Naxos:Half-day cooking class at Basiliko
Recommended by 99% of travelers
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Naxos, Greece
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
This is the perfect choice for foodies visiting Naxos. Instead of just eating out in restaurants, enhance your vacation and expand your Greek culinary prowess with this hands-on cooking lesson. Visit a traditional village and use local, fresh, and organic ingredients—such as homegrown vegetables, which you can pick from the garden. Then, once the dishes are prepared, feast on the fruits of your labor at the end.
- Enjoy a Naxos cooking class using locally-grown organic ingredients
- Find out local cooking secrets that you wouldn’t see in a recipe book
- Take part in a small-group lesson for a more personalized experience
- Feast on your delicious creations at the end of the class
What's Included
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Transportation with extra charge
- Private transportation
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Basilikó TavernΛυραδο, Νάξος 843 00, Greece
The meeting point is at Basiliko tavern in Mesi Potamia village. We can offer you transportation with an extra charge comparing where are you staying. Please do not hesitate to contact with us.
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
- Infant seats available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 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
Suzanne_B
What a charming, friendly and knowledgeable family who run this experience. Jack, the brother, ran our group of 16 and we toured their garden and saw some animals, picked vegetables that would be part of our dinner. He gave us a brief yet fascinating history lesson on some of the buildings on their property. Then we returned to begin the prep for our meal. The food by the way was absolutely delicious, and an abundance of it. At the end of the evening (which included wine, Kitron and a shot of raki) we celebrated with Greek dancing and plate smashing. Highly highly recommend this experience! Definitely a highlight of our vacation.
Reviews
5.0
based on 470 reviews
Kristy_P, Apr 2026
So fun! The family was warm and welcoming. We learned about cooking the Greek way, farming and the land, the island itself, history…and more. The cooking class was organized and fun. Dinner was delicious! And we ended with dancing and plate breaking! I highly recommend!!!
Megan_N, Apr 2026
Such a wonderful experience. We learned so much. Toured the property, danced, sat around the table and ate what we made. It was so much fun.
William_G, Apr 2026
The Naxos cooking was a highlight of our trip to Naxos! A phenomenal experience to learn about a family farm. We toured the expansive farm and did light prep for our meal. Excellent wine and atmosphere. Highly recommended.
Tiffany_B, Apr 2026
Wonderful! Highly recommend. Can be hard to find activities both my 7 and 13yo like and everyone had so much fun.
Puja_A, Apr 2026
Definitely a highlight of our trip. It was the most authentic Greek farm to table experience we could have imagined! Jack is extremely knowledgeable and the food was some of the best we ate. This is a must do in Naxos!
Evan_C, Apr 2026
This was the most memorable experience! Jack and his family treated us like their own for the day. We had beautiful walks through the farm and creek and felt so welcomed and relaxed! Truly an amazing day! We love to do cooking classes on family vacations, they are some of our most cherished memories! Our group was 13 to 77 years old and we all had the best day!!
Ian_R, Oct 2025
Wonderful experience. Anna was full of information but more importantly full of joy and life. Had a great time at the property and making delicious food from what we picked on the grounds, finishing with dancing and plate breaking. Lots of Fun. Definitely recommend. Park right down at the property not at the top. Long steep walk. Do this!!!
hunter_t, Oct 2025
The class was not super labor intensive. While we did cut some veggies and do some fun cooking activities, the day was also filled with the instructor showing us his families farm, sharing history with us and informing us about the delicious dishes.
We was very knowledgeable and we could tell this was his passion. 10/10 recommend.
Thomas_S, Oct 2025
We had an incredible experience! We got to tour their farm and pick vegetables that we used to for our meal, giving a real farm to table experience! After preparing the food we got a tour of the local village and learned about the history and culture of Naxos and the village. The evening concluded with dinner and dancing! Would very much recommend this to anyone, the group setting was great allowing to make new friends and Anna and her family made us all feel like family!
Keaton_J, Oct 2025
10/10 this is a must do experience. You start off with a tour of a large and beautiful greek family farm. You then get to pick the food you will make. You get unlimited wine and the people are so nice and knowledgeable. I would highly suggest booking this.
David_H, Oct 2025
I was a reluctant participant, but I am glad I did it. My wife really wanted to do a cooking class in Greece. It was a lot of fun. Learned a little greek dance, broke plates, picked vegetables on the farm, learned about farm life on Naxos, life on Naxos, some Greek history and mythology. Definitely recommend
Jennifer_F, Oct 2025
This was an absolutely amazing experience. Jack and his family were so friendly and fun. We started by picking out vegetables for the evening meal. We walked and saw the farm and animals and leaned about what they grow and the history of the farm. We chopped up the vegetables and took a walk while everything was cooking. The food was fantastic. We were stuffed and there was plenty to take home too. Finished with dancing and breaking plates. So much lagging and not for everyone. This was the highlight of our time in Naxos and I can’t recommend it enough!! Even with the crazy drive down the road!
Barbara_R, Oct 2025
We picked vegetables, saw farm animals, learned about the history of the farm & Greece from our charming host . We chopped, minced & stuffed veggies for dinner. Then we took a beautiful walk while it cooked. After dinner there was dancing & plate breaking. So much fun!!
Sandra_A, Oct 2025
Pre-book transport with Basiliko. It’s a wonderful, fun experience, not to be missed! The 3pm session is most highly recommended
Laura_G, Oct 2025
What a magical experience!!! Anna and her family were fabulous host.
We learned, cooked, drank, explored, ate, laughed and danced.
Truly a highlight of our vacation. Do it. Click the book button. You won’t regret it.
Just a side note! For the island of Naxos, Waze is the best app for your GPS needs!
Nancy_A, Oct 2025
This is a must-do experience while on Naxos! Such a wonderful way to enjoy time on a working farm…from picking the vegetables you’ll prepare to seeing a variety of trees and animals to making new friends. And the meal - spectacular!! So healthy, delicious and plentiful!! A walking tour around the farm takes place while the food you prepared is cooking and Anna does a phenomenal job explaining everything about her beloved homeland. The conversations and wine flows and it’s over too soon. I highly recommend this excellent event!
goncalvessar, Oct 2025
Had a great time with Anna and seeing her and her family’s farm. The food was delicious and we had such a great group! Thanks!
George_W, Oct 2025
This tour is everything it advertises and more. If you are interested in learning about some basic Greek cooking, getting to meet some fellow travelers, eating some great food, and learning a bunch about life on Naxos, this is your tour! And, by the way, Anna is fabulous! What a great way to spend a half day on Naxos!
Emily_M, Oct 2025
This is a must do activity in Naxos. Fantastic food, wine, and a great way to spend the evening. This was a great value for what you get
Kelli_H, Oct 2025
Fabulous experience! We not only got to cook and eat lots of delicious food, but also toured the family farm, learned about agriculture in the region, and got to dance and break plates after dinner (and plenty of wine). Keep in mind that the location is out in the countryside, and you will need to arrange for a ride if you don't have a car.
Jenni_D, Oct 2025
Amazing experience from start to finish! It was an amazing evening - we got to cook, explore the farm, drink wine, dance and make new friends.
Nathan_A, Sep 2025
We absolutely loved this farm-to-table cooking class experience! It began with an amazing tour of the farm, which gave us a deep appreciation for the fresh ingredients we would be using. The cooking session that followed was both fun and informative, with relatable hosts who made us feel right at home. The dishes they taught us to prepare were delicious, perfectly paired with their wonderful wine.To finish, we enjoyed a lovely walking session where we learned about the history of the mills in the area, which added a meaningful cultural dimension to the day. We ended the night with some lively Greek dancing and plate-breaking, a truly fun and authentic celebration.A few tips: bring comfortable shoes for the walking parts, as some areas of the farm and nearby paths could be challenging for people with reduced mobility. If arriving by car, be prepared for steep and narrow roads.Overall, it was an enriching and memorable experience that we highly recommend to anyone interested in food, history, and local traditions.
astonamartin, Sep 2025
I loved this.. 💯 totally worth it.. the family that hosted us was fantastic. I loved every minute ... this is a must experience
Emilee_P, Sep 2025
Amazing!!!!
This was an awesome experience— getting a tour of their beautiful farm and learning about the history. Very kind and welcoming! Getting to prepare the food of the delicious meals we learned how to make.
Then after it was all cooked eating with everyone at the table was a special time, getting to talk with everyone and share the moment.
Ended the day with dancing!!! Perfect
A Must do while in Naxos (:
Lisa_C, Sep 2025
This was such a fun experience. So glad we did it. Very interesting and informative tour of the farm. Loved making dinner and the food and wine were fantastic
Amanda_H, Sep 2025
Outstanding! One of the highlights of our trip. Hands down the best food we had on our entire trip! If we could have come back for lunch the next day we would have. Our host was very informative about Greek culture and history. We enjoyed the farm tour. Looking forward to trying our new recipes at home. (I didn’t leave feeling more confident in the kitchen but I think this has improved our menu selection at home.) Make sure you follow the google map info that they send you.
Jeanette_M, Sep 2025
This is one of the most amazing experiences that I’ve ever done. Anna was the perfect host to explain what the farm did as she is the fifth generation. The entire experience from beginning to end was perfect. The food we cooked was amazing as well as the entire meal that they placed in front of us. I highly recommend.
Rachael_T, Sep 2025
An amazing day meeting new people, seeing the property and cooking delicious food. So glad we booked this tour and highly recommend.
Joy_H, Sep 2025
This was a fantastic experience! We hiked, picked vegetable's, chopped vegis and stuffed them, hiked some more, ate a lot, danced and broke dishes! It was a blast!
Cheryl_I, Sep 2025
It's about 20 minutes from Naxos Chora via cab and well worth the trip. Was a lovely day in the countryside seeing how a local farm works and doing some Greek cooking while enjoying the company of other guests
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