Greece · SHOPPING TOURS
Below are 12 shopping tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Cook Greek classics, tour Athens Central Market, share a family-style feast, and enjoy wine in this lively four-hour Athens class.
“Thanassius was fun, lively, and energetic. The food was amazing, and we learned things we never knew before. This was by far the highlight of our stay in Athens.”
Cook Greek classics after shopping Athens Central Market with a local chef, wine, and a generous shared meal at The Greek Kitchen.
“We went as a group of 5. Total we were round about 13-15 people but perfectly split between 2 tables. Our Master chef was funny, super attentive and motivating. He even put a candle on our desert as it was my fathers birthday. Highly recommend. Dishes were easy and this means we can just redo them at home. Group was also fun”
Taste Athens from bakeries to Varvakeios Market on a 3.5-hour local food walk with Greek specialties, market sights, and dining tips.
“We had a great time on this tour (6 of us). The food is fantastic, and diverse, and you get a nice walking tour of the area. Our guide was very engaging and kept a good pace so that even the younger ones in our group (who usually prefer to explore on their own) had a great time. I might have liked a little deeper explanation about the history of specific snacks or their relevance to daily life, but no one else in my group would have liked that so I'm 5-starring this one.”
Explore Heraklion’s market, Venetian port and Koules Fortress, then visit Cretaquarium on a well-priced seven-hour trip from eastern Crete.
“Amazing day very informative great time at the market then on to Herklion itself that town was bustling had a lovely lunch from there onto Crete aquarium quite expensive but worth a visit then dropped back to drop of points. walked over 12,000 steps all in all a good day out. well organised”
Taste bougatsa, feta, olives, coffee, and local specialties while exploring Thessaloniki’s markets, tavernas, and food districts.
“She took us a tour with different flavours of the city. It was nice and time flew by. We highly recommend Margarita! Hope to meet you again in Thessaloniki or İstanbul.”
Review of Crete’s Knossos, Heraklion, market, and Minoan Farm tour, with practical advice on time, transport, costs, and what to expect.
Explore Naxos Chora, shop for seasonal ingredients, taste local cheese and kitron, then cook a Greek lunch with a local chef.
“It was a fabulous tour! Our guide Anastasia was excellent . We visited some fun & interesting shops and the market to collect the food and the cooking class was lots of fun.”
Explore Thessaloniki’s markets with Greek coffee, bougatsa, local bites, folk art, and practical dining tips on this three-hour walk.
“Our family of 10 loved the Thessaloniki: Walking Open Market Food Tour and Tasting. Helen, our guide, provided great insight into the culture and history of the city as we walked through several traditional markets tasting olives, sweets, savory meat and cheese pies, coffee and other traditional treats. Our small group of 12 allowed us see and hear more than if we had chosen to participate in a shore excursion offerd by the cruise line. We highly recommend this tour to experience Thessaloniki in just a few hours.”
Explore Cretaquarium, Heraklion’s market, Liberty Square, and Koules Fortress on a six-hour coach tour from eastern Crete.
“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, cook classic Greek dishes with a local chef, then enjoy a generous taverna lunch with wine and recipes to take home.
“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 neighborhoods.”
Review of the Knossos and Heraklion bus tour, with palace history, museum time, local tasting, market stops, costs, and practical tips.
“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.”
Taste six Greek wines with cheese and olives near the Acropolis, guided by Sofia or Elena at a cozy Plaka wine shop.
“Wonderful little shop in a very cute neighborhood. The staff was very knowledgeable and informative during our tasting of wines from throughout Greece. Highly recommend.”
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