Market tours · GREECE
The 15 best greece market tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and how early it starts. Number one is first for a reason.
Cook Greek classics, visit Athens Central Market, share a family-style meal, and enjoy wine in this hands-on four-hour Athens class.
“A delicious experience in Athens. We started with a walking tour of the markets, which was so interesting to see. The food we made was amazing and we learned how much honey gets used in Greek dishes, which we still talk about today.”
Cook five Greek dishes, shop Athens Central Market, and enjoy wine in a friendly four-hour class at The Greek Kitchen.
“It was a very enjoyable experience - lots of good learning and good fun too. The hosts could not have been kinder.”
Taste Athens from bakeries to Varvakeios Market, with Greek specialties, local shops, and a filling souvlaki finale.
“Expected more food or samples of a better quality. Ending restaurant was particularly indifferent. Done”
Explore Heraklion’s market, Venetian port, and CretAquarium on a practical seven-hour Crete day trip with hotel pickup.
“Very easy pick up and very clear instructions on what time to meet back after going to the market and the town. Very easy pick up and good communication with provider on pick up location. Tour guide was so friendly and helpful and recommended where to go and visit and where to eat.”
Explore Thessaloniki’s Kapani and Modiano markets with Greek coffee, bougatsa, cheeses, olives, and local food tips for $53.
“One of the best city food tours we've been on. Our host was informative, fun and there was so much variation of food to try. Loved it!”
Explore Knossos, Heraklion, Koules Fortress, the old market, and a Cretan farm on a value-packed guided day tour from $41.
Walk Naxos Castle, shop for fresh ingredients, taste local cheese and kitro, then cook a Greek meal with a local chef.
“David was such a great tour guide. Loved the stories of the history of Greece & Greek mythology that he told. Learned so much about the background of monuments and building structures. Our time with the owner/chef was wonderful. She was a lovely host at her restaurant with local delights of Greek food.”
Shop Athens Central Market, cook Greek dishes in a private garden, and enjoy unlimited wine and ouzo during this hands-on food tour.
“My friends and I had a wonderful experience. Mara was very informative and lots of fun. A most enjoyable time we had. The other couple that was in our class were from the USA and we had lovely lunchtime conversation with them. I would recommend this experience to anyone going to Athens.”
Taste Athens through bakeries, markets, coffee, spirits, and souvlaki on a four-hour small-group food walk for $69.
“This tour was by far the best one we did during our two weeks in Greece! Tasos was very knowledgable about Athens history and mythology. The food selections were delicious as well! If you want to have any fun in Athens, you have to do this tour!!”
Explore Thessaloniki markets, taste bougatsa, Greek coffee, olives, pies, and local treats, with history and dining tips from a friendly guide.
“Great experience with lovely young and intelligent Greek guide. Great way to learn the city and culinary traditions”
Review of Crete’s Heraklion, local market and Cretaquarium tour, including transport, timing, costs, sights, drawbacks and practical tips.
“The aquarium, the market and heraklion was all good unfortunately I felt slightly confused with the guide and felt uncomfortable on the transport. could have been better”
Shop Athens Central Market, cook classic Greek dishes in a local taverna, and enjoy lunch, wine, recipes, and local insight.
“Was such a great day exploring the markets then going to a resturant to cook...there was so much food we got to take some home. Angela was a fantastic guide! 👏”
Review of a Knossos and Heraklion day tour from Crete, with palace guiding, local tastings, market time, costs, transport, and practical tips.
“de Engelstalige gids was goed onderlegd!wat ik persoonlijk jammer vond is dat ze maar door ratelde...De wetenswaardigheden kon je niet eens verwerken...iets rustiger is ook goed en iets minder ook! ik persoonlijk voelde het als een" haastige" dag, maar toch genoten. voor iemand die minder goed ter been is , is het bezoek aan het paleis van Knossos erg zwaar.”
Explore Athens on a private walk through markets, Monastiraki, ancient ruins, Plaka, and Acropolis views with a local guide.
“We had a great private tour with Babis who is so knowledgeable about his home town of Athens. We started in the markets then walked through old Athens and Plaka finishing at the Acropolis museum. All the time Babis talked about the Read more”
Review of Chania’s private half-day tour, with Old Town, market, Prophet Elias, Agia Triada Monastery, transport, and practical tips.
“Tati’s very nice person and explain all to us We went to palazzo take lunch and it was incredible every thing was perfect”
Pick a canal, a covered hall, a souk or a stove.
