Cooking Class in Athens: Learn the Art of Phyllo with Christina
Overview
Learn to make hand-made phyllo pies in a local Athenian home. Christina is passionate about baking traditional phyllo pies using a technique she first learned from her grandmother. After attending culinary school, Christina perfected the phyllo technique by working in a local bakery where she expertly created a wide variety of phyllo pies from scratch. Christina will teach you to make phyllo dough in her kitchen and how to construct a flaky, savory pie. After your pie has baked you will sit at Christina's table and share a meal of her inventive, seasonal Greek dishes.
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.
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
Meeting Location
Vrioulon
Vironas 162 32, Greece
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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..
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Cooking Class in Athens: Learn the Art of Phyllo with Christina?
Cancellation Policy
Still have questions?
We're here to help.
Activity code: C-7626P70
Traveler Photos
Reviews
Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 25 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
Additional Info
Similar Tours & Activities
Discover authentic, fresh, traditional food in non tourist, hidden spots of the City! Food and places you may not find alone! Visit local streets where...
$84
Learn to make one of Greece’s most beloved street foods completely from scratch, using our secret family recipes, passed down through generations and never published....
$125
For those who love the ... mix! Culture, mountains, coastline, people & villages and GREAT food! Plus, an overnight at a very unique location! Where...
$629
Explore the art of vegan cooking through our immersive cooking courses! Led by expert chefs, our courses offer a hands-on experience to master the techniques...
$90
Discover authentic, fresh, traditional food in non tourist, hidden spots of the City! Food and places you may not find alone! Visit local streets where...
$84
Learn to make one of Greece’s most beloved street foods completely from scratch, using our secret family recipes, passed down through generations and never published....
$125
For those who love the ... mix! Culture, mountains, coastline, people & villages and GREAT food! Plus, an overnight at a very unique location! Where...
$629
Explore the art of vegan cooking through our immersive cooking courses! Led by expert chefs, our courses offer a hands-on experience to master the techniques...
$90
Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought
See the sights of Athens in this fun and easy 9km journey by regular or electric bike. During this 2.5 hour relaxed pace tour on...
$40
Athens Acropolis and Parthenon Walking Tour
Please note that there are several options available for this tour. You can upgrade your experience by selecting an option that includes the entrance fees,...
$39
Experience the beauty of Greece with our Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon tour, available in both morning and sunset options. Each tour offers a...
$41
Delve into the fascinating world of Ancient Greece on a 3-hour walking tour of the Acropolis of Athens and the New Acropolis Museum. With an...
$54
See the sights of Athens in this fun and easy 9km journey by regular or electric bike. During this 2.5 hour relaxed pace tour on...
$40
Please note that there are several options available for this tour. You can upgrade your experience by selecting an option that includes the entrance fees,...
$39
Experience the beauty of Greece with our Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon tour, available in both morning and sunset options. Each tour offers a...
$41
Delve into the fascinating world of Ancient Greece on a 3-hour walking tour of the Acropolis of Athens and the New Acropolis Museum. With an...
$54
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
Filter by:
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- 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.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Cooking Class in Athens: Learn the Art of Phyllo with Christina is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Cooking Class in Athens: Learn the Art of Phyllo with Christina will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What'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
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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..
