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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.
Example 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's Included
Meeting and pickup
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.
What to expect
With the help of the facilitator you buy all the ingredients at the Central Market of Athens (15 minutes walking throught the old town of Athens) like locals.
The cooking experience then takes place in a traditional taverna in the heart of Athens, where locals gather daily. A lively, authentic space that reflects everyday Athenian life. Guided by our professional and experienced cook, you’ll learn how to prepare famous traditional Greek dishes while being surrounded by the sounds, aromas, and energy of the city.
Once the cooking is complete, sit back, relax, and enjoy the dishes you’ve prepared in a truly local atmosphere.
You savor traditional appetizers, salads & main courses, such as Tzatziki sauce (yogurt, cucumber & garlic dip), Stuffed vine leaves "dolmadakia" , Greek salad, Stuffed vegetables (peppers & tomatoes) & your dessert: Chocolate salami! All prepared by you & served in a cozy restaurant located in the heart of Athens’ Historical Center!
Additional info
- 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.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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