humor. He took the time to go over all the ingredients found in each food we prepared and ultimately ate. The experience was truly amazing and the food so tasty!
Noah_B, Apr 2026
This was a great experience from start to finish. Our instructors were informative, friendly, and all around delightful. From a trek through the market, to local vendors, and back to the kitchen, this was a worthwhile adventure. As a group, we made four dishes and had time to drink wine and get to know each other a bit as well. I would hands down recommend this experience. I would even consider doing it again!
Madelyn_R, Apr 2026
An absolute highlight of our trip! The food we made was spectacular, we learned a lot of Greek culture, and it was really fun getting to chat with people from all over the world while cooking. If we come back to Athens, we will be doing this again!
Sawapha_V, Apr 2026
This was a wonderful experience. We learned so much more than cooking and recipes, but the chance to understand what food meant to Greek culture. Our lead instructor and all the staff were pleasant and courteous. The demonstration and pace of the class were easy to follow and well organized. We also enjoyed the company of other travelers who shared their wonderful experiences.
Brennan_P, Mar 2026
An exceptional way to experience Greek food culture. I learned a lot, tasted incredible food, and met new friends.
Anna_S, Feb 2026
Well organised, fully Greek food experience preceded by a walk around local food market
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Katrina_M, Feb 2026
Vasia (V-A-S-I-A) was amazing. Super friendly, knowledgable, and funny. She was a great guide and instructor. We took a trip to the market and learned about the customs and history of those who shop there. The cooking class itself was phenomenal. We made so much and it was all delicious! Dolmades, Spanakopita, Tzatziki, Stuffed Eggplant, and Orange pie. The Dolmades were my favorite and everything was adjusted for the vegetarians (me) in the group. Vasia creates a really relaxed and fun atmosphere in the class and her instructions were precise and easy to follow. Everyone else in the class was lovely and friendly and eating all the food together at the end was very fun. Highly recommend taking time out of your visit to Athens to get a chance to create some wonderful Greek food.
Tina_O, Jan 2026
We had a fantastic time but it did feel a bit rushed at times. I would recommend it to anyone! Do it!
Jenna_L, Jan 2026
Absolutely wonderful time with wonderful hosts! And probably my favorite meal in Athens. Definitely recommend. :)
Karen_B, Jan 2026
A delicious experience in Athens. We started with a walking tour of the markets, which was so interesting to see. The food we made was amazing and we learned how much honey gets used in Greek dishes, which we still talk about today.
Anastasiia_K, Dec 2025
I really enjoyed this course. It was well-organised, good recipes, delicious outcome 😋 The instructor was nice and friendly, we had lots of fun talking with her. The group was quite big but thanks to good structure of the course, everyone could participate in making every dish. It was fun to get to know other participants, too. I can definitely recommend this activity.
Oron_M, Dec 2025
Adoniya is the best of the best!!!
We had a great experience, actually cooked delicious and traditional dishes.
Adoniya guided the group in the best way possible, professional and fun and helped us get a glimpse of the Greek cuisine and culture.
We try to take a cooking class in every place we travel to and this one is definitely one of the best.
Brandon_N, Dec 2025
Thanassius was fun, lively, and energetic. The food was amazing, and we learned things we never knew before. This was by far the highlight of our stay in Athens.
Jenna_v, Nov 2025
I loved it! As a solo traveller, I was able to make great connections. Also, we got to take the left overs, so for me it was enough to have dinner twice!
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