ATHENS · GREECE
Athens’s best days out.
The 12 most popular cooking classes in Athens. The ones worth planning a day around, with prices, run times and who runs them.
Athens market + cooking class: shop at Varvakios Agora, cook Greek favorites like spanakopita and dolmades, then eat with wine.
Most Popular“wonderful experience learning to cook in a great relaxed environment.”
Hands-on Greek cooking in Psirri: make moussaka and spanakopita, then eat a rooftop dinner with Acropolis views at night.
Hands-on Athens Greek cooking class at Hill Athens. Make a 3-course Sunday-style meal, learn techniques, then dine with wine and recipes.
Hands-on Athens Greek cooking class in Koukaki. Vegan dishes, drinks, small group teamwork, and a digital recipe book in 3.5 hours.
“The freshest food I had in my Greece vacation. The master chef Alexandra was such a loving person, patiently gave us the instructions and also guided us very well. The best part is that all of the food are vegan so if you’re allergic to any meat (I’m allergic to any meat other than chicken)…”
Cook six Greek dishes in a Kerameikos stone house, grab ingredients at a market, then eat together in the garden with local wine.
“This was a highlight of our Athens trip! The food we prepared was delicious and we will definitely continue to use the recipes. We had so much fun and our daughters loved it. Highly recommend!”
Small-group Athens cooking class at Mama’s Roots: shop ingredients, cook six dishes in a garden, then enjoy your lunch together.
“We had a wonderful evening with Bill and newfound friends! Bill, our kind and caring teacher, guided us through the preparation of 6 traditional Greek dishes, explaining each ingredient and the proper preparation techniques. Bill, thank you for such a great evening!”
Hands-on 3.5-hour Greek cooking class with a local chef, 5 courses, and Acropolis views from The Artist rooftop.
“Highly recommend this activity. Spyros our teacher was super fun, and we learned lots about the food and local culture. The setting was nice too with great views! and the food tasted super good 😋”
Cook pita and gyros from scratch with Dionysia in Athens. Unlimited food and drinks, Greek stories, dessert, and take-home recipes.
“The cooking class was one of the best experiences we had during our stay in Athens. We had a wonderful evening cooking and learning about Greek foods and culture. We left with full bellies and full hearts. This is a one of a kind experience-highly recommend.”
Shop Athens Central Market, cook classic Greek dishes with a chef, then eat your creations with wine in a local taverna.
“We had a great walk in the Plaka and Monasteraki district, we experienced shopping in the central market and we cooked some food with a professional chef in a restaurant. The whole tour was very authentic immersive and informative. Special thanks to our guide Antonia. She was amazing!”
Cook a 5-course Greek meal in central Athens, guided in English, with Greek wine and a take-home recipe pack.
“The class was great. We enjoyed learning new recipes..”
Cook classic Greek dishes in Aspasia’s Athens home, eat seven regional plates, and toast with white wine in a 3-hour private class.
“Thank you so much for the care and attention you both brought to the experience. We did sign up for a cooking class, which I have done many and also host them myself and this was more like hanging with aunties and chatting and being served food that we didn’t order for a very high…”
In Athens, make phyllo dough from scratch and Greek pies with Eirini, with wine, ouzo, fruit, and desserts.
“Our whole family enjoyed our evening and meal with Eirini. She was a very engaging host and clearly explained everything to us. We felt very much at ease and we were very happy to learn a lot about Greek culture beyond the food. This was an excellent experience.”
The ancient city, the great museums, and every road out to the oracles and the islands.
