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Turn milk into Greek yogurt with a dairy maker

Strain and taste traditional sheep, cow, and goat yogurt at an acclaimed shop in Athens. Meet Zoi After intros, hear about our special Tsantila cloth. Grab a Tsantila Try strained sheep, cow, and goat yogurt and compare notes. Follow a tradition Pair yogurt and a Greek spoon sweet and share culinary uses. Take some dairy home Pick yogurt, cheese, or ice cream to enjoy later.

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Crawl along Athens after dark with a bar owner

See and be seen in all the hotspots from kafeneia to cocktail bars. Absorb cafe culture Sip Greek coffee and tsipouro as stories unfold. Grab a souvlaki Watch us grill the meat, then eat it right off the skewer. Get your swank on Immerse yourself in the ambiance at a historic bar. Order another round While away the evening trading stories with your host.

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Build the perfect moussaka with an Athens chef

Wherever you go, there's a comfort food that tells a story—this one starts in Greece. Join me at Rogue Taverna Aswtos to explore one of my country's most beloved dishes: moussaka. In my open kitchen, we’ll transform simple ingredients into something rich and satisfying, uncovering the techniques, flavors, and traditions that make this dish unforgettable. • We’ll start with a welcome meze, where I’ll share how moussaka has evolved from its humble roots to today’s interpretations. • You’ll slice, saute, and layer as we prepare the dish’s foundation: eggplant, potatoes, and a perfectly seasoned meat filling. • I’ll guide you through making a light, creamy bechamel sauce, the signature finishing touch. • While the moussaka bakes, we’ll prepare a traditional horiatiki salad, and I’ll show you how to balance its bold, fresh flavors. • Finally, we’ll sit down to enjoy your handmade meal, with tips on plating, pairing, and bringing authentic Greek flavors into your own kitchen. You’ll leave not only with the skills to re-create these dishes but also a deeper appreciation for the flavors and stories that define Greek cuisine.

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Make Greek bread with the owner of Betty's Bakery

Mix, knead, and shape a traditional sourdough loaf in a hands-on class with a local baker. Step into the bakery Get an introduction to Greek bread baking from your host. Mix the dough Work with local, organic ingredients essential for flavor. Knead and shape Work the dough to achieve the perfect crumb and crust. Bake your bread Discuss the fermentation process while your bread rises. Take your loaf home Leave with a fresh, handmade sourdough and more baking tips.

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Blend your own mix of rare Greek herbs in Athens

Sample rare aromatic herbs like high-altitude mountain tea at a renowned shop. Meet Evangelia Settle in and hear about the wonderful world of Greek herbs. Smell native herbs Taste and smell herbs like bay leaves and thyme blossoms. Learn to blend Understand the art and logic of pairing and blending. Design a custom mix Create your custom mix for tea or cooking to take home.

5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviews

Sip and learn about Greek wines in the heart of Athens

This tasting against a historic backdrop is a journey into the heart of Greek wine culture. We’ll explore some of Greece’s most exceptional wines, selected to showcase the diversity of our country’s terrain and native grape varieties. • I’ll greet you on the 1st floor of Tekila restaurant in the heart of Athens. We’ll sip our first wine and discuss how climate, soil, and traditional techniques have shaped its character. • We’ll taste wines from several more regions, delving into the history and unique qualities of each one. In an interactive segment, I’ll teach you how to analyze wines, identify key flavor profiles, and distinguish subtle variations. • We’ll tie together what we’ve learned by exploring an especially deep and complex wine. I’ll answer questions and provide personalized recommendations. You’ll leave with a refined palate, newfound tasting skills, and an appreciation for Greek grapes and the winemakers who transform them into pleasure.

5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviews

Greek Honey sampling on an Athens tasting tour

Join me for a flavorful journey into the world of Greek beekeeping and gastronomy. I’ll share the rich history of Greek beekeeping, a tradition my family has upheld since 1935, brought to life with artifacts and stories from our heritage. • We’ll start with a honey and olive oil tasting at my family’s Melira shop, sampling eight rare monovarietal honeys like carob, heather, and thyme and olive oil from our olive groves . I’ll share stories about how we relocate beehives to areas with specific flowers and plants, and you’ll enjoy cutting and tasting fresh honeycomb . • Next, we’ll visit a nearby spot to try handmade loukoumades (Greek donuts) topped with monovarietal honeys, praline, and traditional spoon sweets like black cherry and grape. At another cozy location, you’ll savor Greek yogurt paired with different honeys, discovering how each enhances the yogurt’s creamy richness. • We’ll finish back at the shop, where I’ll answer your questions, share tips, and help you find your favorite flavors. You’ll leave with a small jar of honey, handmade soap, and sweet memories, along with a deeper appreciation for Greece’s culinary traditions.

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Go behind the bar with Athens' award-winning mixologists

Step into the world of innovative fruit wine production and cocktail mastery at the award-winning Line Athens. We’ll guide you through the intricate process of creating in-house, grapeless wines, followed by a hands-on lesson in crafting signature cocktails. • Discover how fruits are selected, fermented, and transformed into unique wines that showcase Greek flavors—no grapes required. • Sample our fruit wines, paired with curated bites from the Line’s kitchen, designed to complement and enhance each sip. • Dive into a cocktail lesson where you’ll create twists on classic recipes using Greek spirits, aromatic herbs, and local ingredients, bringing the essence of Greece into every glass. Take home new techniques, fresh flavor inspiration, and an insider’s perspective on Greece’s innovative wine and cocktail scene.

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Bake a Greek breakfast pie with a celebrated chef

The scent of smoldering coals and freshly baked dough fills the air as we gather to embrace one of Greece’s most time-honored traditions: making Greek breakfast pie. This isn’t just a cooking class but a journey—from kneading the dough to baking over an open fire, every step is a story in and of itself. • Upon arrival at Akra, I’ll walk you through our restaurant and bakery, where we’ll discuss the philosophy of using seasonal, organic ingredients in Greek cuisine. • Next, we’ll prepare the fire together, learning how to control heat for baking over hot coals. Make your own dough from scratch and roll it out. • Together, we’ll prepare a seasonal hortopita (wild greens pie), assembling both a large communal pie and personal mini pies. As they bake, you’ll learn about the significance of fire cooking, ingredient selection, and time-honored baking methods. • Once they are golden and crisp, we’ll plate the pies with fresh eggs and artisanal cheeses and then enjoy them together. With every bite, you’ll taste not just the ingredients, but the heritage and hospitality that make Greek food truly special.

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4.98 out of 5 average rating, 4697 reviews

Traditional Greek food tour in hidden Athens

The no 1 Airbnb experience in all of Greece! Discover the most authentic and fresh, traditional Athenian food in non tourist areas and hidden spots of Athens! The places you may not find alone! Visit local streets and see, taste and shop for cheese, cured meat, fruits, sweets and spices in the markets full of colour, scents and noise. Sample olives, oil and honey from a farmer and local barrel wine made on the tavernas premises. On tours starting at 3.00pm , the fish and meat market are starting to close so we go quickly to see as much as possible. On Sundays and weekly tours starting after 3.30pm markets ARE SHUT so on this tour we will visit a taverna and eat traditional Athenian food and go to a spice shop and a honey and olive oil producer to taste these amazing products! We will enjoy a fantastic deli with a cured meat and cheese tasting and sample Greek coffee and fruits from a local producer. Many tastings offered including sit down meals of meat and fish on all our tours, as you learn about Greek culture from people who live it daily. You will have many friends in Athens at the end of this experience! Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options are available however, vegan options NOT available on Sundays. Discounted childrens rate offered. We are 4 hosts so If you want a particular host then please message before booking to find out which tours they are running!

5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

Traditional Wines of Ancient & Modern Greece

Welcome to a 90-minute curated tasting experience unlike any other in Athens. Α sensory journey through Greek history, culture, and craftsmanship, guided by Anton, whose life’s work has been devoted to flavour, hospitality, and heritage. Your Experience 1. A Warm Welcome & Historical Introduction (15 mins) Guests are welcomed into a cozy, hand-built wooden wine and olive oil bar in a quiet corner of central Athens. The session opens with an engaging story: the origins of Greek wine, from Homeric epics to ancient amphorae, setting the tone for the experience. 2. Tasting the Present: 3 Iconic Modern Wines (30 mins) You’ll be seated at a rustic counter where Anton introduces you to three cutting-edge Greek wines: A volcanic Assyrtiko a grape that originats from Santorini island, sharp, saline, and mineral-rich. A structured rosé from a rare Aegean varietals, vibrant yet refined. A natural red wine made in Amphora, grown in small plots, expressive of place and process. Each wine is poured with insight—stories of the land, winemaker, and method—all brought to life with Anton’s sommelier background and storytelling flair. 3. Tasting the Past: Wines of Antiquity (20 mins) Next, you’ll sample two wines inspired by ancient winemaking techniques. Anton explains the clay vessels, the spontaneous fermentations, and the myths and rituals surrounding ancient Greek wine

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 3719 reviews

Explore the hidden food gems of Athens

Our team Julia, Douk and Dimitris, three enthusiastic foodies, will guide through a gastronomical experience! Taste the most local food in Athens. Skip the tourist traps and discover the local bites of the Greek culture. More than 16 traditional, delicious, freshly cooked tastings. We will be walking in the heart of Athens, where Athenians shop for the daily meal. We will introduce you to the vendors of our favorite local shops, share traditional breakfast delicacies, smell and learn about herbs and spices, visit a deli shop to taste the original honey glazed yoghurt and take you to the magical world of olives. Also, one of the best Greek traditional restaurants (mageirio) will be accommodating you for a seated lunch and of course, dessert. During the walk, you'll meet our old friends in the oldest vegetable, fish and meat market of Athens and you'll also try our best wines and distillates of the region. Get the chance to know how to cook all the dishes you will try, and get local insight into recipes, tips for Athens, the islands and the culinary traditions. Join us in a “Mediterranean Diet” food tour and discover the secrets of our Greek food. In case your preferred dates are not available, you can always ask us to make some room and we will be happy to host you. Fee includes everything consumed on the walk. All dietary restrictions can be met. Julia & Douk

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 265 reviews

Tour in Mykonian Land & Wine Tasting

Visiting the beautiful Greek wineries is a wonderful experience and a dream come true for most of us. If you really want to enjoy the local amenities and locations, as well as some great wine, all you have to do is to enroll in our tour. We will explore our local winery and we will make it easy for you to see where the Greek wine comes from and you can even check it out and enjoy it on your own. It’s a very distinctive experience and one that will push the boundaries, delivering some resounding benefits and results every time. The commitment is to value and quality, and you will be heavily impressed with the results and the entire process in a professional way. Our tour is taking 2 hours, it will guide you through the olive grove and then it will bring you at the vineyards. Here you get to see exactly how wine is made and you get to enjoy and cherish it in a way that’s very different and fun all the time. It’s a very nice idea to be able to see the old school, historical locations and the type of activities that people have been doing for millennia with little to no changes. It’s really exciting and a great way to gain an insight into the old days. Once that is done, you will go outside with the group and you will stay together for a little bit. You get to enjoy some very tasty mykonian appetizers and you get to listen to some traditional music.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 326 reviews

Santorini photo moments by Jon

IG: memories_of_santorini ❗️Need a different time slot? You can submit a request. This photo session is tailored to couples. However, if you are a family or a group of more people, or if you require a different time slot, please do not hesitate to contact me so we can create a customised photo session that meets your requirements We will walk through my favourite spots while I capture beautiful memories of your vacation. This photo session will be unforgettable for you and provides you an individual souvenir of Santorini. I will help you to create unique images according to your own style and personality. Even if this is your first photoshoot experience I will help you to relax and have fun. The experience is simple: 1️⃣ Dress up with the clothes that suits and reflects you the most 2️⃣ Be at the scheduled time in the scheduled location 3️⃣ Enjoy the shooting and the time we'll spend together! The experience is a professional vacation-style shooting taken during a walk in Oia, mixing some reportage and some posed pictures while exploring these iconic locations. Just put your smile on, this is the best thing you can wear for a photo session. P.S Max number of people per group/family: 6 I normally deliver 40 pictures per person, 60 per couple/group. More pictures can be delivered paying a little extra.

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 961 reviews

️ Athens Cooking class & Rooftop dinner

In this traditional 5-course cooking experience, you will learn how to make some of the most authentic Greek dishes, such as the Greek Moussaka and the classic Greek phyllo dough Spanakopita (Spinach pie), by opening your own phyllo. We will also prepare a variation of the well-known Greek Salad inspired by the Greek islands and the famous Greek yogurt Tzatziki sauce. Our dessert will be the original homemade Galatopita (Milk pie). We'll start preparing the ingredients we will need, while talking about Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. When the dishes are ready, we will savor our meal together at the patio admiring the Acropolis Monuments and the eternal Parthenon temple, overlooking the dome of Aghios Dimitrios church. Our kitchen is a few steps away from Monastiraki Square in the funky neighborhood of Psirri. We will meet on the rooftop terrace and cook with amazing views of the vivid center of Athens. Let the Cooking Class begin! Other things to note: This experience is not recommended for a gluten-free diet. Please let us know of any food allergies. Vegetarians are welcome!

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 55 reviews

Live Cooking in Lefkes!

Live Cooking for homemade baked bread and traditional phyllo for pie is a fun cooking class. We will show you the easy way to prepare your own bread and phyllo at home. We, my mother, Effie and I, we are not chefs. Likewise, we cook at our restaurant the way we do at home. Traditional recipes are our favorites. I am glad that I have a great treasure and valuable taste memories from my grandma Helen. Besides kneading and baking procedure, there are some special treats for you: - Welcome plate, which will include various appetizers accompanied by homemade bread, so you can try it out - Piece of pie with homemade phyllo - Piece of sweet - Drink and/or a glass of wine Join in to have fun! P.S.1 Recipes are not secret... will be given to you, to impress your family and friends! P.S.2 My dog, Aigaia, is going to participate too, and I hope you don't mind. P.S.3. Breaking News: During winter, you may enhance your culinary skills with our Live Cooking classes in ATHENS. Don't hesitate to reach out!

5 out of 5 average rating, 446 reviews

Photo walks in Athens by Stefanos

If you really want to get know the city and have photos from the best spots this 3 hours Phototour in Athens is best wakl like a local With priority for your safety Avoiding places with too much congestion we explore the iconic Plaka area, and the best spot for stunning Acropolis views we visit the most photogenic hidden gems that only locals know. Sometimes a picture is a thousands of worlds. If you don’t have much time to the city and you want to get know the city in one day, and spend it wisely then this phototour is the perfect Combination for you. A quick 3 hour tour to the most popular spots, will provide you a wide collection of photographs so you’ll leave full of memories and experience. Other things to note Relax and enjoy the Athens like a local. Best experience for: solo travelers, honeymooners, secret proposals, Families+kids, graduations, couples, vloggers, fashions.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 268 reviews

Cape SounioTemple of Poseidon&AthensRiviera exploration

Follow me to this amazing tour and we will experience authentic moments along the superbeautiful athens Riviera,enjoy a traditional greek breakfast&coffee, swim and try local dishes at a seaside tavern few metres from the waters.Also,we will visit the impressive Temple of Poseidon at Sounio! The first part of the trip includes pick up at your hotel and drive along the beautiful Athens Riviera,where we will drive through the most prestigious cities of Athens(we will also see Vouliagmeni Lake)and indulge into the local lifestyle.During the drive,we will make a stop at a seaside local bakery only locals know,where we will try a traditional greek breakfast(coffee&bougatsa).Then we will continue our drive to a beautiful beach with crystal clear waters,where you can relax and enjoy your swimming if you want!Then we will visit the impressive Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounio,where you will explore the site at your own pace- the views when on the top of the site are breathtaking!! *the entrance fee is not included in the price* After visiting Sounio,i will take you to a local tavern,located 10 metres from the waters not easy to find if not a local ,where you will try super fresh local dishes! Finally,i will drive you back smoothly to your hotel for the drop off! What makes this experience unique is we will stop to places only locals go!!

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 579 reviews

Greek Cooking lessons and lunch with a local grandmother

Would you like to learn how to prepare and taste local cuisine? Then this is the experience for you. Located in her own private kitchen, in the heart of Oia, Areti, a 68 years old 'yiayia' (grandma) offers her expertise and teaches you to prepare and cook Greek and local Santorinian recipes. Having spent almost all her life on the island, and being a restaurant owner for 27 years, she knows all the secrets that make greek dishes delicious. Prepared with love and fresh and organic produce, Areti will guide you and teach you all the secrets of the famous greek delicacies. She offers a guided preparation of a 4 course meal (appetisers, salad, main and dessert), which you'll get to enjoy with a glass of wine. Recipes and menu options are tailored upon communication with the attendees. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free menus are available and recipes cheat sheets will be delivered at the end of the experience to you to take back home! Please let us know about your dietary restrictions or food allergies so we can accommodate the menu based on your preference with safety

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