Greek Small-Group Athens Cooking Class & Dinner
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Athens, Greece
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
There’s no better souvenir to bring back from your Athens vacation than the gift of Greek cuisine. Get to grips with seasonally changing classics like tzatziki, roast lamb, stuffed vine leaves, and flaky spinach pie on this half-day cooking course in a central Athens taverna. Once you’re done, sit down and savor the fruits of your labor, accompanied with a glass of wine, beer, or soft drink—and Acropolis views.
- Greek cooking class at an enchanting taverna in Athens city center
- Hone your cooking skills under the watchful eye of a local chef
- Prepare authentic Greek starters, salad, main course, and dessert
- Sit down and relax as you enjoy your Greek feast in the taverna
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
This cooking workshop includes a copy of the recipe, so you can recreate your favorite dish.
Sample Menu
Starter
Horiatiki
Greek Salad
Starter
Spanakotiropita
Cheese-spinach pie
Starter
Dolmadakia (gialantzi)* with vine leaves
Starter
Tzatziki Dip
Main
Roasted lamb with potatoes
Dessert
Yogurt dessert
What's Included
- Cooking instructor
- Dinner (starters, main course and dessert)
- One glass of wine or one beer (or soft drink)
- A complimentary copy of the recipes cooked
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off service
- Drinks (you may order extra drinks which you will have to pay for afterwards)
- Gratuities (gratuity rates in Greece are around 10% of service cost)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Apostolou Pavlou 27, Athina 118 51, Greece
You will meet your cooking instructor at Hill Athens Restaurant, 27 Apostolou Pavlou str. Apostolou Pavlou street starts from Thissio metro station, with direction towards the Acropolis.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Start time.4:00 pm
What To Expect
Taste the local flavors of Greece during this half-day small-group cooking class in Athens.
Your cooking class is run by an experienced and passionate instructor who demonstrates traditional family Greek cooking.
Under the instructor’s watchful eye, prepare an authentic Greek feast. Menus vary seasonally and according to what’s good in the market, but you’ll typically prepare several starters, a main dish, a salad, and dessert.
Then sit down with fellow food-lovers to enjoy your 3-course dinner, washed down with a glass of wine, beer, or soda, as you look across to the Acropolis. Extra drinks are available to purchase from the restaurant should you wish.
Your cooking class is run by an experienced and passionate instructor who demonstrates traditional family Greek cooking.
Under the instructor’s watchful eye, prepare an authentic Greek feast. Menus vary seasonally and according to what’s good in the market, but you’ll typically prepare several starters, a main dish, a salad, and dessert.
Then sit down with fellow food-lovers to enjoy your 3-course dinner, washed down with a glass of wine, beer, or soda, as you look across to the Acropolis. Extra drinks are available to purchase from the restaurant should you wish.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Not recommended for children aged 9 and under; children should always be supervised by an adult
- Near public transportation
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 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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Stella was an amazing cook and host. She was positive, informative and personable. Highly recommend you take this class if in Greece. The sit down dinner afterwards was great!
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Travelers praise the cooking experience for its engaging and informative atmosphere, led by knowledgeable and patient instructors who effectively involve the entire group. The class offers authentic Greek dishes and techniques, empowering skills and encouraging family participation. The teaching style and explanations of food origins enhance the overall enjoyable and educational environment.
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Not appropriate for children, too long. Skip the dolmas. They only added to the time and our group was ready to eat much earlier than we did. In fact, all but 4 of us left before dessert.
Learned to make a number of traditional Greek dishes. The process was a little slow and dinner went long. But it was enjoyable and would book it again.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Dear Jessica,
Thank you for sharing your feedback on Viator!
We are glad you enjoyed learning to prepare traditional Greek dishes and had a great time overall. While our hands-on cooking and communal dinners tend to follow a relaxed, authentic Greek pace, we appreciate your note on the timing as we always aim to balance a leisurely experience with our guests' schedules.
Thank you again for joining us, and we would love to cook with you again!
And of course, thank you for choosing The Original Athens Walking Tours!
Byron was amazing! Highly recommend this tour. Some historical context to local cuisine and host was able to get the entire group involved throughout
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Dear Pat,
We are so glad to hear you had such an amazing culinary evening with Byron!
We love weaving historical context into our recipes—understanding where Greek food traditions come from makes cooking and eating them that much richer. It's wonderful that Byron kept the whole group engaged and involved every step of the way.
Thank you for choosing The Original Athens Walking Tours!
It was wonderful! We learned how to make several Greek dishes that I had hoped to learn. It was a small group and very hands fun. Recipes were shared during the class.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Dear Stacy,
We are so glad you had such a wonderful time at our cooking class! Having a cozy, small group makes the hands-on experience so much fun, and we're pleased you got to master the exact Greek dishes you were hoping to learn.
Armed with the recipes from class, we hope you enjoy recreating those authentic flavors for family and friends back home!
Thank you for choosing The Original Athens Walking Tours!
We had an amazing time! Our chef taught us how to make 5 different greek dishes. The activity was engaging and we got recipes of each dish to bring home. Some reviews mention you do not cook your food. That is somewhat true. When you prepare the dishes that need to go into the oven (meat/pastries), the staff at the restaurant take it downstairs to cook. The recipes we received at the end detail how to cook each dish, so it did not feel like I lost out on any experience.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Dear Devon,
Thank you for sharing your wonderful review on Viator! We are super happy that you enjoyed creating—and savoring—the 5-course feast with our chef.
We also deeply appreciate your clear and helpful explanation regarding how our kitchen handles the baking. Because we bake our savory pastries and meats in professional, high-heat ovens, our kitchen staff steps in to bake them safely while you continue with the hands-on prep at your station. We're glad the take-home recipes gave you full confidence to recreate every step back home!
Thank you again for joining the Original Athens Walking Tours, and happy cooking!
The instructor was terrific. Lots of laughs but by the time we ate the lamb was cold and there was not enough pieces for each person at the table. Yet we all made one. I was really looking forward to the Lamb but was disappointed
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Dear Mavis,
We’re so glad you enjoyed our instructor’s fun energy and had plenty of laughs during class!
At the same time, we apologize to hear for your disappointment regarding the lamb dinner. Serving hot, generous meals is deeply important to us, and we will reflect on the timing and portioning, which fell short that evening.
We'll share your feedback directly with our culinary team to ensure our serving flow and portions are seamless moving forward.
We truly appreciate your honest review and hope to welcome you back for a flawless feast in the future!
Thank you for choosing The Original Athens Walking Tours!
It was a very fun cooking class. Amalia was kind and personable! Love the Greek food recipes. Venue was festive right underneath the Acropolis!
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Dear Mike,
Cooking traditional Greek recipes in a festive venue directly beneath the Acropolis is such a magical experience!
Amalia’s warmth, kindness, and fun energy truly make everyone feel right at home in the kitchen. We are happy you loved the food and the incredible atmosphere.
Thank you for choosing The Original Athens Walking Tours!
The cooking lesson was enjoyable, informative and delicious! The chef/teacher was a delight.
It ran a bit long and we never received dessert but still enjoyable with plenty to eat.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Dear Linda,
We are delighted to hear you enjoyed an informative and delicious evening learning the secrets of traditional Greek cuisine! Our chefs take so much pride in sharing their passion for cooking, and we’re glad you had a wonderful time with plenty of great food.
We also appreciate your helpful feedback regarding the pacing and dessert—we'll make sure our kitchen team reviews the timeline so every course flows smoothly from start to finish.
Thank you for choosing The Original Athens Walking Tours!
Wonderful experience. Great way to meet other travelers. Cooking instructor was very knowledgeable and made experience a lot of fun.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Dear Linda,
Thank you for the lovely review! We are delighted that you enjoyed cooking with our instructor and loved connecting with fellow travelers over great food. Creating a fun, welcoming space to experience authentic Greek culinary traditions is what we strive for!
Warmly,
Thank you for Choosing The Original Athens Walking Tours!
Very fun and beautiful view from our space. Byron, our chef, was great!!! Lots of food to eat at the end!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Dear Kristen,
Thank you for the fantastic review! We are so happy you enjoyed cooking with Chef Byron, taking in the stunning views, and feast-worthy spread. Bringing people together for great food, warm company, and beautiful scenery is what we love most. We hope you recreate those delicious Greek flavors at home!
Thank you for Choosing The Original Athens Walking Tours!
The cooking lesson was a lot of fun and hosted by Amalia who gave us a great background to the origins of the recipes and how to cook Greek food. The location of the cooking class is convenient and a lovely outdoor setting to enjoy the food once it is cooked. I would highly recommend the class to anyone who would like to prep and eat some of the popular Greek foods.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Dear Bruce,
Thank you so much for the glowing review! We are delighted to hear that you had such a fun time cooking with Amalia and enjoyed learning the history behind the recipes. Taking in the fruits of your labor in our outdoor setting is truly a special experience, and your kind recommendation means the world to us.
Thank you for Choosing The Original Athens Walking Tours!
Absolutely a wonderful experience. Vicky was such a good instructor and so welcoming! Her English was perfect and she helped us understand so many details about Greek food and preparation.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Dear Karen,
We’re happy you had such a wonderful cooking class and dinner! Vicky’s warmth and attention to detail really do make learning Greek culinary secrets an absolute joy, and we’re so glad her passion for our food culture shone through. Thank you for sharing your lovely experience with us!
Warmly,
Athens Walking Tours Team
This was a fun activity to do while in Athens.
I would recommend this cooking class to anyone visiting Athens.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hey Tarina,
Cooking as a tradition and a concept in Athens is always a blast! It brings us smile to know you had a great time during our small-group class and appreciate you recommending the experience to fellow travelers. Hopefully, you brought some of those delicious Greek recipes back home with you!
Warmly,
Athens Walking Tours Team
This was a great experience for our family (7 people from 12 - 65y/o). Byron was great with lots of info and made everything easy for us. If you like to cook (or eat), this is a great experience.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hey Jeri,
It can be a challenge to find an activity that keeps everyone from ages 12 to 65 happy, so we are absolutely pleased that our cooking class was a hit for the whole family!
Byron loves making the kitchen a fun, accessible, and informative space for all generations. Whether you love to cook or just love to eat, it's a win-win!
Thank you for cooking (and eating) with us!
Warmly,
Athens Walking Tours Team
The location and the view were the star of the show! Couldn’t have asked for a better setting. The class was engaging for the entire family.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hey Greg,
You really can't beat cooking great food with a killer view!
We're so glad the setting hit the mark and that the class kept the entire family engaged. It's always a blast hosting everyone together. Thanks for joining us for dinner!
Warmly,
Athens Walking Tours Team
This cooking class was so much fun! Don't be fooled: there are no ovens or stoves; you're, at best, learning to prep the dishes. The knives are horrible (the tip had broken off mine), and the provided tools are minimal. That said, the dishes we prepared were tasty absent the entree, and the experience was a blast!
Response from Host, May 2026
Hey Minh! Thanks for keeping it real and letting us know you had a blast! You're totally right—it’s more of a prep-and-party hands-on experience than a professional culinary boot camp, but those knives definitely shouldn't be giving you a workout. We’ll get our kitchen team to sharpen up the tools pronto. So glad the flavors and the fun still hit the spot!
Warmly,
Athens Walking Tours Team
Excellent, relaxing time spent with other travelers learning some food culture of the area. Vicki, our instructor did an excellent job managing our group making everyone feel involved in the experience
Thank you
Response from Host, May 2026
Hey Terry! Thanks a million for the wonderful review!
We're so glad you had such an excellent, relaxing time cooking and bonding with your fellow travelers. That is exactly the vibe we go for!
Vicki is an absolute natural at making sure everyone feels right at home and hands-on in the kitchen. She will be happy to hear her passion for our local food culture made your evening so special.
Thank you for cooking with us, and happy hosting back home!
Warmly,
Athens Walking Tours Team
Byron was an amazing chef/teacher and was so friendly, knew tons about Greek cooking, and was patient with my daughter who is 7yrs old. I loved this class, highly recommend it. The traditional Greek dishes we made were delicious. Amazing view and location too!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Karen!
We are absolutely excited to hear that the cooking class was the highlight of your trip! Byron takes great pride in sharing his passion for Greek cuisine, and it is so heartwarming to hear how patient and encouraging he was with your 7-year-old daughter.
Creating a space where the whole family can get hands-on and have fun is exactly what we aim for.
We are glad you loved the traditional dishes, the location, and that beautiful view! Thank you for the high recommendation.
Warmly,
Athens Walking Tours Team
Personal, fun, educational, easy, comfortable setting. Easy to find, accommodating to allergies. Would recommend
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hello, we are so happy you enjoyed our cooking class! From allergy accommodations to a cozy setting, we aim to make every guest feel at home while mastering Greek flavors. It’s so nice to hear you found it both educational and fun. We hope you’re ready to recreate a taste of Athens back in your own kitchen!
Warmly,
Athens Walking Tours Team
The instructor was friendly and made it fun. We prepared 4 dishes and it turned out great. She explained the recipes and how it has been prepared over the years.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi Linda, thank you for the glowing review!
We are so glad you had such a fun time in the kitchen. There is something so special about not just eating Greek food, but learning the "how" and the "why" behind the recipes that have been passed down through generations. We’re pleased that all four dishes turned out great, you'll have to recreate them for your friends back home!
Warmly,
Athens Walking Tours Team
A great informative cooking class making all our favorites!
We cannot believe we could now cook and the class did further empower our cooking skills and food prep!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi Craig,
Thank you for the fantastic review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the cooking class and had fun preparing some Greek favorites. It’s a joy to hear the experience helped build your confidence in the kitchen — that’s exactly what we hope for.
We hope you’ll keep bringing a taste of Greece to your table!
Warm regards,
Athens Walking Tours Team
Lucy was a great host for our class! We had a fantastic time and really felt that the cooking experience goes way past just following a recipe. Great location as well - awesome view of the Acropolis while prepping the meal and eating it!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi Jeffrey,
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you had such a great time with Lucy. Our goal is to make the cooking experience feel much more than just following recipes, so it’s lovely to hear that came through. And of course, cooking and dining with a view of the Acropolis makes it even more special!
Warm regards,
Athens Walking Tours Team
Very informative and fun!! We learned some great techniques that we will use at home. The view was pretty nice as well!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you, David! Sounds like a perfect recipe 😃 great food, new skills to take home, and a view that doesn’t hurt either. We’re so glad the class was both fun and useful — that’s exactly what we hope guests leave with (along with very full bellies).
Warm regards,
Athens Walking Tours Team
Small group greek cooking lesson was fun and delicious. We were in an upstairs restaurant at the foot of the Parthenon had some wine and made a meal. Our instructor was great and had stories to tell. She spoke English so that was great too.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you, Randi! What a delight to hear you enjoyed the cooking class and the chance to create a meal with a view of the Parthenon—it’s such a special setting. It’s great that the stories and guidance of our instructor added to the experience and made everything feel fun and accessible. We’re so glad it left a delicious memory, that's our goal afterall!
Warm regards,
Athens Walking Tours Team
It was great. Very fun and delicious. We learned a lot about Greece and cooking. Without a doubt a highlight of our trip.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
So glad to hear you had such a tasty and fun experience! It’s a reward for us that the class gave you a real flavor of Greece, both on the plate and in the stories behind it.
Warm regards,
Athens Walking Tours Team
The class led by Chef Niki was excellent. Everything explained well and lots of foodie information. Unfortunately the service following the class by the restaurant left much to be desired and the hot food was cold by the time delivered. This is not meant to be critical of the class itself
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you, Steven, for your thoughtful feedback. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed Chef Niki’s class and all the delicious insights she shared. We’re sorry to hear about your experience with the restaurant service afterward and will make sure your comments are passed along so we can improve this part of the experience.
Warm regards,
Athens Walking Tours Team
Excellent class. Very genuine and at home style. The food was exceptionally fresh and we made 5 dishes. We also liked the good book with recipes at the end of the class. Lucy was great.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Dear Lindsay,
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the hands-on experience and the fresh, delicious dishes. It’s a pleasure to hear that Lucy’s guidance and the recipe book added to the authentic, at-home feel of the class, that's our goal.
Warm regards,
Athens Walking Tours Team
This class was at a disadvantage after we took the most amazing class in Naxos. There is little hands-on cooking; we did a bit of chopping and then some class participants got to mix items (with their hands). The food was ok and the meal was not on the rooftop. The biggest benefit is you can purchase glasses of wine during the class to make it more bearable.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Dear Jenni,
Thank you for your feedback. We understand your perspective and appreciate your honesty. Please note that this class is designed for all levels, including beginners, so everyone can comfortably participate and learn. While the meal is not served on the rooftop, it is enjoyed with a lovely view. We’ll take your comments into account to continue improving the experience for future guests.
Warm regards,
Athens Walking Tours Team
I had already filled out a survey- yesterday…
Amalia was our cooking instructor.
She was so gracious to help us make reservations for a restaurant- however no one in our group wrote down the name of the restaurant! Would you be so kind to send this to her so we can try her recommendation?
Thanks you so much in advance!!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Julie,
Thank you for reaching out with your request and for your kind words about Amalia! We're so glad she was such a gracious instructor. We completely understand the dilemma of forgetting a restaurant name and want to help you find her recommendation.
We will reach out to Amalia and as soon as we hear back from her, we will send you the restaurant name directly to the email address you used for your booking. Please keep an eye on your inbox!
Warm regards,
Athens Walking Tours Team
A thorough cooking lesson in a relaxed environment with a great view and thoughtful teacher. Thank you for all the top tips Estella
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We’re so happy you enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere, the beautiful view, and Estella’s thoughtful guidance. She’ll be delighted to know her tips made the experience even more special.
Warm regards,
Athens Walking Tours Team
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