Cooking Class in Athens: Learn the Art of Phyllo with Christina
7626P70
7626P70
7626P70
7626P70
7626P70
7626P70
7626P70
7626P70
7626P70
7626P70
7626P70
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Overview
This experience offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to learn to cook one of Greece's best known dishes with a local expert. You will get a real glimpse in to modern Greek life and learn about the culinary traditions that have been passed down through generations of home-cooks.
Tour at a glance
What's included
- Tsipouro (a traditional Greek spirit) and a glass of white or rosé wine
- Private cooking lesson with your host Christina
- Optional market tour add-on
What you'll do
Step into Christina’s welcoming kitchen in Athens and discover the centuries-old tradition of Greek pie-making, recognized by UNESCO as part of the Mediterranean diet. This cooking class specializes in phyllo, the delicate, paper-thin dough at the heart of Greece’s beloved savory pies. Begin with a traditional Greek coffee, then enjoy a hands-on lesson in making spanakopita, a quintessential Greek dish. Christina will guide you through every step, starting from scratch with just flour and water. You’ll use seasonal ingredients like wild spinach, local greens, and Greek cheeses to craft your filling. At Christina’s dining table, you’ll roll your dough into thin sheets, learning how to layer it into a light, flaky crust. You’ll leave with printed recipes to recreate the experience at home. The cooking lasts about two hours, followed by a shared meal featuring the spanakopita you made - alongside seasonal dishes Christina has prepared. Enjoy it with Tsipouro, wine, and a delicious dessert. Optional: Join Christina for a 1-hour walking market tour to visit her favorite cheesemonger, deli, and bakery. Learn about traditional Greek ingredients before heading back to cook together.
Meeting & pickup
Everyone meets at the start point.
Schedule
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Christina’s neighborhood is hilly, so comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended if you choose the market tour experience..
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traveller reviews
It was such a wonderful and memorable experience. We had the chance to bake delicious Greek pastries, enjoy some beautiful traditional dishes, and really feel the warmth of Greek hospitality. Everything was fresh, authentic, and full of flavor, but what made the experience even more special was Christina. She was absolutely amazing — welcoming, kind, passionate, and very knowledgeable. She made the whole experience feel personal, relaxed, and truly enjoyable. It was more than just food; it was a beautiful cultural and culinary experience. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to enjoy authentic Greek flavors, learn something new, and spend a lovely time in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Christina was such an incredible host and teacher. We were welcomed into her wonderful apartment and she took her time to get to know us, and also told us about herself and her neighborhood. We visited several shops, including a vegetable grocer, cheese monger, a bakery, and a winery where we sampled our new favorite wine, retzina! This cooking lesson took place on the birthday of one of our kids, who is very interested in pursuing culinary arts. Christina was so natural, delegating tasks for cutting up vegetables to be used in salads, the spanikopita, and finally, the preparation of the filo dough. This is such a painstaking process, and Christina was the perfect guide, patient with all of us, and so warm. We all ate together, a delicious meal of chicken, cooked perfectly in the oven with eggplant and zucchini, salads, including rusk served with tomatoes and olives, and of course, the spanikopita. We finished it all off with spoon sweet of bergamot. We left as friends, eager to stay connected and to practice Christina's excellent recipes once we return home. We highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Greece who is eager to have a real, intimate lesson on how to cook some of the best food in the world. Christina, efcharisto poli! Have a wonderful summer!
Christina is undoubtedly a very talented chef. One of the best spinach pies I've ever eaten. It was really fun to participate in the preparation.
Great experience! The hostess was very warm and made us feel welcome, like we were friends cooking together. The lesson was fun and we all participated in every step. I liked how we ensured the perfect crust for the phyllo, by slicing the pie for moisture to escape, but sprinkling the top with water as well. I will try it at home to impress my friends, especially Greeks who I don't think had a perfect spanakopita in a while. The meal Christina prepared was also beautiful. Overall highly recommended.
Christina was an amazing host! The lesson had all the steps with every detail on the technique. She was very friendly and answered to all the questions. I actually learned how to make spanakopita and put it to the test with the recipe she gave us. It came out really great! loved the meal, the atmosphere, the jokes, the alcohol, everything! Cheers, Christina!
A truly original experience. Coming from Italy, I value traditional cuisine and a welcoming culture. I couldn’t find a better experience than the one offered by Christina. A great host with deep knowledge of and passion for Greek cuisine, opens her house to share this ever lasting tradition of Greek phyllo with the world. Thank you 🙏
One super valuable experience, cause under Christina's guidance we learnt and participated in opening "fullo" for greek pita, an art that will most probably vanish. Christina took care of us with good music, friends, and traditional treats such as dolmadakia, giouvetsi/spetzofai, an amazing anchovy mint salad, and many more. She also didnt miss to teach us traditions from all over Greece, pita related ofc. Thank you very much for your effort, it really made my day.
Great experience. Much better than what I expected. Cristina is a very nice person, very patient, and a great teacher. I can only recommend it! It was really worth it.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 3h 30m.
Is hotel pickup included?
Everyone meets at the start point.
Can I cancel for free?
Yes. Cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund.
Which languages is the guide available in?
Guide languages: EL, EN
On which days does it run?
It runs Every day. Starts 10:00, 11:00, 16:30
How fast is the booking confirmed?
Instantly. Your e-ticket arrives by e-mail right after booking.
Is this a private tour?
Yes, this is a private experience for your group only.
Where do I complete the booking?
On viator.com, a Tripadvisor company, with live availability and secure payment. TourViaGo is a Global Partner of Viator.
Product code 7626P70
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