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Cooking classes in Santorini
Learn two or three local dishes and eat what you cook. Santorini is the rim of a flooded volcanic caldera, with Fira, Imerovigli and Oia lined up along cliffs 300 metres above the sea.
Best cooking classes in Santorini
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What to expect
Classes last 3 to 4 hours, often start with a market visit and end with a shared meal. Most can handle vegetarian requests if you ask when booking.
How to choose
- Home kitchen vs cooking school
- Hands-on stations or demonstration only
- Market visit included
- Recipes sent after the class
Local tips
- Small classes in a home kitchen usually give better value than big school kitchens.
- For the Oia sunset, claim a spot an hour early or watch it from a boat or from Imerovigli instead.
- Skip the donkeys on the Fira steps and use the cable car or walk up.
Combine it with: Caldera catamaran cruise with sunset, Nea Kameni volcano and hot springs boat trip and Santorini winery tour with Assyrtiko tasting.
Frequently asked questions
How long do cooking classes in Santorini last?
Classes last 3 to 4 hours, often start with a market visit and end with a shared meal. Most can handle vegetarian requests if you ask when booking.
What is the best way to book cooking classes in Santorini?
Small classes in a home kitchen usually give better value than big school kitchens. For the Oia sunset, claim a spot an hour early or watch it from a boat or from Imerovigli instead.
Can I cancel cooking classes in Santorini?
Most experiences listed here offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start. Check the conditions on the booking page before paying.
When is the best time to visit Santorini?
May, June, September and early October have warm sea and fewer crowds than July and August. From November to March many hotels, restaurants and boat trips close, and ferries run less often.