Hands-on Greek Cooking Class in Athens with Acropolis View & Meal

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Athens, Greece

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3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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5.0

· Kaitlyn_F ·

Jun 2026

What a great cooking class! Marilena was a wonderful instructor and host and her space was perfect for our class size. She made each recipe feel easy and doable to make. We made some INCREDIBLE food that we are excited to try making at home. Bring your appetite!

· Carla_F ·

Aug 2026

This was one of our favorite experiences while in Athens! The directions were very easy to follow. We were part of a large group of 15, but it was still very personal. The dinner was outstanding. If we had more time, we would sign up for lunch.

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Overview

Learn how to cook a traditional Greek lunch or dinner at this cooking class. Experience a hands-on class and prepare at least five different dishes. Bring home the recipes you prepare during the class and recreate a taste of Greece at home.

Perfect for people who love to cook (and eat)
Get hands-on practice preparing at least six Greek dishes
Dine on your creations at the end of your class
Greek spirits and wine will be provided

Sample Menu

Starter

Tzatziki

Greek yoghurt, garlic, dill, cucumber

Starter

Cheesepie OR Spinachpie depending on season

Phyllo made from scratch with Greek cheeses or spinach and cheese

Starter

Peppers stuffed with cheese OR dolmadakia

Peppers, kaseri cheese, thyme OR Grape leaves stuffed with rice and herbs

Starter

Greek salad

Tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, Kalamata olives, capers, xinomizithra

Main

Mousaka OR Patsitsio OR Soutzoukakia OR Gemista OR Chicken (lemonato ORyouvetsi)

Main course changes according to seasonality and dietary requirements

Main

WINTER MENU Pork with leeks & celery OR youvarlakia OR chicken soup avgolemono

During winter besides our regular menu, we may also cook traditional Greek stews and soups

Dessert

Baklava rolls

What's Included

Alcoholic Beverages

Plenty of Greek wine. For safety reasons, alcoholic drinks are served during the meal and not while guests are using knives, ovens and cooking equipment. Refills are available during the meal.
Recipes are emailed to you after the class
Soda/Pop

Refresments and juices
Bottled water
Meals

After the class you enjoy the meal you cooked with handmade sourdough bread

Gratuities
Private transportation

No pickup service is available

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

CookinAthens
Evripidou 90, Athina 105 53, Greece
Take the metro to Monastiraki and use the Themidos exit. Walk towards Miaouli and turn left at Iroon Square. Continue along Agion Anargyron and Sachtouri, then turn right onto Evripidou. We are located at Evripidou 90, on the 5th floor. Search “CookinAthens” on Google Maps for the exact entrance.

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

Infants must sit on laps
Vegetarian and Vegan Options Available: We cater to dietary preferences—just let us know when booking.
Menu changes depending on seasonality. If you absolutely want to cook something please let us know by email after the booking
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 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

Kim_H

Marliena is a delightful host. Not only did she share her delicious family recipes, she encouraged all in the group to participate even assisting with techniques. We arrived not knowing the others, but left as friends. I cannot recommend this activity high enough.

Reviews

5.0

based on 285 reviews

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Crazy Foody

Carla_F, Aug 2026

Fun Way to Learn about Cuisine (and a delicious lunch)

Erica_M, Jul 2026

We did this cooking class on our second day in Athens as a fun activity to break up days in the sun exploring the city. It ended up being one of the best memories from our trip! Within view of the Acropolis- It was a small class- only 5 of us, and our chef walked us through creating multiple dishes in less than 2 hours. We made stuffed grape leaves, fresh tzatziki, Greek salad, cheese pies, an eggplant dish resembling moussaka and even little baklavas. The chef instructor was so fun to learn from- teaching techniques, explaining why each step influences the dish, and having us sample along the way. In between each, her sous chef would come over and clean up the stations so quick, replacing prep materials and helping us flawlessly transition to the next dish. Once all the items were completed, they served our lunch to us and we were shocked at how we cooked something so delicious. It was such a cool experience and I’d highly recommend it! Just a quick note- from the road, the building doesn’t look that awesome and isn’t in the best part of town, so definitely make sure you have a driver. Once you go inside and venture up the elevator though, the cooking studio is clean and beautiful and worth the visit. If you’re looking for something fun to try with your family or a small group of friends, this is a great way to learn (and taste!) some culture.

Cooking in Athens

Steve_N, Jul 2026

What an amazing display of Greek cooking. We had an awesome time with new friends. Couldn’t be happier that we experienced this opportunity. Thanks

Worth every penny!

Raymond_O, Jul 2026

This cooking class was one of the absolute highlights of our trip to Athens! From the moment we arrived, the instructors made us feel so welcome and created such a fun, relaxed atmosphere. What really stood out was how incredibly patient and hands-on they were throughout the entire experience. They took the time to explain every step, answered all of our questions, demonstrated techniques, and made sure everyone felt comfortable participating—regardless of their cooking experience. You never felt rushed, and they genuinely wanted everyone to succeed. We learned to make an incredible spread of authentic Greek dishes, including creamy tzatziki, delicious dolmades, a flavorful stuffed eggplant with moussaka filling, crisp and refreshing Greek salad, and the most amazing baklava. Being involved in every step of the process made the meal even more rewarding, and everything we made was absolutely delicious. This was so much more than just a cooking class—it was a wonderful cultural experience filled with great food, laughter, and memories we’ll always cherish. I left with new cooking skills, authentic recipes, and a much deeper appreciation for Greek cuisine. If you’re visiting Athens, I cannot recommend this experience highly enough. It’s perfect for couples, families, solo travelers, or anyone who loves food and wants an authentic, interactive experience. It was worth every minute, and I would happily take this class again!

Hands on Learning

Robert_S, Jul 2026

Good food. Friendly environment. Accommodating. Authentic. Lots of questions & answers. Yummmmmmmmm.

Amazing cooking class!

Kaitlyn_F, Jun 2026

We loved this experience!

Kevin_S, Jun 2026

Bring an appetite and if you’re staying locally, take a doggie bag. Wonderful lunch the second day!!

This was a great,...

Rachel_P, Jun 2026

This was a great, hands-on class in a beautiful space! We had a wonderful time and everything was delicious!

Great experience!!

George_R, Jun 2026

This was a GREAT experience all the way around. Excellent instructor who was also very funny and charming. Food was great too. A great value for the cost.

Do this class!

LangdonH_G, May 2026

It was a wonderful experience. Chef was knowledgeable and polite. Made all members feel comfortable and assured their prepping process was perfect.

This was a beautiful...

Bryan_D, May 2026

This was a beautiful rooftop venue with a view of the Acropolis. The instruction and the pace of the class was excellent. The portions that we created were huge. I would easily enjoy doing this again.

Learn to cook greek food!

Vicki_B, May 2026

We cooked 7 different greek items / each one delicious- they made it all so easy to do! It was fun to learn how Yaya does it!

It was a very hands-on...

Jill_J, May 2026

It was a very hands-on well explained cooking class. We got to prepare a variety of Greek dishes in a very easy hands-on way thanks to our wonderful instructor.

Marliena is a delightful...

Kim_H, Apr 2026

Must do!

Todd_M, Apr 2026

This was an awesome cooking experience. The guide was very easy going and made making all of the food fun. The food was great and we left full.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you so much! I’m really happy you enjoyed the class and the food 😊 It was a pleasure having you, hope to cook together again someday!

Yum yum

Meghan_K, Apr 2026

Marilena was an excellent teacher! The menu we prepared included common Greek delicacies that came out wonderfully! Highly recommend this class!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you so much! I’m really happy you enjoyed the class and the dishes 😊 Hope to see you again in Athens!

Greek cooking class

Patricia_P, Mar 2026

This was a Fun activity where we learned to cook some classic Greek dishes. Our Hostess/instructor was engaging and friendly, spoke excellent English, and was very accommodating for special food sensitivity requests. When we sat down to enjoy the “fruits of our labor” we no longer felt like strangers. The food is fresh and delicious. They will email the recipes to you if you request.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m really glad you enjoyed the experience and felt comfortable throughout the class. Creating a relaxed, friendly atmosphere where everyone can cook together (and not feel like strangers by the end) is exactly what I aim for. I’m also happy I could accommodate your dietary needs without taking away from the experience. And yes—the best part is always sitting down and enjoying everything together 😊 Hope you’ll recreate the dishes at home, and maybe join again on your next visit to Athens!

This was a fun, hands on...

Lynne_A, Mar 2026

This was a fun, hands on cooking class and we left so full! Delicious, easy to make, classic Greek food. And very accommodating to food allergies.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m really glad you enjoyed the class and the overall experience. It was a pleasure having you, and I hope you’ll recreate the dishes at home. Hope to see you again in Athens!

Fantastic hands on...

Colleen_c, Mar 2026

Fantastic hands on cooking experience! Highly recommend. Marilena was an excellent hostess, clearly explained directions and was very encouraging. The meal we prepared was delicious and the amount of food was more than plentiful.

Highly recommend this class!

Marie_D, Feb 2026

This was an excellent cooking class! We ended up being the only people in the class, which was really nice. The kitchen/space is huge with beautiful high windows. And the food was delicious! Our instructor was so sweet to modify the recipe for the pastisio (since my son got upset that we were going to use veal), and we made lentil pastisio instead. So yummy! Everything was fantastic! And had plenty of leftovers to take with us.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m really glad you enjoyed the class and the overall experience.

10/10 best honeymoon...

Helena_F, Feb 2026

10/10 best honeymoon experience. The class, the teachers and the when experience was great & THE FOOD 😍

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you so much! I’m really happy you enjoyed the class and the food 😊 Hope to cook together again someday!

Marilena was our chef...

jaikiran_p, Nov 2025

Marilena was our chef Very kind Very informative Very friendly with good sense of humour We loved what we cooked and cannot belong that we cooked them. Totally recommend this experience. Thank you!!!

Cooking in Athens

Kelsa_D, Nov 2025

Super fun learning experience in a great environment! Yummy food with recipes to take home with you…the highlight of my time in Athens!!!

Fun day Learning about Greek Cooking

Frank_P, Oct 2025

This was a very comprehensive class, teaching us how to make a complete Greek dinner from appetizers to dessert. Instructions were clear and easy to follow.

Had a lovely time...

Kailey_D, Oct 2025

Had a lovely time learning to make a bunch of traditional Greek food, and then get to eat it. And the PDF of all of the recipes means I can make them again for friends and family at home!

Great Experience

Steve_H, Oct 2025

Great experience with delicious food. The best tzatziki we’ve eaten. Highly recommended if you have a half day free in Athens.

Make sure you are hungry and ready for fun

Jenny_S, Oct 2025

To even think about writing anything negative about this wonderful experience would be a crime. We had such a fantastic morning cooking and learning together and then eating our wonderful lunch. Our lovely teacher was so sweet and kind this just a must for anyone.

Fabulous experience!!

Laura_I, Oct 2025

This was an absolute, delicious delight! We had a blast. She was a great teacher and the food was exceptional.

You won't regret taking this class!

Mary_M, Oct 2025

So much fun baking traditional Greek food with friends old and new. Very clean baking space and all the food was delicious and abundant. Worth every penny! Just do it!

Eat great, learn skills.

Toni_W, Oct 2025

Make sure you are hungry when you arrive! You will make 5 dishes plus a sauce/dip. Making phyllo from scratch was a real highlight, and not nearly as challenging as I feared. Everything was delicious. Accommodations were made for allergies and dietary preferences. We really enjoyed talking with our classmates over the food we made and some Greek wine. Some of our table mates were already planning a "Greek Night" dinner party when they get home.