Best Greece Market Tours — Our Top 15

1.Classic Cooking Class with Market Visit and Wine

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

Meet at The Greek Kitchen on Athinas Street for a 30-minute walk through Athens Central Market, then prepare tzatziki, spanakopita, dolmades, stuffed eggplant, and portokalopita with a Greek home cook. Instructors such as Vasia, Thanassius, Adoniya, and Antonia bring humor and clear guidance to this social, hands-on class for up to 16 people.

“Absolutely wonderful time with wonderful hosts! And probably my favorite meal in Athens. Definitely recommend. :)”

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2.Food Market Visit and Cooking Class with Wine

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

Meet your English-speaking cook at The Greek Kitchen on Athinas 36, then walk to Varvakios Agora to choose ingredients and meet local traders. Back in the studio, prepare dolmades, spanakopita, imam baildi, portokalopita, and tzatziki before eating together with wine, soft drinks, and Greek liquor. Morning and afternoon classes are available.

“Amazing experience and they made my gluten free friend feel very comfortable”

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3.Athens, Greek food tour including market visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 618 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $83

Start at Syntagma Square with an English-speaking local food guide such as Stella, Marina, or Vasilis. Walk through Aiolou and central Athens, sampling koulouri, pies, cheeses, olive oil, honey, cured meats, and souvlaki before visiting Varvakeios Market. The tour ends in Psyri and suits curious eaters who arrive hungry.

“Stella, our guide was excellent. It was informative, talking a bit about history of Greece and taking us on a route that is not to touristy. We had a great time.”

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4.Day Trip To Heraklion City Center & Market & CretAquarium

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 205 reviews · 7 hours · from $23Best value

Travel by air-conditioned coach from selected eastern Crete resorts to Heraklion’s local market, historic center, Venetian port, and Koules fortress. You get guided help in English, French, or German, plus 75 minutes at CretAquarium. The aquarium ticket and lunch cost extra, but hotel-area pickup and drop-off are included.

“Very informative guide who knows her stuff and made it a very pleasant day with local insight into what best to see and were to eat for traditional Cretan food at very reasonable prices Many thanks to the team from start to finish Office guide driver all top notch Tony/terrie”

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5.Thessaloniki: Open Market Food Tour with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 186 reviews · 3 hours · from $53

Spend three hours walking Thessaloniki’s Ladadika, Kapani, Modiano, Louloudadika, and Athonos Square with an English-speaking guide. Taste bougatsa, Greek coffee, olives, cheeses, pastries, dips, and tsipouro, then leave with practical food and restaurant tips. Guides such as Eleni and Konstantina are praised for linking each bite to local culture and history.

“It was a great experience. Lots of food varieties to try, we also heard a lot about the history of places and their link to the food we tried which was very cool. Everyone was friendly, we had lots of stops, and times to sit down in between. I cannot think of any improvements. A brilliant experience xx”

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6.Crete: Knossos Palace, Heraklion City, Market Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 164 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $41

Spend 6 to 8 hours visiting Knossos Palace, a Cretan farm, Heraklion’s old market, Venetian Harbor, and Fortress of Koules. A live guide leads the Knossos and Heraklion visits in English, German, French, or Polish. Transport and pickup are included, but entrance fees, food, and drinks are extra.

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7.Walking Tour and Cooking Class on Naxos with Local Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $139

Explore Chora with a local guide such as Anastasia or David, shop for fresh ingredients, taste Naxos cheese and kitron liqueur, then prepare Greek appetizers and a traditional main dish with chef Ms Mimosa. This four-hour experience combines town history, everyday island life, and a full lunch in a small group of up to eight.

“My sister and I loved our experience in Naxos! Anastasia was an incredible host, not only did she teach us about the history of Naxos and the everyday culture but she did it at a pace that was fun & enjoyable. Being able to visit the market to pick out our food for the cooking class & also try specific foods from Naxos at the local shops was incredible. Finally, learning to make traditional recipes at the trattoria with chef Ms Mimosa was SO fun. This was our favorite experience during our time in Naxos. If you are thinking of booking this tour, don’t hesitate!!”

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8.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 to a private home garden for hands-on Greek cooking. Prepare dishes such as dolmades, spanakopita, keftedakia, tzatziki, and halvas before sitting down to eat with unlimited wine and ouzo. Groups are limited to 12.

“We had a wonderful time! The market tour was replaced with a stroll through Anafiotika, where Natalia shared stunning city views. The class was more about prepping than full cooking, but rolling grape leaves, meatballs, stuffed peppers, and spinach pies was so much fun—and everything tasted amazing. The garden setting to enjoy our food was beautiful. Highly recommend, just note it’s more appetizers than entrées.”

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9.Classic Athens Food Tour with Local Drink & Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 99 reviews · 4 hours · from $69

Explore central Athens with a local food guide, often led by Tasos, tasting Greek pies, olives, nuts, coffee, sweets, spirits, and souvlaki. This small-group walk includes the central market, plenty of food, local stories, photo stops, and recipes to take home. Vegetarian choices are available, but vegans and people with gluten intolerance should skip it.

“Tassos was a fantastic guide! So many wondurful flavors and fun stories with some stops to take great photos mixed in.”

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10.Thessaloniki: Walking Open Market Food Tour and Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $54

Meet at Le Palace Hotel at 10:30 am for a three-hour food walk through Ladadika, Kapani Market, and Aristotelous Square. Your English-speaking guide may be Helen, Eleni, Konstantina, Dina, Adria, or another Ammon Express host. Expect bougatsa, Greek coffee, market tastings, folk art shopping tips, and advice on local tavernas.

“Eleni was a wonderful guide. I'm so happy we took this tour early in our stay as it gave us confidence to keep trying foods that were new to us. I especially loved the tour through the market and having the chance to talk to the shopowners. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. The food was delicious and we were able to try many new foods. There were many delicious foods but I think the bougatsa was my favorite.”

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11.Crete: Heraklion Center, Local Market and Creta Aquarium

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 61 reviews · 6 hours · from $23

Spend about 80 minutes at Cretaquarium, then explore Heraklion with a guide speaking English, German, or French. You’ll see Liberty Square, the Venetian Lion Fountain, Koules Fortress, the central market, and Dedalos Street, with free time for food, museums, shopping, and photos. Transport is by air-conditioned bus from many resort areas.

“The aquarium, the market and heraklion was all good unfortunately I felt slightly confused with the guide and felt uncomfortable on the transport. could have been better”

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12.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 an English-speaking host, shop for ingredients, then cook in a traditional taverna near Monastiraki. You will help prepare tzatziki, Greek salad, dolmadakia or cheese pies, stuffed vegetables, and chocolate salami before sitting down to lunch with wine. Groups are limited to 12.

“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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13.Knossos Palace guided tour – Heraklion City tour + market

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 51 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $37

Travel by bus from resorts near Heraklion to Knossos Palace, then visit a Cretan farm near Patsides and spend free time in Heraklion. A live guide leads the palace visit and a short city walk. Entrance fees, lunch, and optional audio whisperers cost extra.

“de Engelstalige gids was goed onderlegd!wat ik persoonlijk jammer vond is dat ze maar door ratelde...De wetenswaardigheden kon je niet eens verwerken...iets rustiger is ook goed en iets minder ook! ik persoonlijk voelde het als een" haastige" dag, maar toch genoten. voor iemand die minder goed ter been is , is het bezoek aan het paleis van Knossos erg zwaar.”

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14.Private Athens Walk: Ruins, Markets & Local Stories

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $166

Spend three private hours walking from Kotzia Square through Athens’ central food markets, Monastiraki, Avysinias Square, the Ancient Agora, Thission, and Plaka before ending at the Acropolis. Guides such as Babis and George are known for lively stories about architecture, archaeology, Greek customs, and daily life. Coffee or a soft drink and a local sweet are included.

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15.Chania: Old Town, Public Market, Hill of Prophet Elias, Agia Triada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.)

See Chania with a private driver, guide, and pickup from your hotel, villa, rental, or cruise port. Visit Prophet Elias, Agia Triada Monastery, the old market, and Chania’s harbor and back streets. Guides such as Maria, Tatiana, Stella, and Katerina tailor the pace, history, shopping, and walking to your group.

“Our guide was wonderful! He was patient and allowed us plenty of time for photos. He even assisted us in the market by helping with our bags. Would highly recommend this tour company.”

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