13 Athens Cooking Classes Worth the Apron

1.Classic Cooking Class with Market Visit and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,101 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $83Our pick

Visit Athens Central Market on a 30-minute guided walk, then prepare Greek dishes with a local home cook and eat them family-style with wine. Classes have up to 16 people and are taught in English. Instructors have included Vasia, Thanos and Adoniya, though your teacher may differ.

“A delicious experience in Athens. We started with a walking tour of the markets, which was so interesting to see. The food we made was amazing and we learned how much honey gets used in Greek dishes, which we still talk about today.”

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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 cook at The Greek Kitchen on Athinas Street, walk to Varvakios Agora to shop for ingredients, then prepare dishes such as dolmades, spanakopita and portokalopita. The four-hour class includes a shared meal, wine, soft drinks, a Greek liquor shot and recipes. Instructors have included Vasia, Despina and Thanasis.

“Amazing experience and they made my gluten free friend feel very comfortable”

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3.Greek Cooking Class in Athens Including Rooftop Dinner with Acropolis View

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 826 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $120

Meet your English-speaking chef at the Artist boutique hotel in Psirri for a four-hour Greek cooking class, limited to 12 people. Prepare classic dishes such as spanakopita, tzatziki and moussaka, then sit down to dinner on a rooftop with the Acropolis in view. Past classes have been led by chefs including Spyros, Stamatis and Costas.

“Wonderful experience! The chefs are fun and engaging. Everyone has the opportunity to participate.They do offer water and you can purchase wine to pair with the dishes. You can also BYOB.”

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4.Greek Small-Group Athens Cooking Class & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 574 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $118

At a city-center taverna near the Acropolis, an English-speaking instructor guides you through Greek starters, salad, a main dish, and dessert. Menus change with the season, and instructors may include Stella, Niki, Lucy, or Eva. After cooking, sit down to eat, with one glass of wine, beer, or soda included, plus recipes to take home.

“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.”

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5.Greek Cooking Class & Dinner on a Rooftop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 383 reviews · 4 hours · from $108

In Psirri, a short walk from Monastiraki Square, you’ll cook Greek staples with an English-speaking local chef, then sit down to eat on a rooftop terrace facing the Acropolis. Expect a shared, hands-on class with dishes such as moussaka, spinach pie, tzatziki, and salad. Chefs have included Kostas, Spiros, and Stamatis. Drinks cost extra.

“Lovely relaxed activity perfect for foodies and those interested in cooking. Kostas was an excellent host, paying attention to detail and allowing for hands on cooking during the session. The food was excellent, dinner overlooking the floodlit Acropolis a memorable experience.”

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6.Greek Cuisine Cooking Class and 3-Course Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 270 reviews · 4 hours · from $115

At Hill Athens, cook a Greek meal with an English-speaking instructor, then enjoy what you have prepared with a glass of wine or a soft drink. Menus change with the season and may include several starters, salads, a main course and dessert. You’ll take home the recipes, and past instructors have included Niki, Stella, Vicky and Amalia.

“Lovely small group, learned a lot from a very passionate and well rounded teacher, Viki! The place was beautiful as well and the staff very dedicated, loved everything about it!!! + we got a little cookbook with the many recipes we need so we can redo them back home, very thoughtful”

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7.Traditional Greek cooking class and lunch or dinner with an Acropolis view

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 250 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $114

At CookinAthens, chef Marilena leads a roughly three-hour, hands-on class in traditional Greek cooking. Make a seasonal menu of about six dishes, including a Greek pie with phyllo from scratch, then eat together with Greek wine and spirits. You’ll receive the recipes by email. The class meets at Evripidou 90 and is limited to 16 people.

“Super fun learning experience in a great environment! Yummy food with recipes to take home with you…the highlight of my time in Athens!!!”

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8.Athens Greek Cooking Class Pita Gyros from Scratch with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 175 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $133

Join Dionysia and her family in Athens for a hands-on Greek cooking class focused on gyros made from scratch. You’ll prepare pita, tzatziki, spicy feta spread, and Greek-style cheesecake, then sit down to eat. Choose lunch or dinner; the English-language class lasts about three hours and welcomes up to 16 people.

“Wonderful food and family host., but most of all so much FUN!! What a joy to learn about the techniques and flavors that make the greek cuisine what it is.”

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9.Greek Cooking Class with Meal and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 171 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $93

At SOYBIRD in Koukaki, near the Acropolis, you’ll spend 3.5 hours cooking traditional Greek dishes with plant-based ingredients. In a group of up to 14, you’ll work in teams with an English-speaking host, then sit down to a shared meal with drinks. Expect moussaka, spanakopita, almond feta and a digital recipe book to take home.

“The lesson was wonderful! Our teacher is an actress and also a passionate cook. She knows everything about making the Greek cuisine more Earth-friendly and health-friendly, keeping all the savour at the same time! After cooking you will have a great Greek feast, so better don’t eat anything before you start, to keep space for all the delicacies. I highly recommend this experience to everyone (even a teenager with ASD enjoyed it a lot!)”

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10.Kerameikos Stone House Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · 3 - 3.5 hours · from $106

At Mama’s Roots in Athens’ Kerameikos neighborhood, you’ll cook six Greek dishes with an English-speaking instructor, then share the meal with local wine. On Tuesdays, the class includes a short visit to the farmers’ market outside the house. Instructors have included Kostas, Vasilis (Billy), and Elena. Recipes are provided digitally.

“loved the venue tucked away in a backstreet, opening up onto pretty shaded courtyard. offered fresh lemonade as we sat, and even mozzy repellent!! got to meet others feom australia and colorado- so exciting. really got involved and all helped, whilst drinking rose wine! all so thoughtfully set out, and wonderful company. saw all stages of cooking and enjoyed eating it altogether at the end- so much food, all delicious, and wonderful company- wish could have stayed to buy some of gorgeous handmade crockery or a memento but had to rush off...”

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11.Athens Cooking Class and Lunch in our beautiful garden in Greece

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 130 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $119

At Mama’s Roots, a 1920s stone house in Kerameikos, you’ll cook family recipes with a chef such as Bill, Kostas, or Elena, then eat your creations in the garden. The 3.5-hour class is hands-on, English-language, and limited to eight people. Tuesday classes may include a short visit to the farmers’ market.

“Constantine's was knowledgeable,obliging and friendly. The recipes were accessible and the food was fresh and delicious. The setting was perfect, we really enjoyed our lunch and enjoyed the experience.”

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12.Greek Cooking Class with Acropolis View

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $111

At The Artist rooftop restaurant in central Athens, you’ll cook five Greek dishes with a local chef such as Spyros or Stamatis, then share the meal with your group and an Acropolis view. Choose a 4 p.m. lunch or dinner session. The class lasts about four hours, and wine pairing is an optional extra.

“Spyros is an excellent teacher! The menu items were perfect to get an idea of traditional Greek cuisine. He incorporated a lot of great information on what to focus on for each dish and the importance of quality products. This inspired me to want to look into culinary school!”

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13.Savor Nafplio Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $133

Join hosts Costas and Agathi for a three-hour cooking class at 25is Martiou 20 in Nafplio. Expect hands-on work with Greek classics, local ingredients, cooking tips, and wine pairings, then enjoy the meal you help prepare. The group is capped at eight, so you have room to take part.

“We loved our cooking class! Very knowledgeable, patient and fun. I would recommend this to friends and family.”

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