Top Athens Classes & Workshops

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?

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.

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.

Dance and dine the evening away in irrepressible Greek style on this 4hour dance class and dining experience in Athens. Learn to dance like a local at a fun-filled 1.5-hour lesson, with an expert instructor showing you the steps to popular Greek folk dances, including the ‘syrtaki.’ Discover each dance’s history as you learn, and then visit a traditional downtown taverna for a delicious 3-course Greek dinner. Feast on classic local dishes, enjoy the convivial atmosphere, and then take to the floor to show off your nifty, newly learned footwork.

Bring your mercurial and your talent and discover ancient Greek sculpture. Make your own souvenir with the ancient Greek tools under the guidance by our famous sculptors.

Discover Athens' democratic legacy on a small-group experience that delves into daily life in Classical Greece. Led by a facilitator with a background in Classical Studies, this workshop is an introduction to Athenian debating and voting—the bright and the dark side of Athenian democracy. Head to the historic site of Pnyx for an interactive, alternative activity featuring dialogues, role-plays, and team games.

Immerse yourself in traditional Greek culture, and enjoy a memorable night out, when you book this private, two-in-one outing. Pick between several convenient start times, and begin with a dance class. You’ll learn about Greek folk dances, will practice different steps, and, thanks to your teacher’s one-on-one instruction, will be strutting across the dance floor like a local in no time. Then, continue your evening with a hearty Greek feast, composed of a range of authentic dishes and wine to go with.

Become a Plato’s student, with this small-group, highly interactive, alternative workshop for beginners, featuring dialogues, debates, role-plays and team games. Led by a facilitator with a background in Classical Studies, this experience will allow you to apply Plato's Philosophy in modern life, through exploration of his famous ''Allegory of the Cave''. - See the historic location which hosted the world’s 1st Academy. - Visit the Plato's Academy Digital Museum (free entrance). - Join a productive and joyful philosophical quest. - Put yourself in the shoes of an ancient Greek philosopher. - Develop your critical thought and self awareness through Socrates' maieutic (midwife) method. - Use unique replicas of ancient objects. Family friendly! Suitable for anyone over 12years old (accompanied by an adult.) Limited Availability! Please secure your place at least 5 days ahead. This activity is highly interactive therefore it requests minimum 4 people.

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?

Great opportunity to meet with like new people, network, share some similar interests, culture, make friends and to practice your salsa moves. We will take you to the most popular salsa venue in town.

Come take a journey through time, we will travel to the old school. In the classroom the strict (but fair) teacher will be waiting us, as we sit in the old wooden desks and relive our school years. Take out from your satchel, the slate and the pencils and the lesson starts! And if you're good we are going to play the old games: marbles, spinning tops, hoops and skipping ropes. But if you are naughty, punishment awaits!

Immerse yourself in Greek history and dance with this Dora Stratou Greek Dances Theatre Show. Take advantage of flexible timing and choose your preferred performance—shows are available Wednesday through Sunday—then head to the theater and enjoy a traditional Greek dance lesson. Admire a performance with authentic music, historic costumes and jewelry, and extensively-researched dance.

Enrol in this artistic workshop and learn how to paint a straw hat with designs that are inspired by the Mediterranean nature, the Greek summer and the Cycladic sun! This is a unique experience where you will learn not only the basics but also more sophisticated painting techniques. Highlights ● Painting workshop under the guidance of a local expert ● Special tips and techniques for painting on a straw hat ● Equipment for the construction (paint and paint brushes) ● A straw hat that you will take with you at the end of the workshop

From Monastiraki Square we will start walking uphill for a tour around the hill of Acropolis. We will visit every high vibration energy spot inside the archaeological sites of Areios Pagos, Pnyka and Filopappou hill. A jurney to all the knowledge and instructions to investigate your self through ancient Greek philosophy, at the exact same places of its origin. Please wear comfortable clothing and sport shoes since we will be walking around!

This is an amazing hands-on experience that will let you exercise your artistic skills. This interactive weaving workshop will help you explore and understand the cultural heritage of Greece through one of the main forms of Folk Art, the weaving tradition. Live the journey of the wool, weave with us and create your own masterpiece working on authentic Greek looms. Highlights • Learn how to design and weave your own fabric using a loom • Immerse yourself in the local culture and the Greek Folk art • Enjoy a hands-on and relaxing experience in a studio located in the heart of Athens • Exercise your artistic skills with the help of a professional instructor

Join a painting workshop and get a hand-painted pair of Greek sandals! This is a fun and exciting activity that will allow you to learn interesting facts about Greek Art while at the same time you will be taught how to paint on leather. Highlights ● Painting workshop under the guidance of a local expert ● Special tips and techniques about painting on leather ● Equipment for the construction (paint and paint brushes) ● Leather sandals of your size that you will take with you at the end of the workshop

Sunrise meditation sessions under the sacred hill of Acropolis is a unique experience through connecting with the energy of one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world.Meditation science-based benefits are numerous and the blue light of the sky gives a natural energy boost, sets the body's circadian clock for the day priming you for maximum efficiency and boosts metabolism. Those early hours according to quantum physics principles are the sweet spot of the day for cleansing your mind, body and spirit attuned to theta brainwaves which are meditation and introspection waves. At this sacred time you can connect to your higher self and purpose before the day gets going. You will also learn about Ancient Greek Meditation Techniques based on principles of Pythagoras, Hierocles, Heraclitus, Plotinus, the Delphic Maxims and the Seven Sages of Greek Antiquity, which consist integral part of the greek spiritual heritage. No alike experience is provided until now in Athens!

With its fine architectural details and dramatic slopes, its vibrant and quirky street life, and the interplay of sun and fog over the bay, Greece offers abundant opportunities to fine-tune your drone photography skills. This advanced workshop is led by an experienced drone photographer and a professional instructor and is designed for advanced drone photographers and Photography Workshop alumni who want to take the next step in their technical and image-making abilities. Our workshop features lectures and demonstrations designed to enhance your ability to tell powerful stories through a variety of advanced drone photography techniques. , focus on travel photography and storytelling through portraits of people and places, learning how to interact with your subjects to achieve more insightful, compelling images.

Learn how to make delicious and authentic Greek food during this 3-hour hands-on cooking class in Athens. Prepare a 3-course lunch from start to finish with your Athenian instructor and a small group of eager students. Sit down to the fruits of your labor with a glass of wine and leave with a small book of recipes to recreate the dishes at home.

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.

During this course you will learn how to cook from scratch a traditional Greek dinner that we all going to devour afterwards with some glasses of good Greek wine. - Totally hands-on class - Learn to cook at least 5 traditional Greek recipes - Enjoy good Greek wine and nibbles while cooking - Small groups (up to 10 persons) for a totally personalized experience Leaving the cooking studio you will take with you not only memories of one of the best meals you had in Athens, but also the recipes of what you cooked so you can recreate the whole menu back home, tips and hints to make your stay in Athens even better and a small gift to remember us. Of course if you have a favorite Greek dish you wish to learn how to cook, please don't hesitate to ask for it when you make the booking. Vegetarians and vegans are welcome. Please let us know upon booking for any dietary restriction. Private classes also available upon request.

Discover the secrets of loukoumades—Greek donuts—in a way you couldn’t by just eating them at restaurants on this family-friendly private Athens cooking class. Discover how these popular treats date from the first Olympic Games in 776 BC, and use the original recipes to create classic sweet and savory versions. Then, eat as many as you wish with honey, fruit, or cheeses, accompanied by unlimited beer, wine, and sodas.

The ancient Greeks were inventors of surprisingly advanced technology. Discover their most important innovations with this family-friendly tour that features a stop at the Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology for a guided visit and workshop to assemble a “computer of Antikythera”. Learn how the Greeks devised this and other calculating mechanisms and take in the nearby Plateia Syntagmatos and National Garden with your guide.

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.

Instagram and Ruins Walking Exercise Tour You’ll take the best Instagram and Facebook photos on this tour! What the IG and FB tour includes: Once in a lifetime Instagram and Facebook photo opportunities! The best guides who know the best locations for great photos! Walking exercise inside the local Athenian ruins!! (500 calories burnt) A surprise authentic Greek treat! Children welcome.

Learn the secrets behind your favorite Greek dishes during this hands-on cooking class in Athens. Led by an expert instructor, step inside a traditional tavern, sip on a glass of raki and try your hand at four starters and one main course, using fresh, local ingredients. Then sit down to savor the fruits of your labor with your fellow chefs. Numbers are limited to 16 to keep the experience as intimate as possible.

This is the first and only Chinese Tea Ceremony in Greece! Welcome to try and enjoy this unique experience!

The Best Food In The World! Greek Gyros! Take amazing photos for your instagram and Facebook. The secrets and stories of the Ancient Athenian ruins and authentic Greek Gyros. 3 of the best greek Gyros in Athens. Walk inside the local Athenian ruins The best guides. Walking exercise (500 calories burnt) A surprise authentic Greek treat! The tour runs for 2 hours every day. Meeting Location Monastiraki Square in front of the Church. Children welcome.

Join our painting workshop and create your own unique Greek-inspired clutch/pouch! In this hands-on workshop, you will have the opportunity to apply your artistic skills on fabric and learn the best techniques for gorgeous fabric works of art. Highlights ● Painting workshop under the guidance of a local expert ● Tips and techniques for making a clutch/pouch that you can take with you at the end of the workshop ● Material and equipment for the construction (fabric, zipper, straps, sewing machine)

Exersice Yoga in a picturesque scenary. Personal Experienced and Certified Instructor. You can take a walk at Athens Riviera or a swim soon after.

Are you travelling alone or with a friend? How do you feel when you meet someone you share a passion with? Reserve a seat, play football with us and feel that strong connection at a local game! Note: Football pitch size (5-a-side, 6 or 7-a-side) may vary depending on the demand and the availability.

Everyone has heard of the evil eye but it takes a local to explain exactly what it is! In addition, our experience will take place in a beautiful renovated old house, built in 1930's and set in an original Athenian neighbourhood, next to the city centre and metro station. We will taste greek coffee and traditional greek "koulouri" and we will talk amongst friends!

You are going to learn all the secrets of souvlaki from a Greek couple in Athens, Greece. We will saw you how to grill pork or chicken skewers, how to make the ultimate tzatziki sauce, cut the fresh ingredients and wrap it in a piece of pitta bread. Vegetarian options are available.

The Best Food In The World! Greek Gyros! Take amazing photos for your instagram and Facebook. The secrets and stories of the Ancient Athenian ruins and authentic Greek Gyros. 3 of the best greek Gyros in Athens. Walk inside the local Athenian ruins The best guides. Walking exercise (500 calories burnt) A surprise authentic Greek treat! The tour runs for 2 hours every day. Meeting Location Monastiraki Square in front of the Church. Children welcome.

A useful, fun-filed educational activity for the whole family. Unlock the secrets of the Greek language A fascinating activity for all members of the family -Learn how to read and write in Greek -Start using useful Greek words and expressions -Be able to recognize the Greek words used in the English language -Learn how to write your name in Greek

Gentle and Relaxed workout in the Ancient Sites of Athens, the way the Ancient Greeks did. Exercise includes walking and other very light activities. Live, breath, and touch the ruins in a way that no others do. Exercise in these breath-taking sites, experience them. Greek Coffee and Baklava (Greek Cake) included. Workout-Athens is the best Active tour operator. No one else even comes close. Truly once in a lifetime experiences. With us you join the halls of the greats, Hector Achilles Heracles and many others, living breathing and knowing Greece in the only way that counts-like the greats who stood for freedom democracy and honor. Don't Miss Out! Book Now!

With the help of your native host, you'll discover the unique flavours of local cooking while learning about traditional ways of life.

Experience a taste sensation by immersing yourself into the world of Greek phyllo pies. This is the perfect activity for those who prefer a more personalized cooking experience in a home setting. Your teacher Christina will reveal cooking techniques she’s learned from her grandmother, which you can then use at home. After learning how to make phyllo pies, you’ll enjoy a Greek feast of pies and other seasonal dishes.

The courses are uniquely made to offer the participant an interesting and fun class. Every participant gets the chance to use the knowledge from the class and formulate his/her own product from beginning to end and take it with him.

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!