Private Tour

Cooking Classes and olive oil tasting.The real taste of Greece!

Overview

Available languages

Greek

English

5 hours

Mobile ticket

Live the experience of shopping fresh fruit and vegetables at an open fruit market as greeks do.Learn how to cook traditional recipes instructed by a professional chef using the almost forgotten method of the wood fired oven. Walk in the ruins of our family olive press,in our olive grove and experience an olive oil tasting.

Enjoy a delicious meal in a tranquil enviroment and feel the complete experience of spending one day as part of a Greek family.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Olive oil tasting

Tzatziki,greek salad,briam(greek version of"ratatouille"),baked potatoes with olive oil & rosemary,marinated pork knuckle grilled in the wood fire oven,desert,wine or beer,water,soft drinks

Walk in our olive grove,learn everything about olives trees harvesting

All fruit,vegetables and dairy products purchased during shopping at the fish & fruit marketping

Mini "city tour" at the historical centre & Jewish quarter

Experienced guide

Transportation from shopping area to the villa for Cooking classes(it can be provided upon request)

What To Expect

Strolling through the alleys of the historical centre & monuments,we reach Corfu’s open fruit & fish market. We will buy our fresh organic products, harvested from the corfiot fields a few hours earlier, watch the local producers trying to sell their goods,feel the smell of fresh vegetable,fruit,fish and herbs! Tasting the REAL feta cheese is a MUST! After shopping you will drive your car(if you don't have one,tranfser can be provided at extra cost) in our villa,20km away,where you will learn to prepare and cook traditional greek recipes. Once you arrive at home,we will welcome you with a bruschetta on freshly baked handmade bread and we start with the “hands on” lunch preparation. Just before lunch,a walk in the ruins of our family 200 years old olive press, in our olive grove, and an olive oil tasting is all you need to increase your apetite for a mouthwatering lunch! By inviting you to our home,you spend a few relaxing hours and treated as part of our family!The ancient method of cooking in a wood-fire oven goes back centuries and it's worth trying a delicious meal prepared the same way our grandmothers used to cook. IMPORTANT:THIS ACTIVITY INCLUDES TRANSFER UPON ARRANGEMENT!

Sample Menu

starter

Bruschetta with tomatoes,olive oil,garic

starter

Corfiot gingerbeer(refreshment)

starter

Homemmade cheese pie with phyllo pastry,feta,olive oil,herbs

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Greek salad with fresh vegetables.

Fresh tomatoes,cucumber,peppers,onion,feta cheese,olives and oregano sprinkled with virgin olive oil and wine vinegar.

starter

Tzatziki

Refreshing greek yoghurt dip with thin sliced garlic,cucumber and olive oil.

main

Pork,slowly cooked in a wood fire oven

Marinated in local beer,mustard,honey and local herbs,served with potatoes boiled in aromatic herbs broth,drizzled with olive oil,lemon juce & parsley

dessert

Homemade baklava

Corfiot version of baklava with kumquat syrup and walnuts

main

Corfiot bottled wine,beer,water,soft drinks

Options

Private Cooking Class for the Real Taste of Greece -Without transportation

Duration: 5 hours: Shopping at the fruit & fish market,cooking and lunch at a local home. Feel like a member of a traditional Greek family.
Lunch: Greek salad,Tzatziki,homemade cheespie ,Pork knuckle grilled in woodfire oven,Dessert,Wine,Beer,Soft drinks,Water.

Reviews

4.96

56 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Worth every penny!
Jacob D,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Such a great activity to do with your time in Corfu! Loved learning a bit about the history of the town and going shopping before preparing our meal. Great group of people who are friendly and fun to be around. If you’re on the fence, do it!
Fantastic Day Out
andriannaf2016,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We booked on to this experience after reading the good reviews and were not disappointed! We thoroughly enjoyed the shopping, the tour of the Jewish quarter, and the cooking experience back at Yorgos' villa. He especially took time to speak to my daughter who is learning Greek and spent time introducing new vocabulary. The old olive oil press was impressive and we were taught how to taste olive oil and what to look out for when buying. The food we helped prepare was delicious and plentiful. Yorgos gave us a lift back to town(prearranged) and would have dropped us at a convenient location in town. A thoroughly relaxing day which gave an insight to the local culture.
Superb Experience
Martin R,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Learned a lot, varied, excellent insights into Corfu’s cuisine, funny background stories. Delicious food. Very nice location for the cooking course.
Wonderful Experience
Claire R,
Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
I was a little nervous going alone but as soon as I met George he made me feel right at ease . The group was lovely, we started out at the market shopping for our food along with a small tour of the city which was really nice. We then went to Georges villa which was unbelievable. We were greeted by his family and made feel very welcome. We started to prepare our meals and they all came out great and everything was done super old school. While the food was cooking, George gave us a small olive oil tour which was really nice along with a tasting. This was such a wonderful way to experience an authentic Greek cooking class . Highly recommend this visit even solo.
We highly recommend this...
Michelle,
Aug 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We highly recommend this tour if you want to experience the authentic and traditional side of Corfu. The day begins with a guided walk through the local market where you meet vendors and discover small specialty shops. The tour guide also shares the history of the island in an engaging and informative way. You then head to a beautiful olive farm for a cooking class where you prepare and enjoy traditional Greek dishes in a relaxed and welcoming setting. The guides, cooks and team are warm, knowledgeable and make the entire experience unforgettable. A true must do in Corfu.
Excellent Cookery class and Olive tasting tour
rita h,
Jul 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had the most amazing day. We were a family of 12 and 3 generations. Georgios was a fantastic host. He organised the outing to the market to buy all the fresh food for the cooking. Lola was an excellent chef. Both involved each one in the preparation. They prepared a menu which met our dietary requirements. The setting for the lunch was picturesque. Georgios also arranged our pick up from the hotel with a lovely driver Theodore. There were lots of other extras. Highly recommend this tour. Thank you Georgios for a memorable day.
It is a great way to learn a little bit about Greek cooking!
Daydream32700050627,
Jul 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A wonderful way to spend some family time. We brought our two teenage kids for the experience, and they loved it. From going to the market in Corfu town, shopping for the ingredients to preparing the food in the hosts' beautiful home and being educated about the family history in the area, it was a pleasure! Highly recommend :)
You should definitely do this experience!!
Sophie S,
Jul 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The whole experience was absolutely fantastic, we felt so welcome by the whole family and we felt like we had a really authentic experience and taste of what Greek food should really be like! Would 100% recommend!
This was amazing one of...
Sarah S,
Jul 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was amazing one of my favorite experiences! We had so much fun and he made us feel so comfortable!
Can’t Recommend Enough!
Wendy T,
Jun 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was such a fun and memorable experience! We started by learning a bit about the history of Corfu, which really helped us appreciate the local culture. Then we explored the local markets to pick out fresh ingredients, which was such a unique touch. After that, we drove up to our host’s home where we were welcomed so warmly and got to learn the art of Greek cooking firsthand. The host was absolutely delightful—so kind, knowledgeable, and passionate about sharing his culture. Highly recommend!