Greece · MARKETS
The 14 best market tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it takes and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason.
Market visit then hands-on cooking in Athens, learning classics like tzatziki and spanakopita, with 250ml wine and take-home recipes.
“A good selection of recipes to prepare within the allocated time. The end result was very tasty and we will certainly try to reproduce some of the recipes when we return home. It is helpful that they provide their recipes online.”
Market stroll at Varvakios Agora, hands-on Greek dishes, and a full meal with local organic wine. 4 hours, Athens.
“The market tour was forgettable, but we have been to lots of markets across the world. The cooking class on the other hand was very good. We can't wait to make spanikota when we get home. We would take a different class with this guide in the future.”
Taste your way through Athens with market stops and guided tastings, ending in Psyri with souvlaki after a Varvakeios visit.
“Stella was an excellent guide introducing us to the food traditions of Athens. She filled the three hour tour with a variety of tastes and sights.”
Heraklion in one day: Pateles open-air market, Liberty Square sights, Koules fortress, and CretAquarium in Gournes.
“it was a well organised trip and everything ran to time, the drivers were friendly and the guide was excellent providing great instructions and information when needed, Sealand travel who ran the trip can be trusted and you should have confidence if they are your company thank you Sealand”
Thessaloniki open-market walking food tour with Greek coffee, tastings, and market history in 3 hours for $53 per person.
“The tour guide Eleni was very knowledgeable and the tour was really interesting as we learned about Thessaloniki in general and the specific foods. We had the opportunity to sample a wide range of foods and Greek coffee. I would definitely recommend.”
A guided day from Heraklion to Knossos, plus a Minoan farm tasting. See Venetian harbor views, old market time, and free hours.
Walk Chora, shop the market, taste Naxos cheeses and kitro liqueur, then cook and eat Greek appetizers together in a small-group class.
“It was a wonderful moment spended with a rich experience : we walked through the town to discover the greek culture and the history of Naxos ! Then we did the cooking class with Miss Mimosa, and it was totally fabulous to cook incredible greek food that was so tasty! Thank you for all your kindness, we will keep in mind this beautiful moment Gwladys & Florian”
Classic Athens food tour with local drink, market visit, and snack stops across central Athens, led by Tasos.
“super fun tour. our guide accommodated our interest and brought us to all the interesting places. the food was delicious”
Walk through Thessaloniki markets, taste bougatsa and coffee, shop for folk art, then leave with tavern advice for your next meal.
“Great experience with lovely young and intelligent Greek guide. Great way to learn the city and culinary traditions”
Half-day Heraklion and Cretaquarium tour with skip-the-line entry, market time, and fortress views. Pickup from many resorts.
“Es war mit Abstand der schönste Ausflug aller meiner Reisen! Unsere Reisbegleiterin hat das ganz fantastisch gemacht! Gerne jederzeit wieder. Es war an jedem Stop genug Zeit.”
Guided trip from Heraklion to Knossos, plus Heraklion’s market area, museum time, and sea views, with pickup and a live guide.
“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.”
Shop Athens Central Market, cook classic Greek dishes with a pro chef, then eat lunch in a traditional taverna with wine.
“Very interesting and fascinating. The guide, Anastasia had so many insights and informations to give. The chef didn’t speak English so Anastasia translated for us. They made a very good team. The food was great and easy to make by just following the instructions. We even got a little recipe book for the recipes so we can make it at home. I strongly recommend this activity”
Chania morning food tour with kalitsounia, olive oil, honey and mezze by the Venetian harbor. Small group, tastings and coffee.
“Great tour, Elena was our guide and she was brilliant, lots of really interesting history about Chania and the local foods. Wonderful food, was a great morning exploring the town and its flavours. I also have a list of great local eateries to try on the rest of our trip! Would highly recommend this tour, thank you.”
Skip the ticket line at Cretaquarium, then explore Heraklion’s open-air markets, Liberty Square, and Venetian Walls on a 6-hour half-day bus tour.
“Es wäre schön, wenn es eine Stadtrundfahrt oder Stadtrundgang durch Heraklion gegeben hätte.”
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