Ioannina Food & Culture Tour with Cooking Class

We specialise in crafting unforgettable experiences across Epirus‘s stunning region and mainland Greece’s heart. With deep local knowledge and a genuine passion for showcasing our homeland, we offer immersive day trips, outdoor adventures, and thoughtfully designed multi-day tours that bring the beauty and culture of Greece to life.

Founded in 2018, our journey began with day excursions to the breathtaking landscapes of Zagori, Tzoumerka, and Metsovo. Today, we proudly offer a wide range of authentic experiences — from hiking in majestic mountains and exploring traditional stone villages to uncovering hidden cultural gems and savouring local gastronomy across Epirus.

This Ioannina food tour with cooking class takes you through the flavours, stories, and traditions of Epirus, where every step is a discovery and every bite a taste of history.

Pricing: Semi-private: 1 participant: 270€ pp 2 participants: 160€ pp 3 participants: 120€ pp 4 participants: 105€ pp 5 participants: 95€ pp 6 participants: 90€ pp Private: 1 participant: 325€ pp 2 participants: 195€ pp 3 participants: 145€ pp 4 participants: 130€ pp 5 participants: 115€ pp 6 participants: 110€ pp

We’ll begin our day with Grandma Maria’s authentic bougatsa — flaky, warm, and filled with love. We then stroll through the city’s charming alleys to “Gyali Kafene”, an old-style café where freshly-roasted coffee fills the air with irresistible aromas.

Next, we step into the city’s historic centre, where Mr. Dimitris unveils the secrets of traditional silversmithing, an art passed down from the Ottoman era. Time to meet our friends from Metsovo, who’ve brought their handmade cheeses, cold cuts, and local wine from a 40-year family tradition.

We then head to the iconic Ioannina Castle, where the stone paths and narrow alleys whisper tales of Ali Pasha and Kyra-Frosini. To close our day, we gather in a cosy local restaurant for an Ioannina cooking class — making a traditional Epirus pie together, then sitting down to share the meal we’ve prepared.

Choose between a semi-private (max six people) or a fully private experience — perfect for families, couples, or small groups. Family-friendly: kids from 2 years and up are welcome (with at least two accompanying adults).

Ioannina Food Tour & Cooking Class

• Ioannina Food Walk: Begin with a guided walk through Ioannina’s historic food culture — discovering the producers, markets, and culinary landmarks that define this extraordinary Epirote city
• Ioannina Cooking Class: Move to the kitchen for a hands-on cooking class learning the most celebrated Ioannina recipes — Byzantine pies, Ottoman-influenced meat dishes, and the city’s legendary pastries
• Ioannina Meal: Sit down to the meal you’ve cooked — celebrating the extraordinary depth and complexity of Ioannina’s culinary heritage