Athens Cooking Class and Central Market Visit: A Taste of Greek Cuisine
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Athina
Immerse yourself in Greek cuisine with a cooking class and visit to the central market in Athens. Learn to make delicious dishes using fresh, seasonal produce and create lasting memories of your time in Greece.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • The Greek Kitchen - The Greek Kitchen is the little foodie space in Athens. Our team of local, home cooks are here to take care of you and make sure you have fun from the moment you arrive!

Start the experience at The Greek Kitchen; it’s a handy place to leave anything you don’t want to carry to the market.

Head to Varvakios Agora, the central produce market in Athens, here you cook will take you on a shopping walk to pick up ingredients, meet some of the local traders and discover a few places you might not have already seen! It’s not a tour of the market, but it’s still an experience!

Back at The Greek Kitchen the hands-on experience will begin and you will be involved in the preparation of your dishes.

Your meal will be served with a serving of local organic wine and a shot of Greek digestive liquor.

End your time with us with a chance to relax, enjoy a drink with your food and let us take care of the dishes.

We are happy to cater to your dietary needs, please contact us using the messaging feature as soon as possible to let us know in advance as we can’t do anything at the last minute.

What's Included
  • Market walk with the cook for fresh ingredients
  • All cooking ingredients provided
  • Refreshments including water, wine, and local liquor
  • Recipes for recreating the dishes at home
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pick up and drop off.
  • Gratuities
Meal Options
  • Tzatziki - Creamy Greek yoghurt dip infused with garlic and cucumber
  • Spanakotiropita - Spirals of phyllo stuffed with feta, spinach and fresh herbs
  • Dolmades - Tasty little parcels of rice and herbs rolled up in vine leaves. Meat lovers can add some beef to the mix.
  • Imam Baildi - A delicious meal of roasted eggplant topped with a Mediterranean sweet and sour sauce, completed with feta cheese.
  • Portokalopita - Sticky orange pie made from shredded phyllo, orange zest and cinnamon.
Additional Information

Greece is renowned for numerous compelling reasons: Hospitable locals, stunning natural beauty, breathtaking landscapes and, needless to say, exquisite cuisine!

We are incredibly blessed with a bounty of fantastic produce, bursting with taste and always fresh as we consume it when it’s the peak of its season!

Cuisine plays a pivotal role in journeys, and it’s one of the aspects travellers hold dear about their overseas experiences. So why not intensify this part of your holiday and delight in the creation of delectable, mouthwatering dishes that you can recreate in your home kitchen, ensuring your memories of Greece stay with you forever!

  • There is 30 minutes of walking on the market walk so please wear comfortable footwear and clothing that is weather-appropriate.
Location
Athinas 36
Athinas
Head on up to the first floor of the building, there are signs that will lead you up to the studio.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Jayong897
Jun 13, 2024
Delicious and entertaining cooking class - This was a great and engaging experience cooking with a small group! The food was delicious and Vasia and the others were engaging and entertaining
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347debran
Jun 13, 2024
Awesome cooking class! - Our chef was excellent, he kept everyone engaged and participating. Small group so lots of attention for everyone. We had 10 in our cooking class. He started off by welcoming everyone and having each of us introduce ourselves, where we are from and a highlight so far on our trips. Chef also talked about the area produce and a bit of history. The food we made was step by step, nothing complicated. Oh so delicious! What a feast at the end and topped off with local wine! I would recommend this tour! Éxochos——Excellent!
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Theresa_h
Jun 12, 2024
Great Way to Celebrate My Birthday - We had such a wonderful time throughout this whole activity. Our host was so knowledgeable about the food, the market, and the creation of our meal. She provided interesting information about the culture, region, and creation of traditional Greek food and life. We had a great walk through the marketplace. Back in the kitchen, she provided excellent guidance when creating our food. We never felt left out nor incompetent when learning how to prepare the traditional dishes for our session. The fresh ingredients, some which we got while at the marketplace, were so delicious! Our host was delightful and had a great sense of humor. It was my birthday and she made me feel so special - even putting a candle on my dessert and leading the group in singing happy birthday to me. I would do this activity again and again because I loved it so much!
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Kimw686
Jun 12, 2024
Great experience! - We had so much fun! Vasia was great. Taught us so much with a great sense of humor and included us in everything. One of the best things we did in Athens. 5 stars - highly recommend!
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Sarah_b
Jun 12, 2024
What to do if you have 4 free hours in Athens - Great experience... Visited the market, got to make new acquaintances from different parts of the world, cooked delicious food and drank wine...what else do you need?
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Annnw112mm
Jun 11, 2024
Wonderful (and tasty) cooking class! - Onassis gave us a wonderful cooking class! Fun, easy to follow, great cooking tips and the food we made tasted SO good! Great time!
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Kristie_h
Jun 10, 2024
Greek cooking with humor - The food was delicious that we made and I enjoyed our cooking instructor's sense of humor. She cracked me up as I was learning to cook like a Greek!
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Frustrated2014arrowh
Jun 8, 2024
Great experience! Fun for everyone - What a fun experience! We learned about and walked through the market, learned about local Greek cuisine and leaned to cook 4 different dishes. Perfect for families!
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Martine4463
Jun 7, 2024
Great experience - I went to the cooking class with my 10 year old grand-daughter. The chef was very knowledgable but what was really exceptionnal was the way he took the time to include my grand-daughter in the cooking experience. We both enjoyed it very much. Thank you.
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975lindsayo
Jun 7, 2024
Would go again! - Such an amazing experience! We cooked 5 dishes, learned cooking techniques and some history of Greece, then got to eat everything! The instructor was amazing, definitely recommend!
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