Where to Shop and Eat: 9 Market and Cooking Class Tours in Greece

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 $81Best value

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.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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4.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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5.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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6.Cooking Class, Market Visit & Lunch at Local Tavern

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

Meet Active Athens Holidays near the Acropolis Metro, walk through Plaka and Monastiraki to the Central Market, shop for fresh ingredients, then cook and eat Greek dishes in a traditional taverna. A facilitator such as Anastasia or Antonia translates and guides the group, with recipes to take home.

“It was an absolutely amazing experience. My mum and I ended up having a private tour as we were the only ones booked on our date. Our female tour guide (didn’t catch her name) was wonderful. She was knowledgeable and took the time to explain everything to us, and even took us on an extended tour to some spectacular view points! Our time at the market was spent collecting all the produce we needed for cooking and we got to sample some extra bits along the way. The restaurant staff were so friendly and the chef was hands on, helping us with every step. The tour guide relayed all the…”

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

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

Meet Natalia or another Greek Travel Advisors host at Monastiraki Square, visit Athens Central Market, then ride to a private home and garden for a hands-on Greek cooking class. You will prepare three courses, learn practical recipes, and eat with unlimited local red and white wine and ouzo. The experience lasts about 270 minutes.

“Fun and interesting walk around the markets with Natalia before heading to the lovely home kitchen to prepare a traditional Greek dinner. Beautiful food in a gorgeous setting. Plus wine and conversation. Overal, a wonderful local experience not to be missed..”

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8.Thessaloniki: Greek Cooking Class, Market Visit and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $108

Meet in Aristotelous Square for a 3.5-hour Greek food experience led in English by a local guide and professional cook. Visit Kapani and Modiano markets, taste olives and cheese, choose ingredients, prepare dishes such as tzatziki, dolmadakia, Greek salad, stuffed vegetables, and chocolate salami, then eat your meal in a traditional tavern.

“Maria was great! I learnt about origins of ingredients and recipes and the food was amazing”

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9.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 walk through her favorite food stalls, then return to her apartment for a two-hour Greek cooking class. You will prepare seasonal family recipes, learn how to choose fresh produce, and sit down to a home-cooked meal. Vegetarian options are available with advance notice.

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