The 13 Best Cooking Classes in Athens

1.Classic Cooking Class with Market Visit and Wine

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

Walk to Athens Central Market, then prepare tzatziki, spanakopita, dolmades, stuffed eggplant, and portokalopita with a Greek home cook. Hosts such as Vasia and Thanos keep the four-hour class lively, practical, and social, with wine, recipes, and a family-style meal at the end.

“Set menu. It’s family style so if you are not into groups this isn’t for you. The food was good and the recipes were not difficult, but you need to purchase a book to get them. It goes really fast and we had fun meeting all of our co-cookers. The instructor was very funny and her staff really kind and helpful. Overall, very enjoyable and recommend!”

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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 English-speaking cook at The Greek Kitchen, walk through Varvakios Agora for ingredients, then prepare dolmades, spanakopita, imam baildi, tzatziki, and portokalopita. The four-hour class ends with a full meal, wine, soft drinks, recipes, and Greek liquor.

“So much fun! The market visit was nice and they accommodated me as a vegetarian. The cooking class was paced just right and we got to talk and ask questions as we were cooking. All of the food was amazing and fun to cook it together as a community of people who didn’t know each other before. Highly recommend this activity!”

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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 chef-led instructors such as Spyros, Stamatis, or Kostas in Psirri for a four-hour Greek cooking class. Prepare several traditional dishes, then eat your three-course meal on a rooftop facing the Acropolis. Groups are capped at 12, and vegetarian participation is welcome.

“Spyros was an exceptional teacher and made our last day in Athens, a memorable one! I would highly recommend this cooking class. The food was authentic Greek food and so delicious.”

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4.Greek Small-Group Athens Cooking Class & Dinner

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

Meet at 4 p.m. near the Acropolis for a four-hour Greek cooking class led by instructors such as Stella, Niki, Lucy, and Amalia. Prepare dishes like spanakopita, dolmadakia, tzatziki, salad, lamb, and dessert, then sit down with wine and your group to eat what you made.

“Food was delicious. She taught us great and easy Greek dishes to prepare and got both kids involved. Other guests made it fun as well”

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5.Greek Cooking Class & Dinner on a Rooftop

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

Near Monastiraki Square in Psirri, you’ll cook Greek classics with an English-speaking chef such as Spyros, Kostas, or Stam. Make moussaka, spinach pie, tzatziki, salad, and dessert as a group, then sit down to dinner on a rooftop facing the floodlit Acropolis.

“Our lead Chef Carlos is wonderful, informative and fun. I think for the money we paid, drinks should have been included. Also, we were not offered any drinks once seated for dinner.”

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6.Greek Cuisine Cooking Class and 3-Course Dinner

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

At Hill Athens, you will prepare a Greek starter, main course, and dessert with an English-speaking instructor such as Niki, Stella, Viki, or Amalia. Expect fresh produce, family cooking tips, recipes to take home, and a shared meal with wine, often with Acropolis views.

“this activity was literally the best part of my trip to Athens. I loved every dish and Stella was such a great person, she showed us how to cook and gave a lot of tips and also small history lessons about Greece.”

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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

Join Marilena and the CookinAthens team for a three-hour, hands-on class near the Acropolis. You’ll make at least six Greek dishes, including fresh phyllo, salad, a main course, and dessert, then eat together with Greek wine and spirits. Recipes arrive by email afterward.

“Great experience with delicious food. The best tzatziki we’ve eaten. Highly recommended if you have a half day free 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 at Panepistimiou 64 for a three-hour English cooking class focused on gyros from scratch. You’ll prepare pita, tzatziki, spicy feta, and Greek cheesecake, then sit down for lunch or dinner with drinks. The class welcomes up to 16 people and ends where it begins.

“This was such an awesome experience! We were met outside and lead up to a beautiful large rooftop where we had this intimate cooking class for 11 people. It was 3 hours but flew by with lots of snacks and drinks throughout. We really had a hands on experience cooking every portion of the meal. We were all so full at the end! Food was amazing! Loved the spicy feta dip!!! Our host family was so fun and all was involved in making this a great experience. Highly recommend to this cooking class if you are in Athens!”

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9.Greek Cooking Class with Meal and Drinks

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

At SOYBIRD Studio in Koukaki, you will cook a full vegan Greek meal in a small group of up to 14. Hosts such as Alexandra, Dimitra, and Konstantinos guide you through moussaka, spanakopita, almond feta, fava, and dessert, then serve everything as a shared feast with wine, beer, ouzo, and digital recipes.

“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) you don’t have to worry about that. It felt like a bunch of friends gathering and cooking together and not like a cooking class. If you’re reading this review, just simply give it a shot, don’t have second thoughts or hesitate. I will definitely do this again the next time I’m in Greece.”

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10.Kerameikos Stone House Cooking Class

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

At Mama’s Roots, guides such as Elena, Kostas, and Vasilis lead a 3 to 3.5-hour, hands-on class in a 1920s Kerameikos stone house. On Tuesdays, you visit the farmers’ market first, then prepare six vegetarian Greek dishes, drink local wine, and eat in the garden.

“Amazing. The chef gave us insight on the meals and the area. Loved it.”

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11.Greek Souvlaki Pita Gyros Cooking Class with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 3 hours · from $129

Join Dionysia and her family in their central Athens kitchen for a three-hour, hands-on class covering homemade pita, gyros prepared five ways, dips, and a Greek dessert. Eat freely, enjoy unlimited drinks, learn about Greek food traditions, and take home the 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.”

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12.Cooking Class, Market Visit & Lunch at Local Tavern

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 27 reviews · 4 hours · from $105

Meet your English-speaking facilitator near the Acropolis Metro, walk 15 minutes through Plaka and Monastiraki to Athens Central Market, shop for ingredients, then prepare tzatziki, dolmadakia, stuffed vegetables, salad and dessert in a traditional taverna. A maximum of 12 guests keeps the class hands-on.

“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!”

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13.Traditional Greek Cooking Class with Full Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 26 reviews · from $107

Meet Marilena and the CookinAthens team near Monastiraki for a three-hour, hands-on lesson in a large working kitchen. Help prepare pita dough, appetizers, pie, salad, a main course, and dessert, then eat your meal with Greek wine and take the recipes home.

“So much fun!!! We all had a lovely time and delicious meal.”

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