Cooking Classes with a Market Tour in Athens: the 7 Worth Booking

1.Classic Cooking Class with Market Visit and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,101 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $83Our pick

Start with a 30-minute walk through Athens Central Market, then join a hands-on class at The Greek Kitchen near Athinas Street. With cooks such as Vasia, Thanos, Adoniya, or Antonia, you prepare tzatziki, spanakopita, dolmades, stuffed eggplant, and portokalopita before eating family-style with wine. The class runs in English for up to 16 people.

“This was the most amazing activity!! We explored the nearby market, which had everything you could ever need for a cooking class. We made dolmas, stuffed eggplant, YUM, then phyllo dough spanakopita, my fav, tzatziki. Both the tzatziki and the spanakopita I will definitely make at home. It was so fun to share the prep with others at our table gave us a chance to get to know the others from many different homelands. The women who taught us all these new recipes was a great teacher, sharing family recipes for these Greek meals. I would highly recommend this experience to everyone who visits Athens, Greece. Something we will remember…”

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2.Food Market Visit and Cooking Class with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,087 reviews · 4 hours · from $81Best value

Meet at The Greek Kitchen on Athinas Street, walk with your cook through Varvakios Agora, then prepare dolmades, spanakopita, imam baildi, portokalopita, and tzatziki. Instructors such as Vasia, Despina, and Thanasis keep the class social and practical. You finish with your meal, wine, soft drinks, recipes, and a Greek digestif.

“wonderful experience learning to cook in a great relaxed environment.”

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3.Athens Market Tour and Cooking Class in a Beautiful Garden

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 122 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Meet Mara or Natalia at Monastiraki Square for a Central Market visit, then ride in an air-conditioned vehicle to a private home garden. Prepare Greek dishes such as dolmades, spanakopita, keftedakia, and tzatziki, and sit down to eat with unlimited wine and ouzo. The class lasts about four and a half hours and accepts up to 12 people.

“My friends and I had a wonderful experience. Mara was very informative and lots of fun. A most enjoyable time we had. The other couple that was in our class were from the USA and we had lovely lunchtime conversation with them. I would recommend this experience to anyone going to Athens.”

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4.Cooking Class in Athens with Shopping in Central Market & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $101

Walk from Plaka to Athens Central Market with a local facilitator, help choose ingredients, then prepare tzatziki, dolmadakia, Greek salad, stuffed vegetables, and chocolate salami in a traditional taverna. The English-language group is limited to 12 and includes lunch, wine, equipment, and one recipe booklet per booking.

“Anastasia was AMAZING! She was so much fun and gave the best insight to local living! This tour was the best part of our trip in Athens so far. 10/10 recommend!”

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5.Cooking Class, Market Visit & Lunch at Local Tavern

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 27 reviews · 4 hours · from $105

Meet near the Acropolis Metro, walk through Plaka and Monastiraki to Athens Central Market, and shop for ingredients with an English-speaking facilitator. Then prepare tzatziki, dolmadakia, Greek salad, stuffed vegetables, and chocolate salami in a traditional tavern before sitting down to eat. Groups are limited to 12.

“Very interesting and fascinating. The guide, Anastasia had so many insights and informations to give. The chef didn’t speak English so Anastasia translated for us. They made a very good team. The food was great and easy to make by just following the instructions. We even got a little recipe book for the recipes so we can make it at home. I strongly recommend this activity”

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6.Athens Market Tour and Cooking Class in a Beautiful Garden

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 4 hours - 270 minutes · from $93

Meet Natalia in Monastiraki, walk through Athens Central Market, then ride to a welcoming home for a hands-on Greek cooking class. Mara, Natalia, and Maria guide you through several traditional dishes before you sit down to eat with local red and white wine and ouzo. Recipes are sent afterward.

“We had THE BEST time at our class! Mara, Natalia and Maria made our night and the food was amazing. It was more like hanging out with friends than taking a class :) we learned how to make multiple dishes that we will absolutely try and recreate at home. Thank you ladies for the best night ever!!”

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7.Athens Central Market Tour and Greek Cooking Class with Penelope

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $122

Meet Penelope near Athens Central Market for a private food tour and two-hour cooking lesson in her colorful city apartment. Shop for seasonal produce, learn family recipes, and eat the meal you prepare together. Menus change with the market, and vegetarian options are available with advance notice.

“Great cooking class to prepare at home with locals the food that you cannot find in restaurants. All steps explained. Very positive hosts. Great wine”

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