GREECE
The Greek classics.
The 15 most popular markets in Greece, with what each one is really like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.
Shop Athens Central Market, cook classic Greek dishes in a small group, and end with wine and orange syrup dessert. Recipes included.
“We had a fantastic time but it did feel a bit rushed at times. I would recommend it to anyone! Do it!”
Shop Athens at Varvakios Agora, cook classic Greek dishes, then eat your meal with wine and Greek liquor in 4 hours.
“An incredible experience with a lovely guide and cook and with great people! Food was amazing! Would recommend and would definitely do it again. Thanks for so much fun!”
Athens food tour with market visit: street snacks, tastings, Varvakeios stalls, and a souvlaki finish in Psyri.
“I had such a wonderful experience on the food and market tour in Athens. It was both fascinating and delicious. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, not only about food but also about the city’s history and culture, which made everything even more engaging. The tour felt intimate and personal, giving us the chance to ask…”
Heraklion city walk, Pateles market and the CretAquarium in Gournes, with hotel pickup, expert guide, skip-the-line tickets.
“Great guide, brilliant value for money, highly recommended.”
3-hour Thessaloniki open-market food tour through Ladadika, Kapani & Modiano markets with Greek coffee tastings and local craft stops.
“A wonderful tour with a most excellent guide. Elena shared so much about Thessaloniki and we went to many places and tried lots of different delicious food. I got to experience little shops and the markets. It was a thoroughly enjoyable tour, one of the best I’ve been on and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend…”
Guided Knossos ruins and Heraklion market walk, plus a Minoan farm tasting stop with pickup and drop-off in 6–8 hours.
“more time to Herakleion”
Walk Chora’s old Kastro lanes, shop the market for ingredients, taste Naxos cheeses and liqueurs, then cook Greek appetizers.
“Anastasia was a phenomenal tour guide. We learned so much about the island of Naxos, the culture and the food. She was warm, thoughtful, and very kind. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with her.”
Shop Athens Central Market, cook a three-course meal in a garden, and enjoy unlimited wine and ouzo in a 4.5-hour cooking class.
“great experience. Mara and Natalia were very friendly and welcoming. Loved the class. I would definitely recommend”
Small-group Athens food tour with central market, Greek coffee, pies, olives, souvlaki, and tsipouro or ouzo. 4 hours.
“This tour was absolutely fantastic! Yes, the food and drink were amazing (pies, donuts, coffee, olives, charcuterie, Tsipouro, souvlaki, etc.), and the sights were awe-inspiring. But the main reason it was probably the best tour we’ve ever done in Europe was our tour leader Anastasios (Tasos). He was definitely the best tour guide we’ve ever…”
Taste Thessaloniki markets on a 3-hour walking tour: Kapani Market pies, Greek coffee, and taverna tips with small-group tastings.
“Such A great experience with our guide and native Margarita! She gave a great overview of history and Greek culture and the cuisine - oh my!! Every single stop was informative and delicious! We could not have asked for a better guide or tour and it was well worth the money and time. Margarita was…”
Half-day Crete tour with Cretaquarium skip-the-line, Heraklion sights at Liberty Square and Koules Fortress, plus open local market time.
“Vielen Dank für Ihre kurze, aber schöne Rückmeldung! Es freut uns sehr, dass Ihnen alles gefallen hat. Wir hoffen, Sie bald wieder auf einer unserer Touren begrüßen zu dürfen – vielleicht mit neuen Eindrücken und weiteren Highlights. Bis dahin senden wir herzliche Grüße aus Kreta!”
Shop Athens Central Market, cook classic Greek dishes in a small group, then enjoy a big lunch with wine in a traditional taverna.
“The tour was well organized, our guide was pleasant , chef was wonderful , sharing tips for making good tzaziki, how to make sure to purchase real feta….the stuffed peppers were delicious! We enjoyed walking through the markets too. Not much history on the tour itself but a good way to get acquainted with different…”
Knossos Palace and Heraklion’s Old Market in one day trip from northern Crete with pickup, guided tours, and built-in free time.
“Knossos palace itself was amazing, the tour guide went through a lot of the myths and history of the site and showed us all the significant spots. We all had a headset so we could hear the guide throughout even if you fell behind the group. The biggest tip I can give is to bring…”
A guided Knossos and Heraklion market day trip with hotel pickup, live narration, and a walk by the Venetian Harbor and Koules.
“Sehr langweilig”
Katakolon shore tour: skip-the-line Ancient Olympia, walk/run the Olympic track, then sample olive oil at Padelina market with pickup.
“Was great to have someone else organize and transport and directions. The tour guide at the site was so qualified and professional. We could understand him perfectly and he made it fun as we toured the site and museum”
