Private Tour
Ancient Greek Donuts Made with Fun
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Ancient Greek donuts, made at Melinas delight cuisine in Chalandri, north Athens
the traditional loukoumades,
a recipe which was created during the first Olympic games in 776BC will be presented and be cooked by you.
Be excited about this cooking class where for the duration time of 3 hours, you can cook, learn the tips,
and eat as many as you like loukoumades, the Ancient Greek Athletes food.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
children must be above 4 years old
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
this is a absolute private cooking class, suitable for couples and family members only...Due to the Covid 19 issue,travelers, privately, will have the opportunity to cook one of the most Ancient Greek food related to Olympic games and have the chance to use it as a main meal and desert, having the opportunity to use this when returning home and making sure they have experienced a unique opportunity suitable for all ages especially children
Sample Menu
main
savory loukoumades
made with natural organic savory loukoumades with Greek low fat cheese, adding extra flavors you can choose from the variety available
starter
frutosalata
a variety of seasonable organic fresh fruits as a starter served with sesame yogurt sauce
dessert
sweet loukoumades
loukoumades covered with, golden syrup, chocolate, organic honey, home-made syrup of black cherries nuts and raisins
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Unlimited beer, wine and soft drink
Beverages
Food and drinks
Options
Ancient Greek Donuts Made with Fun
Reviews
12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great for Kids
Jennifer E,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We loved our experience with Ms. Melina. This was such a wonderful and unique activity with my kids. Ms. Melina gave us a warm welcome when we arrived. Her kitchen was so cozy and clean. She kept my tweens engaged the entire time. The donuts were so delicious, and we made enough for the rest of our stay in Athens. We highly recommend this class or any class from Miss Melina. She is a treasure.
Don’t miss this!
Andrea L,Aug 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was amazing! What a special experience for my family! Melina was wonderful in every way. The loukoumathes were the best ever! Good for any age:). A truly unique experience. Thank you so much.
Take this course!
carwinaw,Jul 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Melina is a treasure— warm, welcoming, knowledgeable. We made 4 different kinds of loukoumades and got to take the leftovers with us along with the flavorful Greek salad and the fruits served with one of the sweet loukoumades. Melina regaled us with the histories of different foods, her life, and her multi-generational cooking traditions.Our most memorable and authentic experience in Athens.
An unexpected pleasure!
Julie N,Jun 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a wonderful experience! Highly recommend. My husband and I wanted to do a cooking class in Greece. We picked Melina's cooking class, because it was how to make Loukoumades- Greek Doughnuts. We were so surprised that loukoumades were more than just desserts. You can make a whole meal with them, which we did at our class. We were so full and took many leftovers back to the hotel. Melina was so welcoming and kind. She is full of Greek information. You must try the fresh lemonaid! Go enjoy a fun time with plenty of food! She even emails you the recipes, so you can cook for your friends at home.
Perfect afternoon activity
Margaret E,Jun 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Melina is a gracious host and alot of fun to cook with. Come hungry because you make alot of donuts, both sweet and savory, which were packed up to take with. Melinas knowledge of Greek foods and their origins was interesting and very fun to listen to. My 18 yoa daughter and I highly recommend this class or any of Melinas other cooking classes. Class ended at 330 pm and we had plenty of time ( even with traffic) to get to the cruise terminal for a 7 pm ship departure. Thanks Melina for a perfect afternoon activity.
Fun Indeed Making Donuts with Melina
BrianKinVA,Sep 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did this cooking class in Athens (Chalandri) the afternoon before we flew home after 2 weeks of Greek island hopping, and it was a wonderful way to cap off our vacation. Melina was a delightful hostess and instructor, and it was just our family of four so the activity was very casual and comfortable. We enjoyed the conversation and learning the recipes to make both savory and sweet loukoumades, and the results or our efforts were delicious. There were plenty of leftovers that Melina boxed up for us to take with us. It was an excellent experience.
A Delicious and Delightful Time Cooking Greek Donuts!
Traceylasz,May 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the most magical time with Melina learning about the origins of Greek donuts and then preparing 5 different types, for the original donut coins that were made for the athletes competing in the first Olympics back in 345 BC, as well as making traditional, sweet and two savory donuts. Melina is absolutely delightful. She is warm and caring, funny and engaging, and she has so much knowledge about Greek cuisine. We had so much fun making the donuts and of course eating them!! It was such a wonderful time and we one hundred percent recommend this experience and Melina. She is a gem! Read more about Ancient Greek Donuts Made with Fun - https://www.viator.com/tours/Athens/Ancient-Greek-donuts-made-with-fun/d496-69236P4?mcid=56757
A delightful and delicious experience!
traceylasz,May 25, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We had the most magical time with Melina learning about the origins of Greek donuts and then preparing 5 different types, for the original donut coins that were made for the athletes competing in the first Olympics back in 345 BC, as well as making traditional, sweet and two savory donuts. Melina is absolutely delightful. She is warm and caring, funny and engaging, and she has so much knowledge about Greek cuisine. We had so much fun making the donuts and of course eating them!! It was such a wonderful time and we one hundred percent recommend this experience and Melina. She is a gem!
Look no further Melina is as good as it gets!
Chris B,Jun 28, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you only have time for one sentence (TLDR) here it is: you will leave Melina’s kitchen with a full and happy stomach, unforgettable memories of a wonderful time, and a new friend…stop researching and book your experience before someone else beats you to it. We found Melina by chance driven by a desire for a cooking experience that was outside the standard philo pie, moussaka, and gyro classes. When my daughter and I saw that she would teach us to make loukoumades (traditional Greek donuts) we were sold and didn’t bother to read reviews or research further. We had no idea how amazing Melina was until the day of our class. Leading up to the day she was helpful with directions, transportation logistics (bus stop just a minute or two from her studio), and questions to confirm possible dietary restrictions or allergies. Once we arrived, she greeted us warmly and with traditional beverages and talked us through the schedule for the afternoon and the historic significance of loukoumades. Then the cooking began and we got hands on experience with sweet, savory and fruity varieties of loukoumades. Mixed in were stories, laughter and a bit of grandmotherly wisdom passed down through her family. She buys local and organic when possible and gives a quick acknowledgement to the local producers in case you want to seek them out. And of course we had plenty of eating. We had so much food that she packed us a care package of leftovers to eat later. It’s not my story to tell, but I suggest you ask her how she got into cooking, about her cookbook, and the experiences she has had along the way. She’s a bit of a celebrity although she’s so humble you would never know it. There was no rush to leave, I think we could have stayed for the rest of the afternoon, but we had other adventures to begin so we traded contact info for recipes, took some photos with our new friend and discussed future plans to come back someday and do one of her market to table classes where she takes you shopping in the local markets and then cooks with the fresh ingredients. If you have a specific dish request, reach out to her and she will work with you to plan your personalized experience. If you are looking for a cooking class in Athens, look no further Melina is as good as it gets.
Highly recommend Melina’s class
lynn w,Sep 3, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing time learning multiple ways to Cooke loukoumades with Melina. She was very knowledgeable about the foods history as well as nutrition information. She really encouraged my daughters to participate in the experience. One of the highlights of our trip!
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