The 15 Best Shopping Tours in Athens

1.Classic Cooking Class with Market Visit and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,101 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $83Our pick

Cook classic Greek dishes, tour Athens Central Market, and share a homemade feast with wine in this friendly four-hour class.

“We had experienced this cooking class once before and loved it. Since we brought friends to Greece this time, we felt they would also enjoy and benefit from the whole experience. I believe that's exactly what happened. We shared it with a multinational group of wonderful folks from Canada, South Africa, Switzerland, Australia, and the US. The wonderful food we created and consumed together sure bridged that diverse group. Antonia and her team are simply efficient, knowledgeable, and so much fun to be with.”

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2.Food Market Visit and Cooking Class with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,087 reviews · 4 hours · from $81

Cook classic Greek dishes after shopping Athens Central Market, with wine, local stories, and a shared meal at The Greek Kitchen.

“Very nice actually! Vasia was super nice and funny, the dishes were really tasty. We actually succeeded in preparing very tasty dishes.”

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3.Athens, Greek food tour including market visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 618 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $83

Taste Athens through bakeries, shops, and Varvakeios Market on a 3.5-hour food walk with local guides and generous Greek specialties.

“We had a lovely time on our small group Athens food tour. We had 6 guests plus the tour guide so it was nice and small. We stopped at a number of stops and had a great experience in every location. Great serving sizes of everything and great personalised service. Our guide asked us if we wanted coffee and took individual orders as well as bought us fruit at the fruit market that the group wanted. FYI - you will see dead animals at the meat market.”

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4.Cooking Class in Athens with Shopping in Central Market & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $101

Shop Athens Central Market, cook Greek classics in a local taverna, then enjoy wine, lunch, recipes, and a small-group class.

“The Athens central market and cooking class was not your typical cooking experience. The recipes and menu were delicious and authentically Greek; however, the class was conducted in the open air dining room of the restaurant (read no air conditioning) with the 8 participants seated elbow-to-elbow at a dining table with the head chef demonstrating while the tour guide translated his instructions. Food courses and portions were huge, but contained no protein. Also be aware that the meeting location is 20 minutes from central market so walking through Athens is required beyond just touring the market. The market visit included purchasing vegetables like tomatoes and cucumbers and buying yogu...”

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5.Acropolis Private Wine Tasting @ Finewine store

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $67

Taste six Greek wines with cheese and olives near the Acropolis, guided through Greece’s grape regions in a cozy Plaka wine shop.

“Elena the owner was so knowledge on each Greek wine she served us. She went as far as to show a map were the grapes were grown and how they differ. The, taste, the color, and the grape used from the regions etc. we tasted 6 with each came new clean glass. Highly Recommend. Cute area of Plake but tucked. away. Very Good wine.”

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6.Classic Athens Food Tour with Local Drink & Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $70

Taste Athens through its central market, spice shops, pastries, meats, coffee, and gyros on a small-group morning walk.

“Absolutely the best guide for food and history of Greece we had the best time ...Karen and Chris Beck 😍😎”

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7.Cooking Class, Market Visit & Lunch at Local Tavern

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 27 reviews · 4 hours · from $105

Shop Athens Central Market, cook Greek classics with a local chef, then enjoy lunch and wine at a traditional tavern.

“It was one of the most fun activities we did in Greece! Definitly a must do! The guide was amazing! And the food was amazing!”

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9.Shopping in Athens Small Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $50

Shop Athens from Monastiraki’s flea market to Ermou Street with a private local guide, coffee, flexible timing, and three hours on foot.

“Our guide led us through the markets of Athens. She made sure we got great deals on everything we bought. If you just want to shop. This is the way to go. Not just tourist shops. Great day !!! Thanks”

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10.Greek Food Tasting and Market Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 7 reviews · 4 hours · from $93

Taste 18+ Greek specialties, visit Athens’ Varvakios Market, and learn local food customs on a four-hour walking tour from Psyrri.

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11.Greek Fashion Shopping Tour with a Local Expert

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 5 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $69

Shop Athens with a local guide, from Greek designer clothes and jewelry to natural cosmetics, deli foods, and fair-price advice.

“We saw some awesome designers we weren’t aware of and learnt more about the history of the area. But as the tour progressed for us it became less about the shopping and more about having a delightful afternoon with a wonderful person.”

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12.Street Food Tour Market & City Centre

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews · 4 hours · from $116

Taste Athens through its market, souvlaki, Greek coffee, and city sights on a small-group food walk led by a local guide.

“Filippa, our guide, enthusiastically guided through the streets of Athens stopping to provide us with interesting historical facts in addition to treating us to traditional Greek menu items with our final stop souvlaki for lunch.”

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13.Athens Central Market Tour and Greek Cooking Class with Penelope

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $122

Review of Athens Central Market Tour and Greek Cooking Class with Penelope, including the market walk, seasonal menu, price, timing, and practical tips.

“Great cooking class to prepare at home with locals the food that you cannot find in restaurants. All steps explained. Very positive hosts. Great wine”

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14.Tasting workshop and Food Market tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $49Best value

Taste Greek cheese, honey, olive oil, wines, tsipouro, and liqueurs while exploring Athens’ Central Food Market with a local guide.

“The guide showed us numerous spices. Pure honey and olive oil as well as the fish and meat market in Central Athens. We eat some original Greek food.”

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15.Athens Half Day Small Group Shopping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72

Explore Athens shopping with a local guide, from Kolonaki designers and jewelry to Syntagma backstreets, in a small three-hour tour.

“Locals know all the best places to eat and this tour provides you with that knowledge and many delicious treats. Pavlina was a excellent guide who explained to us the fascinating history that entwines food and Greek culture through the ages in one great tour. We had a really fun day. We explored parts of Athens we would have not found ourselves and and ate a good variety of yummy Greek food. Thank you Pavlina we will highly recommend the tour to our friends.”

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