Greece · MARKETS
Good market tours fill up weeks out and the great ones go first. Below: the 14 to book early, what each includes, and how they actually differ.
Athens market-to-cooking class with hands-on Greek food, included wine, and take-home recipes, all in about 4 hours.
“The instructor is a national treasure. So silly and fun while also being helpful and encouraging. I was expecting it to be fun but it was even better than expected.”
Shop Varvakios Agora, cook classic Greek dishes, and eat what you make with wine and Greek digestive liquor in a 4-hour class.
“Our host was everything you woukd hope for. Kind enthusiastic and full of energy. We enjoyed a tour of the market and then learned how to make lots of different dishes...there was a lot of food! I could not possibly finish it alm but it was so nice to try lots of different things I highly recommend it”
3.5-hour Athens food tour with Varvakeios Market tastings, sesame koulouri, olive oil and cheese, ending with a Psyri souvlaki.
“We love the way Stella explained all about the foods we were tasting and gave us a chance to visit small boutique shops with small owners”
Heraklion city sights plus the open-air market and CretAquarium in Gournes, with hotel pickup, guided walking, and easy timing.
“The trip was very well planned and details explained by our guide, our guide was extremely nice and informative and I would definitely recommend booking on this trip! The market was nice to visit and see all the traders with their stock and Heraklion was amazing to visit. Definitely recommend and again lovely guide and bus drivers!”
Thessaloniki open market food tour with tastings: Ladadika, bougatsa, olives, cheeses at Kapani and Modiano, plus Greek coffee.
“I had an unforgettable experience on the last day of my Greece food tour, thanks to the incredible food and our amazing guide, Elani. Her deep knowledge and patience made the journey so much more enriching, as she answered all our questions with grace and enthusiasm. Wishing her all the best in her future studies! The food itself was exceptional. We began by sampling delicious Greek olives, followed by creamy feta and a cheese similar to gouda. The pastry tastings were a highlight—*tiropita* (a savory cheese pie) and *bougatsa* (a sweet custard pie) were absolutely delicious. We also had the chance to try Greek Turkish delight, paired perfectly with rich,…”
See **Knossos Palace**, **Heraklion** and a **Minoan farm** in one packed day, with a guided history stop and market time, from $41.
Shop Chora’s market, taste Naxos cheeses and liqueurs, then cook Greek appetizers in a small group with lunch included.
“We loved the cooking class and tour of Naxos. Anastasia was our guide and was very knowledgable and kind.”
Shop Athens Central Market, then cook a three-course Greek meal in a garden home with unlimited wine and ouzo.
“The whole experience was great. We ended up being the only couple due to others canceling. But it was a great time and fun”
A 4-hour classic Athens food walk with market visit, bakery bites, souvlaki, coffee, and a local drink for $69 per person.
“despite living in athens for 2 months, the guide made me discover a lot in the city and in the history of the city/country. He is very nice and speaks good english.”
Walk Thessaloniki’s Kapani Market on a 3-hour food tour with Greek coffee, bougatsa, local bites, and tavern tips for your whole stay.
“Absolutely fabulous tour. Helena was knowledgeable and the food very enjoyable. I very much enjoyed learning about the history od Thessaloniki.”
Half-day Heraklion and Cretaquarium tour with skip-the-line entry, Liberty Square and Koules Fortress, plus local market time.
“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 with a host, cook classic Greek dishes in a traditional taverna, then enjoy lunch with wine and take-home recipes.
“I loved this cooking class! Our guide went above and beyond and showed us some beautiful places as we walked to the market. I learned so much ! And the cooking part was so great because it was very hands on and not too hard. It was one of the main highlights of our trip. It’s a must do! You’ll leave wanting to cook Greek food when you get back home. The food, chef and restaurant were wonderful.”
Guided bus day trip to Knossos Palace and Heraklion, with a market stop, optional museum time, and bilingual guides, from $37.
“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.”
Knossos Palace and Heraklion city tour with pickup, guided time at Knossos, and free time at the Old Market. From $48.
“Our primary goal was to explore Knossos Palace, and it certainly did not disappoint. We had a great time strolling through the city and touring the fort. The trip was excellently planned and would recommend this if you want to get a feel of the city.”
Pick the day first, then pick the boat.
