Athens · SHOPPING TOURS
Good shopping tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
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…”
Sample Athens street food and premium products on a guided walk, then hit Varvakeios Market before a classic souvlaki finish.
“Incredible way to taste your way through Athens! Our guide Evelina was so fun and nice! She made the tour 100% worth it. I can’t even guess as to how many different food items we got to try… maybe 15 or 20? And the walking tour was a perfect way to burn off some calories and see some Athens neighborhoods at the same time. I’d recommend to anyone who likes food and culture!”
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”
Taste your way through central Athens on a 4-hour small-group walk, with market stops, Greek coffee, pies, souvlaki, and local drinks.
“Tassos was a fantastic tour guide, very friendly & knowledgable of the best local foods & history. The quality of the food on the tour was fantastic & he shows you all the best & most traditional spots. He was patient and even taught us a little bit of Greek. The amount of food you get on the tour is well worth the price and we also came away with goodie bags from our stops of nuts & fruit. Highly recommend this tour & Tassos as your tour guide! Looking forward to visiting Athens again. Thank you Chloe & Carol”
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…”
Private Greek wine tasting in Athens with deli pairings, up to six grape varieties, and a map of regions at Finewine store.
“Pure perfection - lovely wines, helpful introduction to the region and grapes, beautiful spot in Athens”
Walk Athens markets with a small local group, taste Greek sweets and savory bites plus a drink, and get digital recipes after.
“Wonderful tour with an amazing guide! We had many traditional tastings including pastry pies, meats, olives, coffee & gyros. Also a trip through the fresh produce & meat markets. Our guide went out of his way to connect with us and provide local history and recommendations for other activities during our stay in Athens. Absolutely fantastic!”
Athens market visit and cooking class, small group of 12, make tzatziki and dolmadakia, then eat in a local taverna with wine.
“I thoroughly enjoyed the tour Our guide Helena / Elena is very good, kind, patient and a vivacious person. Right from picking up the groceries from the local market, the information on the various cheese, the restaurant where we cooked, Our chef Gianni ( a caliber of Michelin star chef) the experience was excellent. I also enjoyed the lunch served to us after the cooking class I took the tour on 30 th October 11 am .”
Private Athens cooking class. Shop for produce at the central market, then make Yemista or Moussaka/Pastitsio with your chef-instructor.
“Must do in Athens !!! You go with the chef to pick your own produce before going to the kitchen to cook. The experience was incredible from start to finish.”
Join a Monastiraki market tour and a hands-on Athens cooking class in a garden, ending with a three-course meal and unlimited wine.
“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..”
Shop like a local in Athens with a small group walk through Monastiraki flea markets, Ermou Street, and Plaka artist stalls.
“The tour was private, which was nice! The guide found us only because I was holding the printed voucher and approached us. We wouldn't have known it was him otherwise, especially in such a busy area. We chatted briefly about the plan. I mentioned that we were hoping for mostly shopping and the items we were interested in. Dennis was very patient and great. He walked slowly, pointed out various shops and items and the history behind them. We hit the main shopping areas both touristy and the markets. We never had an issue pausing to stop in a store to shop. Sure, you could do this on your own,…”
Taste 18+ Greek dishes in Psyrri and Athens’ markets, with a local guide, market stops, mastic samples, and meze in 4 hours.
A 3.5-hour Athens tour of Greek fashion, jewelry, and cosmetics with a local expert, fair-price tips, and smart stops in Kolonaki and Syntagma.
“A great way to discover local brands and stores you would never otherwise find! You’ll find so many lovely things, from clothes, to Jewlery, beauty products and sandals.”
Explore Athens street food and the city market on a small group walk, tasting classics, learning stories, ending with dessert and coffee.
“Great tour with Catarina (I think that’s how you spell it!). Lovely gentle walk around learning about Athens and food traditions and what locals eat. Very enjoyable couple of hours.”
Every kind of day out from the city, and the best of each.
