Phyllo Cooking Class in Athens with Christina

Roll phyllo from scratch, bake your own spanakopita, and eat it at a local table

A hands-on phyllo cooking class in Athens where you learn to make traditional Greek pie dough from flour and water, construct and bake spanakopita with seasonal greens and cheese, then sit at Christina's table to eat what you made alongside her prepared dishes and wine. Christina, who trained in culinary school and worked in a local bakery, teaches the technique her grandmother first showed her. You leave with printed recipes to recreate it at home.

The experience

You arrive at Christina's kitchen in her Athens neighborhood and begin with traditional Greek coffee. The lesson runs about two hours: Christina walks you through making phyllo dough by hand, rolling it thin enough to see through, then layering it with wild spinach, local greens, and Greek cheese to build spanakopita. She shows you how to fold and shape the pie, then it goes into the oven while you move to her dining table. The class is private (just you and Christina), and she teaches in English or Greek, whichever you prefer.

After the spanakopita bakes, you eat it warm alongside the seasonal dishes Christina has prepared: lentil salad with marinated anchovies, baked feta with tomato and peppers, stuffed vine leaves, orzo with sausage, and Greek yogurt with homemade bergamot spoon sweet. Tsipouro (a traditional Greek spirit) and a glass of white or rosé wine come with the meal. The whole experience (cooking and eating) takes about three and a half hours.

If you book the market tour add-on, you spend an hour before cooking visiting Christina's favorite cheesemonger, deli, and bakery in her neighborhood, learning which ingredients she uses and why. The neighborhood is hilly, so wear comfortable walking shoes if you choose that option. You'll receive printed recipes to take home, so the phyllo technique stays with you after you leave Athens.

What’s included

• Private hands-on lesson with Christina.
• Traditional Greek coffee at the start.
• The spanakopita you make, baked and served warm.
• Seasonal Greek dishes prepared by Christina including lentil salad, baked feta, stuffed vine leaves, orzo, and Greek yogurt with spoon sweet.
• Tsipouro and a glass of white or rosé wine.
• Printed recipes to take home.

Options for this experience

3 options

Lunch and cooking lessonGuide in English or Greek · 11:00Cooking lesson and lunch in Athens, led privately by Christina.

Dinner and cooking lessonGuide in English or Greek · 16:30Dinner with a cooking lesson in Athens, delivered privately by Christina.

Cooking and lunch following a market visitGuide in English or Greek · 10:00

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Lasts 3h 30m, runs every day at 10:00, 11:00 and 16:30, from € 168 per person, with a live guide in English and Greek, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00, 11:00 and 16:30

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AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Greek

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Stroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Traveling Spoon

Is this one for you?Book the market tour add-on if you want to shop with Christina before cooking and learn where her ingredients come from. Choose the lunch or dinner option depending on what time of day fits your Athens schedule. The private format means you learn at your own pace without a group, and Christina adjusts the lesson to your interests and dietary needs.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Greek.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What exactly do I make in this cooking class?

You make spanakopita: a phyllo pie filled with wild spinach, local greens, and Greek cheese. Christina teaches you to roll the phyllo dough by hand from just flour and water, then layer and fold it into the pie shape before it bakes. You construct the whole thing yourself under her guidance.

Do I need cooking experience to take this class?

No. Christina teaches the phyllo technique from the beginning, starting with how to mix and knead the dough. The class is designed for anyone who wants to learn, regardless of prior kitchen skills.

What happens after the pie bakes?

You sit at Christina's dining table and eat the spanakopita you made, warm from the oven, alongside seasonal Greek dishes she has prepared: lentil salad, baked feta, stuffed vine leaves, orzo, and dessert. Wine and Tsipouro are included with the meal.

Can I add a market tour to this class?

Yes. You can book the optional one-hour market tour add-on, which takes you to visit Christina's favorite cheesemonger, deli, and bakery before you return to cook together. This option lets you learn about the traditional Greek ingredients she uses.

Is there a vegetarian option?

Yes. Vegetarian options are available. Let Christina know about any specific dietary requirements when you book, and she will adjust the menu accordingly.