Top Athens Classes & Workshops

Make and take home a unique piece of Grecian pottery in this one-of-a-kind souvenir-making workshop. Learn all about ancient Greek art – sculptures, ceramics and more – and make a piece inspired by this rich artistic history with your own hands. It doesn’t matter if you’re an expert potter or it’s only your first time; if you’re inexperienced, get personalized coaching from the artists leading your small group.

Learn sculpture from the team who created the armour for the Assassin’s Creed Odyssey video game in this fascinating workshop. Learn how to use selected sculpting tools, watch videos on ancient sculpting techniques, then model and carve an art object from Cretan clay under your tutor’s careful guidance. You’ll bring your artwork home as a souvenir.

This unique mosaic experience is suitable for people who are complete beginners wanting to try a taster session of mosaic. After the time spent with us you will have created your own tangible memory of Greece. All the motifs and patterns are inspired by our Greek inheritance. There is a special collection dedicated to motifs from Athenian monuments, so after completing your mosaic you can walk and see the original in only a few minutes! Can you think of a more original and unique souvenir to take back home reminding you of the vibe of this special city?

During our activity you will keep away from the touristic traps. You will have the chance to attend a terrace concert with rare songs from Minor Asia by two modern Athenian musicians. Our concert will be hosted in our place, where we play and work. There, we will have the opportunity to share with you the historical background of the area and era through songs and stories. This way we hope you get a clearer view, of how modern Greece has evolved. Since you will be at our place, there's no other way for us, except to offer you a cheese platter, fruits and some wine! Book our experience for private, set your desired time schedule and combine it with your walk at Stavros Niarchos Foundation at your own pace!

Immerse yourself in the culinary history and practices of Greece during this half-day traditional cooking class in Athens. Tour Athens' Central Food Market to purchase produce, then head back to the kitchen with your guide to prepare dishes using the local, fresh ingredients. Learn along with a small group of just 15 people, which ensures an intimate atmosphere and dedicated attention from your guide.

Eat dinner in a revolving restaurant suspended in the sky during this thrilling experience in Athens. From a bird's eye view at 165 feet (50 meters) in the air, get views of the city of Athens lit up at night, including the illuminated Acropolis, as the table slowly rotates. With 22 dining companions, feast on a 6-course meal of modern and traditional Greek dishes with unlimited wine, beer, and soft drinks. Choose between Sunset Dinner or City Lights Dinner.

When visiting Athens, take a full-day detour to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Meteora. Ride a train through the Grecian countryside with included rail tickets and travel from the town of Kalambaka to the ancient clifftop monasteries in a luxury minibus with onboard Wi-Fi. View all six sky-high monastic retreats and visit three of them. You’ll discover hermit caves and enjoy lunch along the way.

Discover the architectural marvel of Ancient Greece with a visit to Athens’ star attraction – the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Acropolis of Athens. Follow your guide on a walking tour around the hilltop archaeological wonder, stopping to admire the Propylaea gateway, and the Dionysus Sanctuary as you climb to the summit. Learn more about the fascinating ruins and imagine their former glory as you roam the sprawling citadel, stand in awe before the Theatre of Dionysus, and look out over the city from the Parthenon. Explore one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world (entrance at your expense) with an expert guide. Visit the Theatre of Dionysus and Dionysus Sanctuary. Soak up sweeping city views and hear fascinating stories. Please note that there are two options to book this tour. You can book WITH tickets and prepay for the tickets now or WITHOUT tickets and pay for the tickets with CASH on the day of the tour. For both options, you skip the lines.

Journey back to Ancient Greece on this guided tour of the UNESCO-listed Acropolis of Athens, including a visit to the New Acropolis Museum. Visit the Theatre of Dionysus and Dionysus Sanctuary, stroll past the Propylaea gateway and the Temple of Athena Nike, then stand in awe before the grand ruins of the Parthenon, looking down over Athens below. After exploring the sprawling citadel, follow your guide on a tour of New Acropolis Museum and learn more about the excavations as you browse more than 4,000 artifacts unearthed from the Acropolis.

Explore the greatest of ancient Greek architectural feats on a 4-hour private walking tour of the Acropolis of Athens and the New Acropolis Museum, followed by dinner. Stroll around the UNESCO-listed Acropolis with an archaeologist to learn about its monuments, including the Parthenon. Then, visit the ultra-modern New Acropolis Museum for a guided tour of its spectacular statues and treasures. Finish with a delicious Greek dinner at a restaurant with stellar views over the Parthenon.

Indulge your inner foodie on this 4-hour gourmet tasting tour and sample the edible delights of Athens. Take to the streets for a walking tour of Athens’ cafés, markets, delicatessens and street food haunts. Enjoy the undivided attention of your private food-expert guide as you uncover the secrets of Greek cuisine and learn more about the city’s culinary heritage. Stop along the way to sample local treats like sweet donuts, Greek bread and regional cheeses, washed down with Greek wine and freshly brewed coffee.

Enjoy a hassle-free arrival in Athens with this private transfer service. Meet your driver at Athens International Airport, and relax on the journey to your Athens city or coast hotel. These private vehicles can accommodate up to fifteen passengers.

Get an up-close look at Ancient Greece on this 2-day tour of Delphi and Meteora. Departing from Athens, follow a knowledgeable guide through the UNESCO-listed site at Delphi, discovering the Sanctuary of Apollo and the rest of the area's rich history. Then pass through the scenic towns of Amphissa, Lamia and Trikala before relaxing in 3- or 4-star accommodations in Kalambaka for the night. Top off your trip on Day Two with a visit to the famous monasteries of Meteora, once a safe haven for monks fleeing the fall of the Roman Empire.

Discover some of Greece’s greatest treasures and the best of modern Athens on this morning or afternoon Athens sightseeing tour. With an expert guide, take a coach tour of top Athens sites, including the Greek Parliament and Panathenaic Stadium, stage of the first modern Olympic Games. Then, explore the mighty Acropolis on foot to see the glorious Parthenon and other highlights. Want to add more sightseeing in Athens? Upgrade your morning tour to include entry to the Acropolis Museum to see its incredible Parthenon friezes, and other archaeological exhibits.

This foodie extravaganza is the ultimate way to get a taste of Greece. By traveling with a private guide, you’ll get a more personalized experience, and you’ll have your guide’s undivided attention for questions. Your guide will lead the way, which takes the stress out of navigating, and you’ll visit multiple local Athens food hotspots, such as markets, food counters, and more. Highlights include trying Greek olive oil, souvlaki, and doughnuts.

Take a whirlwind tour of Athens history in a private taxi driven by your guide. You’ll the city’s fascinating historical highlights in just half a day, including the Acropolis, Temple of Zeus, Greek parliament, Panathenaic Stadium, and more. Hear fascinating commentary along the way, choose between a morning or afternoon departure to best fit your schedule, and enjoy convenient hotel pickup and drop-off.

Taste the local flavors of Greece during this 4-hour small-group cooking class in Athens! Taking place at a restaurant under a majestic Acropolis view, your cooking class is run by an experienced and passionate cooking instructor who demonstrates traditional family Greek cooking. Under the instructor’s watchful eye, prepare an authentic Greek feast and then sit down with fellow food-lovers in your group to eat it! This small-group cooking class is limited to 16 people, ensuring you'll learn all about Greek cooking in an intimate atmosphere.

Be taught how to make real Greek food and enjoy dinner with a view on this 3.5-hour cooking class in Athens. Head to a much-loved bakery in vibrant Monastiraki and learn how to make traditional Greek dishes, from tzatziki to spinach pie, with hands-on guidance from an experienced chef. Then, when the food is ready, head up to the roof to enjoy the fruits of your labor while you take in unbeatable views of the Acropolis of Athens, the UNESCO-listed jewel in Athens’ crown. This small-group tour is limited to just eight participants.

Taste Greek wine in a setting beneath the UNESCO-listed Acropolis of Athens. In a small group that’s limited to just ten people, get the lowdown on the Greek wine regions and grapes, and hear tales of Dionysus, the Greek god of wine and fertility. Listen to your wine expert guide to learn more as you sip each wine, and pair them with Greek cheese and cold cuts.

Become an Ancient Greek Hoplite and Protect the Greek cities from the Persian Invasion! Are you a history lover and want to experience something new and exciting? We are asking you to join us in a first Historical outdoor fighting representation experience (sport animation) about the Greco-Persian wars. Together, we'll explore the hidden art of the ancient Greek phalanx (Lesson of ancient Greek fighting style- The Othismos) during the Persian wars (500-448bce), the strategy, the equipment and the movement of every “Greek Hoplite” (pair) that made him a unique soldier through the ages. The Spartan king Leonidas and his brave 300 soldiers, the clever and cunning Athenian politician and general Miltiades used this fighting style and managed to defend the Greek cities from the Great Persian invasion. Enjoy history while you entertain yourself, interact with your team and use light-weight wooden historically correct replicas of an Ancient Greek Hoplite.

If you’re looking to stay active and immerse yourself in the culture of Athens without leaving your home, look no further. This Withlocals Dance Like the Greek live virtual experience combines a dance workshop and a dance history lesson all into one, with an Athens’ local who’s passion leads him toward the arts. Enjoy a fun, interactive session, and learn some really cool traditional Greek dance moves while you’re at it.

Learn how to cook a traditional Greek dinner during this small-group cooking class in Athens complete with an Acropolis view. Experience a hands-on class and prepare five different courses including an appetizer, Greek salad, entrée, and dessert. Bring home the recipes you prepare during the class and recreate a taste of Greece at home. Dinner and Greek wine are included; menus for vegetarians are available.

Get a taste of the Greek Islands while in Athens on this fabulous home cooking experience. By cooking in a local home, you’ll get a more authentic experience. As it’s a private lesson, you’ll be able to ask questions along the way, and have a more personalized experience. You’ll learn to make a range of dishes, such as Greek pizza, oven-cooked chickpeas, or veal casserole. After cooking, you’ll sit back, relax, and enjoy the food you’ve prepared.

Learn how to cook traditional Greek dishes—and even shop in a bustling Athens food market like a local—on this intimate and immersive culinary class. Begin your morning with tea and coffee, and then follow your guide to the market, where you’ll pick out fresh, seasonal ingredients. Enjoy meze dishes and a glass of ouzo before you start cooking your 4-course lunch of Greek specialties; then, sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labors, accompanied with wine and other treats.