Greece · MARKETS
The shortlist you would send a friend: 12 market tours that are worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the thing to know before you commit.
Walk through Athens Central Market with a Greek cook, then prepare tzatziki, spanakopita, dolmades, stuffed eggplant, and portokalopita at The Greek Kitchen. You will work in a group of up to 16, share the meal family-style, and receive recipes to make at home.
“Absolutely wonderful time with wonderful hosts! And probably my favorite meal in Athens. Definitely recommend. :)”
Meet at The Greek Kitchen on Athinas Street, walk with your cook through Varvakios Agora, then prepare dishes such as spanakopita, dolmades, imam baildi, tzatziki, and portokalopita. English-speaking instructors including Vasia and Thanasis keep the four-hour class relaxed, social, and practical.
“We loved how this class catered to a few different levels of comfort in the kitchen. The chef/teacher was so charming, knowledgeable, and very welcoming. At a few points he was literally pointing to a big map on the wall to show us where certain ingredients come from, and he even showed us a photo of his sweet grandmother holding her stick for rolling out phyllo dough. Just so much pride in the culture and food. I usually don't like my cooking. But, I was impressed to be eating something that I made that was delicious. My favorite part was meeting people from all over the world, getting their point…”
Join an English-speaking local food specialist for 3.5 hours of Greek tastings, small food shops, Aiolou Street, and Varvakeios Market. Guides such as Stella, Marina, and Vasilis mix food with local stories. Finish in Psyri with pork, chicken, or vegetarian souvlaki.
“Wonderful tour! The tour of the market - meat, fish and produce was very visually interesting. Your was perfect length.”
Join Sealand Travel for a seven-hour coach trip to Heraklion, its Pateles open-air market, Venetian Koules fortress, and CretAquarium. Your multilingual guide, sometimes including Linda, organizes the day in English, French, or German, with hotel pickup and free time for food, shopping, and sightseeing.
“It was fantastic our guide was so clear explain for as lots of informations and history about the Crete culture we love it .”
Join a three-hour English-language walk from Le Palace Art Hotel through Ladadika, Kapani, Modiano, Louloudadika, and Athonos Square. Guides such as Eleni, Constantina, and Elvina lead tastings of bougatsa, feta, olives, dips, sweets, coffee, and tsipouro, with food and city stories along the way.
“Spending time with Konstantina was really fun and pleasant. You'd better be hungry because there's a lot to taste. This tour is without rush - after all it's unhealthy after eating!”
Travel from Crete’s resort towns to Knossos Palace, where a live guide explains the Minoan world. Sample local products at a farm near Patsides, then walk Heraklion’s harbor, market, and historic center. English, German, French, and Polish options are available, with entrance fees paid separately.
Meet your English-speaking host at Le Palace Hotel at 10:30 a.m. for a three-hour walk through Ladadika, Kapani Market, and Aristotelous Square. Expect bougatsa, coffee, olives, pies, cheeses, spreads, and local drinks, plus tips from guides such as Eleni, Helen, Dina, and Konstantina.
“Excellent guide . We enjoyed more than 3 hours with the experience of Adria, she was awesome and took the time to answer all the questions”
Spend six hours visiting Cretaquarium and central Heraklion by air-conditioned coach. See sharks, turtles, and jellyfish, then explore Liberty Square, Koules Fortress, Lions Square, and the open market. Guides speak English, German, and French, with pickup from resorts across Crete.
“Es war mit Abstand der schönste Ausflug aller meiner Reisen! Unsere Reisbegleiterin hat das ganz fantastisch gemacht! Gerne jederzeit wieder. Es war an jedem Stop genug Zeit.”
Walk from Plaka to Athens Central Market with a local host, shop for ingredients, then prepare tzatziki, Greek salad, dolmadakia, stuffed vegetables, and chocolate salami in a traditional taverna. The small-group class lasts about three and a half hours and includes lunch, wine, equipment, and a recipe booklet.
“The guide was thoughtful and knowledgeable- amazing English - translating the Greek chef’s instructions. Thevtour through the market was both fun and instructional. The recipes were simple but delicious…a wonderful experience for our family.”
Spend 6 to 8 hours touring Knossos and Heraklion from Crete’s northern resorts. A guide leads you through the palace, then you visit a Cretan farm before free time for the Archaeological Museum, Venetian Harbor, Koules Fortress, shopping, and lunch. Palace and museum tickets cost extra.
“visite du marché annulée - visite du palais de Knossos au pas de course car gros groupe FR et AN - audio-guides défectueux (coupures, grésillements et bips) - temps libre à Heraklion trop court, on a à peine une temps de manger. Pour ceux qui apprécient le shopping et les visites zen, ce n'est pas la bonne excursion à faire...”
Join an English-speaking local food expert for a 3 to 4-hour morning walk from Syntagma to Monastiraki. Taste Greek pastries, savory pies, meats, olives, coffee, gyros, loukoumades, and a traditional drink, with a market visit and digital recipes included.
“Very detailed tour. The guide was very knowledgeable and the foods were authentic Greek foods. Bring a backpack to carry the foods that you can not eat.”
Meet near the Acropolis Metro Station, walk through Athens’ old town to Central Market, shop with a facilitator, then cook tzatziki, dolmadakia, stuffed vegetables, Greek salad, and chocolate salami in a traditional taverna. English guidance, lunch, wine, and recipes are included.
“It was one of the most fun activities we did in Greece! Definitly a must do! The guide was amazing! And the food was amazing!”
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