Guatemalan Cooking Class & Market Tour
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Antigua, Guatemala
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Turn your cooking class in Antigua into an authentic cultural experience with a visit to the market. Learn about local ingredients, everyday life, and the different flavors that make up Guatamalan cuisine. In addition to practicing new cooking techniques under the guidance of your instructor and making 5 dishes, sample a variety of local fruits-including some you may have never seen before.
- Relax with hassle-free pickup and drop-off in Antigua
- Eat when you're most hungry with morning and afternoon sessions
- Enjoy a more personalized approach with a small class size of up to 8 guests
- Private classes are available upon request for a more intimate experience
Sample Menu
Starter
Tostadas, Dobladas
Real local Snacks just for prepare your belly for the main plate.
Main
National Plate, Pepián. Subanik, Jocón and others.
With us you will learn how to prepare authentic Guatemalan dishes, with the original recipes. Also you will learn to make your own corn Tortillas !!!
Dessert
Rellenitos, Torrejas
There is always room for desert! you don´t wanna miss ours Guatemalan desserts
What's Included
- SnacksSnacks, local fruits
- Alcoholic BeveragesWine (2 cups per person)
- Soda/PopNatural drinks. (Lemonade, hibiscus tea, orange juice or others)
- Private Transportation (From the market to our school)
- Drop off in Antigua. Infront of the Arch of Antigua
- Recipes
- WIFI
- Tips
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Parque Central de Antigua GuatemalaH748+QG4, 4 Avenida Norte, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
We Will meet you Infront of "Café Condesa" in the central park Private car pick up is possible for extra cost. Contact the supplier for more information.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Alison_B
Cooking with Milton was definitely a highlight of our trip! The location we cooked (his home) at was breathtaking, and it felt very grounding and special to handpick ingredients at the market together. We would absolutely recommend it.
Reviews
5.0
based on 246 reviews
Linda_W, Apr 2026
This was the best experience! The market, the education also regarding fruits and vegetables unfamiliar to me. The cooking and hands on preparation with small group of 4. Food was so good, traditional, easy,simple but so healthy, so informative. I learned alot even as a long term foodie. I am definitely bringing others from my mission group to experience this specific provider next year. I cant say enough good regarding this event. Easy pick up and drop off, got to ride a tuk tuk on the return as part of the experience too. Well planned out, super organized, very clean, beautiful setting, out doors on a upper protected rooftop, so the view was superb,beautiful flowering plants all around, out in the "country" Best event ever!
Eleanor_K, Apr 2026
Exceptional! Very well organized from start to finish. Delicious food, wonderful explanations. Perfect, beautiful space. Just a great overall experience. Thank you!!
Paula_M, Apr 2026
The whole experience was fantastic! Milton gave us a tour of the central market and showed us the regional produce and chicken that he would use for cooking. We then took TukTuks to his house where he has a kitchen set up on a beautiful rooftop patio. We made appetizers and helped prepare the main dish of Pepián. The food was delicious and Milton and his staff were so friendly and welcoming! I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone!
Fatoumata_K, Apr 2026
Great customer service! Milton was soooo attentive to his students and made sure everyone was taken care of. The food was amazing — definitely a 10/10 experience. 👏🏽✨
47rdwzw8nq, Apr 2026
Absolutely incredible! An experience I will compare my future travels to. If you do a cooking class here in Guatemala, this is the one! Milton is a wonderful host and chef. He made this experience really stick out with his attention to detail and with all of the bonuses he added such as the wine, his beautiful rooftop kitchen, the tuk tuk ride, and trying the local fruit we picked up at the market. And of course the food we made was authentic and delicious! Can't recommend this enough :)
Sonja_S, Apr 2026
We toured through the massive market and learned some really impressive things about some items there. Our instructor picked out some choice ingredients from special vendors, and then he drove the small group to his rooftop school where he and his assistant Diego shared with us some choice recipes! We had such a magical experience- the view from the rooftop was so dreamy. I cannot recommend it enough!!
Maria_R, Mar 2026
Such an amazing experience! Our group of 5 girls had a wonderful time with Milton. We started by visiting the market before making our way to his beautiful rooftop kitchen. I really enjoyed that he took his time to explain the history and traditions of the meals. We were assigned small individual tasks and at the end ate everything we made. No cooking skills required and easy for beginners. We left with a full belly!
Haley_N, Mar 2026
Such an amazing experience!! We walked through the local market to pick out our produce and protein and it was so amazing to see the local culture. The cooking class was so fun, we did it in his home which was so sweet and the view for the class was awesome. He is so friendly and knows what he is doing. I would book again!
Alison_B, Mar 2026
Cooking with Milton was definitely a highlight of our trip! The location we cooked (his home) at was breathtaking, and it felt very grounding and special to handpick ingredients at the market together. We would absolutely recommend it.
Mylene_M, Mar 2026
This was such a wholesome experience! Milton took us to the Mercado and showed us his “go tos” and we bought some of the ingredients we were going to need to prepare our dishes. We also picked fresh fruits that we got to try as a “snack” during the cooking class. Then we took tuktuks to his home where we had the class. The setup on the rooftop was beautiful & volcano views. We were a small group and it felt so personal. Milton explained the dishes we were going to prepare and all the steps/ingredients we were going to use. We had water, hibiscus tea and red wine throughout the evening. It was so much fun and I am so grateful I was able to experience this. The food was absolutely delicious. Also I am a solo traveller and I felt very comfortable/safe/included and I got to meet incredible people during my activity.
Chloe_A, Mar 2026
This food experience was fabulous! The whole morning was fun, interesting and the food was delicious - Lots of it! We’d totally recommend it to anyone else who’s keen to try and learn about authentic Guatemalan food with fresh produce from the markets. Really informative, he was a great host and chef 👌🏻 thank you so much!
Sydney_D, Mar 2026
We had such an amazing time at the Foodietenago cooking class! Milton made the experience excellent from start to finish. We got to learn about the daily markets and followed him through them as he picked out the foods we’d be preparing during the class. He then took us to his home where he taught us about Guatemalan cuisine while showing us how to prepare each dish. The tostada we made was incredible! The Pepián was amazing. It was so nice to get a local experience and learn while cooking together in the class. At the end, Milton arranged tuktuks to take us back into town which was a nice little ending to the whole night. We highly recommend booking this class with Milton, it was a highlight of our trip!!
Amanda_H, Mar 2026
The entire evening was awesome! You start out walking through the market where Milton shows you all the different stands and you buy some of the ingredients needed for the class. Then you go back to his home on a rooftop terrace and start cooking! I went as a solo traveler and met a couple others there as well and overall it was just a really fun time. You learn a lot, and everybody gets to work together to cook TONS of food - like you might as well skip lunch and you probably won’t need to eat dinner.
Brea_W, Mar 2026
Miltan was amazing! He was very informative and taught us more about antigua especially while cooking. I highly recommend experiencing this in the beginning on your trip because he gives some hidden gems and recommendations.
Portia_W, Mar 2026
First time taking a cooking class, Milton was a great teacher. I learned a lot about Guatemalan cuisine. From visiting the market and cooking on a rooftop with the volcano in view was the most beautiful experience. Definitely recommend this tour! Thank you Milton
Diana_M, Mar 2026
We had a great time with Milton and he was so kind to invite us all into his home. The market tour before the cooking was fun and the class itself was awesome. Learned so much!! And ate so much too!
Drae_F, Feb 2026
If you’re visiting Antigua, make sure to add this to your list! I enjoyed exploring the market and cooking with Milton and his sister Andrea. I still think about the recipes and plan to try them at home. The view of the Fuego volcano erupting several times was incredible and was a highlight of my trip.
Miran_Y, Feb 2026
Milton and his sisters were wonderful during the entire cooking classes. Definitely recommended for people who are new to Antigua, Guatemala. The market tour, tuk tuk ride and cooking classes were fantastic from the start to the end with great recipes and food. Mucho Gracias for Milton and his family.
Meagan_K, Feb 2026
Great cooking class for the whole family! You are guaranteed to love it! Guacamole is the best!!!!!!
Ajayi_T, Jan 2026
The market tour was very informative and the cooking class was Cozy and friendly with delicious dishes.
Kelly_B, Jan 2026
Milton is absolutely wonderful! We really appreciated the time he spent walking us through the market and answering all our (many) questions. The cooking portion was fun and informative. We made a variety of delicious and very filling foods. Overall we had an amazing time and would definitely recommend the class!
Ida_L, Jan 2026
Great experiencia: going to the market, tasting local food, learning about Guatemalan food and cooking, good company in a beautiful setting on the rooftop of the hosts familyhome. Highly recommended.
Poppy_G, Jan 2026
I had a wonderful experience with Foodietenango in Antigua! The day started with a visit to the local market, where we shopped for fresh ingredients and learned about traditional Guatemalan flavors and staples. It was such a fun and immersive way to begin the experience.
After the market, we headed just outside the city to a beautiful home where the cooking class took place. The views from the house were absolutely amazing—peaceful, scenic, and the perfect backdrop of Fuego for the afternoon.
We cooked pepián, tostadas, salsa, handmade tortillas, and a delicious dessert. Everything was hands-on, well explained, and incredibly rewarding to make (and eat!). Riding a tuk-tuk to and from Antigua added an extra layer of fun and local charm.
This experience was equal parts cultural, educational, and delicious. If you’re visiting Antigua and want a genuine, memorable food experience, Foodietenango is a must.
Molly_B, Jan 2026
Such an incredible experience. A must do in Antigua. Milton was absolutely wonderful. The market tour was such a special look into local life and everything was delicious.
Madison_N, Jan 2026
From learning about the heartbeat of Antigua in the traditional markets to being invited to the host’s family home to cook with him, this experience was truly a must-have from our trip!
If you enjoy tasting the soul of where you’re visiting, that is just what you will do as you explore local fruit flavors and deeply complex entrees.
We felt safe, confident, and happy to be with Milton and his family for this experience. We even chose to do this experience as part of our honeymoon and we are so glad we did!
Lea_A, Jan 2026
great to do at the beginning of your antigua trip! you’ll get to tour the market, ride in a tuktuk and cook dinner on top of a beautiful rooftop, 10/10 recommend!
Iris_S, Jan 2026
Milton was a great guide and host in his home! The cooking class was very authentic and personalized. He was very accommodating to any allergies or food dislikes. Every dish was so good. Highly recommend
Leni, Jan 2026
Outstanding....not to be missed!! A highlight of our trip....lots of great knowledge...lots of fun...beautiful rooftop setting...super visit to the large market!!!! Such a great teacher...
Kenia_R, Dec 2025
If you are looking for something unique, fun and a getaway from tourism this it, I met several friends and had so much fun learning about the steps in making traditional Guatemalan food. You have some additional surprises which I really enjoyed.
Jenna_D, Dec 2025
Had the best time with my husband on this tour led by Milton and his family. Saw so much more of the market than we would’ve seen ourselves, and then had such a fabulous evening cooking on Milton’s family rooftop overlooking the 3 volcanoes. he kept everyone engaged in the food prep and cooking the whole time and it was so much fun getting to learn more about Guatemalan cuisine. We left so full and happy. Would recommend 10x over!
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