Cooking Class in Athens with Shopping in Central Market & Lunch

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What You’ll Experience
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Duration
4 hours
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Number of Guests
2 - 12 guests
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Language
English
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Explore Greek culinary traditions with a hands-on cooking class in Athens. Visit the vibrant Central Market, shop fresh ingredients, and enjoy a full meal with local wine after cooking.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Join our Greek Cooking Experience and shop, cook & enjoy local recipes & delicious dishes with the guidance of our professional cook & facilitator!

Provided:

Aprons, gloves & all supplies for the workshop

A book with recipes

Visit to the Athens Central Market & shopping of the supplies

Reserved space for the workshop in a restaurant

Lunch (Main Dish, 2 Appetizers, Salad, Dessert, A Glass of Wine p.p. & Mineral Water)

Experienced, educated & friendly staff (cook & facilitator)!

Our company is an innovative alternative tours / activities organizer, active since 2004.



Sample Menu

STARTER
Tzatziki
Yogurt, Cucumber & Garlic dip
STARTER
Mini Cheese Pies or "Dolmadakia"
Small cheese pies or Stuffed Vine leaves with rice
STARTER
Greek Salad
Tomato, Cucumber, Green Peppers, Olives & Feta Cheese
MAIN
Stuffed vegetables
Peppers & Tomatoes stuffed with rice
DESSERT
Chocolate salami
Cold sweet with chocolate, biscuit & walnuts

What You Get

All Fees and Taxes
Third Party Liability Cover
Alcoholic beverages
A glass of Wine per person
Tea and coffee
Coffee and/or Tea

Good To Know

  • The activity ends at the venue, in Monastiraki square area.
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

Join our Greek Cooking Experience and shop, cook & enjoy local recipes & delicious dishes with the guidance of our professional cook & facilitator! With the help of the facilitator, you buy the ingredients at the Central Market of Athens (15 minute walk through the old town of Athens from the meeting spot) where numerous locals do their daily grocery shopping. You savor traditional appetizers,such as Tzatziki, stuffed vine leaves "dolmadakia", Greek salad, Stuffed vegetables (peppers & tomatoes) & your dessert: Chocolate salami! All prepared by you & served in a traditional restaurant located in the heart of Athens’ Historical Center! Provided: Gloves & all supplies for the workshop A recipes book Visit to the Athens Central Market & shopping of the ingredients Reserved space for the workshop in a traditional restaurant in the center of Athens Lunch (Main Dish, 2 Appetizers, Salad, Dessert, A Glass of Wine p.p. & Mineral Water) An experienced, educated & friendly facilitator will be accompanying you to assist you with anything you might need!

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Tzireon 12, Tzireon, Kentrikos Tomeas Athinon, Greece, GR, 117 42

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We meet our guests in our office at Str. Tziraion 12, next to the Acropolis Metro Station and from there we walk to the Central Market place and the venue. Look for Active Athens Holidays! The activity ends at the venue, in Monastiraki square area.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Great cooking experience
June 11, 2025
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Wonderful cooking class. Chris was very nice & knowledgeable. We recommend this tour to people who enjoy cooking & like cooking with others. We picked out the vegetables for the cooking tour bef...read more

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Highly recommended!
June 01, 2025
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Authentic culture and cooking experience in the middle of Athens! Guide Chris and chef Yannis allow an unforgettable experience on a market visit and cooking class!

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A great experience in Athens!
May 30, 2025
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This cooking class was an amazing experience from start to finish! It was fascinating to walk through the market in Athens, and our tour guide was absolutely fantastic – so knowledgeable about the ...read more

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Class was fun. Restaurant...
May 07, 2025
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Class was fun. Restaurant setting was too noisy and crowded. Our table to work at was too small for everything we needed. Guide was great. Chef was great. Food was great

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Fun experience
March 15, 2025
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We had a wonderful experience seeing the fish and meat markets, cheese market, and the vegetable market. We got a lot of information before we actually started the cooking. Also we were able to see...read more

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