Greek food is synonymous with delicious flavours and healthy living. Greeks are some of the oldest people in the world due to their diet and their penchant for lots of homegrown vegetables and not much meat. Learning about Greek food is not just fun but also a great way to introduce these delectable, and often easy, dishes at home especially if you learn how to cook some local dishes too. There are a number of excellent food tours and cooking classes in Greece and here we list our recommendations.
ATHENS CENTRAL MARKET
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Athens
We have done many Food Tours in Greece over the years, and in Athens, the most popular with our Facebook Group is this one. I have done it myself and loved it.
Athens Food on Foot
Anna is passionate about food and Athens, and it shows on her walking food tours of the capital. Her Ultimate Food Tasting tour is much loved by everyone and she caters to all demographics, including families with young children and people with special dietary requirements.
The Ultimate Food Tour has no more than 12 people and features more than 18 authentic culinary delights including coffee, donutes, pastries, olive oil, mezze, and lots more. The tour includes a visit to Varvekeios (Central) markets and the surrounding specialist providors and sellers.
The tour leaves daily from Monastiraki Square at 9:30 am and 13:45 pm and lasts around 4 hours.
Other great food tours offered by Anna and her team are:
Athens Evening Food Tasting Tour
Similar to the Ultimate Tour, but instead of the Central Markets, this one includes some local drinks, a mezze dinner and desserts.
Athens Highlights and Dinner Tour
See the highlights of Athens in the evening, including some of the most famous historical and cultural sites, and finish with a delicious dinner at one of the best traditional Tavernas.
Great with kids, even the fussiest eaters. Includes stops to some fun and very unique Cafe’s that are much loved by the young, and young at heart.
Have your only personal guide show you and your partner or group show you the gastronomic highlights of Athens.
Other services:
Cooking Classes
Anna also sometimes conducts cooking classes in her own home, usually in winter.
This is a very special experience as you will not just learn how to make some Greek classics like Mousaka or Gemista, but you will also visit an authentic Athenian neighbourhood and apartment and get an intimate feel for how locals live.
The course includes a visit to a small local market and a stroll through the suburb of Ampelokipoi, not far from the Ancient Centre.
Multi-Day Tour
In 2025, Anna will also be doing a 10-day Culinary Adventure that includes Nemea, Nafplio, Aegina, Athens & Crete. Be sure to let her know I sent you!
