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title: Cooking Class in Athens with Shopping in Central Market & Lunch
lang: en
type: tour
city: Athens
country: Greece
price: 99
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.87
reviews: 61
duration_minutes: 210
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 18 of 24 (Cooking Classes)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/cooking-class-in-athens-with-shopping-in-central-market-lunch/
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# Cooking Class in Athens with Shopping in Central Market & Lunch

In our comparison: #18 of 24 in Cooking Classes, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Join our small-group Greek Cooking Experience (maximum 12 participants) and discover Greek cuisine the local way—by shopping, cooking, and sharing a meal in the heart of Athens.

With your facilitator, you’ll visit the Central Market of Athens, selecting fresh ingredients like locals do, followed by a pleasant 15-minute walk through the historic old town.

The cooking takes place in a traditional neighborhood taverna, a real, lively restaurant where Athenians gather daily. This is not a private studio, but an authentic setting filled with the sounds, aromas, and energy of everyday city life. Guided by a professional Greek cook, you’ll learn how to prepare classic, home-style dishes.

After cooking, sit back and enjoy what you’ve made together: traditional appetizers, salads, and main courses such as tzatziki, dolmadakia, Greek salad, stuffed peppers and tomatoes, and a sweet finish with chocolate salami—all enjoyed in a cozy taverna in Athens’ historic center.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: We meet our guests in our office at Str.
- Max 12 people: small group
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 11:30: one departure a day
- Food included: A glass of Wine per person
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €99 per person
- Duration: 3h 30m
- Rating: 4.87/5 from 61 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Likely to sell out
- Operator: Active Athens Holidays
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Shared, up to 12 travellers
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 11:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.87 from 61 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 59 of 61.

- 5 stars: 56 (92%)
- 4 stars: 3 (5%)
- 3 stars: 1 (2%)
- 2 stars: 1 (2%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Main Dish, 2 Appetizers, Salad & Dessert, a glass of wine
- Third Party Liability Cover
- A glass of Wine per person
- Market shopping
- All Fees and Taxes
- A souvenir book with recipes per booking
- Necessary equipment for the workshop (aprons, gloves, cookware, etc)

## Not included

- Licenced guide

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Departures: 11:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

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. 

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

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

## Compared with other Cooking Classes

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #18 of 24** | €99 | 3h 30m | 4.87 (61) | shared, max 12 |
| [Athens Greek Cooking Class: Pita Gyros from Scratch –The Original](/greece/athens/tours/athens-greek-cooking-class-pita-gyros-from-scratch-the-original/?format=md) | €110 | 3h | 5.0 (221) | shared |
| [Hands-on Greek Cooking Class in Athens with Acropolis View & Meal](/greece/athens/tours/hands-on-greek-cooking-class-in-athens-with-acropolis-view-meal/?format=md) | €98 | 3h | 4.98 (294) | shared |
| [Greek Cooking Class in Athens Including Rooftop Dinner with Acropolis View](/greece/athens/tours/greek-cooking-class-in-athens-including-rooftop-dinner-with-acropolis-view/?format=md) | €100 | 4h | 4.95 (1143) | shared |

Ranked #18 of 24 in Cooking Classes by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €45 to €659, median €85; typical length 3h. 1 of 24 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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