Top Athens Unique Experiences

Be taught how to make real Greek food and enjoy dinner with a view on this 3.5-hour cooking class in Athens. Head to a much-loved bakery in vibrant Monastiraki and learn how to make traditional Greek dishes, from tzatziki to spinach pie, with hands-on guidance from an experienced chef. Then, when the food is ready, head up to the roof to enjoy the fruits of your labor while you take in unbeatable views of the Acropolis of Athens, the UNESCO-listed jewel in Athens’ crown. This small-group tour is limited to just eight participants.

Immerse yourself in the culinary history and practices of Greece during this half-day traditional cooking class in Athens. Tour Athens' Central Food Market to purchase produce, then head back to the kitchen with your guide to prepare dishes using the local, fresh ingredients. Learn along with a small group of just 15 people, which ensures an intimate atmosphere and dedicated attention from your guide.

Learn how to cook a traditional Greek dinner during this small-group cooking class in Athens complete with an Acropolis view. Experience a hands-on class and prepare five different courses including an appetizer, Greek salad, entrée, and dessert. Bring home the recipes you prepare during the class and recreate a taste of Greece at home. Dinner and Greek wine are included; menus for vegetarians are available.

This full-day tour hits the region’s most well-known pyramids, including Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid at Dahshur, the pyramids of Giza, and the Sphinx. You will also visit the step Pyramid of Zoser and Valley Temple. Lunch is included and you can also take a camel ride or tour the inside of a pyramid if you wish.

Discover the flavors of Greece and satisfy your appetite in the process on a 2.5-hour food tour. Visit the Varvakios and Central Markets to see how the locals shop and find out what makes Greek cuisine unique. Devour an authentic gyro (lamb pita sandwich), pastourma (cured beef), a traditional sweet treat, and much more. Afterwards, you’re ready to navigate Athens menus to choose the best in local cuisine.

Taste the best of Athens, all in one day: this wide-ranging, private food tour will introduce you to authentic bites and vibrant neighborhoods. Pick between several daily start times and meet your guide in central Athens. Over the course of your excursion, you’ll see where locals shop at a bustling market, will enjoy meze dishes at a traditional tavern, will indulge in sweet treats like baklava and lukoumades, will discover spice vendors, will sample the city’s best souvlaki, and much more.

Get a taste of the Greek Islands while in Athens on this fabulous home cooking experience. By cooking in a local home, you’ll get a more authentic experience. As it’s a private lesson, you’ll be able to ask questions along the way, and have a more personalized experience. You’ll learn to make a range of dishes, such as Greek pizza, oven-cooked chickpeas, or veal casserole. After cooking, you’ll sit back, relax, and enjoy the food you’ve prepared.

Expand your knowledge of Mediterranean gins and enjoy multiple tastings by opting for this exciting gin tasting experience in Athens. Discover more about the gin crafting process and hear stories about each gin you try—information you likely wouldn’t find out about if trying the gins in a bar. Conveniently, all alcoholic beverages are included, as well as bottled water and snacks.

Get to know Athens like a local on a private walking tour with a guide who introduces you to places that many visitors never see. You'll gain an insider's perspective as you learn your way around and discover interesting sights. The itinerary is flexible and can be tailored to suit your interests.

Connect with a local over a home-cooked dinner in Athens against the backdrop of the sun setting over the city. With this exclusive rooftop dining experience, feast on classic Greek dishes like moussaka, souvlaki, Greek salad, and tzatziki paired with local wines and beers. Chat about the culture and history of Athens with your hosts and fellow diners while enjoying bird’s-eye views over the city rooftops to the Acropolis.

Escape the bustle of the capital for a day, and discover one of Greece’s finest wine regions, on this private tour of Nemea. Home to extraordinary ruins, the picturesque town of Nemea is also ringed by vines. On this tour, depart in the morning from your hotel via private vehicle, admire the scenery as you go by, and venture to several wineries, where you’ll enjoy ample tasting opportunities. You’ll also have the opportunity to pause for a picnic lunch amidst the vines.

Wine enthusiasts will enjoy this private day tour to the Nemea region, famous for its fine wines. Whether you prefer red or white, there will be something for you to enjoy, as the region is renowned for both varieties. Visit two wineries, learn more about local wines and the winemaking process, and admire the views of the beautiful area. Cross the impressive Corinth Canal to the Peloponnese Peninsula.

Experience the underground of Athens with this tour focused on the city's burgeoning street art scene. Your guide will take you off the beaten track to show you some of the finest murals, stencils, and graffiti while teaching you all about the local street art scene and its significance today.

Learn to prepare the best of traditional Greek cuisine without the meat, during a vegetarian cooking class. With step-by-step guidance from your experienced host, you learn to use ingredients and create food the Greek way. Once your culinary masterpieces are complete, sit down and enjoy the fruits of your labor with a glass of local wine.

Learn how to cook traditional Greek dishes—and even shop in a bustling Athens food market like a local—on this intimate and immersive culinary class. Begin your morning with tea and coffee, and then follow your guide to the market, where you’ll pick out fresh, seasonal ingredients. Enjoy meze dishes and a glass of ouzo before you start cooking your 4-course lunch of Greek specialties; then, sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labors, accompanied with wine and other treats.

Discover a side of Greek cuisine that you won’t see in most restaurants, and enjoy a hands-on and convivial experience, when you book this private cooking class and home stay. On the first day, meet your host family at their home, enjoy an aperitif, and settle in. Head to a local market to shop for ingredients, and then enjoy a hands-on cooking class. Afterwards, enjoy your hearty meal before heading to bed in your comfortable accommodation. The next day, indulge in a traditional Greek breakfast before departing.

Get to grips with Athens’ street art scene on this private, 3-hour tour. Following pickup from your hotel, set off on foot with a local artist to scout out the Greek capital’s most impressive pieces of outdoor art. See eye-catching murals, colorful graffiti, intricate stencils and more as you hear about Athens’ most renowned artists.

Learn all about traditional Greek cuisine—and prepare a delectable, multi-course meal right in your host’s family home—with this intimate, private cooking class. Pick between convenient lunch and dinner slots, and meet your instructor at her home. Over the course of several hours, you’ll learn how to make traditional meze dishes (like taramosalata and spanakopita), a Greek salad, and a hearty main. Later, sit down to your meal with your host, try Greek wine, and enjoy an authentic dessert.

Great opportunity to meet with like new people, network, share some similar interests, culture, make friends and to practice your salsa moves. We will take you to the most popular salsa venue in town.

Learn how to make traditional Greek dishes in a four-hour cooking class. Prepare and eat a wide range of dishes, such as moussaka (main dish with meat), tyropitaria (fried cheese pies), and meze (side dishes). Cook using ancient recipes and local ingredients.  A small group size ensures that you get plenty of one-on-one attention from your teacher.  After eating the four-course meal, take home a personal notebook with each recipe.