Top Athens Classes & Workshops

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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?

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

Right now travel is tough so here at The Greek Kitchen we want to bring Greece to your home. We will give you the gift of a lifetime of Greek cooking so that even on the darkest days you'll be able to make something delicious that will transport you to the Mediterranean shores. Our online classes fit into your schedule and your budget and they are fun to do with people of all ages. Your teacher is an experienced home cook with many years of practice working in one of the most highly rated cooking experiences in Athens - they are lots of fun and will really bring the class to life. All of our classes are completely interactive so you'll get to know your cook, ask any questions and have lots of fun! As an added bonus we will give you a €20 gift voucher to use on experiences at The Greek Kitchen in Athens when you get the chance to visit us! It's valid for 3 years and transferrable to a friend in case you want to gift it!

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!

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!