Just thinking about Greece conjures imagines of the classic Greek salad, spanakopita, and refreshing café frape!

The second most popular and beloved cuisine in the world, Greek cuisine consists of some of the most watering and most popular dishes in the world. While plenty of excellent Greek tavernas exist all over the world, visiting Greece is the best way to discover the stunning variety of the cuisine. Changing with the scenery, dishes you find on the islands, at the beach, change into something almost completely different as you go further north, into the mainland and mountains.

If you find yourself planning a Greek vacation, why not include a food tour or a cooking class (or both)? We understand how overwhelming it could be to narrow down the best options, and that’s why we’ve selected some tours that are guaranteed to make your taste buds happy, no matter your preferences or budget. Also, free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance applies to all the suggestions below.

Bring an appetite & let’s go!

Greek Food Walking Tour in Athens

Put on your walking shoes and indulge your inner foodie on this 4-hour gourmet tasting tour and sample some of the best foods in Athens. Discover the capital’s markets, cafes, and street food haunts. During this tour you’ll get the chance to taste a selection of Greek specialties including koulóuria (sesame bread rings) and loukoumades (Greek donuts). Learn about the city’s culinary heritage and uncover the secrets of Greek cuisine. Visit specialty food stores and try local products, including wine and olive oil.

Santorini Wine Adventure in 3 Wineries with 12 Tastings and Tapas

Available from May to October

Visit 3 wine estates on Santorini and learn about wine production and local varieties such as assyrtiko. Visit a winery, try up to 12-15 different wines alongside local dishes, and visit the cellar.
If you want to make the experience extra special, book an evening tour and watch the spectacular sunset views at Santo Winery.

Athens 4-Hour Cooking Class with Central Market Visit

On this half-day traditional cooking class in Athens you’ll immerse yourself in the Greek culinary history and cooking techniques. Visit Athens’ Central Food Market to purchase produce, then head to the kitchen to prepare dishes, featuring the local, fresh produce you just bought. You’ll learn how to make tzatziki (yogurt dip), spanakopita (spinach fie), dolmades (stuff vine leaves), Imam Baildi (roasted eggplant with sauce and feta cheese), and portokalopita (orange pie).

Delicious Athens Food Tour

This half-day small-group culinary tour in Athens visits 10 carefully curated specialty food shops, where you’ll taste local specialties such as cured meats, cheese, olive oil, honey, spices, sweets, and souvlaki.

Tour and Wine Tasting in Mykonos

Greeks have a long history of winemaking. If you plan to visit Mykonos, make sure to join this experience and visit a local winery in Marathi. Tour the olive groves and vineyards, see how the wine is made, then savor typical Mykonos appetizers, taste the local wines, and listen to traditional music.

Half-Day Small-Group Eat and Walk Santorini Food Tour

Explore Firostefani, a scenic village on Santorini. Get to know the locals, learn about the village’s culture, marvel at the beautiful scenery and hidden alleyways in Fira, and enjoy treats such as olive oil, souvlaki, Greek coffee, delicious pie, loukoumades, and cold beer.

The Real Cretan Cooking Experience

Get immersed in the traditional way of life in a Cretan mountain village. Walk through the vegetables garden and pick the ingredients you’ll use in the recipes. Learn how to make the popular local sweet cheese pie, and more. Enjoy a walk through the mountains, taste local wines, and more.

Greek Cuisine Cooking Class in Santorini

Take a break from sightseeing and delve deep into the local cuisine. Learn how to make moussaka, tzatziki, Greek salad, and tomato fritters. End your experience with a lunch or dinner enjoying the food you’ve made.

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