Guatemalan Cooking Class & Market Tour

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Antigua, Guatemala

High interest

Booked 2 times today.

4 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0

· 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.

· 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!

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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

Snacks

Snacks, local fruits
Alcoholic Beverages

Wine (2 cups per person)
Soda/Pop

Natural 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 Guatemala
H748+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
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Infant seats available
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers

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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

Kelly_B

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!

Reviews

5.0

based on 233 reviews

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Unique Cooking Experience

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!

Best cooking class!

Haley_N, Mar 2026

Exceptional & Authentic

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.

Book 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.

Delicious!!

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!

An experience you have to do!

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!!

Solo Traveler Must Do!

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.

Book! Or your lost!

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.

First time taking a...

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

We had a great time with...

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!

If you’re visiting...

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.

Milton and his sisters...

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.

Don’t miss this cooking class!

Meagan_K, Feb 2026

Great cooking class for the whole family! You are guaranteed to love it! Guacamole is the best!!!!!!

The market tour was very...

Ajayi_T, Jan 2026

The market tour was very informative and the cooking class was Cozy and friendly with delicious dishes.

Best cooking class!

Kelly_B, Jan 2026

Highly recommended

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.

I had a wonderful...

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.

Such an incredible...

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.

Experiencing the Soul of Antigua

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!

loved it!

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!

Milton was a great guide...

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

Not to be missed!

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...

If you are looking for...

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.

absolutely loved it

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!

Great experience! Five stars!

andreakrubin, Dec 2025

This was a fantastic experience. First visiting the market where Guatemalans shop was an authentic experience, followed by the cooking class on the rooftop of the owners home. We had a wonderful time!

Special and immersive Guatemalan ex

Maureen_L, Dec 2025

Wonderful introduction to food and cooking in Antigua! Milton was such an informative guide to the amazing local food market. Then taking produce back to his rooftop kitchen and preparing a meal was such a treat! A special and immersive Guatemalan experience. And delicious!

Highly recommend this cooking class!!

RoyinaThapar_T, Dec 2025

Milton is such a great tour guide and experience provider. He is very knowledgeable, kind and has thought of every detail in creating a great experience. It is clear he has poured his heart into making this experience unforgettable for all.

This was an amazing...

Jahnina_M, Dec 2025

This was an amazing experience! Everyone who visits Antigua Guatemala should be able to take this cooking class. You are able to learn so much about the culture and foods that Guatemala has to offer. Milton and his family were so welcoming during the class. I can’t express enough how enjoyable this was. My partner and I loved it! You will not leave hungry either!

Memorable company and food!

Alex_H, Dec 2025

Loved this experience! The market tour was very informative and it was great to see a part of Antigua that we probably wouldn’t have otherwise seen. The food was great, and the vibe at the house and patio was awesome. Would recommend this to anyone looking for a memorable experience outside of the busy city center.