Athens · COOKING CLASSES
Most start in the Varvakios market and end on a rooftop with the Acropolis lit up behind the table. These 15 are compared on how much you actually cook versus watch, whether the wine keeps coming, and how many dishes you leave knowing how to make.
Athens cooking class with a Central Market walk, hands-on Greek dishes, 250ml wine, snacks, and recipes you can cook again at home.
“Thanassius was fun, lively, and energetic. The food was amazing, and we learned things we never knew before. This was by far the highlight of our stay in Athens.”
Shop Varvakios Agora, cook Greek classics with an expert in Athens, then eat with wine and a digestif, all in 4 hours.
“We loved how this class catered to a few different levels of comfort in the kitchen. The chef/teacher was so charming, knowledgeable, and very welcoming. At a few points he was literally pointing to a big map on the wall to show us where certain ingredients come from, and he even showed us a photo of his sweet grandmother holding her stick for rolling out phyllo dough. Just so much pride in the culture and food. I usually don't like my cooking. But, I was impressed to be eating something that I made that was delicious. My favorite part was meeting people from all over the world, getting their point…”
Athens Greek cooking class with a small-group rooftop dinner, spanakopita, tzatziki, moussaka, and Acropolis views from Monastiraki.
“Fantastic night of fun, learned great cooking techniques and met some great people. Chef Spyro is funny and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend!”
Hands-on Greek cooking class in Athens with a small group, Acropolis-view dinner, and recipe copy. One drink included.
“Small group greek cooking lesson was fun and delicious. We were in an upstairs restaurant at the foot of the Parthenon had some wine and made a meal. Our instructor was great and had stories to tell. She spoke English so that was great too.”
Athens hands-on Greek cooking class plus rooftop dinner with Acropolis views. Learn moussaka, spanakopita, tzatziki and Greek salad.
“Amazing experience with a great host chef which my girlfriend and I really enjoyed! I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Athens.”
Hands-on Greek cooking class in Athens at Hill Athens. Cook a 3-course Sunday dinner, sip local wine, and take home recipes.
“So much fun cooking authentic greek food with Vicki! She was great at explaining all the different dishes, ingredients and culture. If you are looking for a fun activity to do in Athens while learning about their beautiful culture and dishes, this is the one.”
Hands-on Athens Greek cooking class with an Acropolis view, 6-course menu, wine and spirits, and recipes emailed after the class.
“10/10 recommended- Marilena is passionate, strong teacher, and everything we made was delicious. Definitely come hungry! Also she was very accommodating to dietary needs.”
Athens cooking class for pita gyros from scratch, with tzatziki, spicy feta, cheesecake and drinks, led by a local family.
“We had such a wonderful time! The Gyro making and meal we prepared was delicious! Dionysia and her husband were perfect host for our private group of four. We highly recommend taking a cooking class from Eat with Your Greek Cousin while visiting Athens. Thank you for your hospitality and welcoming us from Alabama USA!”
A 3.5-hour Athens vegan Greek cooking class in Koukaki near the Acropolis, with hands-on dishes, drinks, and a digital recipe book.
“We’ve tried more than a few cooking classes and this one was by far the best. Our host taught us many recipes, it was very hands on and friendly. We had a wonderful time!”
Shop Kerameikos markets, cook 6 Greek dishes in a 1920s stone house, then eat in the garden with wine and take-home recipes.
“I absolutely loved the food. It was such a great, traditional meal, but it was also really good. I immediately wanted to host a party at my house good friends to eat Greek food! Our guide was wonderful. He was cleat, funny and he really helped us understand Athens and Greece more broadly. The location for the cooking class is adorable!! I loved the whole set up. It could not have been better!”
Cook classic Greek dishes in a Kerameikos garden, shop the Tuesday farmers market, then enjoy a small-group lunch from family recipes.
“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!”
Shop Central Market, cook a 3-course Greek meal in a garden home, and sip unlimited wine and ouzo from Monastiraki.
“The whole experience was great. We ended up being the only couple due to others canceling. But it was a great time and fun”
Athens rooftop Greek cooking class with Parthenon views. Hands-on tzatziki, spinach pie, mousaka, Aegean salad, galatopita.
“Our chef, Stamatis, was incredibly knowledgeable, charismatic and enthusiastic. He made learning fun and delicious.”
Shop Athens Central Market, cook classic Greek dishes in a taverna, and enjoy a wine-fueled lunch with a recipe booklet to take home.
“Very happy with the company for allowing the tour to still take place we paid for the group tour but because this was the off season we were the only couple. Had an amazing time walking the city with our guide, he was somewhat new to the tour industry but really had the history and city knowledge of how daily life takes place. Gave us so much insight on how life and politics work throughout the city. Allowed us to go to different parts of the market to get the experience. Great translator for our chef experience and was very kind and spoke to our American understanding. Got to know…”
Rooftop Greek cooking class in Athens with Acropolis views. Hands-on 5-course meal with an English-speaking local chef.
“this was the most fun! The chef was so fun and informative and we learned alot. Plus there was wine. you can't go wrong with this activity”
Every kind of day out from the city, and the best of each.
